Trust Fund Activities Waiver Agreement

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(Including assumption of risks and agreements of release and indemnity) Please read this document carefully.

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In consideration of being allowed to participate in the amusements and activities offered by vendors such as the Adventure East, Mullins Center, Central Rock Gym, Cadence Yoga or other venue, in conjunction with the UAW/UMass Health & Welfare Trust Fund (the “Fund”) I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives, assigns and on behalf of any children I am bringing to the event, acknowledge and agree as follows:

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Activities and Risks

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I understand that I share the responsibility for managing the risks of the activities, supervised or not, including not participating in an activity for which I feel I am not qualified or which includes harmful conditions. I understand that I must follow all venue policies, rules, and regulations. I acknowledge that venue staff is, and has been, available, to answer any questions about the nature and physical demands of the activities and their risks. I understand that the risks of the  activities include, among others, the following: (1) misuse of the equipment or facilities; (2) falls and abrupt and possibly harmful contact with persons, structures and objects (fixed and moveable); (3) failure of the facilities and other equipment; (4) mental or physical health problems of participants and others; (5) lack of training and conditioning; (6) consumption of food or beverages served; and (7) carelessness and misjudgements, including negligence, of participants and staff. I understand that I must follow all University policies, rules, and regulations, when applicable, as well as the policies, rules, and regulations of the particular activity. 

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These and other risks are inherent in the activities. These and other risks can result in losses, including property damage, bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, and even death.

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Assumption of Risks

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My participation in the activities at this venue is voluntary. I hereby acknowledge the risks described above and their inherency, and that other risks, known and unknown, inherent and otherwise, may be encountered. I expressly knowingly assume all the risks, known and unknown, inherent or not, and whether or not described above, of participation in an amusement or activity, the use of its equipment and facilities, or otherwise moving about the premises and remote sites and transportation to or walking to activity sites.

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Release and Indemnity

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I, my heirs, personal representative or assigns do hereby agree (to the maximum extent allowed by law), to release and discharge the Fund from, and covenant not to sue (or otherwise assert a claim against) the Fund, its trustees and its staff with respect to, any and all claims (resulting in personal injury, accidents, or illness, including death), liabilities and losses in any way arising from or connected with my participation in an activity, the use of its equipment and facilities, or otherwise moving about the premises.

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I further agree to hold harmless and indemnify (that is, defend and pay or reimburse) the Fund, its trustees and its staff from any claim and from any liability, loss, damages or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) resulting from my involvement in the activities.

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Additional Provisions for Parents

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I acknowledge and agree that I have carefully read, understand the University's policy on minors on campus. I understand I am responsible for my child(ren)’s safety at all times and that child(ren) should never be left unattended by me at any family-friendly event at any time.

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Photography 

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​I understand Trust Fund events are public events with photography.  I understand that photos taken at this event may be used for the purpose of promotion on the UAW/UMass HWTF website and social media channels. I understand that I may appear in these photos and consent to my image, as well as any guests I may bring, being used by UAW/UMass HWTF for the aforementioned purposes on the stated platforms.

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Additional Provisions

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I acknowledge and agree that I have carefully read, understand and voluntarily sign (or electronically consent to) this Agreement and acknowledge that it shall be effective and binding upon me and my family, heirs, executors, administrators and representatives. I agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Massachusetts and if any portion of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the balance of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.