Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form

ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM
REELFOOT LAKE RESEARCH AND TEACHING CENTER FIELD TRIPS
Date of Activity or Event: ___________
I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING AND/OR VOLUNTEERING IN THIS

ACTIVITY OR EVENT, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence
or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or
property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.
I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity or
event.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors,
and organizers of the activity or event in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and
responsibilities at said activity or event.
In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my
executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:
(A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability
arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury,
property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to
and from this event, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: The Reelfoot Lake Research and Teaching
Center and The University of Tennessee at Martin and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers,
representatives, and agents, the activity or event holders, activity or event sponsors, activity or event volunteers;
(B) I INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this
paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity or event, whether
caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.
I acknowledge that the Reelfoot Lake Research and Teaching Center and The University of Tennessee at Martin and
their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts,
or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of the Reelfoot Lake
Research and Teaching Center and The University of Tennessee at Martin.
I acknowledge that this activity or event may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry
with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks may include, but are not limited to, snake
or insect bites/stings, drowning, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants,
equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, and
employees of the Reelfoot Lake Research and Teaching Center and The University of Tennessee at Martin. These
risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident,
and/or illness during this activity or event.
I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film
likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.
The accident waiver and release of liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the
maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM
AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN
FREE WILL.
________________________________ _______ ____________________________________ __________

Print Participant’s Name Age Signature (if under 18 years old, Date
Parent or guardian must also sign)
PARENT / GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS (Under 18 years old)
The undersigned parent and natural guardian does hereby represent that he/she is, in fact, acting in such capacity,
has consented to his/her child or ward’s participation in the activity or event, and has agreed individually and on
behalf of the child or ward, to the terms of the accident waiver and release of liability set forth above. The
undersigned parent or guardian further agrees to save and hold harmless and indemnify each and all of the parties
referred to above from all liability, loss, cost, claim, or damage whatsoever which may be imposed upon said parties
because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release said parties on behalf of the minor and the
parents or legal guardian.
________________________________ _______ ___________________________________ __________

Print Participant’s Name Age Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

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ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM

REELFOOT LAKE RESEARCH AND TEACHING CENTER FIELD TRIPS

Date of Activity or Event: ___________

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING AND/OR VOLUNTEERING IN THIS

____________________________ _ ________________________

PARENT / GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS (Under 18 years old)

____________________________ _ _______________________

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