Assumption of Risk
Disclaimer
- The Napa Valley Community College District (hereinafter referred to
as "District") is offering in-person classes/tests/exams/laboratory/activities programs (hereinafter referred
to as "Programs") to support the success of students and to provide
access and hands-on experiences that are critical to our mission. Participation in the
aforementioned Program may be a requirement for
certification/graduation/ transfer. There is an inherent risk associated
with the participation in the aforementioned Programs due to the
Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic (hereinafter referred to as "Pandemic").
Participation in the above mentioned Programs carry with it certain
inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to
avoid injuries. The risks may vary from one participant to another, and
may include but not limited to, infection with a communicable disease.
Students
must acknowledge all risks as a condition of participation. Assumption
of Risk: I request to be permitted to participate in the District's
instructional Program that will allow me to participate in on-campus
Programs as part of a limited and managed return of students from
distance education modalities necessitated by the Pandemic. I know, as
well as understand these and other risks, which are inherent in the
Programs mentioned above.
I hereby acknowledge that my participation is with awareness of these risks, and that I knowingly assume all such risks.
Acknowledgment of Understanding
I
have read this Assumption of Risk and fully understand its terms, and
understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to
sue. I acknowledge that this Agreement freely and
voluntarily. I further acknowledge that in choosing not to participate
in the aforementioned program due to the risk involved, I understand
that I will not fulfil the program requirements for
certification/graduation/transfer and all associated academic risks
pursuant to this decision. I acknowledge that there may or may not be
other options to satisfy programmatic requirements for my field of
study, but I nevertheless choose to participate and completely and
unconditionally assume the risk to the greatest extent allowed by law.