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This agreement is a release of the recipient’s rights to sue St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program Inc., a Missouri nonprofit corporation (“STL HELP”), for injuries, death, or property damage resulting from the loaned equipment (the “Equipment”). The recipient acknowledges that the use of used medical equipment inherently involves certain risks and dangers that can cause personal injury, death, and property damage, including but not limited to mechanical failure, electrical failure, user error, and unforeseen complications arising from the use of such equipment. The recipient expressly assumes all risks related in any way to the use of the Equipment.
The recipient acknowledges that the Equipment is in good working condition and that he/she has examined the Equipment to inspect its condition and identify any defects. The Equipment is loaned at no charge and should be returned by the recipient clean and in good condition when no longer needed. The recipient accepts the Equipment as-is and with all faults. STL HELP EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
By signing this agreement, the recipient agrees to exempt and release STL HELP and its employees, officers, directors, volunteers and agents (“Released Parties”) from all liability and responsibility in any way for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death to the recipient or his/her family, heirs, and assigns which may occur as a result of receiving and using the Equipment, however caused, including but not limited to product defect or the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active.
I have carefully read and understand the above agreement and acknowledge that I am the recipient of the Equipment.