By signing this Waiver of Liability and participating in The Plunge 2025 (the “Event”), I, the undersigned participant, or the legal guardian of the undersigned participant if under the age of 18, acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
I understand and fully acknowledge that participating in The Plunge, which involves voluntarily entering the Pacific Ocean from the coastline of Isla Vista, CA, entails inherent risks and
Strong currents, rip tides, and waves;
Sharp rocks, reefs, or submerged objects;
Sudden changes in ocean conditions;
Marine wildlife, including potentially hazardous animals;
Cold water temperatures and risk of hypothermia;
Physical injury from slips, falls, or collisions with other participants;
Drowning or other serious bodily harm or death.
I understand that emergency medical services may not be immediately available, and participation is undertaken at my own risk and discretion.
I affirm that my participation in this Event is purely voluntary, and that I am physically and mentally capable of safely entering and exiting the ocean. I have no known health conditions, impairments, or injuries that would endanger myself or others during the Event. I agree not to participate under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that impair my ability to safely engage in ocean activity.
I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, hereby waive, release, and discharge the following entities and individuals from any and all liability, claims, demands,
actions, or causes of action, of any kind, including those involving negligence, arising from or related to my participation in the Event:
The Plunge and its organizers, volunteers, affiliates, and sponsors;
Marine Conservation Network and all of its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, partners, and affiliates;
The Regents of the University of California;
Santa Barbara County and the City of Isla Vista;
Any individual or entity involved in promoting, planning, or executing this event.
This release applies to all claims for personal injury, property damage, illness, wrongful death, or any other loss, including those caused by negligence of the Released Parties.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all of the Released Parties against any claims, lawsuits, damages, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) that may arise from my participation in the Event, or from any injury or loss sustained by me or caused by me to others.
I grant permission to The Plunge and the Marine Conservation Network to use photographs, video, or other media recordings of me taken during the Event for promotional, educational, or fundraising purposes, in print, online, and social media, without compensation.
If I am signing on behalf of a participant under 18 years of age, I affirm that I am the parent or legal guardian and consent to the minor’s participation. I agree to all terms above on behalf of the minor and accept full responsibility for their participation, including the risks involved.
I agree that if any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California.
This Waiver and Release constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.