This waiver, release, covenant not to sue, indemnity, and assumption of risk agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into in favor of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, InterVarsity Ministries, and their respective current and former directors, officers, employees, volunteers, insurers, affiliates and agents (collectively “InterVarsity”). In consideration for being accepted and allowed to participate in this conference/project/volunteer role/event and any and all activities associated with its program and location (collectively, the “Event”), I freely and voluntarily agree as follows:
Safety and Acceptance of Risks; Behavioral Expectations:
- I am qualified to participate in the Event and personally assume responsibility for my actions.
- I agree that I am responsible for following all rules communicated to me during the Event and will use safety equipment as applicable.
- I understand that non-medical use of drugs and alcohol is prohibited on InterVarsity premises and at InterVarsity activities.
- I agree that my participation is a privilege, not a right, and InterVarsity reserves the right to dismiss me from the Event at my expense with no refund, and/or to refuse to allow my participation in future events/activities.
- I acknowledge that I have a responsibility to act within the limits of my ability and comfort level, to heed all warnings and instructions regarding participation in the Event, to maintain control of my person, equipment or devices, and to refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to death or injury to myself or others or damage to property.
- I understand that all events/activities involve risk of injury.
- I also understand that I may be given the opportunity to participate in riskier activities including, without limitation, formal and informal sports (including by way of example, activities ranging from capture-the-flag to touch football to Frisbee golf to dodge ball to roughhousing, and every other remotely related physical game or activity), paintball, gymnastics, ice or inline skating, laser tag, hiking, biking, skateboarding, equestrian activities, water activities including use of watercraft, snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and tubing, adventure activities, ropes courses, zip lines, rock-climbing walls, downhill skiing, snowboarding, sand boarding, construction, log splitting, landscaping, demolition, bon fires, parasailing, cave diving, sky diving (or other similar free-fall or air activities), spelunking, use of firearms or archery, and use of motorized off-road vehicles (including go-karts, ATVs, Segways and snowmobiles) (collectively, “Riskier Activities”); however, I acknowledge that I am under no obligation to participate in such Riskier Activities.
- It is solely my responsibility to determine which aspects of the Event are in keeping with my level of comfort and health, both physically and mentally, and to choose my level of participation accordingly.
- To the maximum extent possible, I understand, assume, and accept the risks and hazards, either known to me or readily foreseeable, involved in participation in the Event.
- This includes risks inherent to any Riskier Activities in which I choose to participate as well as, if applicable, risks inherent to camping in the wilderness such as uneven terrain, proximity to wildlife, or other known or unknown hazards.
- I will alert an Event supervisor if I become aware of any condition that would be unsafe or hazardous and will cease participation.
General Release:
I unconditionally and fully release, hold harmless, defend, indemnify, and discharge (collectively, “Release”) InterVarsity from and against any and all direct and indirect losses, expenses, liabilities, claims, suits, proceedings, demands, judgments, assessments, actions, costs, fees, and damages of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, arising from or related to my involvement in or presence at the Event, including loss, illness, injury or damage to myself or my property (collectively “Claims”), regardless of whether such Claims are caused in whole or in part by the active or passive negligence of InterVarsity or otherwise and regardless of whether such Claims have accrued or are hereafter acquired. Additionally, I covenant not to commence a lawsuit or administrative complaint or any sort of proceeding whatsoever against InterVarsity at any time in the future based on any right or claim that I may have or hereafter acquire with respect to Claims.
Photograph Release:
- I grant InterVarsity permission to take photographic images and video and/or sound recordings of me in connection with the Event.
- I also grant InterVarsity all right, title, and interest to make, use, reproduce, and/or distribute the photographs, film, video, and/or sound recordings of me to promote the ministry of InterVarsity, which may include, but is not limited to, posting such photographs, film, video, and/or sound recordings on the internet.
Medical Release:
- I understand and agree that InterVarsity does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide medical, health, or disability insurance, and I waive any claim to such coverage against InterVarsity.
- I give permission to InterVarsity to obtain medical assistance in the event of an emergency.
- This permission will include transportation, the administration of medicines, surgical treatment, X-ray examination or hospitalization as might be ordered by a licensed medical doctor.
- I release and discharge InterVarsity from any and all liability for any first aid rendered, treatment performed, or transportation provided or arranged pursuant to this Agreement.
- Further, I agree that, if I am an adult in my state (see below) and am mentally competent to do so at the time, I will make decisions regarding my health care based on the best information available to me and will not hold InterVarsity responsible for my decisions.
- If I am not mentally competent to make these decisions, I authorize InterVarsity to make these decisions on my behalf, and I release InterVarsity from any liability arising from or related to medical decisions made in good faith on my behalf.
- I understand that it is my responsibility to evaluate my physical and mental health and determine whether I am sufficiently healthy to participate in the Event.
Governing Law; Scope:
- I agree that this Agreement is intended to be as inclusive as the laws of Wisconsin permit.
- This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the United States without reference to conflict of laws.
- The releases set forth herein are intended to include all claims made by my family, estate, heirs, personal representatives and/or assigns.
- I agree that if a clause or provision of this Agreement is found by a court or arbitrator to be invalid, that finding shall not invalidate any other clause or provision of this Agreement, which shall continue to be enforceable.
Alternative Dispute Resolution:
- Any claim or dispute arising from or related to this Agreement shall be settled by mediation and, if necessary, legally binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of a mutually agreed upon alternative dispute resolution service and such proceeding shall take place in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Judgment upon an arbitration decision may be entered in any court otherwise having jurisdiction.
- I agree that these methods shall be the sole remedy for any controversy or claim arising out of this Agreement and expressly waive my right to file a lawsuit in any civil court against InterVarsity for such disputes, except to enforce an arbitration decision.
To participate with InterVarsity, you must sign below, indicating your agreement with this Agreement. Please provide the signed copy of this Agreement with your registration or application.
