AGREEMENT & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being permitted to use the recreation facilities and participate in the activities of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine fitness facility, and in consideration of the voluntary nature of such participation and use, I hereby release, hold harmless, and forever discharge The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, its employees, trustees, and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of actions whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, property damage, illness, or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or to any property belonging to me, while participating in such activity.
I, the undersigned, hereby give permission for the staff or agents of the University to seek emergency medical attention to be given for me to receive medical attention in the event of accident, injury, or illness. I will be responsible for any and all costs of such medical attention and treatment.
I understand and am aware that strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercise, including the use of equipment, are potentially hazardous activities. I also understand that fitness and recreational activities involve a risk of injury and even death, and that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and using equipment and machinery with knowledge of the dangers involved. I hereby agree to expressly assume and accept any and all risks of injury, illness, or death.
I do hereby further declare myself to be physically sound and suffering from no condition, impairment, disease, infirmity, or other illness that would prevent my participation or use of equipment except as hereinafter stated. I acknowledge that I have either had a physical examination and been given my physician’s permission to participate, or that I have decided to participate in activity and use of equipment without the approval of my physician and do hereby assume all responsibility for my participation and activities, and utilization of equipment and machinery in my activities.
I am fully aware of the risks and hazards associated with participation in physical activity. I hereby elect voluntarily to participate in said activity and fully acknowledge that the activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I agree to comply fully with the rules/regulations and directions provided by the staff of the School of Medicine or its agents providing fitness opportunities to me. Further, I understand that I will be disqualified from the activity in the event that I fail to comply with said rules.
This release and hold harmless agreement is binding on myself, my heirs, my assigns, and personal representatives.
Rules:
1. Use facilities and equipment at your own risk.
2. Use equipment properly and follow directions carefully.
3. Do not lean on the equipment. Keep your hands away from moving parts.
4. Sanitize equipment after use.
5. No food or drinks besides bottled water. No smoking.
6. Appropriate gym dress – includes clean clothing and athletic shoes (no dress shoes, boots, or sandals).
7. To prevent loss, damage, or personal injury, do not wear jewelry during workouts.
8. No horseplay.
9. Be considerate of others.
10. Do not use gym if you are experiencing symptoms of a respiratory infection.
11. Do not use gym if you have tested positive for Covid-19 or if you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive within the last 14 days without appropriate personal protective equipment.
12. Report any damaged equipment or empty/missing sanitization materials to Student Affairs (OSAgeneral@med.unc.edu). DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.
13. Showers and bathrooms are located outside the gym door in the lower level of Roper Hall. Students are responsible for bringing their own toiletries, towels, etc. and must remove all belongings after use.
14. Badge access to the fitness facility is given to students upon completion of this waiver. Students with access are not permitted to badge in anyone else or allow another to "tailgate" in behind them. Badge access will be submitted to the UNC SOM Photo ID Office approximately once a week.
The organization is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE: I understand and accept the terms of this waiver.
