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STATEMENT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY & RELEASE REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY STUDENT EVENT

(For students aged 18 or older only)

 

1.     I am a student at Washington University in St. Louis (the “University”).



2.     I wish to participate in the First-year Student In the Lou events hosted by Campus Life to be held in and around the University campus and at various St. Louis arealocations during the University’s Bear Beginnings Fall Welcome program and throughout the 2024 – 2025 academic year (collectively, the “Event”). Event activities include, but are not limited to: a walking tour in and around campus, walking and bus tours of various locations and neighborhoods within the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, off-campus dining, visits to locations within Forest Park (such as the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri History Museum and St. Louis Art Museum), trips to the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum, Cortex Innovation Community, Griot Museum of Black History and Culture, Climb So Ill, City Museum, Grand Center Arts District, Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Union Station, a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game, a glassblowing demonstration at Third Degree Glass Factory, and a hiking trip at Castlewood State Park. I understand that transportation for some Event activities will involve travel by walking, MetroLink, MetroBus, chartered bus, ride-sharing service, taxi and chartered shuttle. I have voluntarily chosen to participate in the Event despite the potential dangers and risks, and despite this release.

 

3.     I understand and appreciate the dangers, hazards and risks inherent to the Event, including but not limited to transportation to, from, and around the Event locations via walking, MetroLink, MetroBus, chartered bus, ride-sharing service, taxi, chartered shuttle or other modes of transportation, natural disasters, inclement weather, heat exposure, dehydration, accidents, falls, lacerations, burns, broken bones, insect or other animal bites, and other injuries (including injuries that could result from being in the vicinity of glassblowing, walking, hiking, nature and outdoor activities), illnesses (including COVID), diseases, crimes, riots, terrorist activities or attacks, and any risks associated with independent activities I undertake as an adjunct to the Event, all of which could include serious or even fatal injuries or property damage or loss. Such damage, injuries and/or death may result not only from my own action, inaction or negligence but also the action, inaction, or negligence of others. I further understand that the University, including the individuals acting on its behalf, cannot and does not assume responsibility for such events or personal injuries or property damage arising therefrom even if such injury or damage is a result of the negligence of the University or other parties released. I also accept that it is my sole responsibility to participate only in those activities for which I have the prerequisite skills, qualifications, preparation, and training, and that I have read and understand the conditions applicable to the Event. I further accept and agree to follow all instructions pertaining to the Event, particularly those regarding safety and security practices.

 

4.     With full knowledge of the dangers, hazards and risks of the Event, and in consideration of being permitted to participate in them, on behalf of myself, my family, heirs, and personal representative(s), I agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation in the Event and, in advance, release, waive, forever discharge, and covenant not to sue the University, its governing board, officers, agents, employees, students, and volunteers (collectively, the “Releasees”) from and against any and all liability for any harm, damage, claim, demand, action, cause of action, cost or expense of any nature that I may have or that may hereafter accrue to me, arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including but not limited to physical injury, suffering or death, that may be sustained by me or by any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence or carelessness of the Releasees with regard to the Event. This waiver does not pertain to incidents involving gross negligence or willful misconduct by the University and/or its agents. It is my express intent that this Release shall be deemed a release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue the Releasees. I further agree to save and hold harmless, indemnify, and defend Releasees from any claim by me or my family arising out of my participation in the Event.

 

5.     I understand that I am expected to behave in a manner consistent with the Washington University Student Conduct Code, the Washington University Drug and Alcohol Policy, and all other applicable University policies. I understand that the use or possession of illegal drugs, including marijuana, can have very grave consequences, including arrest and imprisonment. I know that I am subject to local law and agree to obey all laws and ordinances of jurisdictions where I may be during my participation in the Event. I understand that if I do not behave in accordance with policy and law, I may be asked to leave the Event and will be responsible for all personal expense thereafter, including return transportation.

 

6.     I am aware of my own personal medical needs and state that there are no health-related reasons or problems that preclude or restrict my ability to participate safely in the Event. I assume all risk and responsibility for my medical needs, and understand and agree that if I must be hospitalized or otherwise receive medical care, the University cannot and does not assume legal responsibility for payment of such costs. I hereby warrant that I have adequate health insurance coverage to meet any and all needs for payment of medical costs while undertaking the Event. I hereby grant permission to the Releasees to authorize emergency medical treatment for me, and understand and agree that neither the University nor any of the other Releasees assume any responsibility for any injury or damage that may arise out of or in connection with such authorization.

 

7.     I warrant that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent to sign this Release; that I understand the terms contained herein are contractual and not a mere recital; that I have read this Release with full knowledge of its significance; and that I have signed this Release as my own free act.

 

8.     I agree that this Release shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. If any term or provision of this Release shall be held unenforceable, illegal, or in conflict with any governing law, the validity of the remaining portions shall not otherwise be affected.



THIS IS A RELEASE OF LEGAL RIGHTS.  

READ IT AND BE CERTAIN YOU UNDERSTAND IT BEFORE SIGNING.

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