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Please read the following disclaimer before hiking in South Africa and using the Hiking in South Africa Guide. Contents of the Hiking in South Africa Guide, defined and referred to as the hard copy and e-Book of the Hiking in South Africa Guide, associated websites, blogs, apps and any other means of communication are intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any practical, medical, legal or financial decisions.

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• Do NOT accept any liability or responsibility for any accident or injury inside the reserves and other hiking areas described in the Hiking in South Africa Guide and/or those caused by the usage of the trails and GPS E-trails described in the Hiking in South Africa Guide;
• Do NOT assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of hike directions and trail conditions in the Hiking in South Africa Guide. Although every effort has been made by the authors to ensure that the Hiking in South Africa Guide provides accurate information on trails in South Africa, the condition of trails may change over time;
• Do NOT accept liability for your personal safety on any of the trails and hiking areas described in the Hiking in South Africa Guide. The information in the Hiking in South Africa Guide is a resource only. It is your responsibility to be properly prepared for a hike and you alone are responsible for your own safety.

Hiking and using trail descriptions and maps in the Hiking in South Africa Guide and using GPS equipment is a personal choice and requires that YOU understand that you are personally responsible for any actions you may take based on the information in the Hiking in South Africa Guide. Using any information in the Hiking in South Africa Guide is your own personal responsibility.

Hiking and associated trail activities can be dangerous and with all outdoor activities can result in injury and/or death. Hiking exposes you to risks especially in developing countries. While hiking in South Africa, you may encounter a number of risks you should be aware of. These relate to risks associated with hiking, climbing or bouldering in South Africa, including but not limited to:

• Weather conditions such as flash floods, wind, rain, snow and lightning;
• Hazardous plants or wild animals;
• Objects hidden under water or in sand such as discarded construction materials and fence wiring;
• Your own physical condition, or your own acts or omissions;
• Conditions of roads, trails, or terrain, and accidents connected with their use receiving First Aid, emergency treatment or other medical services you may receive and/or require;
• Accidents and injuries occurring while traveling to or from the hiking areas;
• The inaccessibility or remoteness of the hiking areas which may delay rescue and medical treatment;
• The distance of the hiking areas from emergency medical facilities and law enforcement personnel.

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