Griffon Nurse Training Camp Registration

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF RISK. I/we understand that there are certain dangers, hazards and risks (foreseen and unforeseen) inherent in allowing Camper/child to attend and participate in the Griffon Nurse Training Camp (Camp) and its associated activities as operated by and/or located on the Missouri Western State University(University) campus, including, without limitation, risks related to use of equipment and facilities, personal safety (including risks of minor, serious, or mortal personal injury) and risks of property damage. Despite precautions, accidents and injuries can and will occur. I/we appreciate the character of the risk associated with the Camp and its related activities and voluntarily assume all risk of harm. I/we therefore agree to assume all of the risks and responsibilities in any way associated with Camper’s/child’s participation in the Camp.

I/we further acknowledge and agree that the University will have no responsibility for the safekeeping of any personal property left in any buildings, facilities, or elsewhere on campus, including its residence halls. I/we agree to assume full responsibility for, and risk of, property damage while attending the Camp.

[I/we am specifically aware of the dangers involved in participation in the physical activities of the Camp and all activities related to the Camp during activities, practices, and events. Further, I am aware that activities related to the Camp will involve the use of certain equipment. I/we am aware that such equipment in no way guarantees Camper’s/child’s safety from injury. Additionally, said equipment must be used in a proper manner; therefore, I/we understand Camper/child must follow any and all instructions related to the use of equipment including those instructions provided by the manufacturer, equipment personnel and Camp Administrators.]

[I/we understand that the University may exclude individuals from participating in the Camp in the event that the Camper/child appears to be suffering from a contagious illness, such as flu or COVID-19, or otherwise is a risk to the health, safety, and/or welfare of other participants or Camp staff, and that no refund of any fees will be made in such circumstances. I/we understand that the University may exclude individuals from participating in the Camp in the event that Camper/child fails to abide by the University’s health and safety protocols, disrupt, impede or interfere with the operations of the Camp, or threaten the health, safety or welfare of other participants or Camp staff, and that no refund of any fees will be made in such circumstances.

RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS. In consideration for the University allowing the below identified Camper/child to participate in the Camp, I/we agree to not sue the University and I/we release the University from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever arising out of any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by Camper/child or to any property belonging to Camper/child, arising from participation in the Camp or while upon the premises where the Camp is being conducted. I/we agree to and do hereby release, acquit, forever discharge, and covenant not to sue the University and/or its Board of Governors, administrators, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability in connection with Camper’s/child’s participation in the Camp.

WARRANTY OF PHYSICAL FITNESS. I/we warrant that Camper/child is physically fit and in a condition that will allow Camper/child to participate fully in the Camp and its associated activities. I/we maintain medical insurance that covers Camper/child for accidents and illnesses while Camper/child is participating in this Camp and its associated activities. I/we understand the University has not made, nor will make, any investigation into above identified Camper’s/child’s physical fitness or ability to participate in the Camp, and the University is relying on my warranty of Camper’s/child’s physical condition. I /we assume full responsibility for the payment of medical expenses not covered by insurance which may be incurred as a result of participation in the Camp.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION. I/we hereby authorize any medical treatment deemed necessary in the event of any injury while Camper/child is participating in the Camp and its associated activities. I/we grant the University permission to authorize emergency medical treatment as it deems appropriate, and agree that such action by the University shall be subject to the terms of this Release of Liability Agreement. I/we understand and agree that the University assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage that might arise out of or in connection with such authorized emergency medical treatment. I/we have appropriate insurance or, in its absence, I/we agree to pay all costs of medical services and medical transport as may be incurred on Participant’s/my child’s behalf.

INTENT. It is the express intent that this Release of Liability Agreement shall bind me/we, my spouse (if any), the members of Camper’s/child’s family, estate, heirs, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives. I/we agree that this Release of Liability Agreement and any claim arising from Camper/child’s participation in the Camp shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of laws provision. The terms of this Release of Liability Agreement shall be severable, such that if a court of competent jurisdiction holds any term to be illegal or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portions of shall not be affected thereby. This shall serve as a release and assumption of risk by me and shall be binding of my heirs or anyone entitled to act on my behalf or on behalf of Camper/child.

In signing this Release of Liability Agreement, I hereby acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing Release of Liability Agreement, that I understand and agree to abide by its content and terms, and that I understand that such terms are contractual and sign it voluntarily. I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its content.