University of Oklahoma
Norman Campus
WAIVER and RELEASE of
LIABILITY for ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS
This is a
legal and binding agreement which, when signed, will permanently limit your
ability to recover from the University for injuries or losses you may cause or
sustain as a result of participation in on-campus activities.
The University
of Oklahoma is a state educational institution. References to the University of
Oklahoma include its Board of Regents, officers, agents, faculty, employees,
volunteers, students, SGA and administrative organizations.
I freely
choose to participate in the Activity, 2015 Healthy Sooners Fun Run, on the University of Oklahoma campus, which may include the following
activities: walking, jogging, and/or running. I understand
that the University of Oklahoma is not an agent of and has no responsibility
for any third party that may provide services including food, lodging, travel,
or equipment. The University of Oklahoma has not reviewed the qualifications of
the Activity organizer or sponsor, and does not endorse or sponsor the program
or its safety or quality.
I understand
that it is my responsibility to acquire and use activity-appropriate and/or
required equipment and protection. I
agree to reduce the risk of injury to myself and others by following applicable
rules and procedures, by limiting my participation to reflect my personal
fitness level and by notifying the activity coordinator immediately if I do not
believe I can safely continue in the activity.
I agree that if I fail to act in accordance with this agreement I may
not be permitted to continue in the activity.
Despite
precautions, accidents and injuries can and do occur. I understand that the Activity
and transportation may be dangerous and that I may be injured and/or lose or
damage personal property as a result of participation in the Activity.
Therefore, I FULLY AND COMPLETELY ASSUME ALL RISKS RELATED TO THE ACTIVITIES
including death, injury, illness or loss from accidents, theft of or damage
to personal belongings.
Medical Treatment Authorization
I authorize the University
of Oklahoma to act on my behalf in any
medical emergency.
Release from Liability, Indemnification Agreement
and Covenant Not to Sue
To the fullest extent permitted by law, on behalf of myself, my spouse, heirs,
representatives, executors, administrators and assigns, I agree to forever
RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS and COVENANT NOT TO SUE the University of
Oklahoma from any cause of action, claim, or demand, including one related to
bodily injury, property damage, death or accident arising out of or related to
my participation in the Activity.
I assure the
University of Oklahoma that I have adequate health insurance to provide for any
medical needs or costs that may result from my participation in the Activity.
My signature
below indicates that I have read, understood, and freely signed this agreement,
which shall take effect as a sealed instrument. I further certify that my date of
birth is _____________________(month/day/year), and that my present age is
______, and that I am otherwise legally competent to sign this agreement.
This agreement
shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Oklahoma, and I consent to the jurisdiction of this state. I expressly agree
that this waiver and release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as
permitted and that if any portion is held invalid, the remainder shall continue
in full legal force and effect.
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READ ENTIRE AGREEMENT BEFORE SIGNING TALENT RELEASE JOB NAME: Photography for departmental publications including but not limited to the
department’s Web site, promotional brochures, newsletters, postcards, etc.
For the consideration received, including but not limited to publicity, the adequacy of which is
hereby acknowledged, I hereby grant to the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, its
successors and assigns, and those acting under the permission, or upon their authority, or those
by whom they are commissioned:
(1) The unqualified right and permission to reproduce, copyright, publish, circulate and otherwise
use photographs and/or motion pictures of me, and voice reproduction, whether taken in a
studio or elsewhere, in black-and-white or in colors, alone or in conjunction with other
persons or characters, real or imaginary, in any part of the world including posting on social
media sites such as YouTube. I hereby waive the opportunity or right to inspect or approve
the finished photographs, films, or tapes or the use to which they may be put or the copy
or illustrations used in connection therewith. This release covers composite, stunt, comic,
freak, or any unusual photograph and/or motion picture or voice reproduction caused by
optical illusion, distortion or alteration or made by retouching or by using parts of several
photographs or by any other method. All such use shall be for the purpose of promoting,
supporting, or otherwise furthering the mission of the University.
(2) All my right, title and interest in and to all negatives, prints, tapes, and reproductions thereof,
and I so hereby release the aforesaid parties and their successors and assigns, if any, from
any and all rights, claims, demands, actions, or suits which I may or can have against them on
account of the use of publication of said photographs and/or motion pictures or tapes. I have
read and understood the release stated above and do hereby agree to its terms and
conditions. ****IMPORTANT****
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