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July 26–28, 2024 · Solberg Airport · Readington NJ ·
973-882-5464
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Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement
Congratulations on your decision to experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight with your purchase of hot air balloon rides at the 2023 New JerseyLottery Festival of Ballooning. Please read the following carefully, as we require your consent to the below mentioned terms and conditions. Please feel free to call us at (973) 882-5464 if you have any questions.
By signing below, you acknowledge, understand and agree that hot air balloon activities contain an inherent risk of injury or death to yourself, and damage to your property. You understand that such risks include but are not limited to: (a) loss of or damage to personal property; (b) bodily injury or fatality; (c) accident or illness in remote places without medical facilities; and (d) all risks explained during pre-flight meetings/briefings. You understand that the pilot is not a medical professional and cannot assess your physical or emotional condition. You stipulate that you are in good physical and mental condition and/or have consulted your personal physician or taken whatever steps necessary to determine that you have no conditions that might limit your participation in ballooning activities. You understand and agree that no medical benefits will be provided to you during these ballooning activities, and that you and/or your insurance shall be solely liable to pay for any medical expenses incurred on my behalf.
You certify that you are 18 years of age or older, or that you are the legal guardian and/or parent of the minor passenger with authority to sign this document on said minor’s behalf. By signing this document you acknowledge that the weight you listed on your hot air balloon ride reservation is current and correct. If you are signing for a minor passenger, all waivers, releases, assumptions of risk, terms of agreement,representations, acknowledgements, and certifications apply equally to such minor.
Being aware of the risks involved, you are voluntarily and willingly assuming full responsibility for all risks and dangers involved with or arising from your participation in hot air balloon activities whether during flight preparation, take-off, flight, landing, travel to or from the take-off or landing areas, or otherwise. You agree to follow all instructions of the pilot in connection with this hot air balloon activity and understand that your failure to do so may jeopardize your safety and the safety of the pilot, other passengers, and other persons.
Therefore, you hereby irrevocably release the following entities:
✓ Festival of Ballooning, Inc. (owner of The New Jersey Festival of Ballooning);
✓ The Balloon Ride Operator;
✓ The hot air pilot providing the balloon rides to the undersigned passengers;
✓Solberg Airport;
their owners, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, subcontractors, successors, and crew members (the “Released Parties”) from, and hold them harmless for, all claims, rights, demands or causes of action arising out of the ballooning activities, which you or your successors, heirs, or assigns may have against the Released Parties in connection with ballooning activities. You agree to make no claims against or sue the Released Parties for injuries, death, or property damage that is caused due to the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties or any dangerous conditions of any property upon which the ballooning activities may take place.
You agree to engage in good faith efforts to mediate any dispute that might arise. Should the issue not be resolved by mediation, you agree that the issue will be submitted to binding arbitration. Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association currently in effect.
You further agree that if any portion of this Hot Air Balloon Agreement (including Assumption of Risk, Waiver or Liability, Covenant not to Sue, and Indemnification Agreement) is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Name of Passenger *One waiver needed per passenger*
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Acknowledgment
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I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the aformentioned information.
I acknowledge that I am 18 years of age or older
I acknowledge that the weight I put on the hot air balloon ride reservation is current and correct.
Select if the above passenger is below 18 years of age
Signature
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Clear Signature
Name of Parent/Gaurdian
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First
Last
PARENT/GUARDIAN Acknowledgment
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I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the aformentioned information.
I acknowledge that I am the legal parent or gaurdian of the aforementioned Passenger
Signature
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Clear Signature
Etix Order Number
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Please select which flight you are scheduled for:
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Friday 7/28: 6:30pm
Saturday 7/29: 6:30am
Saturday 7/29: 6:30pm
Sunday 7/30: 6:30am
Sunday 7/30: 6:30pm
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Festival Info
Know Before You Go
Festival FAQ
Festival Map & Schedule
Food at the Festival
2023 Vendors
Tickets
General Admission
VIP Experiences
Private Parties
Ticket Policies
Balloons
Balloon Rides
Special Shapes & Balloons
Balloon FAQ
Balloon History
Music
Entertainment
Schedule + Highlights
Drone Show
Sponsors
2023 Participating Partners
Exhibitor Opportunities
Become a Sponsor
Corporate & Private Event Hospitality
Partner Testimonials
Media
Festival in the Media
Videos
Photos
Press Contact
Running with the Balloons 5K
Contact Us
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