What is this agreement about?
In broad terms, this is an agreement with you that limits liability under certain circumstances for loss, damage or injury you may suffer arising from your participation in the event. It is important that you read and understand the contents hereof, as you will be bound to these terms.
When does this Limitation of Liability and Indemnity apply to you?
This Limitation of Liability and Indemnity applies to all participants. It does not matter who or how you entered for the event.
This Limitation of Liability and Indemnity applies to you even if someone else submitted your entry.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTICIPANTS NEED TO BE 19 OR OLDER IN THE YEAR OF THE EVENT IF THEY WISH TO PARTICIPATE.
Are there risks associated with the event?
Yes, there are. It is an event with many riders and include a combination of professionals and novices.
The event is a large sports event attracting large numbers of participants, even more spectators and takes place at high speeds on an extended course running over a varied terrain that could include urban areas, nature reserves, mountainous terrain and gravel roads. You accept that we cannot manage all potential risks, even foreseen ones, otherwise it would not be feasible to organise this event.
YOU THEREFORE UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE RISKS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AN EVENT LIKE THIS AND THAT THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF THESE RISKS CAN RANGE FROM MINOR INJURIES TO SEVERE INJURIES TO DEATH, AND IN RELATION TO YOUR PROPERTY CAN RANGE FROM MINOR DAMAGE TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OR LOSS.
Who are covered by this Limitation of Liability and Indemnity?
The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust (including our Trustees and employees) are covered by this Limitation of Liability and Indemnity as well as the volunteers who help with the event, the local authority where the event is held, the toll road operator(s) and road maintenance agencies if the event takes place on a road under its concession.
Who are NOT covered by this Limitation of Liability and Indemnity?
Doctors, paramedics and other medical personnel who attend to you at the event do so independently from us and they are not our representatives or contractors. It is you choice to make use of these services and you do so at your own risk.
Can you claim from us for any loss, damage or injuries you suffer?
AS FAR AS THE LAW ALLOWS, WE ARE NOT LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURIES OR DEATH YOU MAY SUFFER FROM PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT UNLESS THE LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURIES OR DEATH RESULTED FROM OUR NEGLIGENCE AND THE CLAIM IS COVERED BY OUR PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER. THIS LIMITATION ALSO APPLIES TO ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH, OR INCIDENTAL TO, THE EVENT OR FROM USING ANY FACILITIES OR SERVICES WHICH ARE PROVIDED AT THE EVENT BY THE PARTIES covered in PARAGRAPH 5 above.
WE DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGE.
THE EVENT IS ORGANISED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS AND ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE QUALITY OF THE EVENT ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE AT LAW.
The content of the Limitation of Liability and Indemnity must be interpreted to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. If a court finds that any part of this Limitation of Liability and Indemnity is void such finding will only apply to that part and the rest will remain valid and binding.
Can anybody other than the participant (such as dependents) who suffered damages claim against us?
YOU AGREE THAT THIS LIMITATION OF OUR LIABILITY APPLIES TO YOU, YOUR ESTATE AND YOUR DEPENDENTS. Parents, legal guardians or dependents of a participant may claim against us, but only insofar as the participant who suffered the damages in the first place had a claim against us under the abovementioned clause and subject always to the terms of this Limitation of Liability and Indemnity in respect of such claim by the participant.
YOU AGREE TO HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS AGAINST US BY OTHER PARTIES (SUCH AS YOUR SPOUSE, DEPENDENTS) AS A RESULT OF YOUR LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Do we have insurance cover?
Yes, we have a public liability insurance policy in place, but our insurance cover will only pay out subject to the policy’s terms.
Are there any other rules that apply to the event?
Yes. The rules for each event are available on the webpage for the event or upon request from the event organiser. Our rules are there to promote your safety, and you agree to stick to the rules of the event and to obey our instructions.
Other rules also apply to the event, such as the rules of sporting codes or bodies, the road, local government rules and any rules that apply to a facility or area used for the event.
What happens with your personal information?
You expressly agree that we may collect, use and share your personal information on the basis and with the people as described below.
When you create a profile and enter an event, we ask for information. This includes demographic information and information about your health. Your health information includes information about your medical aid and previous medical conditions.
You, or the person who has entered you, are only source where we get your information from. The information shall be used for the purpose of communicating with you about other events we are involved in and to send you promotional material from the sponsors of the event you participate in.
You agree that we may share your personal information with the Pedal Power Association, the event organisers of events you enter and further necessary parties in order to run the event. We may give your medical information to any emergency or health professional attending to you on event day for purposes of giving you medical treatment and care. We will not give your information to anyone else unless you have expressly consented thereto.
You agree that we may give your medical information to any emergency or health professional attending to you on event day for purposes of giving you medical treatment and care.
You consent to any medical services provider which may treat you as a result of your participation in the event providing us with the following medical information relating to the incident in which you were injured and any treatment that you may receive:
• Full Name
• Race Number
• Place of incident
• Time of incident
• Nature of incident
• High-level description of injuries
• The hospital or medical facility to which you were dispatched, if relevant
• If you are currently admitted to hospital or have been discharged
For these purposes medical service providers include without limitation paramedics (and their employers), ambulance services, emergency services, and hospitals or other medical facilities.
We will use the above information solely to render assistance and support to you and your family, and you consent to such use.
To the extent required, this clause will act as a stipulation in favour of a third party for the benefit of the medical service provider concerned.
