I hereby acknowledge that I freely and voluntarily wish to participate in the Midwest Macroeconomics Meetings , to be held on the campus of Southern Methodist University (“SMU”), during the time period November 11-13, 2022 (the “Camp”). I understand that participation in the Camp is completely voluntary; that I am under no obligation to take part in the Camp; that the Camp is provided through SMU to enhance my educational experience; and that NO INSURANCE COVERAGE MAY EXIST THROUGH SMU TO COVER ANY CLAIMS OR DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE CAMP. In consideration for SMU’s arranging this opportunity for me to participate in the Camp and enhancing my educational and/or competitive experience, I have fully read this Release of Liability (“Release”) and hereby execute this Release with the intent to bind myself, my spouse (if applicable), my heirs, assigns and legal representatives. I further represent that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and competent to sign this Release.
I understand that on some occasions, I must arrange my own transportation related to the Camp and/or on some occasions, SMU may arrange transportation. I further understand and agree that my decision to accept transportation from SMU is completely voluntary and accepted at my own risk, that I am not required to accept such transportation, and that such transportation will not be covered by any SMU insurance. I understand that if I choose to take my own automobile, I must provide my own automobile collision and liability insurance. I also understand that if I accept transportation offered to me by another Camp participant and/or SMU student, staff, or faculty member driving his/her own automobile, that I accept such transportation at my own risk. I understand and agree that whatever mode of transportation I may choose will not be covered by any insurance policy owned by SMU.
I fully understand and agree that certain elements of the Camp may be physically and emotionally demanding and that by my participation in the Camp, I face risks of accidental and/or other physical and/or emotional injuries. These risks may include, but are not limited to (1) loss or damage to personal property; (2) physical or emotional injury or fatality due to, and/or related to, (a) all modes of travel while participating in the Camp, whether by airline, automobile, train, boat, trolley, taxi, bus, public transportation, or walking, (b) the condition of facilities which may or may not be under the control and maintenance of SMU, (c) exposure to inclement weather, outdoor terrain, and all the risks inherent therein, including but not limited to: sunburn, heat exhaustion, insect bites/allergies, dust, dirt, etc., as well as any and all injuries, whatsoever, which may be sustained from activities of the Camp, including, but not limited to, walking, running, jumping, swimming, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting small amounts of weight, handling athletic/activity equipment, being exposed to others handling athletic/activity equipment, colliding with other participants, and slips and falls; these injuries include, but are not limited to, scratches, lacerations, contusions, bruises, cuts, abrasions, muscle sprains, back injuries, soreness, concussions, broken bones, and (d) any and all other aspects and stress related to the Camp, including interaction with personnel who are not employees of SMU, risks inherent to staying overnight in a campus residential facility, and risks inherent to travel to a rural or metropolitan area, and (e) suffering any type of injury, illness, or infectious disease without immediate access to medical facilities.
I expressly affirm that I am aware of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) directives recommending social isolation and distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am aware that SMU cannot prevent the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 at the Camp or during my transportation to and from the Camp location. I understand that participating in Camp involves risk of exposure to Camp coordinators and other Camp participants who may be infected with COVID-19. I am aware of and affirm the potential health risks that may occur if I am exposed to COVID-19, up to and including death, and that my exposure brings with it the possibility of exposing others, including members of my household and other communities. I acknowledge and am aware of CDC and other public health recommendations concerning risks COVID-19 presents to individuals in certain age groups and/or with high-risk health conditions. I understand and voluntarily choose to assume the risks of my participation in the Camp and hereby represent that I am able to participate in this Camp, with or without reasonable accommodations. I further acknowledge that I have asked for and have received reasonable accommodations for any disability I may have brought to the attention of the Camp coordinators, having first presented valid certification of my disability. I agree to advise the Camp coordinators at any point when I question my ability to participate in any activity of the Camp.
I EXPRESSLY AGREE AND INTEND THAT MY PARTICIPATION IN THE CAMP SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN BY ME AT MY OWN RISK AND THAT NEITHER SMU, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS NOR ASSIGNS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION WHATSOEVER WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE CAMP, WHETHER FROM ACTS OF ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE ON MY PART AND/OR ON THE PART OF THE CAMP OR SMU, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, OR ASSIGNS, AND I, FOR MYSELF, MY HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, DO HEREBY FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND/OR ASSIGNS FOR ANY CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, DEMANDS, EXPENSES, JUDGEMENTS, FEES AND COSTS WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATING IN THE CAMP; AND WILL DEFEND SMU, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND/OR ASSIGNS FOR ANY SUCH INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION.
The terms of this Release are to be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Texas. In the event any term or provision of this Release is found to be unenforceable or void, in the whole or in part, the term or provision concerned shall be construed as valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the balance of this Release shall remain in full force and effect. I agree that exclusive venue for any dispute arising between SMU and I involving this Release in any way shall be in Dallas County, Texas.
I hereby acknowledge that I freely grant SMU and its agents or employees the right and permission to photograph/video and publish at any time in the future photos, videos, or other media that contains my likeness, in whole or in part and with or without my name for SMU-related editorial, promotional, educational, advertising, or trade purposes. I will make no monetary or other claim against SMU and its agents or employees for the use of the photograph(s)/video(s).
I expressly affirm that I intend for any use of a keypad, mouse, or other device to type my name below (“E-signature”) to be the legal equivalent of a manual hand-written signature for purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility. I agree that no additional authority or third-party verification is necessary to validate my E-Signature and the lack of such verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of my E-Signature as pertaining to this Release.
