Napa County Beekeepers’ Association General Liability Release

I am a member (or member applicant) of Napa County Beekeepers’ Association (NCBA), either as a sole member or together with members of my family as part of a family membership. I myself and, if applicable, each person who is included in my family membership, desire to participate in activities (Activity or Activities) sponsored and/or facilitated by NCBA (alone or in conjunction with others), including on property under control of an NCBA member or mon other public or private property not under control of NCBA. In consideration for being permitted to become a NCBA member, enter said properties, and to participate in such Activities, and to induce NCBA and the Facilitators (defined below) to permit the undersigned (and other members of my family membership) to enter the properties and to participate in any of the Activities, I hereby voluntarily enter into and agree to this liability release (Release) on behalf of myself and each member of my family membership.

I specifically acknowledge:
(1) an Activity may occur on private property owned, leased, or controlled by persons helping to present or
facilitate the Activity (each a Facilitator);
 

(2) Activities may involve social or educational activities, group participation, may or may not involve one or
more leaders (each also a Facilitator), a leader may or may not be compensated, the Activity may or may not involve a fee or NCBA membership requirement, and individuals participating in the Activity may run the gamut from beginner to expert in each aspect of the Activity;
 

(3) the Activity could involve potentially dangerous risks, including bees (whose stings can cause severe
allergic reactions in certain persons, and even lead to death), hands on activities, difficult terrain, dangerous tools,
ladders, transportation, chemicals, and other environmental and manmade hazards the extent and nature of which it is not feasible for NCBA to fully predict in advance, but all of which are intended to be covered by this Release. As a condition of my membership in NCBA, and a condition of members of my family being included in my NCBA family membership, and as a condition of my and my family’s participation in any Activity,

I acknowledge and agree that:
1. For myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and successors, and (if applicable)
on behalf of each member of my family who is part of my family membership in NCBA, I hereby release and
indemnify, and agree to hold harmless and defend, NCBA, its members, officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, all Facilitators, and other Activity participants, sponsors, and advertisers (Releases), from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, and liabilities arising out of or related to any injury, disability, or death, and property damage or loss, that I or any member of my family, or any person I invite to participate in the Activity, may suffer as a result of my or their participation in the Activity, or that I or they may cause to any other person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the Releases (either solely or jointly with others) or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

2. I knowingly and freely assume all risks of the Activity, both known and unknown, including those arising from the negligence of the Releases and others, and I assume full responsibility and risk for my, and each member of my family’s, participation in the Activity. I agree to comply with terms and conditions of participation in the Activity.

3. This Release is continuing and shall apply to all Activities in which I and any member of my family participate as
relates to NCBA, regardless of the time passed between the date of this Release and the Activity date.

Rev. 06/2025