Explorers Cooking Class

Tropical Tastes & Tiki Cocktails Class Participation Release and Liability Waiver

ALL PARTICIPANTS 18 & OLDER MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE WAIVER.

I hereby agree to the following: 

1. I hereby expressly waive and release Jacksonville and the Beaches Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Inc., d/b/a Visit Jacksonville and the Beaches (“Visit Jacksonville”) and the businesses affiliated with the Program, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”), from any and all liability, claims, actions, injury, damages, or expenses of any kind or nature, in connection with or caused by or arising out of my participation in or any activity relating to the Program or use of any equipment provided during the Program. I understand this release includes, but is not limited to any claims of negligence, tort, contract, personal injury, death, property damage, accident, delay, illness (including COVID-19 exposure), attorneys’ fees, or other expenses, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise; provided, however, that this waiver and release shall not apply to any liability caused by the gross negligence of Visit Jacksonville or the businesses affiliated with the Program.  
2. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any financial obligations or liabilities that I may personally incur and for any damage or injury to others I may cause while participating in this Program. 
3. I understand and agree that neither Visit Jacksonville nor the businesses affiliated with the Program will provide all-risk insurance on my behalf to cover liability for death, personal injury, illness, property loss or property damage resulting from my participation in this Program. 
4. I agree that as a participant in the Program I am expected to comply with the rules of the location where the Program is held and conduct myself in a reasonable and safe manner. 
5. I agree that should I need medical treatment during my participation in this Program, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. 
6. I hereby authorize Visit Jacksonville to photograph, videotape and/or record me and/or others in my family or group, including minors, at the Program, and to use, publish, market or distribute such images, videos and/or recordings, without restrictions, for any promotional, commercial or business purposes, including but not limited to marketing and promoting future events and tourism in Jacksonville.  
7. I have read the forgoing Participation, Release and Waiver of Liability before signing and understand its terms and conditions. I understand the legal consequences of this document including: (1) indemnifying and releasing Visit Jacksonville from all liability on behalf of myself; and (2) waiving my right to sue Visit Jacksonville, except in instances of VISIT JACKSONVILLE’S gross negligence. 

By filling out the below information, you (and your minors, if applicable) are agreeing that you are voluntarily participating in the Visit Jacksonville Explorer Program (Tropical Tastes & Tiki Cocktails Class) on June 26, 2025.