Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is extremely contagious and believed to be spread by person-to-person contact. Many federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies, including the CDC, recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.
Garrett College has instituted measures and procedures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, the college cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending camp could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.
By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of contagious nature of COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing. I understand that while the college has undertaken reasonable steps to lessen the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the college is not responsible in any manner for any risks related to COVID-19 in connection with the Garrett College sponsored summer camps. I voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the camp and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the camp may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, camp employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself, (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death).
On behalf of myself, my children, my heirs, and any personal representatives, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the college, its employees, agents, and representatives, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and compensation for damage or loss to myself or child(ren) that may be caused by any actions, omissions, or negligence of the college, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any camp program.