01 Jun 2023
by NACA

Liability Waiver, Release of Claims, and Assumption of Risk

LIABILITY WAIVER, RELEASE OF CLAIMS 
AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK

I acknowledge that I derive personal satisfaction and a benefit by virtue of my participation and/or voluntarism with NACA, and I willingly engage in NACA events and/or other activities (the “Activity”). As a participant, volunteer, or attendee, I recognize that my participation, involvement and/or attendance at any NACA event or the Activity is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage. By attending, observing or participating in the Activity, I acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with my participation and/or attendance at the Activity.

Assumption Of The Risk

By entering the event, I acknowledge and understand the following:

  1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties.

  2. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties (as defined below).

Release And Waiver

By entering the event, I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST (A) THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CAMPUS ACTIVITIES  (B) THE PROPERTY OR SITE OWNER OF THE ACTIVITY, AND (C) ALL PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, VENDORS, PARTNERS, DIRECTORS, AND OFFICERS, OF SUCH ENTITIES (SUBSECTIONS (A) THROUGH (C), COLLECTIVELY, THE "RELEASED PARTIES"), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES. THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.  I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE IS BINDING ON MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES AND IS INTENDED TO APPLY TO AND INCLUDE ANY CLAIM(S) THAT MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE OR ARISE FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY. I AGREE AND INTEND THAT THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER  IS TO INTERPRETED TO PROVIDE A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND WAIVE ANY CLAIM THAT I MAY HAVE.

FURTHER, I RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY.