PART VI: WAIVER/RELEASE AUTHORIZATION
Voluntary Program Participation: I understand that TRiO Educational Talent Search is an optional and voluntary program being offered to the student. In consideration for the studentʻs participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program, I agree to the following on behalf of myself, my child, and our heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives:
Need for Services: I agree that the student plans to go to college and would like to receive College and Career planning assistance from WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program.
Assumption of Risk: I understand that because of the inherent dangers and risks involved with the student participating in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search activities and/or virtual services held during and/or after school hours, as well as after the student leaves the activities, that the student should be covered during said period by a private medical and liability policy; and further understand that neither the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii or the University of Hawaii provides insurance or otherwise indemnifies individuals with respect to injuries or other liabilities arising out of participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search. I understand and acknowledge the dangers and risks involved in my child’s participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program including the Injuries/Damages. These Injuries/Damages may be caused by the actions or inactions of my child or others participating in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program, and/or the conditions where the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program occurs. I acknowledge that there may be other Injuries/Damages not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. Therefore, in consideration of the student being permitted to participate in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program, I hereby fully accept and assume all risks of the Injuries/Damages resulting from my child’s participation in WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search. Further, I do for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators hereby accept full responsibility for the student’s participation and agree to indemnify, release and discharge the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii, its officers, employees, agents and assigns from any and all claims or actions for property damage, personal injury, and/or death arising from the student’s participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search or growing out of or caused by any of the student’s acts or omissions during the student’s participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program. I have read and understood all written materials setting forth the requirements for my child’s participation and I have instructed my child to observe, follow, and comply with all verbal and written instructions.
Waiver and Release: I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims, demands, actions, rights, and causes of action for any and all Injuries/Damages, known or unknown, related to, arising from, or traceable either directly or indirectly to my child’s participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program (collectively the “Released Claims”).
Indemnify, Defend, and Hold Harmless: I accept full responsibility for my child’s participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program and I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii, and its past, present and future Board of Regents, officers, employees, agents, and assigns from any and all Released Claims and any and all demands, actions, judgments, injunctions, orders, directives, penalties, assessments, liens, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees), arising or resulting from or caused by any acts or omissions by my child or myself (or by any person for whom I am responsible) during, involving, or related to my child’s participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program.
Photo, Video and Sound Recording Release and Consent: I authorize the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii and its officers, agents, employees, successors, licensees, and assigns to take and use photographs, video, and sound recordings of and/or live stream my child’s participation in the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program, and to use my child’s name, image, likeness, appearance, and voice (collectively the “Recordings”): (a) for any legitimate purpose, including any educational, institutional, scientific, fundraising or informational purposes whatsoever, (b) in perpetuity, (c) on a worldwide basis, (d) without compensation to my child or me, (e) in any manner or media, including use on social media sites and web pages accessible to the general public, and (f) alone or in combination with other Recordings. All right, title, and interest in the Recordings belong solely to the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii. I understand the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search program may attract media coverage or be recorded, in whole or in part, for rebroadcast or retransmission, and I consent to my child’s inclusion in such media coverage, which may appear in print media, live or replay telecast or broadcast, podcast, and/or through social media and internet postings.
Information Release and Consent: The information reported on this form is true, correct and complete to the best of my (our) knowledge. I am also aware that the information provided must be verifiable and upon request I will provide documentation and proof of citizenship, income (i.e. tax forms, national school lunch program verification, unemployment verification, etc.), and educational status. My signature serves as consent for the WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search to make whatever contacts necessary to obtain educational and financial information about the student, and release of such information to WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search. I understand that access to educational records is essential for WCC TRiO Educational Talent Search to serve the student’s needs, and income information is necessary in order to determine the student’s eligibility for program services. I understand that all personal information will be held in the strictest confidence.
Parent/Legal Guardian Consent, Waiver, Release, and Indemnity Agreement: I have read this Parent/Legal Guardian Consent, Waiver, Release, and Indemnity (“Agreement”) and I understand that my child and I are giving up substantial rights, including the right to sue. I acknowledge that my child is participating in the Covered Program freely and voluntarily. I agree that: (a) the laws of the State of Hawaii shall apply to this Agreement and (b) if any portion of the Agreement is deemed or held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.