I hereby declare, assert, and affirm that participation in Health and
Wellness, Connecting Campuses ride is done having voluntarily and knowingly
assumed all risks involved in this Special Program. The immediate physical
risks and hazards associated with normal, vigorous physical activity include
(but are not limited to) physical discomfort, fatigue, muscular soreness,
falls, pulled or strained muscles, overuse injuries, heat stress, and the
rare instance of abnormal responses of the cardio-respiratory system
including heart arrhythmia, heart attack, stroke and sudden death.
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, the undersigned
participant, for myself, my family members, heirs, administrators, personal
representatives, successors and assigns hereby fully release, discharge and
hold harmless Grand Valley State University (GVSU), any sponsors, owners and
operations of motor vehicles and officers, directors, employees, volunteers
and lessors of any of the foregoing persons, or entities from all liability,
whether resulting from negligence of any aspect of GVSU and hereby
acknowledge that the above persons and entities have no obligation to
provide medical care and have not undertaken the responsibility to do so. In
the event that I receive medical care as a result of a medical emergency, I
hereby consent to such care and fully release the person(s) providing such
care from any and all liability, whether resulting from negligence or
otherwise.
I authorize and consent to persons employed or contracted by GVSU whether by
videotape, film, newsprint, written advertisement or otherwise, of any
materials containing my name or picture and I release any sponsors and
persons acting under authority from any claims I might have due to initial
or subsequent publication of any such materials or photographs. I
acknowledge that if my photo or name is used in such materials I will not be
receiving any compensation whatsoever. I agree that the GVSU is not
responsible for lost or stolen items. I represent that I have medical
insurance. I hereby certify that I have fully read and understand foregoing
release, waiver and covenant not to sue, and sign it voluntarily. I also
agree to wear a helmet at all times during the ride.
I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older as of today's date.
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