RISK & INDEMNITY
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN THE INDEMNITY FORM BEFORE REGISTRATION
RISK & INDEMNITY:
The First Spiti Marathon is being promoted and organised by the Indian Army, in Spiti Valley, Himachal. It is amongst the highest and toughest marathons in the world at an altitude of 12500ft. By submitting your registration form, you agree to comply with the “Spiti Marathon Terms & Conditions 2024” and “Acknowledgement of Risks & Indemnity Agreement”.
a. I agree to have understood the risk and responsibility of participating in the “SPITI
MARATHON”, hereinafter referred to as “Event” and will be participating entirely at
my own risk and responsibility.
b. I agree to have given true and complete information in this application form and am
solely responsible for the accuracy of this information.
c. I acknowledge that I am aware that any Event, whether in cities or remote areas
contains some inherent risks of illness, injury or death. The same may be a result of
the negligence of others, myself, forces of nature or other agencies known or
unknown. I recognize that such risks may be present at any time before, during and
after the Event that I am participating in under the arrangements of Spiti Avenger
Marathon, being organised by INDIAN ARMY or associates. I am also aware that
medical services may not be readily available or accessible during some or all the time
while I am participating in the Event.
d. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to understand the risks and determine that I
have an appropriate fitness level to participate safely in such a physically challenging
Event.
e. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases
and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to any other communicable
disease by participating in this Event.
f. I acknowledge that my entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable if the Event
is cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the organisers, and that if the Event is
cancelled, Marathon has no obligation to me for any expenses that I may incur about
my planned participation, whether for travel, lodging, meals or any other matter.
g. I understand and agree to the Event Terms and Conditions 2024. In consideration for the right to participate in the Event, which is promoted and organised by INDIANARMY, I agree to the terms of this Acknowledgement of Risks, Release of Liability &
Indemnity Agreement. I have and do at this moment fully assume all risk of illness,
injury or death. (I understand that the Event includes certain inherent and other risks
including, but not limited to, high altitude sickness, falling or slipping, landslides, rock
fall, vehicular traffic or any other natural calamity that may occur during the Event etc)
whether they are known or unknown. These risks cannot be eliminated and I willingly
assume these risks. I understand that these risks may result in bodily injury (including
paralysis), death or damage to property. I also understand that I will not hold Spiti
Marathon Committee persons, Officials and Volunteers, INDIAN ARMY and all other
associates, agents or employees liable for negligence in the event of any accident that
may occur due to the negligence of me or any other participant on account of not
following instructions or due to such acts done which are outside the Event for which
I am participating. Also, I’d like to release and discharge Spiti Avenger Marathon,
Committee persons, Officials and volunteers, the Indian army and all other associates,
agents or employees from all actions, claims or demands from damages resulting from
my participation in the Event. I agree that the foregoing obligation shall be binding
upon me personally as well as upon my heirs, executors, administrators and all
members of my family (including any minor accompanying me).
h. Authorization and Agreement: I hereby authorize any medical treatment deemed
necessary in the event of any injury while participating in this Event. I agree to pay all
costs of rescue and /or medical services as may be incurred on my/our behalf. Express
Assumption of Risk and Responsibility: I recognize that as the organiser of the Event
Indian Army will operate under a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, but that may
find it necessary to terminate same due to forces of nature, medical necessities or
other problems. I accept their right to take such action for not only my safety but also
the safety of all participants. I have carefully read this contract and fully understand
its contents. I am aware that this is an acknowledgement of risks and liability
agreement between Indian Army, promoters and the organizers of the Spiti Avenger
Marathon.
By signing this Risk and Indemnity Bond, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions outlined herein. The individual understands the inherent risks associated with high-altitude and border area activities, including but not limited to, health complications and safety hazards. The individual expressly agrees to assume all risks and liabilities associated with such activities and waives any right to make claims for compensation or damages arising from any incidents or mishaps that may occur during the course of these activities. This agreement signifies full acceptance of the associated risks and the commitment to hold harmless all parties involved.
☆ NOTE – Please sign and deposite the signed Terms and Conditions and Risk and Indimity bond during collection of BIB Nos
(Signature of the Participant)
Name –
DOB –
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