, I voluntarily and knowingly agree as follows:
1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Liability Waiver, Release, and Assumption of Risk Agreement (“Agreement”) to waive, release and discharge LCAD and its faculty, staff, employees, board members, and agents (“Released Parties”) from any and all liability and damages arising out of my participation in the Program.
2. Independent Investigation and Assumption of Risk. I represent and warrant that I have independently investigated all aspects of the Program and its Sponsor and am not relying upon any representations or promises made by LCAD in connection with the Program. I am aware that my participation in the Program involves certain risks, dangers and hazards, including, without limitation, transportation to the off-site location of the Program and the utilization of the Sponsor’s equipment, materials and supplies. I freely and fully assume all risks, dangers and hazards associated with my participation in the Program.
3. Medical Insurance Certification. I certify that I have personal medical, disability, hospitalization and/or accident insurance sufficient to cover me during my participation in the Program. I understand that I am responsible for the costs of such insurance and for the expenses not covered by this insurance, and I recognize that LCAD does not have an obligation to provide me with such insurance.
4. Liability Waiver and Release. In consideration of LCAD’s approval to participate in the Program, I hereby fully waive, release and discharge the Released Parties from and against all rights, claims, causes of action or damages of any kind whatsoever related to or arising out of my participation in the Program, including, without, limitation, personal injury or damages (physical or mental), illness, wrongful death, theft or damage to personal property. I agree not to bring any legal action against any of the Released Parties for the claims being released in this Agreement. I understand that if I use my personal vehicle or property for the benefit of the Program, LCAD has no liability for personal injury or property loss or damage which may result from that use.
5. Miscellaneous. In the event that any provision contained in this Agreement is deemed to be severable or invalid, unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. -2- I am over the age of 18 and fully competent to sign this Agreement. I understand and agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California. I certify that I have read this Agreement, that I fully understand its contents and voluntarily sign it. I agree that no oral representations, statements, or other inducements to sign have been made apart from what is written in this Agreement.