RALLY TO THE GUIDONS WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION
1. EXCULPATORY CLAUSE. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in any and all activities of
Rally to the Guidons in 2023 (herein referred to as “activity”),
which is sponsored by
Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association
(herein referred to as “organization”), I hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to hold
harmless for any and all purposes organization, The Texas A&M University System, the Board of Regents for The
Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University, and their members, officers, servants, agents, volunteers,
or employees (herein referred to as RELEASEES or INDEMNITEES) from any and all liabilities, claims, demands,
injuries (including death), or damages, including court costs and attorney’s fees and expenses, that may be
sustained by me while participating in such activity, while traveling to and from the activity, or while on the
premises owned or leased by RELEASEES, including injuries sustained as a result of the sole, joint, or concurrent
negligence, negligence per se, statutory fault, or strict liability of RELEASEES. I understand this waiver does not
apply to injuries caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct.
2. INDEMNITY CLAUSE. I am fully aware that there are inherent risks to myself and others involved with this activity,
including but not limited to falling, sprained ankles, heat exhaustion, and many other risks associated with outdoor
activities. I choose to voluntarily participate in said activity with full knowledge that the activity may be hazardous
to me and my property, and to the person and property of others. I acknowledge there may be physically strenuous
activities. I know of no medical or other reason why I should not participate. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless
INDEMNITEES from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, injuries (including death), or damages, including court costs
and attorney’s fees and expenses which may occur to myself, other participants, and third-persons as a result of my
participation in said activity, including injuries sustained as a result of the sole, joint, or concurrent negligence,
negligence per se, statutory fault, or strict liability of INDEMNITEES.
3. NO INSURANCE. I understand that RELEASEES may or may not maintain any insurance policy covering any
circumstance arising from my participation in this activity or any event related to that participation. As such,
I am aware that I should review my personal insurance coverage. Organization may not carry general liability
insurance to cover claims arising from this activity so it seeks a waiver of claims as additional consideration for
the right to participate so organization, can (a) provide the activity at the lowest possible cost to participants;
and (b) provide access to a greater number of participants by expending limited resources on program materials
rather than on liability insurance.
4. BINDS HEIRS. It is my express intent that this agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I
am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be governed by the laws
of the State of Texas.
5. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION, INDEMNITY FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES, and WAIVER. I understand RELEASEES cannot be expected to
control all of the risks which may occur during this activity and RELEASEES may need to respond to accidents and potential
emergency situations. Therefore, I hereby give my consent for any medical treatment that may be required, as
determined by a medical professional at the medical facility, during my participation in this activity with the
understanding that the cost of any such treatment will be my responsibility. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless
INDEMNITEES for any costs incurred to treat me, even if an INDEMNITEE has signed hospital documentation promising
to pay for the treatment due to my inability to sign the documentation. I further agree to release, waive, discharge,
covenant not to sue, and agree to hold harmless for any and all purposes, RELEASEES from any and all liabilities,
claims, demands, injuries (including death), or damages, including court costs and attorney’s fees and expenses,
that may be sustained by me while receiving medical care or in deciding to seek medical care, including while
traveling to and from a medical care facility, including injuries sustained as a result of the sole, joint, or
concurrent negligence, negligence per se, statutory fault, or strict liability of RELEASEES. I understand this
waiver does not apply to injuries caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct.
6. VOLUNTARY SIGNATURE. In accepting this agreement by checking the box below, I acknowledge and represent that I
have read it, understand it, and accept it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; INDEMNITEES have not made, and I
have not relied on any oral representations, statements, or inducements apart from the terms contained in this
agreement. I execute this agreement for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the
same, now and in the future. I understand I can choose not to accept this document and free myself from its terms and
the associated risks of the activity by simply not participating in the activity and choosing some other activity
available to me that has a lower level of risk to me. While I understand alternative activities are available to me
that do not have the risks associated with this activity I still desire to voluntarily engage in this activity.
7. BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE ACT OF CHECKING THE BOX BELOW, PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IF
ANYONE IS HURT OR PROPERTY IS DAMAGED DURING PARTICIPANT'S PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY, PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE NO
RIGHT TO MAKE A CLAIM OR FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE INDEMNITEES, EVEN IF SUCH INJURY OR DAMAGE WAS THE RESULT OF
INDEMNITEES’ INTENTIONAL ACTIONS OR NEGLIGENCE.