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OAP Climbing Center Activity Waiver


EOU ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY _____________________________________________________________________________

  • Read this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability carefully and in its entirety. It is a binding legal document. 
  • If you are under the age of 18, this form must be signed by you as the participant AND by your parent or legal guardian.

I, the undersigned, am aware that participation in the Activity (hereafter referred to as ACTIVITY) described above may include activities that may cause injury and be dangerous. I acknowledge that participation in this ACTIVITY has the following non-exhaustive list of particular activities that bear risk and danger and from which bodily injury, up to and including death, may occur:

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING/RAPPELLING: There are significant elements of risk in any activities at the climbing wall. It is not always within the power of the Eastern Oregon University Climbing Center Staff to protect all participants at all times from the hazards of indoor rock climbing or rappelling. The risk involved in indoor climbing includes known and unknown dangers such as loss of or damage to equipment, accidental injury, permanent trauma, or loss of life.

Acknowledgment of Risk

I hereby acknowledge and agree that the use of the Eastern Oregon University Climbing Center has inherent risks. I have full knowledge of the nature and extent of all risks associated with wall climbing, including but not limited to:

  • Injury from falling from high elevations (up to 35 feet) and impacting against the wall or landing surface.
  • Injury in the form of cuts, bruises, abrasions, muscle, tendon strain, and rope burns.
  • Injury from equipment or other debris falling from above the climber and belayer.
  • Injury from choosing not to wear a helmet. I understand that helmets are provided free and by choosing not to wear a helmet, I am exposing myself to an increased risk.
  • Injury from choosing to wear my personal harness. I understand that by using my personal harness that I am responsible for inspecting the harness and monitoring its upkeep.
  • Failure to follow the above safety policies and procedures and/or follow directions from wall staff.
  • The presence, actions or falls of other participants.
  • Misuse of equipment or facilities in the climbing area.
  • Injury caused by belayer (climbing partner) negligence. I understand that it is important that I choose my climbing partner carefully, and that I am responsible in verifying their wall certification and skill level.
  • Fatigue, chill and/or dizziness, which may diminish reaction time and increase the risk of accident.
  • Slips, trips, falls or painful crashes while using the facilities or equipment in the climbing area.

  • I understand the description of these risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness or death.


With full knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding the ACTIVITY, I voluntarily participate in the ACTIVITY and assume the responsibilities and risks resulting from my participation, including all risk of property damage and injury to others and to myself. I agree to comply with all of the rules and conditions of participating in the ACTIVITY. I have adequate applicable insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my participation in the ACTIVITY, or otherwise understand that I am solely responsible for any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my participation in the ACTIVITY.

Furthermore, I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any action that I participate in associated with the ACTIVITY or around this ACTIVITY, regardless if occurring before, during or after the period of the ACTIVITY. I will conduct myself in a manner that is considerate of other participants and in accordance with UNIVERSITY Rule and Regulations (including Student Code of Conduct, when applicable) and
with any state, city and applicable laws or rules where the ACTIVITY is occurring. 

I recognize and acknowledge that the UNIVERSITY may record my participation and appearance in ACTIVITY on any recorded medium including, but not limited to video, audio, photos (collectively “recordings”) for use in any form (including, but not limited to print, websites, blogs, internet, and social media). I authorize such recording and release UNIVERSITY to use my name, likeness, voice, and biographical material to exhibit or distribute such recordings in whole or in part without restrictions or limitations for any educational or promotional purpose. If you would like to opt out of this section, please request the Photo Opt Out Release.

I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any action that I take that is outside the scope of the scheduled ACTIVITY, regardless if occurring before, during or after the period of the ACTIVITY.

To the extent permitted by law, and in consideration for being allowed to participate in the ACTIVITY, I hereby save, hold harmless, discharge and release the UNIVERSITY from any and all liability, claims, causes of actions, damages or demands of any kind and nature whatsoever that may arise from or in connection with my participation in any activities related to the ACTIVITY, whether caused by them negligence or carelessness of the UNIVERSITY or otherwise.

It is my express intent that this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability shall bind my spouse, the members of my family and my estate, heirs, administrators, personal representatives and assigns. I further agree to save and hold harmless, indemnify and defend the UNIVERSITY from any claim by the aforementioned parties arising out of my participation in the ACTIVITY.

I recognize and acknowledge that the UNIVERSITY makes no guarantees, warranties, representations, or other promises relative to the ACTIVITY, and assumes no liability or responsibility for injury or property damage that I may sustain as a result of participation in the ACTIVITY, and assumes no liability or responsibility for injury or property damage that I may sustain as a result of participation in the ACTIVITY.


I further understand and agree that this is a release of liability and indemnity agreement, and it is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. In any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agree that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and legal effect.


I hereby certify that with or without accommodation, I have no health-related reasons or problems that preclude or restrict my participation in the ACTIVITY. I hereby consent to and understand myself to be solely responsible for the cost of first aid, emergency medical care, and, if necessary, admission to an accredited hospital for executing such care or treatment for injuries that I may sustain while participating in any activity associated with the ACTIVITY.


In signing the Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver Liability I hereby acknowledge and represent: (a) that I have read this document in its entirety, understand it, and sign it voluntarily; and (b) that this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability is the entire agreement between the parties hereto and its terms are contractual and not a mere recital.

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REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL CARE AND CONSENT AGREEMENT


I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named participant in the ACTIVITY. On behalf of myself and my spouse, partner, co-guardian or any other person who claims the participant as a dependent, I have read the above
agreement, I understand the contents of this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability, assent to its terms and conditions, and sign this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability of my own free act. 

I acknowledge that my dependent and I have agreed to the terms and conditions of my dependent’s participation in the ACTIVITY, and I hereby give my consent to participation by my dependent in the ACTIVITY, and to receive medical treatment determined to be necessary. I further agree to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the UNIVERSITY from and against all claims, demands or suits that my dependent has or may have.



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