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GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
For FSU Department or Entity Events/Activities

On my behalf as participant, I state that I am voluntarily renting a hammock or lawn chair from Strozier Library as part of the Florida State University Student Government Association Hammock Rental Program (hereafter referred to as “Activity”) and having actual knowledge and appreciation of the particulars of the activity and possible risks involved in Activity as listed below, I assume the risks of such participation.

This Activity may involve, but is not limited to, the following types of challenging physical activities:
1. Use of specialized equipment related to the activity
Risks involved with this Activity may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Risk of personal injury, including but not limited to bodily harm, permanent disability, dismemberment, and/or death
2. Weather-related risks associated with outdoor activities such as exposure to the elements
3. Malfunction or personal misuse of equipment related to the activity
4. Damage to property or property loss

I, as Participant, knowingly accept all risks and agree to hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Florida State University Board of Trustees, Florida State University, and its respective agents, employees, volunteers, instructors, assistants, sponsors, individuals and all others in connection with the Activity and their successors [collectively “Releasees”], from any and all claims and demands whatsoever based upon any accident, illness, injury, property loss or damage or any other consequences arising or directly or indirectly resulting from my participation in this Activity, including any attorney’s fees.

Furthermore, I understand that Florida State University does not have medical or liability insurance to cover Participant in the event of injury, accident, property losses, or other such occurrence in connection with this Activity. I specifically release and hold harmless the Releasees from any liability for medical care given to me or Participant arising from this Activity.

I have read this statement, understand what it states and have voluntarily executed it of my free will and choice.