Fishing Waiver

We hope your fishing experience is safe and rewarding, but accidents can happen. The following waiver must be signed by all participants in order to participate in the Fishing Clinic hosted by Friends of the East River Esplanade (60th–120th Streets), Inc. (“Friends of the Esplanade” or ‘’EsplanadeFriends’’) on the East River Esplanade Waterfront and led/taught by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on September 2, 2025. All participants must be age 18 or older or accompanied by an adult.

Waiver:
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Fishing Clinic, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives, or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Friends of the Esplanade or its employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all liability resulting in personal injury, accidents, illnesses (including death), or property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the Fishing Clinic.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless:
I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Friends of the Esplanade and its employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities—including attorney’s fees—brought as a result of my involvement in the Fishing Clinic, and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

Severability:
The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of New York. If any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the remainder shall continue in full legal force and effect.

Photo Release:
Friends of the Esplanade may document this event photographically or electronically. By participating or attending, you grant permission for the use of photographs and/or electronic footage in connection with any and all programs, digital media, web and social media marketing materials, and publications that benefit Friends of the Esplanade.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS,
understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it,
and have signed it freely and voluntarily without any inducement or assurance of any nature.
I intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
If any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.