A1: Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement Under Policies and Expectations
In consideration of me/my child being allowed to participate in the Governor’s World Language Academies at Washington and Lee University (“the Program”), I/we RELEASE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, Washington and Lee University, its trustees, officers, agents, employees, and all others acting on their behalf, from any and all responsibility or liability for injuries or damages resulting from, or in any way arising out of or connected with my/my child’s participation in all Program-related activities, unless they are grossly negligent.
I understand that for the duration of the Program, I/my child will be required to abide by all program policies, rules and expectations (a copy of which have been provided to me and which I have read and understood), as well as directives from Program officials, and policies of Washington and Lee University applicable to campus visitors, including, but not limited to, computing and internet acceptable use policies, and policies on prohibited discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and relationship violence. I understand and agree that for the duration of the Program, I/my child will be prohibited from consuming, possessing, distributing, or otherwise using cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs (other than over-the-counter medications provided by parent/guardian AND prescription medications lawfully prescribed by the child’s health care provider).
I represent myself/my child to be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to participate in all Program activities and I voluntarily assume all risks associated with Program activities. Should I/my child require any medical treatment while participating in the Program, I grant the University (through any of its faculty, staff, or other authorized representatives) full authority to obtain or provide emergency hospitalization, surgical or other medical care, all at my expense. I understand that Washington and Lee University does not take direct responsibility for the payment of such medical expenses, but that the University will provide short-term camp accident and medical insurance for student participants who do not have existing coverage.
I agree that this Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement, and all other aspects of me/my child’s participation in the Program, are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that any lawsuit, mediation, or arbitration arising out of or relating to my participation in this activity/program must be filed or entered into in Rockbridge County, VA.
I, and my parent(s) or guardian if I am a minor, have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate and all members of my family. As parent(s) or guardian of a minor, I give permission for my child to participate in all Program-related activities.