1. Parties

This Ride Along Waiver, Release of Claims, and Assumption of Risk Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between West Coast 4x4 Adventures (the "Organization"), its officers, directors, members, volunteers, affiliates, sponsors, agents, and representatives, the driver of the vehicle in which the Passenger will be riding, and all other members and participants of the group (collectively "Released Parties"), and the undersigned individual ("Passenger").

2. Ride Along Status Declaration

The Passenger expressly acknowledges and declares that:

• They are participating in this Event solely as a non-driving passenger in a vehicle operated by a West Coast 4x4 Adventures member.
• They are not operating any vehicle during this Event and have no control over the route, speed, or driving decisions made by the driver.
• Their participation as a ride along passenger is entirely voluntary and at their own discretion and risk.
• They understand that ride along availability is granted at the sole discretion of the driver and the Organization and may be revoked at any time.
• They have not been recruited, employed, contracted, or otherwise engaged by West Coast 4x4 Adventures in any capacity.
• West Coast 4x4 Adventures has no obligation to supervise, guide, assist, or otherwise provide for their safety beyond what is extended to any member of the general public on public lands.

3. Description of Activity

The Passenger wishes to ride as a non-driving passenger in a member's vehicle during West Coast 4x4 Adventures off-road events, trail runs, group drives, day runs, overnight trips, community gatherings, and related activities (collectively "Events"). These activities take place on public lands, off-road trails, desert terrain, mountain roads, and other unpaved or unimproved surfaces and involve significant physical risk. The Passenger acknowledges that they have no control over the vehicle, the route, or the driving decisions made by the driver, and that the driver is not acting as an agent or representative of West Coast 4x4 Adventures.

4. Assumption of Risk

The Passenger acknowledges and voluntarily assumes all risks associated with riding as a passenger in an off-road vehicle during Events, including but not limited to:

• Vehicle rollovers, collisions, sudden stops, and mechanical failures
• Injuries caused by rough, uneven, steep, or unstable terrain
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, sun, dust, and other environmental conditions
• Getting lost, stranded, or separated from the group
• Actions, decisions, or negligence of the driver, other participants, or third parties
• Wildlife encounters, flash floods, rockslides, and other natural hazards
• Equipment failure, including recovery gear, radios, and navigation devices
• Bodily injury, property damage, or death

The Passenger understands that off-road activities are inherently dangerous and that no amount of care, caution, or expertise on the part of the driver or the Organization can eliminate all risks.

5. Release of Liability — Driver & All Group Members

In consideration of being permitted to ride along as a passenger, the Passenger, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue the driver of the vehicle, every other member and participant of the West Coast 4x4 Adventures group present at this Event, and West Coast 4x4 Adventures and all Released Parties from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death that may be sustained by the Passenger while riding as a passenger during any Event, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.

This release expressly includes, without limitation: all decisions made by the driver regarding route, speed, terrain selection, and vehicle operation; the actions or inactions of any other group member; and any claims for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, breach of contract, or any other legal theory, whether known or unknown at the time of signing.

6. Release of Liability — West Coast 4x4 Adventures

The Passenger further releases West Coast 4x4 Adventures, its officers, directors, members, volunteers, affiliates, sponsors, agents, and representatives from any and all liability arising from or related to the Passenger's participation as a ride along passenger, including any liability arising from the Organization's facilitation of the Event, its communications regarding ride along availability, or any act or omission by any member of the group. The Passenger acknowledges that West Coast 4x4 Adventures does not direct or control the driver's vehicle, route choices, or conduct, and that the Organization's role is limited to organizing and facilitating the group Event.

7. Indemnification

The Passenger agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the driver, all group members, and West Coast 4x4 Adventures and all Released Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from the Passenger's participation as a ride along passenger, including claims arising from the Passenger's own negligence or the negligence of others.

8. Passenger Conduct

The Passenger agrees to:

• Follow all instructions from the driver and West Coast 4x4 Adventures run leaders at all times
• Remain seated and secured with a seatbelt or appropriate restraint whenever the vehicle is in motion
• Not distract the driver or interfere with vehicle operation in any way
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and land-use regulations
• Carry appropriate water, sun protection, and personal emergency supplies
• Not enter the vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any other substance
• Respect public lands, leave no trace, and pack out all waste
• Immediately notify the driver or a run leader of any injury or emergency

West Coast 4x4 Adventures and the driver reserve the right to remove any passenger from a vehicle or Event at any time for failure to comply with these rules or for conduct deemed unsafe or disruptive.

9. Medical Authorization

In the event of an emergency, the Passenger authorizes West Coast 4x4 Adventures, the driver, and their representatives to seek and consent to emergency medical treatment on the Passenger's behalf. The Passenger acknowledges that they are solely responsible for all costs associated with any medical treatment received.

10. Photography & Media Release

The Passenger grants West Coast 4x4 Adventures permission to photograph, film, and record their participation in Events and to use such images and recordings for promotional, educational, and social media purposes without compensation.

11. Severability & Governing Law

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of Mohave County, Arizona.