Name of Event: Amache Annual Pilgrimage
Date of Event: May 15-17, 2026
Waiver and Release, Consent to Medical Attention, and Grant of Rights
By participating in the Amache Pilgrimage, I, and if I am not yet 18 years old, my parent or legal guardian, agree to be bound by each of the following provisions of this waiver, release of liability, indemnification, consent to medical attention and grant of rights (“Waiver”):
1. Voluntary Participation. I understand and confirm that my participation in the Pilgrimage is voluntary.
2. Comprehension of Risk. I fully accept all of the risks associated with my participation in the Pilgrimage including, without limitation, injury or death resulting from exposure to unfavorable weather conditions, food sickness, allergic reactions, choking, and injuries arising from self-inflicted accidents or mishaps, other participants, motor vehicles, and pedestrians. I understand that the Pilgrimage takes place in outdoor and indoor public venues.
3. Assumption of Risk. I assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with my participation in the Pilgrimage. I accept personal responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with my participation in the Pilgrimage.
4. Release of Liability; Limitation of Damages. Participant(s) hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless the PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE (Amache Preservation Society, Nikkejin Kai of Colorado, Amache Alliance) and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that arise or may hereafter arise from Pilgrimage Activities.
PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES THE PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT THE PARTICIPANT MAY HAVE AGAINST THE PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM PARTICIPANT’S ACTIVITIES WITH THE PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ADVISORS, OR OTHERWISE. PARTICIPANT ALSO UNDERSTANDS THAT THE PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEDICAL, HEALTH, OR DISABILITY INSURANCE IN THE EVENT OF INJURY OR ILLNESS.
5. Indemnification. I agree to defend and indemnify the Released Entities from any and all Claims as incurred of any kind whatsoever in any way arising out of my participation in the Pilgrimage.
6. Binding Effect. This Waiver shall be binding upon my next of kin, personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, and assigns.
7. Medical Treatment. Participant does hereby release and forever discharge the PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Pilgrimage activities with the PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE.
8. Severability. If any provision of this Waiver is for any reason declared to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render it valid and enforceable, and if no modification may render it valid and enforceable, this Waiver will be construed as if not containing such provision and the rights and obligations of the parties will be construed and enforced accordingly.
THIS IS A WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE PILGRIMAGE, I REPRESENT THAT I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO ITS PROVISIONS. BY CONTINUING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PILGRIMAGE, I AM INDICATING MY VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. PARTICIPATION IN THE PILGRIMAGE BY A PERSON WHO IS NOT YET 18 YEARS OLD INDICATES THAT A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN HAS ALSO READ AND CONSENTED TO THIS WAIVER.