Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant Not to Sue

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

  1. I understand that my participation in The Honors Interdisciplinary Summer Field Program of the University of Georgia, during the summer of 2008, may involve personal injury or damage to my personal property. It is possible that injuries could be serious and could even prove to be fatal. Examples of risks that I could encounter include motor vehicle accidents, falls while hiking, falling rocks, and exposure to severe weather conditions. There may be other risks that are not foreseeable.
  2. For the sole consideration of the University of Georgia's arranging for my participation in The Honors Interdisciplinary Field Program, I hereby release and forever discharge the University of Georgia, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, their members individually and their officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, demands, rights and causes of action of whatever kind, arising from or by reason of any personal injury, property damage, or the consequences thereof, resulting from or in any way connected with my participation in The Honors Interdisciplinary Field Program.
  3. I understand that the acceptance of the Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant Not to Sue by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall not constitute a waiver, in whole or in part, of sovereign immunity by said Board, its members, officers, agents, and employees.
  4. I am at least 18 years of age (or, if I am below 18, my parents of legal guardian has completed the supplementary portion of this form) and I am suffering under no legal disability. I have read and understood the above material.

 

Signed on the ________ day of ______________________, 20__.

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Signature of Participant

Printed Name: _______________________

Address: ____________________________

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Signature of Witness (Notarization not required)

To be completed in addition to the above if the participant is less than 18 years of age;

I am the parent or legal guardian of the above person, who is participating in The Honors Interdisciplinary Field Program of the University of Georgia with my full knowledge and consent. I have read and understood all of the preceding material, including any supplementary explanatory material provided to the participant, and agree to the conditions outlined in this material and on this form.

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Signature

Printed Name: _________________________

Address: ______________________________

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