Assumption of Risk, Waiver, Release of Liability, and Hold Harmless Agreement for Communicable Diseases for Special Olympics Oklahoma.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Special Olympics Oklahoma events, the undersigned participant, parent, or legal guardian acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
· Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious and/or communicable diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19 (“Communicable Diseases”). While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce risk from Communicable Diseases, the risk of sickness, serious illness, and death does exist. I understand that the risk of exposure or infection may result from, among other things, the actions, omissions, or negligence of other participants; Special Olympics Oklahoma staff, volunteers, or agents; or myself.
· I, for myself, or for my minor child(ren) or ward(s), KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for any and all risk from Communicable Diseases resulting from my participation.
· I, for myself, or for my minor child(ren) or ward(s), willingly agree to comply with the stated rules and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against Communicable Diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately.
· I, for myself, or for my minor child(ren) or ward(s), and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, next of kin, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, HEREBY FOREVER WAIVE, RELEASE, AND HOLD HARMLESS Special Olympics, Inc.; Special Olympics Oklahoma; their directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers; other participants; and sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("RELEASEES"), from all claims, demands, liability, losses, damages, costs, and attorney’s fees of any kind whatsoever, arising out of or related to any ILLNESS, INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH OR ANY OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGES incurred due to or in connection with any Communicable Diseases, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.