hereinafter called “The Activity”, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representative or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Regents of the University of California, its officers, employees, and agents from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of The Regents of the University of California, its officers, employees and agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in The Activity.
Assumption of Risks: Participation in The Activity carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains 2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions 3) catastrophic
injuries including paralysis and death.
I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and
other risks that are inherent in The Activity. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD The Regents of the
University of California HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses,
damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement in The Activity and
to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.
Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of
risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California
and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue
in full legal force and effect.
Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity
agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including
my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my
signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by
law.
I, the undersigned, hereby grant the Regents of the University of California (“University”) permission to use, exploit, adapt, modify, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform and display, in any form now known or later developed, my image or visual likeness, my name and/or my voice (the “Personal Information”) as specified in this Release and indicated above, throughout the world, by incorporating it or them into publications, catalogues, brochures, books, magazines, photo exhibits, motion picture films, internet websites, videotapes, and/or other media (the “Works”) or commercial, informational, educational, advertising, or promotional materials relating thereto.
I release, and hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and save harmless University, its agents, employees, licensees and assigns (collectively, “Released Entities”) from any and all claims I, or any third party, may have now or in the future for invasion of privacy, right of publicity, copyright infringement, defamation or any other cause of action arising out of the use, exploitation, reproduction, adaptation, distribution, broadcast, performance or display of the Personal Information.
I waive any right to inspect or to approve any Works that may be created using the Personal Information and waive any claim with respect to the eventual use to which the Personal Information may be applied. The Personal Information may be used at the University’s sole discretion, with or without my name or with a fictitious name, and with fictitious or accurate biographical material, alone or in conjunction with any other material of any kind or nature except that University will not use the Personal Information for any criminal or illegal purposes or in a manner inconsistent with community standards of decency.
I understand and agree that University is and shall be the exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest, including copyright, in the Works, and any commercial, informational, educational, advertising, or promotional materials containing the Materials.
I am of full legal age and have read this release and am fully familiar with its contents. By their signature below, a minor’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) indicate, on behalf of their minor child, their full and unqualified consent to the terms of this Release & License.
