RISK MANAGEMENT FORM
Created: 06/04/20 Page 1 of 2
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INDEMNITY, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT
IN-PERSON CLASS/LABORATORY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Disclaimer
The South Orange County Community College District (hereinafter referred to as “District”) is offering a limited number of
essential classes/tests/exams/laboratory/activities programs (hereinafter referred to as “Programs”) to support the success of
students participating in Saddleback College programs, and to provide access and hands-on experience that is critical to train
the next generation of industry professionals. Participation in the aforementioned Program may be a requirement for
certification/graduation/transfer.
There is an inherent risk associated with the participation in the aforementioned Programs due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19
pandemic (hereinafter referred to as “Pandemic”). Participation in the above mentioned Programs carry with it certain inherent
risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The risks may vary from one participant to another,
and may range from minor injuries such as scratches or bruises, to severe injuries such as concussions, broken bones, or infection
with a communicable disease. Students must acknowledge all risks as a condition of participation.
Assumption of Risk
I, the undersigned, hereby request to be permitted to participate in the District’s instructional Program that will allow me to
participate in on-campus Programs as part of a limited and managed return of students from distance education modalities
necessitated by the Pandemic. I understand that I am not required to participate and that there may or may not be other
avenues available to me to acquire the necessary Program credits for my field of study, including but not limited to delaying my
participation in Programs, receiving an incomplete grade and deferrering until the current Pandemic has abated to the extent
to allow for traditional on-campus Programs to re-open.
I have read the previous paragraphs and know, as well as understand these and other risks, which are inherent in the Programs
mentioned above. I hereby acknowledge that my participation is with awareness of these risks, and that I knowingly assume all
such risks.
Release of Liability
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that if granted permission to participate in the Program mentioned herein, I may be exposed
to hazards including but not limited to the potential infection of COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, and I therefore for
myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the District,
its officers, employees, agents, and/or volunteers from liability and any and all claims including the negligence of the District,
its officers, employees, agents, and/or volunteers resulting in personal injury, accident, or illnesses (including death) and
property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the Program.
Hold Harmless and Indemnification
I also agree to hold harmless and indemnify the District, its Board of Trustees, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from
any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, cost, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, that may be
brought as a result of my involvement in the above mentioned Program. This Agreement may be plead as a full and complete
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