RELEASE AND WAIVER
In consideration of the right to participate in the Activity, I the undersigned, on behalf of myself, my spouse, heirs, representatives, executors, administrators and assigns, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, agree to and hereby do forever:
(a) Release Gordon College from any cause of action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to a claim of negligence which I or my spouse, heirs, representatives, executors, administrators and assigns may now have, or have in the future against Gordon College in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to utilizing Gordon College’s campus and participating in the Activity. I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, illness, permanent disability, death, property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence and give up any claim I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen; and
(b) Covenant not to sue and agree to hold harmless Gordon College from any and all causes of action, claims, demands, losses or costs of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way relating to COVID-19 in conjunction with my participation in La Vida.
This agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with Massachusetts law and I consent to the jurisdiction of said state. I expressly agree that this waiver and release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under Massachusetts law and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
My signature below indicates that I have fully read and freely signed this agreement and I understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and/or remedies which may be available to me with respect to Gordon College and any parties listed above. I further certify that I am legally competent to sign this agreement. I further understand that the terms of this agreement are legally binding and I certify that I am signing this agreement after having carefully read and understood the same, of my own free will. This agreement is made in sole consideration of Gordon College permitting my use of the campus and facilities and my use of facilities, equipment, or services associated with the Activity.