ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

I know and recognize that participation in the (Tour Name) conducted by Brigham Young University-Idaho is done on a voluntary basis without compulsion or coercion and is not a mandatory class requirement.  I know there may be dangers and hazards associated with the tour and assume the risks associated with participation in the tour, including but not limited to: (Select hazard based on the specific activities and locations visited on tour form the list below.  Add any hazard that may not be included below.) I acknowledge that these hazards could cause physical or emotional harm or even death.

Knowing the risks, and in consideration for being permitted to participate, and as inducement to BYU-Idaho to permit me to participate in this tour, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue and waive, release, and discharge BYU-Idaho, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature, and any other claims whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in this tour, even though liability may arise out of carelessness on the part of BYU-Idaho, including its officers and employees.

This release extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.

MY SIGNATURE BELOW AFFIRMS THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER TERMS; I UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT AND PURPOSES, AND I VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE.

Participant signature________________________________  Date___________________

Witness signature__________________________________  Date___________________

Parent/guardian signature____________________________  Date___________________

                (required if participant is under 18 or a dependant of parent/guardian)

Edit hazards to your particular activities:

(The hazards associated with travel, whether by land, sea, or air including airplane, auto, or bus crashes; hazards of hiking, biking, snorkeling, and swimming, such as falls, crashes, being struck by a vehicle, drowning, or suffering physical exertion; hazards of storms; hazards of unstable governments and related potential violence; hate crimes; illness caused by food, water, heat, cold, altitude, or contagious disease; assault, theft, or robbery; trip cancellation or change in itinerary and travel plans; acts of God; any activity I decide to participate in during free time.)