University of California, Santa Barbara Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk & Indemnity Agreement Elective/Voluntary Activities Waiver Waiver:┬áIn consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in this Group (the campus department or entity, or registered campus organization named above)┬áhereinafter called ÔÇ£The ActivityÔÇØ, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representative or assigns,┬ádo hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue┬áThe Regents of the University of California, its officers, employees, and agents from liability┬áfrom any and all claims including the negligence of The Regents of the University of California, its officers, employees and agents,┬áresulting in personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in The Activity. Assumption of Risks:┬áParticipation in The Activity carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains 2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions 3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent┬áin The Activity. I hereby┬áassert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks. Indemnification and Hold Harmless:┬áI also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD The Regents of the University of California HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorneyÔÇÖs fees brought as a result of my involvement in The Activity and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred. Severability:┬áThe undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Acknowledgment of Understanding:┬áI have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and┬áunderstand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue.┬áI acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and┬áintend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability┬áto the greatest extent allowed by law.