Please read this entire document carefully. This document contains important information and legally binding terms.
By signing this agreement, you give up your right to bring a court action to recover damages or obtain any other remedy for any injury to yourself or your property however caused, arising out of your participation in this Juggling Club’s activities now or any time in the future.
WARNINGS: I am aware that this Juggling Festival activity has inherent risks. Among these risks is the risks of injury from participation in physical activity including but not limited to: free flying equipment; Slips, trips, and falls; Traversing uneven terrain; Contact with physical objects such as tree limbs, rocks, holes, and fences; Contact with/being bitten or stung by animals such as insects, spiders, and reptiles; Insect-borne diseases; Water-borne diseases; Musculoskeletal injuries including broken bones, dislocations, sprains, and stains; Bruises, cuts, and blisters to the face, body, and appendages; Equipment failure; Extreme weather conditions, including sun, rain, snow, wind, and lightning; Hypothermia, dehydration, heart attack, and stroke; Motor vehicle accidents; death.drowning, etc.
AGREEMENT TO ASSUME RISKS: By signing below, I acknowledge and agree that these are inherent risks of the activity and that I understand I will be exposed to each of risks and other risks of injury or death by choosing to participate in this Juggling Festival's activities. I acknowledge and agree that my participation is voluntary and that if I believe any activity is unsafe for any reason, including the degree of skill required and my proficiency with that skill, I will immediately discontinue my participation in the activity. I further acknowledge and agree that I am voluntarily assuming all the inherent risks of participation.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by communicable diseases, including COVID-19, at Cornell University may arise from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and/or others. I recognize that the University cannot limit all potential sources of infection from communicable diseases occurring at on- or off-campus locations. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, including but not limited to, the risk of illness, death, bodily injury, disability, or exposure or infection, for myself, and my family. I fully understand the risks, I knowingly and voluntarily waive and release Cornell University trustees, officers, agents, volunteers, employees, students, and the Juggling Club (the "Released Parties") from all present and future claims of any type, including negligence, for any harm or loss, including but not limited to, economic loss, personal injury, disease, death or property damage suffered by me or my family, as a result of my participation in a Cornell University program or activity or as a result of my presence on Cornell University's campus. I agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue the Released Parties for any personal injury, death, medical expenses, disability, loss of capacity, property damage, court costs, attorney's fees, or other loss arising out of the Juggling club activities.
WAIVER OF CLAIMS: In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Big Red Juggling Festival, which may include the use of Cornell facilities, equipment, and property, use of trip equipment, and travel associated with these trips, I hereby waive all claims against the Released Parties from any liabilities, damages, expenses, causes of action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever, including any claims of negligence, on action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever, including any claims of negligence, on account of personal injury, exposure communicable diseases, including COVID-19, property damage, death, or accident of any kind related to my participation in the Juggling Festival, however caused, except in the event of gross negligence. I intend for this waiver to bind my family members, heirs, executors, administrators, representatives, and assigns, as well as myself.
I understand that neither Cornell University nor the Juggling Club, provides any accident or medical insurance and that I am required to provide my own accident and medical insurance. I hereby agree that I am financially responsible for all such expenses. I understand Juggling Club does not carry radios or cell phones, and I may be far from medical facilities.
I understand that neither Cornell University nor the Juggling Club provides any private vehicle insurance and that I am required to provide my own private vehicle insurance should I elect to use my own vehicle for transportation to or from the Juggling festival activities. In the event of an accident or injury in my private vehicle or any other private vehicle in which I may ride to or from this Juggling Festival activity, I agree to the same terms outlined above.
I understand that all participants are subject to Cornell University regulations including the
Campus Code of Conduct,
Juggling Club policies, laws of the United States, and the laws of New York State. In the vent of violation of these or behavior that is considered by
Juggling Club to be detrimental to me as a participant, other participants, or the event or program, Cornell University/
Juggling Club shall have the right to dismiss me from the Festival while retaining all payments.
This Waiver and Release of Claims shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without consideration of its conflicts of laws principles, and any dispute about the terms shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of New York with venue in Tompkins County.
- I hereby certify that I am physically fit and able to participate in this activity.
- I certify that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Wavier and Release of Claims. If a minor, I understand that this form needs to be signed by my parent or legal guardian. I understand the terms herein are contractual.
I have read and fully understand the above warnings and agree to assume all risks, as well as the waiver/release of claims. I have signed this document of my own free will and agree to the terms outlined herein.
