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1. In consideration
for being accepted and allowed to participate in activities associated with
FOCUS on the Portland State University campus and its program at that and other
locations during the period of Sept 1, 2023 through Sept 1, 2024, I personally assume
responsibility for my actions, and release FOCUS, its partner agencies and
their trustees and employees from loss, injury or damage to myself or my
property; provided that nothing contained herein shall excuse FOCUS, its
partner agencies and their trustees and employees from responsibility to act
with reasonable care for the safety of myself or my property.
2. I give permission to FOCUS to be photographed, recorded,
and/or videotaped and to allow this material to be used for publicity.
3. I give permission to FOCUS to obtain medical assistance
in the event of an emergency. This permission will include the administration
of medicines, surgical treatment, X-ray examination or hospitalization as might
be ordered by a licensed medical doctor. I release and discharge FOCUS, its
partner agencies and their trustees and employees from any liability for any
first aid rendered or treatment performed pursuant to this consent.
4. I understand that FOCUS has a hostage policy that states
that FOCUS should not yield to demands, including the payment of ransom or
other extortion, issued through the use of hostage taking or extortion. Any
claim or dispute arising from or related to this release shall be settled by
mediation and, if necessary, legally binding arbitration in accordance with the
rules of a mutually agreed upon alternative dispute resolution service.
Judgment upon an arbitration decision may be entered in any court otherwise
having jurisdiction. These methods shall be the sole remedy for any controversy
or claim arising out of this release and I expressly waive my right to file a
lawsuit in any civil court against FOCUS for such dispute, except to enforce an
arbitration decision. I certify that I am competent to sign this Release, and
have done so voluntarily.
5. Any claim or dispute arising from or related to this
release shall be settled by mediation and, if necessary, legally binding
arbitration in accordance with the rules of a mutually agreed upon alternative
dispute resolution service. Judgment upon an arbitration decision may be
entered in any court otherwise having jurisdiction. These methods shall be the
sole remedy for any controversy or claim arising out of this release and I
expressly waive my right to file a lawsuit in any civil court against FOCUS
for such dispute, except to enforce an arbitration decision. I certify that I
am competent to sign this Release, and have done so voluntarily.