Waiver and Release Form
* To be completed after you book your rental via text, email, or phone.
Please complete the waiver below before your rental or activity with Wildwood Water Sports.
- A separate waiver is required for each participant.
- Participants under 16 must have a parent or legal guardian complete the form.
- Be sure to review all terms carefully before signing.
If you have any questions, contact us at wildwoodwatersports@gmail.com or 902‑210‑8576.
Age Requirement
- All renters must be 16 years or older.
- Anyone under 16 must have this form signed by a parent or guardian and must be accompanied by them during the rental.
Important Risks and Conditions
By signing this form, you acknowledge and accept the following:
Right to Sue
By signing this waiver, you give up your right to sue Wildwood Water Sports in the event of an accident, injury, or loss.
Inherent Risks of Water Activities
You understand that renting and using watercraft carries certain risks, including but not limited to:
- Exposure to extreme weather, heat, or cold that may require changes to your planned route.
- Immersion in cold water leading to hypothermia, suffocation, or other injuries.
- Possible capsizing, collisions with trees, rocks, or other obstacles, and entrapment hazards such as rope or currents.
- Becoming separated from your party or lost in unfamiliar areas.
- Remote locations with poor communications, making rescue or medical assistance difficult or delayed.
Release of Liability
You release Wildwood Water Sports, its employees, and representatives from any liability for personal injury, death, property damage, or loss you may suffer during your rental. This includes lost or damaged personal belongings such as phones, wallets, keys, and sunglasses.
Personal Responsibility
- You accept responsibility for your actions and any harm they may cause to yourself or others.
- You agree to reimburse Wildwood Water Sports for damage to or loss of equipment at full retail cost, including repair or lost-use fees.
- You confirm that you are physically capable of participating in this activity and free of medical or emotional conditions that could cause harm.
- You certify that you are not under the influence of substances that could impair judgment or safety.
- You agree to follow all safety instructions and understand that unsafe behavior may result in removal from activities.
- You will not release foreign substances or materials into the waters or lands of Nova Scotia.
Additional Conditions
- Wildwood Water Sports staff are available to explain risks and safety procedures prior to your rental.
- Abandonment or rescue of equipment will result in a recovery fee.
- Rentals returned more than 15 minutes late will incur additional charges.