The
applicant acknowledges that the applicant has read, understood and
agrees to the following Terms and Conditions whether or not the
applicant has provided his / her signature:
1.
By using the trail system, the purchaser agrees to save harmless
and keep indemnified any landowners from which the OFSC’s trail
system operates, and the OFSC, its volunteers, members, directors,
officers, employees and their respective agents, officials,
servants, and representatives from and against all claims,
actions, costs and expenses and demands in respect of death,
injury, loss or damage to my person or property of any driver or
passenger operating the aforementioned permitted snowmobile,
howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with the use of
the OFSC trail system, notwithstanding that the same may have been
contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of said bodies, or
any of them, their agents, officials, servants, or
representatives. It is further understood and agreed that this
agreement is binding upon myself, my heirs, executors,
administrators, and assigns.
2. The vendor
snowmobile club or the OFSC may deny the permit purchaser or the
snowmobile driver access to the OFSC trails if either fails to
comply with any OFSC Terms and Conditions or Bylaws.
3. The applicant
identified on the Application for Trail Permit shall ensure that
all operators and passengers of the snowmobile to which the permit
is affixed are made aware of these conditions before accessing an
OFSC trail.
4. Stop when requested to do so. Report all damage to property to
the nearest snowmobile club and police officer. Know and adhere to
the Snowmobilers Code of Ethics.
5. If the Trail
Permit is lost, stolen or damaged and needs to be replaced,
contact the vendor snowmobile club.
You must present the original trail permit receipt along
with the original permit, or portion thereof, if available.
Additional information pertaining to a police report
(incident # if available) for stolen or lost permits may be
required.
A. Where a person has accessed OFSC Benefits and Offers, report a
change of address within 6 days to the Ontario Federation of
Snowmobile Clubs, 9-501 Welham Rd., Barrie, Ontario L4N 8Z6.
Telephone: (705) 739-7669, Fax: (705) 739-5005, Email
Address: permits@ofsc.on.ca, Website: www.ofsc.on.ca .
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PERMIT INFORMATION
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ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
Snowmobiling
is an inherently risky off-road activity that occurs in an
unpredictable natural environment, so every rider enters
OFSC Prescribed trails at their own risk.
Snowmobilers must know the "Assumptions for OFSC
Trail Use" listed below prior to using an OFSC Trail:
1.
All snowmobiles will be operated under a lawful trail use permit;
2.
All operators and passengers willingly use the trails at their own risk;
3.
Operators and passengers know and will obey the law, including, The
Occupiers’ Liability Act, The Motorized Snow Vehicles Act and
the
Trespass to Property Act;
4.
It is recognized and accepted that snowmobiling is essentially an
off-road activity taking place in the natural environment;
5.
The OFSC is a volunteer-based organization with finite resources and
manpower;
6.
It
is not practical, possible or desirable to maintain all
trails uniformly or to remove all potential hazards;
7.
The OFSC is providing the privilege of trail access without any guarantee
of service or quality;
8.
Operators and passengers will not consume alcohol prior to or while using
the trails;
9.
Operators and passengers will be prudent and responsible and shall ensure
that snowmobiles are operated with appropriate care
and
control at all times;
10.
Operators and passengers know how to snowmobile competently and
understand that the operation of snowmobiles requires full
cognitive
abilities;
11.
Weather
conditions affect trails and snowmobile operation and they
may change without warning;
12.
The maximum speed on trails is 50 km/h unless reduced by law or
conditions;
13.
There may be permitted users on the trail other than snowmobilers;
14.
Operators
will stay to the right of the trail notwithstanding that
there are no centre lines;
15.
Operators know that there may be grooming or other maintenance activities
under way at any time of the day or night
which may take
up the whole or any part of the trail and have the
right of way;
16.
Operators and passengers know that snowmobile trails are not engineered
highways;
17.
All operators and passengers know and will adhere to the principles
published as the Safe Riders Pledge by the International
Snowmobile Manufacturers’ Association;
18.
Operators and passengers are aware that emergency and cell phone service
may not be available;
19.
Operators and passengers are aware that there are generally no legal
requirements for signage on trails and, when provided, it is
only for
assistance and convenience;
20.
Operators and passengers know that snowmobiling on OFSC trails is
regarded as a family-oriented activity;
21.
Operators and passengers know the unique and particular dangers of ice
crossing;
22.
The grooming and maintenance of trails, when provided, is meant solely to
enhance the comfort and enjoyment of the safe and
prudent
operators and passengers;
23.
Operators and passengers will dress appropriately for all conditions and
will have appropriate safety and emergency equipment at
all
times.
The applicant understands that they are not required to
complete the OFSC form in order to get a Trail Permit but to
access applicable OFSC Benefits and Offers, including a
subscription to a member magazine for seasonal permit
purchasers, all sections must be completed.
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