Waiver, release, and indemnification agreement
I have voluntarily agreed to participate in a service-learning activity, sponsored by Saint Paul College
—A Community & Technical College (“College”), in which I will provide service at or for a community
organization.
I have learned about the requirements and expectations of this service-learning activity in my
course syllabus, other course documents, or through instructor communication. I am fully aware of
the dangers and risks to my person and property involved in participating in these activities, which
include, but are not limited to, loss of or damage to personal property, bodily injury, or even death.
In consideration of the College’s permitting me to participate in this activity, I hereby agree as
follows:
1. I agree to abide by the safety rules and regulations as set by the course instructor and
community organization. Failure to do so will disqualify me from participation.
2. I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives,
hereby release and forever discharge the College, the State of Minnesota, and its employees,
agents, ofcers, trustees and representatives (in their ofcial and individual capacities)
(“Releasees”) from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses or injuries
(including death) I sustain to my person or property or both, including but not limited to any
claims, demands, actions, causes of action, judgments, damages, expenses and costs, including
attorney fees, which arise out of, result from, occur during, or are connected in any manner with
my participation in the activity whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise;
except that which is the result of gross negligence and/or wanton misconduct by the Releasees
3. I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives,
hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the College and its employees, agents,
ofcers, trustees and representatives (in their ofcial and individual capacities) from any and
all liability, loss, damage or expense, including attorney fees, that they or any of them incur
or sustain as a result of any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, judgments,
costs or expenses, including attorneys fees, which arise out of, occur during, or are in any way
connected with my participation in the activity.
4. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of
injury, accident or illness during this activity or event.
I agree that this Waiver, Release and Indemnication Agreement is to be construed under the
laws of the State of Minnesota, U.S.A.; and that if any portion is held invalid, the balance shall,
notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I agree that this Agreement is to be
construed broadly to provide a release, indemnication and waiver to the maximum extent
permissible under applicable law.
I acknowledge that to participate in or hold a leadership position within this activity that I must
meet established college and student group eligibility standards and further acknowledge that if I
do not meet these standards that I will voluntarily resign from further involvement until I meet those
standards.
In signing this document I hereby acknowledge that I have read this entire document, that I
understand its terms, that by signing it I am giving up substantial legal rights I might otherwise have,
and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily.
