ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I hereby declare, assert, and affirm that my participation in the Grand Valley State University Outdoor Adventures trip (Trip) is done having voluntarily and knowingly assumed all risks involved in this event. The immediate physical risk(s) associated are those correlated with normal, vigorous physical activity. These risks include, but are not limited to, bodily discomfort and fatigue, muscular soreness, pulled or strained muscles, overuse injuries/soft tissue damage, bodily injury resulting from falls or misused equipment, environmental hazards such as extreme temperatures, weather, and encounters with flora/ fauna, and the rare instance of abnormal changes/responses of the cardiopulmonary system to exercise. Adverse responses include abnormal blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, and the very rare instance of heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.
In consideration of acceptance of this contract allowing my participation in the above stated Trip and intending to be legally bound thereby, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, WAIVE AND RELEASE any and all rights and claims for negligence, injuries, damages, or losses that I may incur involved in the above stated Outdoor Adventures Trip, specifically Grand Valley State University, its respective employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns for any and all activities connected with the above Trip. If I am a Grand Valley employee (faculty or staff member), I also understand that I do hereby WAIVE any and all rights or benefits under the State of Michigan Worker’s Compensation laws for any injury incurred as a result of my participation in this event.
Signature
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I have read and understand the above agreement and acknowledge that I
am voluntarily signing it. If any term or provision of this release
shall be held illegal, unenforceable, or in conflict with any law
governing this release the validity of the remaining portions shall
not be affected
AUDIO/ VIDEO RELEASE
This is an OPTIONAL waiver. Failure to grant permission WILL NOT
affect eligibility to fully participate in the trip.
By signing below, I hereby authorize Grand Valley State University to:
- Record my likeness and voice on video, audio, photographic,
digital, electronic or any other medium.
- Use, reproduce, exhibit or distribute in any medium these
recordings for any purpose that the University, and those acting
pursuant to its authority, deem appropriate, including promotional
or advertising efforts.
I give permission to Grand Valley State University to use, without
charge and without reservation, my likeness in any medium and for any
lawful purpose, including promoting the University, its programs and services.
I waive any rights of action I may have and release Grand Valley
State University and its licensees from any and all claims I may have
arising from my likeness, including any rights to sue for defamation
or violation of my rights of
privacy and publicity.
In order to attend this trip, you must have your parent/ legal guardian sign, on your behalf, an acknowledgement of risk/ release of liability form (aka. the waiver). A pdf version will be emailed to you in the registration confirmation.