Release of Liability
While we only plan for events that we feel are perfectly safe and enriching experiences, and do everything we can do to ensure that, there are risks associated with leaving campus in a vehicle. Thus, we need to share a word from our lawyers:
In consideration of my participation, I hereby forever release and covenant not-to-sue Augsburg College, the Augsburg College Board of Trustees, and any of their employees, instructors, volunteers, agents, and all others who are involved, from any and all present and future claims resulting from ordinary negligence on the part of the College or others listed for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death, arising as a result of my participating in the Campus Kitchen and related activities or any activities incidental thereto, wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur. I hereby voluntarily waive any and all claims both present and future, resulting from ordinary negligence, that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, estate or assigns, and I relinquish on behalf of myself, spouse, heirs and assigns the right to recover for injury or death.
I understand that participating in the garden involves certain risks, including but not limited to death, serious neck and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, and serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles, and internal organs, and that equipment provided for my protection may be inadequate to prevent serious injury. I further understand that participation in the Campus Kitchen involves a particularly high risk of injury. In addition, I understand that participation in the Campus Kitchen involves activities incidental thereto, including, but not limited to, travel to and from the site of the activity, participation at sites that may be remote from available medical assistance, and the possible reckless conduct of other participants.
I am voluntarily participating in this activity with knowledge of the danger involved and hereby agree to accept any and all risks of property damage, personal injury, or death.
I acknowledge that while the College will make every reasonable effort to minimize exposure to known risks, all stresses and hazards associated with this activity cannot be foreseen. I have a personal responsibility to follow safety rules and procedures established by (my leaders, coaches, etc.) and will make them aware of any point in which I question my ability to participate in any activity.
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Augsburg College and others listed for any and all claims arising as a result of my participation in the Campus Kitchen activities or any activities incidental thereto, wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur.
I understand that this waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Minnesota, and I agree that if any portion is held invalid, the remainder of the waiver will continue in full legal force and effect. I further agree that the venue for any legal proceedings shall be in the State of Minnesota.
Recognizing that this is a voluntary program, I agree to pay my proportionate share of search and rescue costs should they be incurred.
I affirm that I am of legal age and am freely signing this agreement. I have read this form and fully understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and/or remedies which may be available to me for the ordinary negligence of Augsburg College or any of the parties listed above. I understand that this agreement is a binding legal document.
