WAIVER TEXT
The intent of the undersigned is to waive any and all claims for liability for any injury or loss of property to the Registrant resulting from participating in any activities organized or arranged by Rocky Mtn Journalism, LLC. (hereinafter referred to as “Rocky Mountain Journalism” or “RMJ”), and to extinguish liability on the part of RMJ for negligent acts, or breaches or warranty, whether expressed or implied.
Injury with Tools: The undersigned acknowledges that the participant will be using or working with others who will be using tools and equipment commonly used for the editing and creation of publications, including, but not limited to, sharp scissors and cutting knives, glue, paper cutters, staplers, and staple removers. The undersigned recognizes that there are risks, which are significant risks, associated with the use of such tools and equipment. Knowing of these inherent risks, and the significant risk of physical injury (including, but not limited to, face, eye, and bodily injuries, as well as internal injuries) involved with the use of these tools and equipment and the work associated with the creation of publications, the undersigned hereby releases RMJ, it’s directors, agents, employees, servants, and assigns, from any and all liability claims, demands, or actions or causes of actions whatsoever, whether known or unknown, arising out of any damages, loss, injury or death to the participant or the participant’s property, while the participant is using such tools and equipment while involved with any activities organized or arranged by RMJ. Further, undersigned hereby waives any claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever, whether known or unknown, for negligence with respect to foreseeing, controlling, or abating unpredictable behavior or negligent behavior on the part of the other participants or RMJ, and its directors, agents, employees, servants, or assigns. RMJ provides no warranty, either expressed or implied, as to either the completeness of the tools and equipment or the safety of such tools and equipment, and undersigned waives any and all claims as to breach of express or implied warranty for fitness.
Injury by Transportation: The undersigned acknowledges that the use of buses and other vehicles to transport the participants to and from various activities, and to and from the airport or other establishments, involves the inherent risks of personal injury to any person or groups or persons, and the undersigned acknowledges that the use of such transportation, irrespective of the skills of the drivers, involves behavior which is unpredictable and not controlled by RMJ, it’s directors, agents, employees, servants, or assigns. Undersigned expressly assumes such risk, and waives any claims, demands, actions, or accuses of action whatsoever, whether known or unknown, for negligent acts on the part of RMJ, it’s directors, agents, employees, servants, or assigns, while transporting or organizing the transportation of participants while in any way involved with the activities provided for or sanctioned by RMJ. Further, undersigned hereby waives any claims demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever, whether known or unknown, for negligence with respect of foreseeing, controlling, or abating unpredictable behavior or negligent behavior on the part of RMJ drivers or other persons on the roads in and around Boulder, Colorado, as well as claims for warranty of fitness, whether expressed or implied, as to the mechanical fitness or reliability of the vehicles, including but not limited to the breaking, steering, and acceleration function of the vehicles used in such transportation.
Injury in Sports or Weather: RMJ provides some, but by no means all, equipment necessary for playing outdoor sports during its multi-day program. RMJ provides no warranty, either expressed or implied, as to either the completeness of the equipment for purposes of play, or the fitness of the above stated equipment, and undersigned waives any and all claims as to breach of express or implied warranty for fitness; further, undersigned expressly assumes the risk for the above-named participant while playing with and handling of equipment used for such organized or random play, recognizing that there is risk of personal injury associated with working with, setting up, or playing with such equipment, including the risk of lightning strikes, as the equipment will attract lightning. RMJ does not warrant the safety to the equipment, and undersigned assumes all risk associated with such equipment. Undersigned acknowledges that weather is unpredictable. Undersigned assumes all risks associated with weather related accidents or occurrences while playing outdoor sports and releases RMJ, it’s directors, agents, employees, servants, and assigns from any liability for claims, demands, actions, or causes of actions whatsoever, whether known or unknown, arising out of weather related occurrences, including, but not limited to, lightning, rain, wind, tornadoes, standing water, wet hills or ground, holes in the ground, trees or tree limbs falling, and any other natural occurrence or disaster; further, undersigned waives any claims, demands, actions, or causes of actions whatsoever, whether known or unknown, for negligence against RMJ, it’s directors, employees, agents, servants, or assigns concerning their acts related to such weather conditions or occurrences.