ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
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I hereby declare, assert, and affirm that my participation in the
Grand Valley State University Outdoor Adventures (OA) 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.
Should an accident or emergency occur, I hereby give permission to
the OA staff that they may seek medical treatment on my behalf if in
his or her judgement medical treatment is necessary. I agree to be
responsible for any expenses incurred as a result.
By signing below I acknowledge that I have read and understand the
acknowledgement of risk and release of liability and am voluntarily
signing it. If any term or provision of this release shall be held
illegal, unenforceable, or in conflict with any law governing
the 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.