Outdoor Recreation Lake Life Template

OUTDOOR RECREATION LAKE LIFE AGREEMENT

Parties

Client Name:

Provider Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client seeks outdoor recreation services and experiences related to lake-based activities, including but not limited to guided outings, equipment rental, instruction, and event coordination on or adjacent to the lake premises; and

WHEREAS, Provider possesses the expertise, licensing, equipment, and personnel necessary to provide such outdoor recreation services in a safe and professional manner; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

Scope of Work

Equipment to be provided by Provider (if any):

Maximum number of participants per scheduled activity:

Payment Terms

Total Fee:

Late Payment Fee:

Method of Payment:

Term and Termination

Agreement commences on and expires on .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Termination for cause may be immediate where the non‑breaching party provides written notice specifying the breach and the breaching party fails to cure within fourteen (14) days.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain in strict confidence all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information does not include information that is (i) publicly available other than by breach of this Agreement; (ii) known by the receiving party prior to disclosure as evidenced by written records; or (iii) independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information. The receiving party will use Confidential Information only for performance under this Agreement and will restrict disclosure to employees or contractors with a need to know who are bound to confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein.

Insurance; Risk Allocation; Indemnification

Provider shall maintain commercial general liability insurance covering its operations with limits of not less than per occurrence and shall provide certificates upon request. Client acknowledges that Provider's services involve inherent risks associated with water‑based recreation and agrees to assume those risks.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its officers, employees and agents from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's negligence or willful misconduct in performance of this Agreement.

Safety; Permits and Compliance

Provider shall conduct operations in accordance with prudent outdoor recreation safety practices. Provider will ensure staff are suitably trained and that safety equipment is maintained. Client will disclose any participant health issues or restrictions that could affect safety. Provider is responsible for obtaining any permits or approvals required for Provider's activities unless otherwise agreed in writing. All activities must comply with applicable laws, local ordinances, and lake authority rules.

Cancellation and Rescheduling

If Client cancels within prior to the scheduled activity, Client shall pay a cancellation fee of of the Total Fee. Provider may reschedule for weather or safety reasons and will notify Client as soon as practicable; if Provider cancels, Client will receive a full refund for the affected services.

Independent Contractor; Assignment

Provider is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, or partner of Client. Neither party may assign or delegate this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Provider may assign to an affiliated entity provided Client receives prior notice.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure to perform to the extent caused by events beyond that party's reasonable control, including acts of God, severe weather, floods, government orders, or other extraordinary events. The affected party shall notify the other promptly and use reasonable efforts to resume performance.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The parties will first attempt to resolve disputes by good faith negotiation; if unresolved within thirty (30) days, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the county where Provider maintains its principal place of business, under the applicable arbitration rules.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, including any attachments or schedules executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Provider with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, proposals, and communications. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Notices

All notices must be in writing and delivered to the contact information set forth above or to such other address as either party may designate in writing. Notices are effective upon delivery if delivered personally, by nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail by certified mail, return receipt requested.

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