16. Disclaimers

16. Disclaimers

If you choose to use the Adventure IO Platform or Collective Content, you do so voluntarily and at your sole risk. The Adventure IO Platform and Collective Content is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

You agree that you have had whatever opportunity you deem necessary to investigate the Adventure IO Services, laws, rules, or regulations that may be applicable to your Adventures and/or Guide Services you are receiving and that you are not relying upon any statement of law or fact made by Adventure IO relating to an Adventure.

If we choose to conduct identity verification or background checks on any User, to the extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim warranties of any kind, either express or implied, that such checks will identify prior misconduct by a User or guarantee that a User will not engage in misconduct in the future.

You agree that some Adventures may carry inherent risk, and by participating in such services, you choose to assume those risks voluntarily.  For example, some Guide Services may carry risk of illness, bodily injury, disability, or death, and you freely and willfully assume those risks by choosing to participate in those Guide Services. You understand and acknowledge that You may be exposed to dangers and hazards, including some of the following (depending on the Guide Service): falls, fractures, concussions, dangerous weather, overexertion, overheating, injuries from my lack of fitness or conditioning, hypothermia, hostile or aggressive wildlife, death, equipment failures, traffic, collisions with obstacles, hazards, failure to wear a helmet and/or other protective equipment, and negligence of others. You assume full responsibility for the choices you make before, during and after your participation in a Guide Service. If you are bringing a minor as an additional Participant, you are solely responsible for the supervision of that minor throughout the duration of your Guide Service and to the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to release and hold harmless Adventure IO from all liabilities and claims that arise in any way from any injury, death, loss or harm that occurs to that minor during the Guide Service or in any way related to your Guide Service.

The foregoing disclaimers apply to the maximum extent permitted by law. You may have other statutory rights. However, the duration of statutorily required warranties, if any, shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Addendum: Nautique Boat Company, Inc. is not affiliated with Adventure IO and does not participate in or endorse any adventures with Nautique related athletes/Guides. Guides are independent contractors using their personal equipment and time to conduct adventures.