Cancellation Policy and Waiver

Workshop registrations are non-refundable, however, registrations may be transferred to another participant.

All transfers must be processed through Canada Weaves. To request a transfer, please email canadaweaves@gmail.com.

If you need to cancel your registration, we will do our best to help fill your space, but we cannot guarantee that your space will be filled. If you have someone who would like to take your place, please include them on your email to Canada Weaves so that we can coordinate the transfer.

Please note that participants on the workshop waitlist will be given the first opportunity to fill an available space, even if you have someone who is willing to take your place. This allows us to work through the waitlist fairly and helps ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to participate.

Once a transfer has been confirmed by Canada Weaves, the new participant will be required to complete the registration and waiver requirements before attending the workshop.

Canada Weaves Waiver

PARTICIPANT WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Canada Weaves Festival – Uxbridge, Ontario, September 16-19, 2027

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This Waiver, Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement (the “Agreement”) applies to your participation in any Canada Weaves workshops, classes, demonstrations, festival activities, events or other programming for which you register or participate (collectively, the “Activities”).

By electronically accepting this Agreement, you confirm that you have read, understood and voluntarily agree to its terms.

The participant information provided as part of the registration or ticket-purchase process, including the participant's name, address and telephone number, will be associated with this Agreement and will constitute the participant's identification for the purposes of this Agreement.

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS

I understand and acknowledge that participation in the Activities involves inherent and other risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to:

· the use of sharp tools, knives, awls, secateurs, pruners, scissors and other hand tools, including the possibility of cuts, puncture wounds, lacerations or other injuries;

· injury resulting from improper, careless or unexpected use of tools or materials by myself or another participant;

· splinters, sharp or broken willow, branches, plant material and other natural materials;

· repetitive hand, wrist, arm, shoulder and upper-body movements associated with weaving and basket making;

· muscle strain, soreness, fatigue and other physical discomfort;

· lifting, carrying, moving, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting and standing for periods of time;

· slips, trips and falls;

· contact with floors, furniture, equipment, tools, materials or other participants;

· risks associated with travelling to, entering, leaving or moving about the venue and surrounding property;

· uneven, wet, slippery or otherwise hazardous surfaces;

· risks arising from the acts, omissions or conduct of other participants, instructors, volunteers, organizers or other persons;

· illness or injury occurring during participation in the Activities;

· damage to or loss of personal belongings; and

· any other risks, dangers or hazards that are inherent in, incidental to, or reasonably associated with the Activities.

I understand that this list is not exhaustive and that there may be other risks, dangers and hazards that are not specifically identified above.

I understand that willow weaving and related craft activities can be physically demanding and may involve prolonged or repetitive movements, as well as lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling, sitting and standing.

I acknowledge that I am responsible for determining whether I am physically and otherwise capable of safely participating in an Activity.

2. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I acknowledge that I have been advised of the nature of the Activities and the risks associated with participation.

I freely and voluntarily choose to participate in the Activities and ASSUME ALL RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS associated with my participation, whether those risks are known or unknown to me, including the possibility of personal injury, illness, death, property damage or property loss.

I understand that I am responsible for following all reasonable safety instructions provided by Canada Weaves, its instructors, volunteers and/or venue staff.

3. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND FOREVER HOLD HARMLESS, to the fullest extent permitted by law:

Canada Weaves; its directors, officers, board members, committee members, volunteers, organizers, employees and agents; all Canada Weaves instructors, teachers, demonstrators and assistants; and Lakeridge Ski Resort and its owners, operators, directors, officers, employees, instructors, contractors, volunteers and agents

(collectively, the “Releasees”)

from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, costs, expenses and liabilities arising out of or in connection with my participation in the Activities, my presence at the venue, or my use of the facilities or equipment provided in connection with the Activities, including claims arising from:

· personal injury;

· illness;

· death;

· property damage;

· property loss; and

· any other loss or damage suffered by me.

This release applies whether such loss, injury or damage arises from the inherent risks of the Activities, the negligence of any of the Releasees, or otherwise, except to the extent that such exclusion or release is prohibited by applicable law.

4. RELEASE OF NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

I understand and acknowledge that this is a legal release and that I am giving up certain legal rights that I, my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives and assigns may otherwise have against the Releasees.

I specifically understand that this Agreement is intended to apply to claims arising from the ordinary negligence of the Releasees, including negligent acts or omissions relating to the organization, instruction, supervision or operation of the Activities or the use of the venue and facilities, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in this Agreement is intended to exclude or limit liability to the extent that such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

5. INDEMNIFICATION

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, costs or expenses brought by me or on my behalf arising out of my participation in the Activities, except to the extent prohibited by law.

I further agree to be responsible for any damage to property caused by my intentional or negligent conduct.

6. MEDICAL TREATMENT

I understand that Canada Weaves, its instructors, volunteers and the venue may not have medical personnel present during the Activities.

In the event of an accident, injury or medical emergency, I authorize Canada Weaves, its representatives, instructors, volunteers and/or venue personnel to obtain or arrange reasonable emergency medical assistance on my behalf if I am unable to do so myself.

I understand that I am responsible for any costs associated with medical treatment, transportation or emergency services.

7. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

I agree to participate responsibly and to follow all reasonable instructions provided by instructors, organizers, volunteers and venue personnel.

I understand that I may be asked to stop participating in an Activity if my participation is considered unsafe for myself or others.

I agree not to participate in any Activity while impaired by alcohol, cannabis, drugs or any other substance that could reasonably affect my ability to participate safely.

8. PERSONAL PROPERTY

I understand that Canada Weaves and the Releasees are not responsible for the loss, theft or damage of my personal property brought to the Activities or onto the venue property.

9. ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE

I acknowledge that I am accepting this Agreement electronically as part of the Canada Weaves registration or ticket-purchase process.

By selecting the acceptance checkbox and submitting my registration or ticket purchase, I confirm that:

1.    I have read and understood this Agreement;

2.    I understand that this is a legal document;

3.    I understand that I am giving up certain legal rights by accepting this Agreement;

4.    I have had the opportunity to ask questions and seek independent legal advice before accepting this Agreement;

5.    I understand the nature of the Activities and the risks, dangers and hazards associated with participation;

6.    I voluntarily accept and assume those risks;

7.    I agree to comply with reasonable safety instructions provided by Canada Weaves, its instructors, volunteers and the venue; and

8.    I agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

I understand that my electronic acceptance of this Agreement has the same intention and effect as if I had signed this Agreement in writing, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

10. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall, to the extent permitted by law, be severed or limited without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.

ELECTRONIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By registering for Canada Weaves, I confirm that I have read, understood and voluntarily agree to the Canada Weaves Participant Waiver, Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement.

Electronic Acceptance Date/Time: Recorded automatically by the registration system.

For participants under 18: A parent or legal guardian must complete the applicable minor participant consent and release process before the participant may participate.