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PARTICIPANT WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND HOLD
HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION

In consideration of the opportunity to license (Charter) a Pontoon Boat (Pontoon) from Margaret Louise Ammeson (St. Joseph Boat Rentals), whose license process requires me to accept this agreement, I hereby agree to the following Waiver and Release of Liability (Agreement):

1. Waiver and Release of Liability: My participation in the Charter is voluntary and
subjects me to the possibility of physical injury (which could be minimal, serious, and/or
result in death) and loss of or damage to my property (collectively, Risks). Accordingly, I agree to the following:

a. I hereby release and hold harmless Company, its members, employees, agents,
volunteers, and contractors (collectively, Releasees) from any claim, demand, loss,
liability, damages, and attorney fees and costs whatsoever arising from, related to, or
resulting from these Risks (Claims), including those caused by the negligent acts or
omissions of any or all of the Releasees.

b. I recognize the navigational and operation requirement involved in the Charter and
attest and certify that I am fit to navigate and operate the Pontoon safely.

c. As between each of the Releasees and me, I will be solely responsible for any and all medical and related bills that I may incur because of any injury, as well as costs related to
loss or damage to my property, that I may sustain as a result of my participation in the
Charter, including those sustained on the premises where the Charter is conducted and
while I am traveling to and from such premises, regardless of the location or mode of
transportation.

d. This Agreement shall be binding on my estate, heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, and assigns, as well as any other party asserting a Claim on my behalf or on
behalf of my estate.

2. Indemnity/Hold Harmless. In consideration of the Charter I further agree to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless Releasees against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims,
suits, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses, which may in any way accrue against
Releasees, arising in whole or in part, or in consequence of the charter on behalf of persons I
allow to participate in the Charter, including my family members, invitees and guests, except
those causes of action arising out of the sole and willful misconduct of the Company, and
shall, at my own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and
other expenses arising thereof, or incurred in connection therewith, and if any judgment shall
be rendered against the Releasees in any such action, shall satisfy and discharge the same.

3. General Provisions:


a. I hereby expressly agree that (1) this Agreement shall be governed and construed
according to the laws of the state of Michigan without regard to its conflict of laws
provisions and (2) any action or proceeding concerning any Claim or the meaning or
effect of any provision of the Agreement shall be conducted only in the federal or state
courts located in Berrien County, Michigan, and that for such purposes, I expressly
submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.


b. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between and among the parties
concerning these matters. No waiver, modification, or amendment of any of the terms of
this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the party to be
charged.


c. I hereby expressly agree that if any portion of this Agreement is held invalid, the
balance of the Agreement shall nonetheless continue in full legal force and effect.

Waiver complete

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