As per our terms and conditions and under NZ regulations, all clients must read and agree to the following Risk Disclosure Statement when they first commit to their adventure activity:
Clients will also be asked to sign this form on check-in.
I Accept that this activity inherently involves Risks and Potential Hazards
The risks and hazards include but are not limited to vehicle accidents; falling; drowning; slipping; bruising; rockfall injuries; hypothermia; physical tiredness; mental distress; volcanic explosions; earthquakes; eel bites; and significantly delayed access to medical facilities.
I am aware that participating in the caving activities offered by Waitomo Adventures Ltd (WAL) can be hazardous if they are not conducted with care, control and responsibility. I acknowledge that these risks could result in my injury (physical or mental) or even death.
Medication/health conditions
- I have informed or will inform the staff of WAL prior to the activity (by completing the company’s medical form) of any medical conditions, previous injuries and any medication I am currently taking which may affect my ability to undertake the activity.
- I confirm I am physically very fit and able to participate in the activities and I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
- I consent to receive any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary by WAL in the event of injury, accident or illness while undertaking the activities.
- I understand it is my responsibility to disclose any conditions (health or otherwise) that may affect the safety and enjoyment of myself and those around- me.
- I agree to participate with care, and obey the rules set out by WAL and instructions given by the guide(s) or a representative of WAL at all times.
- I accept that if I do not adhere to the instructions and rules, or if I act dangerously, recklessly or in a way that might endanger myself or others, WAL may remove me from the activity. If this occurs, I acknowledge I will not receive a refund.
- I accept that WAL reserves the right to cancel this activity if it becomes concerned for my safety, or the safety of another person.
- I agree to wear appropriate clothing and use/wear all safety clothing and equipment (as required by the guide) at all times when participating.
- Limited liability of WAL
- I understand that if I act recklessly or intentionally, and don’t follow the rules or instructions set out by WAL and the guide(s), which I have been made aware of, WAL will not be held responsible for any injury, damage or loss I cause to myself/my property, or another person/their property, resulting from my action (or lack of action).
- Liability of landowner
- I agree that the owner(s) of the land on which the activity is conducted will not be held responsible for any death, injury, misadventure, damage to or loss of property caused in whole or part by these activities.
- Damage to property or equipment
- In the event that I damage any of the clothing or equipment, or other property owned by WAL or a landowner, I agree to pay to WAL (or the landowner) all costs associated with repairing the damage.
- Drugs/Alcohol
- I confirm I am not under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or drugs (be they legal or illegal) which may in any way impair my ability to undertake the activity.
PARTICIPANT SIGN-OFF
I agree that by agreeing to these Risks Disclosure provisions above:
- I accept there are inherent risks and hazards associated with participating in the activity and I understand what these risks are (including serious harm and death).
- I am physically and mentally fit to participate and there is nothing I am aware of that will affect my ability to undertake the activity or impact the safety of other participants.
- I wish to proceed with the activity at my own risk.