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Waiver of Liability

All AANGCC members and guests must read and agree to this Waiver of Liability before participating in any club ride or event.

Version 3.0 — Enhanced Protection
This is a legally binding document. Please read carefully.

ALL ASS NO GAS CYCLING CLUB

Comprehensive Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnification Agreement · Version 3.0

This Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnification Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by any individual who participates in activities organized, sponsored, or facilitated by All Ass No Gas Cycling Club ("AANGCC"), a cycling club based in Austin, Texas. By participating in any AANGCC activity, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

01

Acknowledgment of Inherent and Extraordinary Risks

I acknowledge that cycling and participation in activities organized, sponsored, or facilitated by All Ass No Gas Cycling Club ("AANGCC") involve significant, inherent, and unpredictable risks, including but not limited to: • Collisions with vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, animals, or stationary objects • Road hazards including debris, potholes, uneven surfaces, and construction zones • Mechanical failure of equipment, whether personal or third-party • Weather-related hazards including heat, wind, rain, and reduced visibility • Acts or omissions of other participants, motorists, or third parties • Physical exertion risks including dehydration, cardiac events, and overexertion I understand these risks may result in serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, or death, as well as property damage or loss, and that such risks cannot be eliminated without fundamentally altering the nature of the activity.
02

Voluntary Assumption of All Risks

I knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly assume all risks, both known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, arising out of or related to my participation in any AANGCC activity. I certify that: • I am physically and medically capable of participating • I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional • I accept full responsibility for my participation
03

Broad Release of Liability (Including Negligence)

To the maximum extent permitted by Texas law, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue AANGCC and all affiliated parties, including but not limited to: • Officers, directors, employees, contractors, and volunteers • Ride leaders, organizers, and coordinators • Other participants and members • Sponsors, partners, advertisers, and affiliated businesses • Property owners, municipalities, and venues (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, or causes of action, including those arising from ordinary negligence, relating to: • Personal injury or death • Property damage or loss • Any incident occurring before, during, or after participation This release explicitly includes claims based on the NEGLIGENCE of any Released Party, to the fullest extent allowed by law.
04

Express Indemnification and Duty to Defend

I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from: • My participation in AANGCC activities • My negligent, reckless, or intentional acts or omissions • My violation of traffic laws, safety rules, or club policies • Any claim brought by third parties arising from my conduct This obligation includes a duty to defend the Released Parties against such claims at my own expense.
05

Third-Party Beneficiary Protection

I expressly agree that all Released Parties are intended third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and are entitled to enforce its terms as if they were signatories.
06

Equipment, Conduct, and Safety Compliance

I represent and warrant that: • My bicycle is in safe and proper working condition • I will wear a properly fitted helmet at all times during all AANGCC group rides and events • I will comply with all applicable traffic laws and AANGCC safety protocols • I understand that headphones and earbuds are prohibited except bone-conducting devices I accept full responsibility for my equipment and conduct during all AANGCC activities.
07

Medical Consent and Liability Waiver

In the event of injury or incapacity: • I authorize AANGCC representatives to seek emergency medical care on my behalf • I consent to treatment deemed necessary by licensed medical professionals • I agree to assume full financial responsibility for any medical care provided I release all Released Parties from any liability related to medical response decisions made on my behalf during an AANGCC activity.
08

Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver

Any dispute arising from this Agreement or my participation in AANGCC activities shall be resolved through: • Binding individual arbitration only • Governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) • Conducted in Travis County, Texas I expressly waive: • The right to a jury trial • The right to participate in class actions or class arbitration
09

Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any claims not subject to arbitration shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Travis County, Texas.
10

Photography, Media, and Likeness Release

I grant AANGCC and its affiliates the irrevocable right to: • Photograph, record, and use my likeness during club activities • Use such media for marketing, promotional, and commercial purposes • Do so without compensation or further consent I understand that I may opt out of being photographed or recorded by notifying a club officer before a ride or event begins.
11

Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed to give maximum effect to the original intent of the parties.
12

Survival of Agreement

This Agreement shall survive indefinitely and apply to all current and future participation in AANGCC activities, regardless of any change in membership status.
13

Acknowledgment of Understanding

I acknowledge that: • I have read this Agreement in full • I understand its legal significance • I am giving up substantial rights, including the right to sue • I am signing this Agreement freely and voluntarily without coercion By participating in any AANGCC activity, I confirm that I have read this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnification Agreement (Version 3.0) in its entirety, that I understand its terms and legal effect, and that I voluntarily agree to be bound by its provisions.

Agreement

By becoming a member of AANGCC or participating in any club activity as a guest, you confirm that you have read this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnification Agreement (Version 3.0) in its entirety, that you understand its terms and legal effect, and that you voluntarily agree to be bound by its provisions without coercion.

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