North Texas Outdoors

This group is for those who love outdoor activities. Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountaineering, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, spelunking, walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, as well as other sports, are all activities that are possibilities for our calendar.

Organizers, please note new guidelines on any commercially related events at the bottom of this posting.

There will be some purely social events, but that is secondary to Outdoor type activities.

This group operates under a "members first" mentality and I hope that it grows into a great one. A Meetup Group is only as good as its members.

By joining North Texas Outdoors you are agreeing with our Liability Waver and all it's terms which can be found here.

Liability Waiver
North Texas Outdoors

In consideration of North Texas Outdoors, (NTO) furnishing services, trip planning, and/or equipment on a
volunteer basis to enable me to participate in various outdoor activities, including, but not limited to hiking, camping,
swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, whitewater rafting, biking, roller blading, back packing, kayaking, or canoeing, I agree
as follows:

I fully understand and acknowledge that:
(a) outdoor recreational activities have inherent risks, dangers and hazards and such hazards existing by virtue of my
participation in such outdoor recreational activities and the use of various equipment in connection with such activities
as well as risks that may be encountered in transit to and from various venues where such activities may take place;
(b) outdoor recreational activities have hazards which may result from activities associated with strenuous outdoor
activities, including, but not limited to, injury or death from personal limitations, falling, hypothermia, drowning, rock
falls, snake or insect bites, lightning strikes, equipment failure, weather conditions, or errors of trip leaders or other
participants or third parties;
(c) my participation in such activities and/or use of such equipment may result in injury or illness including, but not limited
to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other ailments that could cause
serious disability;
(d) outdoor recreational activities have risks and dangers which may be caused by the negligence of trip leaders,
participants, officers, directors, executive committee members, or members of NTO; the negligence of others outside
NTO; accidents; the forces of nature or other causes; and
(e) by my participation in these activities and/or use of equipment, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all
responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of
the members, agents, officers, trip leaders, or directors of NTO, or by any other person.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to forever release, waive,
discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify NTO and its members, officers and directors from any and all claims,
actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of service or otherwise which may arise out of my
participation in the various outdoor recreational activities that may be sponsored, directed, organized or otherwise
sanctioned by NTO. I also accept and assume the inherent risks of participating in these outdoor activities.

I understand that the various members, trip leaders and other participants in the various outdoor activities undertaken by
NTO may, from time to time, take photographs, slides, films or videos during such activities and that such photographs,
slides, films or videos may appear in various promotional materials, newsletters, the NTO website, advertisements, or
presentations, and I consent to the use of my image. NTO, its members, officers and directors assume no liability in the
disclosure or dissemination of such images, and I expressly covenant to hold harmless and release NTO, its members,
officers and directors from all liability in regard to such disclosure or dissemination.

I understand that NTO does not condone excessive drinking, use of narcotics or other controlled substances, or any other
illegal activity, and that I may incur civil and/or criminal penalties for violation of applicable laws, park rules or NTO
policies. I understand that I may bring only necessary items to NTO events and that firearms, fireworks or other
dangerous items are strictly prohibited.

I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess the appropriate physical conditioning and stamina for the activity that
I am participating in. I assume all responsibility for determining whether or not a particular activity or trip is appropriate for
my current level of fitness and conditioning. I understand that my participation in an activity that is beyond my physical
limitations may cause harm and inconvenience to myself and others. I assume responsibility for advising the trip leader of
any medical condition that may affect, or be affected by, my participation in such activities. I intend to participate in NTO
activities in the spirit of good will, discretion and mutual respect.

This agreement shall be construed by the laws of the State of Texas between the parties shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE AND AGREE IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE North Texas Outdoors., FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY
NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. I AM AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER NO LEGAL DISABILITY.

LIABILITY WAIVER

Hello Event Organizers, members.  This note is to inform everyone of a new policy in North Texas Outdoors.  Regarding events related to commercial events.  We have had some such for profit events in the past (Fencing, Scuba, Archery, etc.).  Our goal is clarity and setting expectations for our members, so no surprises.
So going forward, here are the new required guidelines for commercial events:

• Each event must show costs if any for events.
  • NTO does not charge or collect any money for events, but outside services can be paid directly by members, for example Kayak rental, commercial class fees.  
  • Event Hosts cannot receive a cut of fees or any other compensation
  • Event hosts can though, for example, rent out equipment, but it must be stated in the event page.
  • Each event that is a “first lesson” or has an ongoing option must spell out costs to continue.
• Only one event can be posted per quarter.  
• Please do not fill up our schedule with auto-repeating events
• An Agenda must be published to tell participants what to expect.  An example will be sent in a message.