Full Release and promise not to sue Concordia University Texas and its representatives for negligence

I, the undersigned participant (or parent/guardian on behalf of the minor participant), request voluntary participation in the activity sponsored by Concordia University Texas (Participant and Activity are those referenced below).

I hereby consent to participation in the Activity and acknowledge that I fully understand my participation may involve risk of serious injury or death, including losses which may result not only from my own actions, inactions or negligence, but also from the actions, inactions, or negligence of others, the condition of the facilities, equipment, or areas where the event or activity is being conducted, and/or the rules or nature of the type of event or activity. I understand that if I have any risk concerns, I should discuss the risks associated with my participation with the coordinator(s) of this event, before I sign this document and before the activity begins.


I certify that I am in good health and have no physical condition that would prevent participation in this activity. Furthermore, I certify that I have personal medical insurance to cover any injury or accident that may occur because of my participation in the activity and I agree to use my personal medical insurance as a primary medical coverage payment if such accident or injury occurs.


Knowing and understanding the risks involved with participation in the activity, I hereby voluntarily and willingly assume responsibility for all risks and dangers associated with my participation in the activity. I agree I am financially responsible for any losses resulting from my actions and will indemnify Concordia University Texas, and its trustees, officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents, for any loss or damage caused by myself during the activity.


IN CONSIDERATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, I AGREE (ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSIGNS), TO FULLY AND FOREVER RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFY CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS, INCLUDING ITS PAST AND PRESENT BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES AND INSURERS (collectively “INDEMNITEES”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, COSTS (INCLUDING COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS OF INVESTIGATION), AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND OR DESCRIPTION FOR ANY DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF MY PROPERTY OR THE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER, ANY INJURY TO ME OR MY DEATH, OR THE INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY OTHER PERON OR ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOREGOING, AIRSING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION FOR ANY PURPOSE IN THE ACTIVITY, INCLUDING ANY DAMAGE, LOSS OR INJURY CAUSED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF INDEMNITEES, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENT CONDUCT OF CONCORDIA but excluding any gross negligence or willful misconduct of Indemnitees.


I have read this release and hold harmless agreement and understand the terms used in it and their legal significance. This waiver and release is freely and voluntarily given with the understanding that right to legal recourse against Indemnitees is knowingly given up in return for allowing my participation in the activity. My signature on this document is intended to bind not only myself but also my successors, heirs, representatives, administrators, and assigns