LSAC Law School Forums: Waiver of Liability for Event Registration

LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS:

You acknowledge and agree that you derive personal satisfaction and a tangible benefit by virtue of your attendance at the Event, and you voluntarily and willingly register for and attend the Event understanding the risks associated with your attendance of the Event related to COVID-19.

RELEASE AND WAIVER:

YOU HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST THE LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES AND SPONSORS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, CONTRACTORS, VENDORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT, OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS, OR OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH YOU, YOUR HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN, AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON YOUR BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM YOUR REGISTRATION FOR AND ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK:

You acknowledge and understand the following:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist by your attendance of the Event;
2. You knowingly and willingly assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties, by registering for and agreeing to attend this Event; and
3. You hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the Event, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE:

You acknowledge the health risks associated with registering for and attending the Event. You agree that if you experience any of the aforementioned symptoms or any other symptoms during the Event, you will immediately discontinue your attendance of the Event and seek appropriate medical attention. YOU HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR MEDICAL SERVICE RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ATTENDANCE OF THE EVENT.