Read this Assumption of Risk, Release of Claims, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement carefully and in its entirety. It is a binding legal document.
If you are under the age of 18, this form must be signed by you as the Participant and by your parent or legal guardian.
In consideration of my participation in the Program and the activities for which I have registered (the “Activity”), I represent, covenant, and agree as follows:
I acknowledge that participating in the Activity involves certain risks and that injuries, death, property damage, or other harm could occur to me or others. I accept and voluntarily incur any and all risks of any injuries, damages, or harm which arise during or resulting from my participation in the Activity, regardless of whether it was caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Board of Trustees of the Johns Hopkins University, its officers, trustees, faculty, agents, representatives, volunteers, students, and employees by and through the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association (“Released Parties”).
I hereby waive all claims against any of the Released Parties for any injuries, damages, losses, or claims, whether known or unknown, which arise during or result from my participation in the Activity, regardless of whether caused on while or in part by the negligence or other fault of any of the Released Parties. I release and forever discharge the Released Parties from all such claims.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and/or expenses, including, but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigations costs and expenses, incurred by any of the Released Parties as a result of any claims or suits that I, or anyone claiming by, under or through me, may bring against any of the Released Parties to recovery any losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and/or expenses which arise during or result from my participation in the Activity, regardless of whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other fault of any of the Released Parties.
I am 18 years of age or older and I have carefully and thoroughly read and reviewed this Acknowledgment of Risk and Waiver of Liability. I understand it fully and voluntarily execute it.