Out Scuba Liability Waiver

1. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS TO EXEMPT OUT SCUBA, INC. AND TO RELEASE ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ALL LIABILITIES ARISING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF PARTICIPATING IN CLUB ACTIVITIES   
2. I am a certified diver, and I understand that scuba diving and freediving have inherent risks and dangers, including but not limited to equipment failure, perils of the sea, and acts of other divers and I specifically assume such Risks.  
3. I have been diving within the past year or I have recently completed a refresher course, and I am diving at my own risk.  
4. I am physically fit to scuba dive, snorkel or freedive, and I will not hold OUT SCUBA INC. responsible if I am injured as a result of Any illness or medical problems which occur while diving or snorkeling.  
5. I do not have in my possession any illegal drugs. I am not under the influence of alcohol or drugs nor am I hung over.  
6. I am solely responsible for all my diving equipment, and I will inspect all diving equipment to be used before each dive. I will notify the captain and divemaster, and a Club Board Member if any equipment is not functioning properly. I understand that OUT SCUBA INC. is not responsible for my equipment or my failure to inspect my equipment.  
7. I will be present and attentive during the briefing given by Activity Lead and if there is anything that I do not understand, I will notify the Activity Lead immediately.  
8. I understand I have a duty to plan and carry out my own dive and to be responsible for my own safety. I am aware of today’s dive destinations and am fully aware of their parameters and profiles. I am certified and competent to safely do these dives today and will not attempt to do any part or parcel of my dive whatsoever beyond my certification level and training, beyond my personal limitations, or beyond recreational dive limits. I will conduct my dive in a safe and controlled fashion, and I will remain with my buddy at all times. Furthermore, I will always conduct myself in a civil and professional manner.  
9. I will, at the end of each dive, return to the point of exit designated in the dive briefing with a minimum of 500-psi remaining in my tank.  
10. I will immediately terminate or abort my dive if I feel uncomfortable with my dive abilities, dive conditions, or any other factors that may cause an uncomfortable or unsafe dive environment for me or anyone around me.  
11. I am aware of the dangers of holding my breath while diving and the danger of rapid ascents and I will not hold OUT SCUBA INC. responsible for such acts.  
12. If I become distressed on the surface, I will immediately drop my weights and inflate my BCD. I will give the DIVER IN TROUBLE signal if I need assistance.  
13. I fully understand and am aware that in the event of an emergency, medical help must be summoned by phone or radio and that treatment will be limited and/or delayed until I can be transported to a proper facility.  

It is my intention by this instrument to give up my right to sue all persons or entities referred to herein, whether specifically named or not, and it is also my intention to exempt and relieve OUT SCUBA INC., its Board of Directors, Members, employees, agents and boats, and to hold entities harmless from any liability for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death caused by negligence and I assume all risks in connection with and related to scuba diving, freediving and snorkeling activities.  

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN SET FORTH ON BEHALF OF MY HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, MY AGENTS, AND MYSELF.