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NJIT – Big Bear Solar Observatory Tour – Release Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk
In consideration of my participation in a tour of New Jersey Institute of Technology’s (NJIT) Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO), I hereby execute the following Acknowledgment, Assumption of Risk, and Release.
I understand and accept my voluntary participation in this tour will expose me to hazards. Some of the dangers and risks to which I may be exposed include, but are not limited to: i) Mishaps, unpleasant and/or life threatening activities; ii) Injuries related to physical activities and exertions.
I further acknowledge that some or all of these risks may expose me to the danger of serious bodily harm, injury and even death. I choose to participate in this tour in spite of these risks and other unnamed risks which I acknowledge are inherent in these tours. I accept and assume full responsibility for all these risks and acknowledge that I understand my responsibility in decision making. I agree that I am knowingly and voluntarily assuming them. I agree and/or represent that: i) I will be solely responsible for all costs related to my participation in the tour; ii) I am expected to follow the directions of the tour guide and observe all applicable rules and regulations of the BBSO; iii) I will conduct myself in a safe and prudent manner; vi) NJIT may take photographs and make other recordings of me during the tour and I consent to the use of my name and these photographs and recordings, without compensation, in any promotional materials and publications related to the educational activities of NJIT; v) I understand that if I do not comply with these rules or otherwise conduct myself in a responsible manner, NJIT may remove me immediately from the tour.
I represent to NJIT that there are no health related reasons or other problems of which I am aware that preclude or restrict me from participating in the tour and I hereby authorize NJIT to secure necessary emergency medical treatment in the event of injury or illness while I am participating in the tour at my own cost. I understand that NJIT will provide no health and/or accident insurance to me covering any injuries that I may suffer while participating in the tour.
In consideration of NJIT allowing me to participate in the tour, for myself and my legal guardian or other representatives, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless NJIT, its trustees, officers, employees, faculty, and agents, from and against any blame and liability for any inconvenience, injury, death, loss to person or property, or any other damage of any kind whatsoever, which may result from or be connected in any way to my participation in the tour.
This Acknowledgement, Assumption of Risk, and Release shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its choice of law principals. I agree not to commence or prosecute any action in connection herewith other than in the state and/or federal courts of the State of New Jersey.
I and my Legal Guardian (if applicable) have read and understood all the provisions in this Acknowledgement, Assumption of Risk, and Release. By clicking "Accept" and submitting this form I and my Legal Guardian (if applicable) agree to be bound by all terms of this Agreement.