China Outdoor Activity Organizers Face Risks Amid Rising Participation
A Shanghai court ruled that a travel agency was liable for failing to provide adequate safety management and rescue assistance after a participant, Ms. Zhang, collapsed and died during an 11-kilometer trek. Organizers are increasingly using liability waivers, though Chinese Civil Code Article 506 stipulates that clauses exempting parties from personal injury liability are invalid. Leaders said the importance of checking participant health and preparing for weather and terrain variations to mitigate risks.
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CNR Voice of China
“The travel agency's fault was mainly reflected in improper management and failure to rescue... Civil Code Article 506 stipulates that clauses exempting personal injury liability are invalid.”
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