The Hobe Sound Nature Center Turtle Walk Terms and Conditions

Waiver and Release

Liability Release and Parental Consent

In consideration of the acceptance of my registration for the evening turtle walk program, I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for damages for personal injury or property damages of which may hereafter occur to me and/or any guests in my party, including minor children, as a result of their participation in said turtle walk program. This release is intended to discharge in advance the Hobe Sound Nature Center, its administration, staff, volunteers, and agents from liability, even though that liability may arise out of perceived negligence on the part of persons mentioned above. It is understood that turtle walk activities involve an element of risk or danger of accidents, and knowing those risks, I hereby assume those risks on behalf of me and all guests in my party, including minor children. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release, and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assignees and/or the heirs and assignees of relevant guests in my party.

Consent of the Parent or Guardian

All minors must be accompanied by an adult. I give consent for my minor child/children to participate in the turtle walk program and will assume responsibility for consent for all minor children in my party to participate in the turtle walk program. As such, I execute the above liability release on behalf of all minor children in my party.

Consent for Treatment

I hereby give my consent for myself and all members of my party, including minor children, to be treated by emergency medical personnel, a physician, or surgeon, in case of sudden illness or injury while participating in the above activity. It is understood that the Hobe Sound Nature Center will provide no medical insurance for such treatment and that the cost thereof will be at my, or a relevant member of my party’s, expense.

Refunds

By registering for a turtle walk, I understand and agree that no refunds or proration will be given for any reason. When possible, we will do our best to accommodate date change requests.

I have read and understood the foregoing registration liability release and consent form and agree to all of its terms and conditions.

Photo Release Form for Minor Children

I hereby authorize the Hobe Sound Nature Center to publish the photographs taken of me and all guests in my party, including minor children listed on the reservation, on the Hobe Sound Nature Center website, and/or the Hobe Sound Nature Center social media channels. I release the Hobe Sound Nature Center from any expectation of confidentiality for myself or other members of my party, including minor children, and attest that I have the authority to authorize the Hobe Sound Nature Center to use their photographs. I acknowledge that since participation in publications and websites produced by the Hobe Sound Nature Center is voluntary, neither the members of my party, including minor children, nor I will receive financial compensation. I further agree that participation in any publication and website produced by the Hobe Sound Nature Center confers no rights of ownership whatsoever. I release the Hobe Sound Nature Center, its administrators, agents, volunteers, contractors, and its employees from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with my party’s participation in the evening turtle walk program.