Agreement to Participate

AGREEMENT (vs. Permission) TO PARTICIPATE IN BREWSTER’S REUNION WEEKEND AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS RELATED TO COVID-19:

I expressly understand and agree that participation in Brewster Academy’s Reunion Weekend 2022 program during the COVID-19 Pandemic presents certain risks and dangers to me and those traveling with me, both serious and minor arising from being exposed to the COVID-19 virus. I understand that Brewster Academy may postpone or cancel at any time, any Reunion Weekend activity due to risks associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is a highly infectious, life-threatening disease declared by the World Health Organization to be a global pandemic.
 
Individuals who may have been infected with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic for a period of time, or may never become symptomatic at all. Because of its highly contagious and sometimes “hidden” nature, it is currently very difficult to control the spread of COVID-19 or to determine whether, where, or how a specific individual may have been exposed to the disease, including but not limited to it and all other complications related to the COVID-19 virus.
 
I (We) understand that Brewster Academy has put in place safety rules and precautions for Reunion Weekend, which may be updated at any time, in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. While acknowledging that these rules and precautions may or may not be effective in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, I understand those rules and agree to comply with such rules and precautions which may include, but are not limited to, mask wearing, hand washing, hand sanitizing, and physical distancing. I (We) understand that failing to comply with these rules and precautions is a violation of the Academy’s COVID-19 policies and that failing to comply could result in the request for me (we) to depart campus.     
 
By checking the box, I (We) acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19, the fact that it can be difficult to identify in another, and the inherent risks of exposure to those who may be infected with COVID-19. I (We) voluntarily assume the risk that I (We) may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in Reunion Weekend and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or even death. 
 
I (We) understand and acknowledge that given the unknown nature of COVID-19, it is not possible to fully list each and every individual risk of contracting COVID-19, nevertheless some of the generally understood risks are: acute respiratory failure, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute liver injury, blood clots, acute cardiac arrest, injury, secondary infection, acute kidney injury, septic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome and death. I (We) understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at Brewster Academy may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to the Release Parties. I (We) recognize that Brewster Academy cannot limit all potential sources of COVID-19 infection.
 
By signing this agreement, I (We) also acknowledge that limited Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”), including face masks, while currently not required on campus, will be made available during Reunion Weekend. (is this wording OK?)  I (We) understand that the use of PPE does not remove all risks of illness, nor does it make it inherently safe to return to campus. No party related to Brewster Academy, including the Released Parties, has made any representations regarding the safety of, or the risks of, returning to campus.
 
I (We) have relied instead on my (our) own judgment as to whether to undertake the risks. I(We) voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all risks of illness or injury associated with my exposure to COVID-19, as well as from use of any protective equipment, including face masks, that Brewster Academy may voluntarily provide to me (us). I (We) completely absolve the Released Parties of any and all legal or financial responsibility, including, but not limited to, any personal injury, disability, illness, damage or death from exposure to COVID-19, whether such exposure occurs before, during or after my (our) participation in Reunion Weekend. Also, I (We) agree, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and heirs, not to make any type of legal or equitable claim on the Release Parties with respect to any exposure I (We) may have relative to COVID-19, whether or not it arises through the negligence, omission, default or other action of anyone affiliated with Brewster Academy, including fellow alumni or contracted third parties.