COVID-19 Waiver

 I (parent/guardian) agree that The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation has taken enhanced health and safety measures in compliance with State and Federal law to mitigate the potential of a COVID-19 exposure or outbreak. I am aware of these and understand and agree to adhere to all measures of those protocols. I understand that there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place or private space where groups of people are present. I understand that COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease that may lead to severe illness or death. I understand and agree that the CDC has advised that senior citizens and individuals with underlying health conditions are particularly vulnerable populations to COVID-19 and that the CDC has advised that individuals who are particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 disease should avoid public spaces.

By signing this document, I choose to permit my child to attend the Consider Engineering event sponsored by The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation. By permitting my child and signing this document I understand and agree that I voluntarily assume all inherent risks related to exposure to COVID-19. By permitting my child and signing this document I agree to accept these risks, and hereby release and indemnify The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation from any liability, claim, or expense associated with or arising from my voluntary decision to allow my child to attend and participate in the Consider Engineering event.

This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State of Maine without regard to the conflict of law principles. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. To the extent a provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, a court of competent jurisdiction may reform such provision so that such provision is valid and enforceable while protecting to the maximum extent the interests of The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.