Liability Release

The activities offered by Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize and Coral Breeze include, but are not limited to, snorkeling, cave and river tubing, and ziplining. Each of these activities involves some degree of risk. The information below is intended to advise you of the primary risks associated with the main activities we offer. Please review the section that pertains to the activity (or activities) you have selected. If your selected activity is not featured, please review the section that pertains to “Other Activities”. All participants should also read the “General Terms and Conditions” section.

By agreeing to the terms and conditions in this liability release, you affirm that you have been advised and informed of the inherent hazards of the activity in which you have willingly agreed to participate.

Snorkeling

I understand that snorkeling has inherent risks and dangers associated therewith including, but not limited to, risks associated with equipment failure, being struck by surface crafts, perils of the sea, contact with wild animals, acts of fellow divers/snorkelers, and I specifically assume all risks associated with my activity whether foreseen or unforeseen.

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in snorkeling/skin diving/swimming activity, and I affirm that I suffer from no past or present medical conditions that preclude snorkeling. I affirm that I am in good mental and physical fitness for snorkeling. I affirm that I am not currently suffering from a cold or congestion or have an ear infection. I affirm that I do not have a history of seizures, dizziness, nor fainting, nor a history of heart conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease, angina, heart attack, etc.). I further affirm that I do not have a history of respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or tuberculosis.

I affirm that I am not under the influence of any drugs that are contradictory to snorkeling/skin diving. If I am taking medication, I affirm that I have seen a physician and I have approval to snorkel/skin dive/swim under the influence of the medication/drugs.

I understand that snorkeling can be a physically strenuous activity and that I will be exerting myself during the snorkeling excursion and if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation etc. that I assume the risk of said injuries. I understand and agree that neither my instructors, guides, and the facility through which I conduct snorkeling, Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize and Coral Breeze, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents or assigns (hereafter referred to as “Released Parties”), may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me or my family, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in snorkeling or as a result of the negligence of any party including the Released Parties, whether passive or active or as a result of product defect or failure of any sort.

I affirm that I will inspect all of my equipment and all equipment that I am renting from Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize prior to the activity and will notify Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize employees, assigns, guides, agents, if any of my equipment is not working properly. I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for my failure to inspect my equipment prior to snorkeling/swimming.

I affirm that I will wear my buoyancy vest at all times while in the water, and if I become distressed, I will immediately inflate it for flotation assistance. I also understand that sea conditions may change while we are en route or on site at any time during the trip and that it is a function of the environment. I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for sea conditions that are out of their control.

I acknowledge that Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize is providing transportation only to and from a location for me to pursue my in-water activities and that the captain, mate, guide and other agents, employees or assigns, while assisting on-board the vessel, are not providing protection from the perils of swimming or snorkeling and are not responsible for my safety while in the water.

I fully understand and am fully aware that the tour boat has limited medical facilities and that in the event of an illness or injury, appropriate medical care may need to be summoned by mobile phone or radio and that the treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical care facility.

Cave and River Tubing

I understand that cave and river tubing has inherent risks and dangers associated therewith including, but not limited to, risks associated with physical exertion, perils of rivers and streams, contact with wild animals, acts of fellow participants, and I specifically assume all risks associated with my activity whether foreseen or unforeseen.

I affirm that I am physically fit and able to partake in cave or river tubing. I affirm that I have not consumed drugs or other chemicals that could impair my ability to participate in cave or river tubing.

I understand that cave and river tubing is a physically strenuous activity and that I will be exerting myself during cave or river tubing and that if I am injured as a result of a heart attack, panic, hyperventilation etc., that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries. I understand and agree that neither my instructors, guides, and the facility through which I conduct cave or river tubing, Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize and Coral Breeze, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents or assigns (hereafter referred to as “Released Parties”), may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me or my family, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in cave or river tubing or as a result of the negligence of any party including the Released Parties, whether passive or active or as a result of product defect or failure of any sort.

I also understand that conditions of the natural environment may change while we are en route or on site at any time during the trip and that it is a function of the environment. I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for conditions of the natural environment that are out of their control.

I fully understand and am fully aware that medical facilities are limited or non-existent in the areas in which the cave and river tubing is conducted, and that in the event of an illness or injury, appropriate medical care may need to be summoned by mobile phone or radio and that the treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical care facility.

Other Activities

I understand that all of the activities offered by Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize and Coral Breeze have inherent risks and dangers associated therewith including, but not limited to, risks associated with equipment failure, perils of the natural environment, contact with wild animals, acts of fellow participants, and I specifically assume all risks associated with my activity whether foreseen or unforeseen.

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to my participation in the selected activity, and I affirm that I suffer from no past or present medical conditions that preclude my participation. I affirm that I am in good mental and physical fitness for the selected activity. I affirm that I am not under the influence of any drugs that are contradictory to the activity. If I am taking medication, I affirm that I have seen a physician and I have approval to participate in the activity under the influence of the medication/drugs.

I understand that the activity may be physically strenuous and that I may be exerting myself during the activity and if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation etc. that I assume the risk of said injuries. I understand and agree that neither my instructors, guides, and the facility through which I conduct the activity, Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize and Coral Breeze, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents or assigns (hereafter referred to as “Released Parties”), may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me or my family, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the activity or as a result of the negligence of any party including the Released Parties, whether passive or active or as a result of product defect or failure of any sort.

I affirm that I will inspect all of my equipment and all equipment that I am renting from Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize prior to the activity and will notify Coral Breeze Adventure Tours Belize employees, assigns, guides, agents, if any of my equipment is not working properly. I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for my failure to inspect my equipment prior to the activity.

I also understand that conditions of the natural environment may change while we are en route or on site at any time during the trip and that it is a function of the environment. I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for conditions of the natural environment that are out of their control.

I fully understand and am fully aware that medical facilities may be limited or non-existent in the areas in which the activity is conducted, and that in the event of an illness or injury, appropriate medical care may need to be summoned by mobile phone or radio and that the treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical care facility.

General Terms and Conditions

I affirm that I am of lawful age and legally competent to agree to this liability and release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand that the terms herein are contractual and not mere recital; and that I have agreed to this liability release of my own free act. I further affirm that I am acting with the consent and agreement of all the members for whom this reservation has been made.

I understand that if any portion of this liability release is found to be invalid or inapplicable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be severed and the balance of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the tour, I hereby save and hold harmless said tour and I personally assume all risks in connection with said tour for any harm, injury, or damage that may befall me while I am participating in the tour, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen.

BY THIS DOCUMENT, I AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE ALL RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE OR AS A RESULT OF PRODUCT DEFECT OR FAILURE OF ANY SORT.

I HAVE FULL INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS LIABILITY RELEASE BY READING IT BEFORE INDICATING MY ASSENT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY ME OR MY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AGAINST ANY RELEASED PARTY WILL BE DISMISSED WITHOUT TRIAL.