ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
Waiver and Release of Liability and Publicity Consent Agreement
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that participation in the Venture Outdoors Event, tentatively scheduled during the spring semester of 2016, and any preparatory training which are organized by Robert Morris University are purely voluntary and, involve risk of injury, minor or serious, including permanent disability and death, and potential social and economic losses to person or property. These types of injuries may result from my own actions, inactions or negligence, but also the actions, inactions or negligence of others, or a combination of both. I assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for any and all loss, liability, damages or costs following such injury, permanent disability or death.
I understand that any rules and/or regulations which are or may be developed for the aforementioned activities are designed for the safety and protection of participants, and I hereby undertake to abide by these rules and/or regulations.
In consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity(ies), I for myself, my personal representatives, heirs, executors and assigns, release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Robert Morris University, any of its agents, servants, administrators, directors, coaches, Board of Trustees, and other employees or any others connected with this activity(ies) including but not limited to sponsors and advertisers, all of which are hereinafter referred to as "Releasees," from any and all claims, liability, demands, losses or damages on account of injury, or any other form of harm, including, but not limited to, disability, death or damage to property, which might occur or that may in any way be related to participation in this activity(ies), whether caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise. I understand this Waiver and Release means that I am giving up my right to sue Releasees for any such losses, damages, injuries or costs that I may incur through participation in this activity(ies). I understand and agree that the terms of this Waiver and Release are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law.
I hereby attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this activity(ies), that I have been encouraged to seek a physical examination to determine my fitness to engage in this activity(ies) and have confirmed that it is appropriate for me to participate in this activity(ies), or have decided to participate without my physician’s approval. I verify that I will be personally responsible and will assume any expenses I may incur in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses, as a result of my participation.
Permission is hereby granted to Robert Morris University to use quotations, photographs, films, video, and/or voice recordings made during the activity(ies) of any participants for publicity purposes including, but not limited to, community awareness, educational efforts, and other related initiatives. Further, it is hereby stipulated and agreed that Robert Morris University will not incur any liability for payment to any person or organization as a result of the stated use of the aforesaid quotations, photographs, films, video, and/or voice recordings of the named individual.
I represent and certify that my true age is 18 years or older.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE AND PUBLICITY CONSENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY ITS TERMS, AND I SIGN VOLUNTARILY.