PADDLE FROGS LIABILITY WAIVER & RENTAL AGREEMENT

 

I. STATUTORY WARNING: TENNESSEE AGRITOURISM ACT

WARNING: Under Tennessee Law (T.C.A. § 43-39-101 et seq.), there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location or by this agritourism professional if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.

 

II. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT & TWRA LAWS

I acknowledge that Paddle Frogs has provided me with the following safety equipment, and I agree to use it in accordance with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) regulations:

1. Personal Flotation Device (PFD): I understand that TN law requires one wearable USCG-approved life jacket for each person on board. All passengers 12 years of age and under MUST wear the PFD at all times while underway.
2. Sound Signaling Device: I acknowledge receipt of a safety whistle, required by law for all vessels (including paddleboards) on Tennessee navigable waters.
3. Leash: I acknowledge receipt of a safety leash and understand its importance in keeping the board attached to me in currents or wind.

III. ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I understand that stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) involves inherent risks, including but not limited to: drowning, collisions with other vessels, changing weather conditions, underwater obstructions, and physical exertion.

Release: To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release, waive, and discharge Paddle Frogs, its owners, and employees from any and all claims, liability, or causes of action for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death arising out of my rental or use of the equipment, even if caused by the negligence of the releasees.

IV. RENTAL POLICIES

• Equipment Care: I accept the equipment "AS IS" and agree to pay for any damages beyond normal wear and tear.
• Sobriety: I affirm I am not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I understand that Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) laws apply to paddleboards in Tennessee (0.08% BAC limit).
• Return: I agree to return all equipment (Board, Paddle, PFD, Whistle, Leash) by the designated time or pay late fees.

V. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE CONSENT

By checking the "I Agree" box and typing my name, I am providing a legal electronic signature under the Tennessee Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (T.C.A. § 47-10-101) and affirm that I have read and understood this entire agreement.