Code of Conduct

Thank you for your interest in joining OutRyders! Before you choose your membership level, please read, accept, and click the checkbox of our Code of Conduct waiver. Unfortunately, due to a few incidents in the past, we must require each member to sign and abide by these rules. When becoming a member of OutRyders, all members are expected to comply with this code of conduct.
  • Treat all other members and venue staff with respect, and as you wish to be treated.
  • Bring any disputes to a board member for resolution in a calm and professional manner.
  • Unruly, unwanted, and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from OutRyders.
  • Members will not hold OutRyders or its board members liable for any injuries, and waive any claims or rights against them pertaining in any way to OutRyders, including during participation in sanctioned Club trips and events.
  • I agree it is difficult for board members to honor every request. I acknowledge that the board acts to satisfy the majority of members' desires, and I understand that they can not meet every need. 
  • I agree that any images or comments posted to OutRyders social media pages or the website are public domain and can be reposted and or used in club promotion without my consent and without remuneration.

Members who violate this code of conduct are subject to termination of their membership.

Events & Trips Release

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

WARNING: BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER, YOU ARE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS

PLEASE READ THE BELOW CAREFULLY

I, the undersigned, desire to participate in the activities, events and trips, including on-slope skiing and/or snowboarding (the “Activity”).

In consideration for joining as a member of OUTRYDERS, Inc. and participating in the Activity, consideration is hereby expressly accepted and acknowledged, I RELEASE AND FULLY DISCHARGE OUTRYDERS, Inc. its subsidiaries, affiliates, members, officers, board members, volunteers, agents, representatives, and assigns (hereafter “OUTRYDERS, Inc.”) from any and all claims I may now and/or in the future have against OUTRYDERS, Inc. and from any and all liability, for any personal injury, death and/or property damage, expense and/or loss sustained by me as a result of my participation or observance of the Activity, which is caused by any NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF OUTRYDERS, Inc. 

I ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THIS ACTIVITY MAY BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. There are inherent known and unanticipated risks and dangers and/or hazards of participating in the Activity. I understand that I could suffer property damage, as well as minor injuries or serious injuries or even death in participating in the OUTRYDERS, Inc. Activity. I understand, accept and assume all risks of my participation. I understand that any liability insurance obtained by OUTRYDERS, Inc. does not cover participant damages. I have adequate medical insurance to cover any injuries to myself and/or agree to bear the costs of such treatment of any injury. I do not have any medical condition which could interfere with my safe participation in this Activity. I acknowledge the risks of participating in the Activity and in particular, winter sports, can be greatly reduced by using common sense.

I accept full responsibility for any personal injury which may result from my participation in the Activity, and I hereby HOLD HARMLESS OUTRYDERS, Inc. for any personal injury sustained by me, including death, caused by the negligence of OUTRYDERS, Inc. while participating or observing the Activity. I agree not to bring any action or lawsuit against OUTRYDERS Inc. for any personal injury caused by the NEGLIGENCE of OUTRYDERS, Inc.

I UNDERSTAND that by executing this agreement, I am representing that I am at least eighteen (18) years old and that I have read, and understand, the agreement.

I AGREE that this Release of Liability, Waiver and Assumption of Risk will be governed by the Laws of the State of Massachusetts and that any dispute arising from this Release of Liability, Waiver, and Assumption of Risk will be adjudicated by the State of  Massachusetts, and I agree to reimburse for any reasonable fees incurred in the defense of any action based upon my participation in the Activity. If I commence any action, or if any heir, agent, assign, or representative on my behalf does so, and OUTRYDERS Inc. is added to the action in any manner whatsoever, whether justified or not, then I will be jointly and severally liable to OUTRYDERS, Inc. for the legal costs incurred in any such action, and agree to completely indemnify OUTRYDERS, Inc.

 

PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS AND RECORDINGS

I hereby grant OUTRYDERS, Inc. the right to take any pictures or video during my participation or observance of any other’s participation in the Activity, and that OUTRYDERS, Inc. may use any pictures, videos or recording for promotion in print or digital media. OUTRYDERS, Inc. will own such images and I further grant  permission to copyright, publish, distribute, use, modify, print and reprint such images in any manner whatsoever related to OUTRYDERS, Inc. including without limitation publications, advertisements, brochures, website images, or other electronic displays and transmissions. I forever release and hold OUTRYDERS, Inc. harmless from any and all liability arising out of the use of the images in any manner or media whatsoever and waive any and all claims or causes of action related to the use of the images.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, nothing in this Release should be construed as releasing, discharging, or waiving any claims I may have for reckless or intentional acts on the part of OUTRYDERS, Inc.

I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THIS FORM AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT AS A MEMBER OF OUTRYDERS, Inc. I am aware that by signing this release of liability, I am waiving certain legal rights including the right to sue OUTRYDERS, Inc., its board members, officers, shareholders, agents, volunteers, or employees for negligent acts or omissions.