PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY EVENT OR ACTIVITY DISCOVERED THROUGH TERENGO. BY PARTICIPATING, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS BELOW.
This Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability ("Agreement") is entered into between you ("Participant," "you," or "your") and TerenGO LLC, a Colorado limited liability company ("TerenGO," "we," "our," or "us"), and the event organizer who created the event you are joining.
1. General Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and understand that:
Outdoor recreational activities involve inherent risks including but not limited to: physical injury, illness, death, property damage, falls, collisions, exposure to weather, wildlife encounters, equipment failure, getting lost, drowning, avalanche, rockfall, and other hazards.
Activities arranged through TerenGO involve meeting other users who are strangers. TerenGO does not screen, vet, verify, or conduct background checks on any user or event organizer.
You voluntarily assume all risks associated with participating in any event discovered through TerenGO.
You are solely responsible for evaluating the safety and suitability of any event, location, route, weather condition, and the event organizer before participating.
2. Sport-Specific Risks
Without limiting the generality of the above, you acknowledge the following risks specific to each activity type:
Hiking
Terrain hazards including uneven ground, loose rocks, steep drop-offs, and slippery surfaces
Altitude sickness, dehydration, and heat-related illness
Wildlife encounters including bears, mountain lions, snakes, and insects
Severe weather exposure including lightning, hypothermia, and heat stroke
Getting lost or disoriented, especially in remote or unmarked areas
Road Cycling
Vehicle collisions with cars, trucks, and other motorists
Road hazards including potholes, debris, railroad tracks, and gravel
Mechanical failure including tire blowouts, chain breaks, and brake failure
High-speed crashes resulting in serious injury or death
Gravel Riding
Loose surface conditions including gravel, sand, mud, and washboard roads
Remote locations with limited or no cell service
Limited access to emergency medical services
Mountain Biking
Trail obstacles including rocks, roots, logs, and drop-offs
Falls at speed on technical terrain
Terrain hazards including cliff edges, water crossings, and loose surfaces
Equipment failure including suspension, brake, and tire failure
Climbing
WARNING: Climbing involves the risk of serious injury or death regardless of safety equipment used.
Fall risk from height, including ground falls and leader falls
Anchor failure, bolt failure, and protection pulling out
Equipment failure including rope, harness, carabiner, and belay device failure
Rockfall from natural causes or other climbers
Belaying errors by partners, including dropped climbers
Skiing
Avalanche risk in backcountry and sidecountry terrain
Terrain hazards including trees, rocks, cliffs, and variable snow conditions
Collisions with objects, other skiers, or snowboarders
Lift accidents including loading, unloading, and chairlift mechanical failure
Rapidly changing weather and visibility conditions
Backcountry terrain involves remoteness and significant rescue difficulty
Snowboarding
All risks associated with skiing as described above
Additional impact risks from jumps, terrain features, and halfpipe riding
Wrist, shoulder, and head injuries from falls unique to snowboarding stance
Trail Running
Uneven terrain including rocks, roots, and loose surfaces causing falls
Remote locations with limited access to emergency services
Weather exposure including lightning, extreme heat, and hypothermia
Wildlife encounters
Road Running
Vehicle traffic and collisions with motorists
Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and hyponatremia
Dehydration and cardiovascular events
Fishing
Water hazards including drowning, swift currents, and cold water immersion
Slippery conditions on rocks, riverbanks, and boat surfaces
Hook injuries from casting and handling fish
Wildlife encounters including bears and snakes near waterways
Weather exposure including lightning near water
Pickleball
Repetitive motion injuries including tennis elbow and shoulder strain
Falls on court surfaces
Paddle injuries from contact with other players
Heat exposure during outdoor play
3. Release of Liability
READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
You hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the event organizer, TerenGO LLC, and their respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, costs, expenses, causes of action, or liabilities of any kind, whether known or unknown, arising from or related to your participation in any event, activity, or meetup discovered or arranged through TerenGO, including but not limited to claims caused by the negligence of the Released Parties.
This release covers both known and unknown risks. You expressly waive any rights you may have under any statute or common law principle that would otherwise limit the coverage of this release to include only those claims which you may now know or suspect to exist in your favor at the time of agreeing to this release.
4. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), and liabilities brought by any third party arising from or related to your conduct, actions, or omissions during any event, activity, or meetup discovered or arranged through TerenGO.
5. Medical Fitness
You certify that you are in good physical condition and have no medical conditions, disabilities, or ailments that would prevent you from safely participating in the activity or event.
You authorize emergency medical treatment in the event that you are incapacitated or unable to provide consent during or after an activity.
You agree to bear all costs associated with any emergency medical treatment, rescue, evacuation, or hospitalization that may be required as a result of your participation.
6. Photo and Media Release
You grant permission to the event organizer and TerenGO LLC to use, reproduce, distribute, and display any photographs, video, or other media taken during events in which you participate, for promotional, marketing, editorial, or any other lawful purpose, without compensation, notification, or further approval.
7. Electronic Signature
Your typed name on the in-app waiver constitutes a legally binding electronic signature under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act), 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.
By typing your name and tapping "I Agree," you confirm that:
You have read and understood this entire Agreement
You voluntarily agree to all of its terms
You intend your electronic signature to have the same legal force as a handwritten signature
Your acceptance is timestamped and stored permanently in TerenGO's systems. Signed waivers cannot be revoked after the event has taken place.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in Denver, Colorado. You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Agreement, please contact us: