Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is reported to be extremely contagious. The state of medical knowledge is evolving, but the virus is believed to spread from person-to-person contact and/or by contact with contaminated surfaces and objects, and even possibly in the air. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and therefore spread the disease. The exact methods of spread and contraction are unknown, and there is no known treatment, cure, or vaccine for COVID-19.  Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life threatening illness and even death.

Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes (hereinafter SOB’s) cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreadingCOVID-19 while participating in a group ride.  It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to participate in an SOB group ride you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

By signing the below waiver I agree that I will adhere to the following requirements BEFORE participating in any group ride:

  • I have not been exposed to a person who has tested positive for Covid-19 or has symptoms consistent with Covid-19 for at least 14 days BEFORE a ride.
  • I have not been out of Santa Fe County or my home county for more than 24 hours in the preceding 7 days before joining a group ride.  If the current NM Public Health Order stipulates a longer quarantine period after returning to NM then I agree to adhere to the NM PHO. 
  • I do not currently have one or more of the following Covid-19 symptoms (fever above 100F, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sore throat, body aches, loss of taste or smell) AND I have been symptom free for at least 3 days (without fever reducing medication) AND it has been AT LEAST 10 days since my symptoms began.

If I do not meet all of the above conditions I will not participate in any group ride.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself and possibly spreading COVID-19 to my non-riding spouse / partner in order to participate in an SOB group ride.  These services are of such value to me that I accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 in order to participate in SOB group rides.

WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY: I hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against SOB’s and its board of directors, ride leaders, and members in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to my riding on a group ride.  I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence and give up any claim I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.

CHOICE OF LAW: I understand and agree that the law of the State of New Mexico will apply to this contract.

BY SUBMITTING MY NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS USING THE FORM BELOW I AGREE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE, AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.