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RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS (the "Release") is executed by
__________________________________________________(insert name) identified by the following N
number____________(insert N number) (only if the person has an N number) whose address is
______________________________________________________________ (insert address) in favor of
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, INC., a Florida not for profit corporation (the "University"),
whose address is 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314.
1. PARTICIPATION IN THE TRIP: I desire to participate in a trip to _______________ (hereafter
referred to as the “Destination”) scheduled to occur from ___________________(insert dates of
travel) for the primary purpose of ______________________________(trip purpose) offered by
Nova Southeastern University’s _______________(department/college/organization)and
acknowledge that I am not required as part of my academic program or otherwise to participate in
the Trip.
2. WAIVER OF UNIVERSITY LIABILITY FOR DANGERS AND RISKS: I understand that
there are certain dangers, hazards, and risks inherent in U.S. and international travel and the
activities to be engaged in during the Trip including, but not limited to, those set forth in EXHIBIT
"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, which can cause personal injury, death and property
damage. I further understand that the University cannot and does not assume any liability or
responsibility for any such personal injury, death or property damage. I am participating in the
Trip on a voluntary basis and have not been induced to do so by the University or any other person.
3. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: Notwithstanding the dangers, hazards, and risks involved, and in
consideration of being permitted to participate in the Trip:
(i) I knowingly and freely agree to assume all the risks, both known and unknown,
surrounding my participation in the Trip and in the activities I undertake in connection
therewith; and
(ii) I release and forever discharge the University, its trustees, officers, agents, employees, and
any students acting as employees (hereafter collectively called the "Releasees"), from any
and all liability for any injury, damage, claim, demand, action, loss, liability, cost and
expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees) of any nature that I may
at any time have or incur, arising out of or in any manner related to any loss, damage,
injury, or disability including but not limited to suffering and death, that may be sustained
by me or by any property belonging to me, while in the Destination or in transit to and from
the Destination.
4. DISCLAIMER OF UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITY: I understand and agree that the
University and Releases are:
(i) not responsible or liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or death or other
wrongful act of any party engaged to provide services connected with the Trip,
(ii) not responsible or liable for any injury, damage, loss or expense due to sickness, weather,
strikes, hostilities, wars, natural disasters, terrorism, or other such causes,