Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Alumni Event

Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement (“Event Agreement”)

Dear UCLA Health Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Alumnus,

At UCLA Health, our highest priority is to provide safe and high-quality patient care. For your safety and the safety of others, please review and accept the following required terms and conditions related to the University of California, Los Angeles, Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement in order to attend our inaugural UCLA Health Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Alumni Event on September 26, 2018.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
UCLA Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Alumni Event

Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Waiver:
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the September 26, 2018 UCLA Health Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Alumni Event that will consist of mini portions of the program including: an exercise and body composition session; a stress management / yoga session; an Ornish-friendly meal; and, time for "meet and greet" with fellow alumni for comradeship, hereinafter called "The Activity", I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Regents of the University of California, its officers, employees, and agents from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of The Regents of the University of California, its officers, employees and agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in The Activity.

Assumption of Risks:
Participation 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 to 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 in The Activity. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless:
I 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 attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement in The Activity and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

Severability:
The 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:
I have read this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. 

I acknowledge that I am accepting the Agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my checking the “accept” box to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.