The “4 PEAKS Alpine Club” began its activities on February 9, 2016. The organization’s goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activity among youth, and to foster a caring attitude toward nature and patriotism in children. The skills acquired through hiking will help children in various areas of life. The team working with the children includes experienced instructors, specifically those with pedagogical experience. This public agreement is established between the “4 PEAKS Alpine Club” and the legal representative (parents, adopters, or guardians) of the minor (hereinafter referred to as the child) who has submitted a confirmation of participation in the hike or mountain ascent.

Rules of Conduct:

Before the day of the event, the legal representative must provide the child with certain information regarding the rules of conduct during the hike. Specifically:

1. Follow the guide’s instructions;
2. Move with the group while maintaining discipline;
3. Adhere to the walking and rest schedule;
4. Do not make crossings during poor visibility;
5. Follow instructions when overcoming natural obstacles;
6. Inform the guide in case of fatigue or feeling unwell;
7. Avoid standing on steep slopes or overhanging rocks;
8. Do not swim in rivers and lakes, or go under waterfalls without discussing it with the guide (to be informed about potential risks);
9. Do not run on steep slopes, rocky, snow-covered, or wet surfaces, or along the edges of gorges and canyons;
10. Refrain from any action that could compromise their own safety or the safety of others.

Obligations of the Parties:

The “4 PEAKS Alpine Club” undertakes to:

• Perform all services specified for the given event;
• Provide detailed information about the event before it starts;
• Explain the rules of conduct to the children before the start of the hike and the negative consequences of not following them;
• Ensure the safety of the participants.

The legal representative of the child participating in the event and any adult participating in the hike with the child undertake to:

• Arrive at the event location at the scheduled time;
• Have the necessary items mentioned in the event information;
• Follow the rules of conduct listed above;
• Make the payment within the specified timeframe;
• Transfer the full amount in case of cancellation on the day before the event.

I confirm:

I certify that I have properly familiarized myself with the description of the mountain ascent or hike and the safety rules. I am aware of various risks, including the possibility of sustaining injuries and/or bites that may be life-threatening, and I have received comprehensive answers to all my questions.

I clearly understand the rules presented to me and the importance of following them. I also realize that ignoring the rules can lead to injuries, fractures, and accidents during the route.

I also confirm the absence of any medical contraindications for my participation in hikes and mountaineering. I assess the child’s health status (congenital, acquired, chronic, acute diseases and/or disorders, as well as any deviations from the norm) independently and/or based on my doctor’s advice, and I make the decision to proceed with the proposed routes myself, taking the health status into account.

I have been properly informed that the hike guide/organizer bears no responsibility for health issues and/or deterioration of health resulting from failure to follow rules and instructions.

I have been properly informed that the organizer and staff bear no responsibility for the possible loss, damage, and/or total destruction of personal property during the hikes.