Declaration of Liability & Conditions of Participation

Alpine dangers

I hereby agree that my participation in a SAAC event (winter or summer) involves moving on alpine terrain, the natural dangers of which SAAC and its mountain and bike guides can never exclude entirely, even when observing all stipulated precautions and protective measures.

Alpine dangers primarily result from:

• Snow and ice avalanches, which may result in burial
• Ice and rock fall from surrounding catchment area
• Crevasses and related falls
• Poor visibility and possible accidents resulting from this
• Runs or climbs through the woods, involves risks of injury (i.e. collisions with trees, getting caught on roots and branches, falling in a tree well)
• Unfavourable weather conditions (cold and wind, which may lead to hypothermia and frostbite)
• Difficulties with the rescue and salvage operations due to the terrain

I confirm that I am equipped according to the SAAC equipment list (winter: avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, rucksack; - climbing: helmet, sit harness, rope, karabiners, back-up device, rucksack; - bike: full-suspension bike in ideal conditions with 2.25 inch tires or wide, serviced disc brakes, sturdy half bowl helmet, knee protectors) and will follow the instructions from the (executive) mountain or bike guides, adapt my behaviour on the mountain to these instructions and only leave the group after consulting and in agreement with the mountain or bike guide.

General conditions of participation for SAAC events

• Minimum age: 14 years
• Good state of mind, health and fitness
• Appropriate insurance coverage, especially health and accident insurance

Special participation requirements SAAC Snow Camp

• Knowledge of the FIS rules
• Skilled skier, especially in deep snow and on “black” slopes

Special participation requirements SAAC Climbing Camp

• Good general physical fitness

Special participation requirements SAAC Climbing Camp - VIA FERRATA

• Being able to climb a via ferrata with low to medium difficulty (A-C).
• Sufficient fitness

Special participation requirements SAAC Bike Camp

• Your own bike needs to be in excellent condition – full-suspension bike, good tyres (2.25 inches or wider), serviced disc brakes; it is possible to borrow an suitable bike (reserve early!)
• Protectors – sturdy half bowl helmet, elbow and knee protectors (minimum requirement!)
• Participants should be fit enough to complete a 500 m climb in one day
• Good biking skills, especially experienced in riding on single trails

Liability

• I wave all SAAC’S liability for damages, which do not involve people, as long as they were not caused by gross negligence or malice. SAAC is not liable for mere financial losses, loss of profits or collateral property damages.
• The amount of liability payments from SAAC for property damages, apart from cases of gross negligence or malice, is limited by SAAC’s maximum liability insurance sum.
• Provided that the SAAC’s service is provided free of charge, the previously mentioned limit of payment is also valid for personal damages in cases of only slight negligence.
• I am aware, that SAAC is not liable for damages inflicted on me by other participants or caused by me. I am aware, that SAAC does not take out an insurance for me.

Miscellaneous

• Austrian law applies to conflicts during my participation in the SAAC event, with the exception of Austrian referral norms.
• Should individual stipulations in this declaration of liability be fully or partly invalid or unenforceable, this does not influence the legal validity of the other stipulations in this declaration.

I hereby declare that I have read, understood and agree with all of the above.

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