Release of Liability

RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF ALL RISKS AND BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT

Wild Goat Tours, LLC, its and their employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, representatives and assigns (collectively Wild Goat Tours) does not own or operate any entity which provides, or is to provide, goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, food service or entertainment providers, equipment suppliers, operators of recreational, adventure or other activities (regardless of whether such activities are included as part of your Wild Goat Tours trip itinerary). As a result, Wild Goat Tours is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such third person, or of any other third party.

By acknowledging, you agree as follows:

I have voluntarily applied to participate in the trip designated on this application (or a trip to which I may subsequently transfer). I am participating in this trip with the knowledge of the numerous risks and dangers involved including but not limited to: negligence in any manner on the part of Wild Goat Tours including, without limitation, negligence in the conduct or arrangement of the trip in any respect from inception to completion, in the maintenance or operation of any van, boat, or other motor vehicle utilized to transport passengers, etc.; acts of God or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, acts of government, strikes or other labor activities; physical exertion for which I am not prepared; negligent or reckless actions by the participant or others; forces of nature; weather conditions; transportation failures or the failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely; dangers associated with hiking, walking, swimming, snorkeling, or the consumption of alcoholic beverages, medications or other substances whether or not prescribed; risks associated with food, food allergies or impure water; terrorism or the threat thereof; criminal activity; bites from or dangers associated with wild or other animals, pests or insects; negligence or willful misconduct by third parties; breakdown or failure of equipment; financial default of any supplier; high altitude; accident, allergic reaction or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services; the adequacy of medical attention once provided; epidemics or the threat thereof including, but not limited to, exposure to COVID-19 by any means of transmission; stolen, lost, or misplaced luggage or property; and theft or break-ins into vans, lodging rooms or elsewhere. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of adventure travel is derived in part from the inherent risks incurred by travel and activity beyond the accepted safety of life at home or work. I AGREE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN WELFARE AND ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF DELAY, UNANTICIPATED EVENTS, INCONVENIENCE, ILLNESS, INJURY, EMOTIONAL TRAUMA OR DEATH.

I acknowledge that the cost of all Wild Goat Tour trips is based upon trip participants executing this Release, Assumption of All Risks, and Binding Arbitration Agreement. I agree that this Agreement shall be legally binding upon me personally, all members of my family and all minors traveling with me, my and their heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, it being my intention fully to assume all the risks associated with this trip and to release Wild Goat Tours from any and all liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.

MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: I understand that Wild Goat Tours reserves the right to take photographic or film records of any of its trips and agree that Wild Goat Tours may use any such photographic or film records for promotional and/or commercial purposes, as well as approve such use by third parties with whom Wild Goat Tours may engage in joint marketing, without any remuneration to me. I assign to Wild Goat Tours all right, title, and interest I may have in or to any and all media in which my name or likeness might appear.

I agree to follow all written and verbal rules of safety presented to me by Wild Goat Tours. I understand that Wild Goat Tours reserves the right to refuse as a trip participant, or remove from a trip, without refund, any person it judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in the activities, who it judges is abusive to other trip participants, leaders or third parties, or who it determines detracts from the enjoyment of the trip by others. Wild Goat Tours reserves the right to make route, hotel, itinerary and trip modifications as required or desirable to improve the trip quality and/or to accommodate the comfort and well-being of guests.

The U. S. State Department and the Centers for Disease Control publish important country-specific information for travelers. We recommend you review this information at
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html and
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov /travel/notices.

PRIVACY NOTICE: By signing this Agreement, I further acknowledge and agree that Wild Goat Tours may collect and use my personal information, including sensitive data such as passport numbers and date of birth, for the purpose of organizing and facilitating the tour. While Wild Goat Tours takes extensive precautions to protect my data, I understand and accept that there is always some inherent risk in providing personal information. I have reviewed and understood Wild Goat Tours’ Privacy Policy and accept the terms.

BINDING ARBITRATION: I agree that any dispute concerning, relating or referring to this Agreement, the website, any brochure or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16, pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed by substantive (but not procedural) District of Columbia law and will take place in Washington, DC. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this Agreement, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this Agreement is void or voidable. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, I, as well as Wild Goat Tours, waive any right to a trial by jury. 

KNOWING & VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: I have carefully read and fully understand the contents and legal ramifications of this Agreement, including but not limited to, those regarding cancellation and refund policies. Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including but not limited to, weather, terrorism, civil unrest, personal, family or medical emergencies. I understand that this is a legally binding and enforceable contract and sign it of my own free will. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

This contract is accepted by Wild Goat Tours in Washington, DC, and cannot be changed in an oral communication.