INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
I, in consideration for the opportunity to participate in
the international travel activity (the “Activity”), for which I am
applying, on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representative, and estate,
hereby agree as follows:
ACCEPTANCE OF RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITY: I acknowledge that the Activity is inherently
hazardous and my participation in the Activity necessarily includes certain
risks which may result in loss or damage to property or injury, illness, or
death to myself or others. Travel risks
include, but are not limited to, vehicular (airplane, automobile, train, boat,
bus, mass transit, etc.) malfunctions or accidents; malfunction of equipment;
unsafe, dangerous, or defective premises or travel areas; political or civil
unrest; natural disasters; and disease, epidemics, pandemics, and various
health hazards or dangers. I understand
that these risks may be known or unknown, identified
or unidentified, and anticipated or unanticipated. I also acknowledge that loss or damage to property
or injury, illness, or death to myself or others may result from the negligent
acts of Activity participants or organizers (including Utah State University,
its agents, officers, employees,
devisees and assigns (hereafter collectively, “USU”)). I voluntarily accept the risks and
dangers associated with the Activity. I
agree that I am personally responsible for being aware of and complying with
travel alerts and/or travel warnings issued by the United States Federal Government
or the government of the area to which I am traveling. I agree that I will be
personally liable for any damages that occur as a result of my participation in
the Activity. During my participation in
the Activity, I agree to adhere to appropriate safety standards to ensure the
safety of myself, others, and associated property.
RELEASE: I hereby voluntarily release and forever
discharge USU from any and all liability, claims, demands, attorney fees,
actions, or rights of action which are related to, arise out of, or are in any
way connected with my participation in the Activity, including specifically,
but not limited to, the negligent acts or omissions of USU for any and all
bodily injury, death, illness, disability, or damage to myself or to my
property. I agree that USU is not liable
for risks, negligent acts, or any other liability that may arise in connection
with my participation in the Activity.
INDEMNIFICATION: I hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify USU against
any and all losses, liabilities, or claims arising out of or connected to my
participation in the Activity. The indemnification obligations outlined
herein extend to any and all costs and expenses, including attorney fees,
incurred by USU in connection with any such loss, liability, or claim.
GOVERNING LAW AND
JURISDICTION: The laws of the state
of Utah shall govern the validity, construction, and enforceability of this
Agreement, without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. All suits, action, claims and causes of
action relating to the validity, construction and enforcement of this Agreement.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EFFECT OF
THIS AGREEMENT: I understand and acknowledge that by signing this Agreement,
I am agreeing to be bound by its terms and conditions. I warrant that I am at least eighteen (18)
years of age and have authority to enter into this Agreement. I acknowledge
that by this Agreement, I have freely and voluntarily (a) given up certain
legal rights and/or possible claims that I might otherwise assert or maintain
against USU, including specifically, but not limited to, rights arising from or
claims for the negligent acts or omissions of USU; and (b) assumed
responsibility and legal liability for the claims or other legal demands,
including defense costs, which may be asserted by third parties against me as a
result of my participation in this Activity. MY ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE INDICATES
THAT I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND THAT IT AFFECTS MY LEGAL
RIGHTS, UNDERSTAND THAT IT WAIVES MY RIGHT TO SUE USU, AND AGREE TO ALL THE
TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN.