RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
The individual named below (referred to as "I" or "me") desires to participate in one or more meetings (the "Activity") sponsored by the SECULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SCHOENSTATT SISTERS OF MARY, INC. (the "Schoenstatt Sisters") at 134 Front Street, Rockport, TX (the "Premises"). As lawful consideration for being permitted by the Schoenstatt Sisters on the Premises to engage in the Activity, I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (this "Agreement").
1. I am aware that there are various types of communicable diseases, including without limitation, COVID-19 (collectively, the "Diseases") and that I may be exposed to one or more Diseases by engaging in the Activity. I understand and acknowledge that such exposure or infection may result in serious illness, personal injury, permanent disability, death, or property damage. I acknowledge that this risk may result from or be compounded by the actions, omissions, or negligence of others, including the Schoenstatt Sisters. I understand that while the Schoenstatt Sisters have implemented preventative measures to reduce the spread of applicable Diseases, the Schoenstatt Sisters cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with a Disease while on the Premises and that being on the Premises may increase my risk of contracting a Disease. NOTWITHSTANDING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DISEASE, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY ENTERING THE PREMISES TO ENGAGE IN THE ACTIVITY WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED. I HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING FROM MY BEING ON THE PREMISES OR ENGAGING IN THE ACTIVITY, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE SCHOENSTATT SISTERS OR OTHERWISE.
2. I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims, now known or hereafter known, against the Schoenstatt Sisters, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, shareholders, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), on account of injury, illness, disability, death, or property damage arising out of or attributable to my being on the Premises or engaging in the Activity, whether arising out of the negligence of the Schoenstatt Sisters or any Releasees or otherwise. I covenant not to make or bring any such claim against the Schoenstatt Sisters or any other Releasee, and forever release and discharge the Schoenstatt Sisters and all other Releasees from liability under such claims; provided, however, that I am not waiving claims to the extent arising out of the recklessness or willful misconduct of any Releasee.
3. I am aware that there are, or may from time to time be, federal, state, and local laws, orders, directives, and guidelines related to one or more Diseases. I will comply with all such orders, directives, and guidelines while on the Premises. I will also follow all instructions of the Schoenstatt Sisters while on the Premises. I agree not to enter the Premises if I am experiencing symptoms of a Disease, have a confirmed or suspected case of a Disease, or have come in contact in the last 14 days with a person who has been confirmed or suspected of having a Disease.
4. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Schoenstatt Sisters and me with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. This Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Schoenstatt Sisters and me and our respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Wisconsin or any other jurisdiction).
BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE SCHOENSTATT SISTERS.