The King Ride - B1 Gruppo Inc. Ride/Event Waiver

Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement

WARNING: By accepting this Agreement electronically during the registration process, you are giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue. Please read this document carefully.

1. Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Risk

I understand and agree that participating in cycling activities organized by B1 Gruppo Inc., including but not limited to club rides, races, training sessions, clinics, social rides, tours, and other cycling events (collectively, the “Activities”), involves inherent risks and hazards.

These risks include, but are not limited to:

Personal injury, including serious injury, permanent disability, or death;
Damage to or loss of personal property;
Hazards arising from traffic, road conditions, weather, terrain, wildlife, mechanical or equipment failure;
The actions, omissions, or negligence of motorists, pedestrians, other cyclists, volunteers, organizers, sponsors, or third parties;
Falls, collisions, road defects, changing weather conditions, and emergency situations where medical assistance may not be immediately available.

I freely and voluntarily assume all risks associated with the Activities, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, and accept full responsibility for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, or expense that I may suffer while participating in, traveling to or from, or preparing for any Activity.

2. Release and Waiver of Liability

In consideration for being permitted to participate in Activities organized by B1 Gruppo Inc., I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge B1 Gruppo Inc., together with its directors, officers, members, employees, volunteers, coaches, ride leaders, organizers, sponsors, independent contractors, agents, representatives, partners, and any other persons or organizations assisting with, supporting, or providing services in connection with the Activities (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses of any nature whatsoever that I, my estate, heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, or legal representatives may have arising directly or indirectly from my participation in or preparation for any Activity.

This release applies whether such injury, loss, damage, or expense is caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

I acknowledge that the Released Parties make no warranty or representation regarding the safety or suitability of any Activity and that I am solely responsible for determining my own physical fitness, health, cycling ability, experience, equipment, and readiness to participate safely.

Nothing in this Agreement releases, waives, or discharges any Released Party from liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or reckless disregard for the safety of participants, to the extent such liability cannot be excluded by law. This limited exception applies only to conduct meeting that legal standard and does not narrow the release of ordinary negligence claims set out above.

3. Indemnification

In addition to releasing the Released Parties as set out above, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) that any Released Party may incur as a result of:

My own act, omission, or negligence during any Activity;
Injury or damage that I cause to any other participant, volunteer, spectator, or third party during any Activity; or
Any breach by me of this Agreement or of the rules, safety requirements, or instructions applicable to an Activity.

Where I am the parent or legal guardian accepting this Agreement on behalf of a minor participant, this indemnity extends to any claim brought by or on behalf of the minor participant, notwithstanding that the minor's own claim may not be waived under applicable law, as further addressed in Section 7.

4. Binding Agreement

I understand and agree that:

a. This Agreement applies to all present and future rides, races, training sessions, clinics, tours, events, and other cycling activities organized, sponsored, or sanctioned by B1 Gruppo Inc.
b. This Agreement is binding upon me and upon my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, assigns, and next of kin.
c. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect even if new risks, circumstances, routes, locations, or activities arise in future B1 Gruppo Inc. events.

5. Medical Information, Emergency Treatment, and Insurance

I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for maintaining adequate health and personal insurance coverage for participation in the Activities, and that B1 Gruppo Inc. does not provide medical, health, or accident insurance on my behalf.

In the event that I am injured or become ill during an Activity and am unable to communicate my wishes, I authorize B1 Gruppo Inc., its ride leaders, volunteers, and representatives to secure emergency medical treatment on my behalf, including transportation to a medical facility, and I agree to be responsible for all costs associated with such treatment and transportation.

I confirm that I have disclosed, or will disclose to a ride leader or organizer upon request, any medical condition that could reasonably affect my ability to safely participate in an Activity.

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of laws principles. I irrevocably attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario for the resolution of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or my participation in any Activity.

7. Participants Under the Age of 18

Participants under the age of 18 years may not accept this Agreement on their own behalf.

The participant's parent or legal guardian must review and electronically accept this Agreement during the registration process before the minor will be permitted to participate.

By accepting this Agreement on behalf of a minor participant, the parent or legal guardian represents and warrants that they:

Are the lawful parent or legal guardian of the minor participant;
Have read and understood this Agreement in its entirety;
Consent to the minor's participation in B1 Gruppo Inc. Activities subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement;
Accept responsibility for supervising and accompanying the minor participant throughout each Activity;
Will ensure that the minor participant complies with all rules, safety requirements, instructions, and directions provided by B1 Gruppo Inc. and its representatives; and
Agree that all releases, waivers, assumptions of risk, indemnities, and limitations of liability contained in this Agreement apply to both the minor participant and the parent or legal guardian to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The parent or legal guardian further understands that acceptance of this Agreement does not guarantee that the minor will be permitted to participate.

B1 Gruppo Inc. reserves the right, at its sole and reasonable discretion, to refuse or restrict participation where a participant's age, experience, ability, equipment, conduct, health, fitness, or prevailing road, traffic, weather, or other conditions may present a safety concern for the participant or others.

The parent or legal guardian acknowledges that, under the laws of Ontario, a parent or guardian cannot waive a minor participant's own independent legal right to bring a claim, and that this Agreement does not purport to do so. The releases and waivers in this Agreement bind the parent or legal guardian personally, in their own right, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the parent or legal guardian separately agrees to indemnify the Released Parties as set out in Section 3 with respect to any claim brought by or on behalf of the minor participant.

The parent or legal guardian further agrees to use reasonable efforts to have the minor participant review and re-affirm (ratify) the terms of this Agreement in their own right promptly upon reaching the age of majority, if the minor participant continues to take part in Activities at or after that time.

8. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

9. Independent Legal Advice

I acknowledge that:

I have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice before accepting this Agreement.
I have carefully read and fully understand the contents and legal effect of this Agreement.
I am accepting this Agreement voluntarily and without any inducement, coercion, or duress.

10. Electronic Acceptance

This Agreement is intended to be accepted electronically as part of the online registration process.

By electronically accepting this Agreement and completing the registration process, the participant, or in the case of a participant under the age of 18, the participant's parent or legal guardian, acknowledges and agrees that:

They have carefully read and understood this Agreement in its entirety;
They understand that they are giving up important legal rights, including the right to commence legal proceedings against B1 Gruppo Inc. and the Released Parties;
They voluntarily agree to all of the terms, conditions, releases, acknowledgements, assumptions of risk, and limitations of liability contained in this Agreement; and
Their electronic acceptance constitutes their legal signature and has the same force and effect as an original handwritten signature.

This electronic acceptance forms a legally binding agreement between the participant (or, where applicable, the participant's parent or legal guardian) and B1 Gruppo Inc.

B1 Gruppo Inc. will retain a record of each electronic acceptance, including the date and time of acceptance and the identity of the account through which acceptance was given, as evidence of the participant's or guardian's agreement to this Agreement.