Waiver of Liability

Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk

Concerning The Migrant Trail walk in which I intend to participate, I (and his or her legal guardian, if the registrant is a minor) understand and agree to the following:

I have voluntarily joined The Migrant Trail.  I understand that there are differences in climate, living conditions, diet, water quality, transport, medical care, and physical safety between México and the United States (for participants traveling to México).  I understand that the desert can be very dangerous and has an extreme climate (extreme heat and extreme cold) and treacherous terrain, including but not limited to various kinds of dangerous insects, cactus, and mountainous, rocky terrain.  I understand that there are incidents of political and criminal violence along the border.  I also understand that access to health care facilities may be difficult in remote areas.  I have fully informed The Migrant Trail organizing committee of any condition of my mental or physical health that might affect my participation in the walk.  I understand that The Migrant Trail is not responsible for my health care or coverage, either during the program or afterwards.  I understand that if I do get sick or injured, I will allow The Migrant Trail Medical Committee to assess my physical condition and I will follow their recommendations, even if it means leaving the walk and returning to Tucson. 

Participants are expected to treat one another and those we meet with respect and consideration at all times.  Any attempt to degrade or insult others with respect to their ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.  I will practice non-violence.

Furthermore, I realize that there are no guarantees against personal injury or death while part of The Migrant Trail activities.

With this understanding, and in consideration for my participation in The Migrant Trail, I completely accept and assume all responsibility for any and all risks of damage (including damage or loss of personal property), sickness, or personal injury which may occur during, or resulting from my participation in The Migrant Trail, including, but not limited to, those risks described above. 

The Migrant Trail reserves the right to ask anyone to leave the Walk whose presence is counter-productive to the mission of the Migrant Trail.  The use and/or possession of any drug, alcohol or firearm will not be tolerated.

In signing this document I expressly release, discharge, and hold harmless The Migrant Trail to the maximum extent permitted by law in any state, territory, district, or country.

I have read and understand the foregoing and sign it voluntarily.  I am of sound mind and act of my own free will and without any coercion or duress in signing this WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK.

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Registrant’s Signature                                                                  Date

I am the Registrant’s legal guardian.  I am signing this release on my own behalf of the Registrant and his or her heirs and assigns.

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Registrant’s Legal Guardian                                                        Date