Snorkeling/Kayaking/Biking/Swimming and Rider
Assumption of Risk and Waiver and Release of Liability

UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MAYA CHAN BEACH de COSTA MAYA/ OSTEK PLAYA RESORTS, THEIR OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND ASSOCIATED PERSONNEL, AND THEIR BOATS AND BICYCLES (WHETHER OWNED, OPERATED, LEASED OR CHARTERED), HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “RELEASED PARTIES”, AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES ARISING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE FOLLOWING, OR ANY OTHER ACTS OR OMISSIONS ON THEIR PART, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OF ANY TYPE.

1. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED WITH SNORKELING, KAYAKING, BOATING, BIKING, AND SWIMMING, included but not limited to equipment failure, perils of the sea, harm caused by marine creatures (including bites), acts of fellow participants, entering and exiting the water, boarding or disembarking boats, and activities on the beach and I HEREBY ASSUME SUCH RISKS.

2. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE A DUTY TO EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE FOR MY OWN SAFETY AND I AGREE TO DO SO.

3. I assert that I am physically fit to snorkel, swim, kayak, and operate a bicycle and I will not hold the Released Parties responsible if I am injured as a result of ANY problems (medical, accidental, or otherwise) which occur while snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, bicycling, or otherwise participating in the excursion.

4. I will not remove any floatation device at any time while in the water. I acknowledge that doing so will constitute a violation of safety rules and procedures for which I expressly assume risk.

5. If I become distressed at the surface, I will immediately inflate my floatation device for floatation assistance.

6. I fully understand that the involved property has limited medical facilities and that in the event of illness or injury appropriate medical care must be summoned by telephone and treatment will be delayed until I can be transported to a proper medical facility. I agree in advance to these conditions.

7. The participating property and/or boats have made no representation to me implied or otherwise, that they or their crew can or will perform safe rescues or render first aid. In the event I show signs of distress or call for aid I would like assistance and will not hold the Released Parties, their crew, boats, or passengers responsible for their actions in attempting the performance or rescue or first aid. 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 RELEASE ALL RELEASED PARTIES AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND I ASSUME ALL RISK IN CONNECTION WITH SNORKELING, SWIMMING, KAYAKING, AND BICYCLING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT OR ORGANIZATION OF THIS ACTIVITY.

8. I have carefully read this contract in its entirety, fully understand its contents, and agree to the terms and conditions of this contract on behalf of myself, my heirs, and my personal representatives. This document constitutes the final and entire agreement between Released Parties and the undersigned. There are NO WARRANTIES expressed or implied, which extend beyond the description of the activities listed on this form. THIS IS A COMPLETE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT.


I have read this agreement, am aware that it is a release of liability, and a contract between myself and the Released Parties. I sign it on my own free will and agree to be bound by it, from the date of my signature, forever into the future.

We are the parents or guardians of children under the age of 18. We take full responsibility for their actions and take responsibility of all releases for them.