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ATTENTION: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING AS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ARE AFFECTED. Waiver of Liability and Release This Waiver of Liability and Release form covers my participation in the "Toronto HongKongers Dragon Boat Club" and any activity involving dragon boat racing practices, dry-land training, general paddling and instruction sessions, and events other than paddling organized by the team. 1. By becoming a member of the "Toronto HongKongers Dragon Boat Club", I acknowledge the inherent risks, dangers and hazards including, but are not limited to: • The risk of drowning if falling off the boat while on water. • Injuries resulting from potential harm caused by any equipment, such as paddles, PFDs, steering oars, drums, drumsticks, or the dragon boat. • Injuries resulting from dangerous or hazardous weather conditions. 2. I hereby release the "Toronto HongKongers Dragon Boat Club" and its supporter "Toronto Hong Kong Parent Group", along with their directors, members, coaches, volunteers, sponsors and authorized representatives (collectively referred to as "Releases" in this document), from any and all liability for loss, damage, injury, or expense incurred during my participation in activities associated with the "Toronto HongKongers Dragon Boat Club". This release applies regardless of the cause, including negligence on the part of any of the Releases. 3. I, along with my next-of-kin, acknowledge the inherent risks and hazards of dragon boating. I voluntarily assume all risks of loss, damage, or injury, including the risk of death, that may occur during any "Toronto HongKongers Dragon Boat Club" related activity. 4. I agree to consistently wear an approved personal flotation device or life jacket during all on-water dragon boat activities. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE WAIVER FORM, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING IT, I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT I, MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS, AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES. I SIGN THIS WAIVER FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

1. General Principles: As a non-profit organization, TOHKDBC utilizes registration fees to cover essential operational expenses, including regatta entry costs, pool and water practices, facility rentals, year-round training programs, and equipment upkeep. Given that the club fulfills substantial non-reimbursable financial obligations at the season's outset—such as significant deposits for practice venues and early-bird race registrations—fees are generally considered non-refundable following the confirmation of a paddler's roster spot. 2. Selection and Roster Review: • Non-Selection: If a paddler is not selected for a final team roster after the coaching staff's review, the full registration fee paid to date will be refunded. • Team Assignment: If a paddler is offered a spot on a team but chooses not to accept it, the general refund schedule below will apply. 3. Refund Schedule: • Before First Installment Deadline: Full Refund • After Installment 1 / Before Practice Starts: Partial Refund (Excluding Admin and Jersey Costs) • After Practice Starts: Non-Refundable • Medical/Injury Withdrawal: Case-by-case Review 4. Installments and Payment Deadlines: Installment 1 is due within 14 days after roster confirmation; Installment 2 is due by February 28. Failure to complete payments by deadlines may result in spot release. 5. Non-Refundable Items: Team Apparel and Third-Party Fees (e.g., RHCC, Afterburn, GWN, Alkame) are strictly non-refundable once processed. 6. Withdrawal Procedure: Paddlers must submit written notice via email to contact@tohkdbc.com (Signal/WhatsApp encouraged for direct notice but must be followed by email).