Vandal Science Day 2026

Read this carefully and in its entirety. It is a binding legal document. Sign and return this form to N/A - This will be embedded in a Slate registration form. If you are under the age of 18, this form must be signed by you as the participant AND by your parent or legal guardian.

I, the undersigned participant or parent/guardian, am aware that participation in the Vandal Science Day 2026 ("Activity") may include activities that are risky and dangerous. Both participant and his/her parent(s) / guardian(s) ("I") acknowledge and accept the risks and give permission for my participation in the Activity. I acknowledge that participation in this Activity has the following non-exhaustive list of particular activities that bear risk and danger and from which bodily injury or illness to myself, or my child, up to and including
death, may occur: being in unfamiliar social and physical environments; physical activities related to campus tours and attending presentations including, but not limited to walking, hiking, falling, bending, carrying heavy objects, twisting and turning, that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in cuts, punctures, broken bones, strain, sprains, eye injuries, joint injuries, heart malfunctions, concussions, and head injuries; social activities including but not limited to attending new student functions, meals, and meeting faculty and staff; risks related to transit to or from the Activity locations
including, but not limited to, travel by walking or hiking, including travel in unpredictable or extreme weather conditions that affect the method of travel safety; use or operation, by me or others of equipment in the condition in which they are found; exposure to inclement weather including, but not limited to rain, sun, wind, snow, ice, fog, and extremes of heat or cold that could cause injury or illness including but not limited to heat exhaustion or stroke, sunburn, frost bite, hypothermia, and dehydration; staying overnight; contact with
animals, plants, insects and biological or environmental hazards; use of facilities, roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and trails that may or may not be properly maintained; activities supplemental to the Activity, such as walking or hiking to and from sites of interest; exposure to contaminated food and untreated water; risk related to the rendering or receipt of emergency first aid, or other emergency treatment, and transport in medical emergencies; accident or illness in locations without access to appropriate medical facilities or supplies;
exposure to infectious disease and/or illnesses; and other unknown and unanticipated activities and risks

In consideration of the University of Idaho (“UI”) permitting me/my dependent to participate in the Activity, I and my dependent hereby voluntarily accept all risks associated with participation. To the extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify, defend, save, hold harmless, discharge and release the State of Idaho, the Regents of the University of Idaho, their agents and employees from any and all liability, claims, causes of action or demands of any kind and nature whatsoever that may arise out of or in connection with my participation in any activities related to the above-named Activity. I understand I am responsible for all medical expenses and/ or property losses.

It is my express intent that this Acknowledgment of Risk and Waiver of Liability shall serve as a release, discharge and acceptance of risk for my heirs, estate, executor, administrator, assigns and all members of my family. The venue of any dispute that may arise out of my or my dependent's participation in the Activity, if the University is a party to the dispute, shall be in Latah County, Idaho.

I acknowledge that the university makes no representation with respect to the safety of any personally owned vehicle in which I may travel, or with respect to the qualifications of the driver of any personally owned vehicle. I understand that if I choose to travel in a personally owned vehicle, it is my responsibility to determine the safety of the vehicle and qualifications of the driver. 

 hereby certify that, with or without accommodation, I and/or my dependent is in good health and I know of no medical reason why I/he/she is not able to participate in this Activity. As a participant or parent or legal guardian of a minor participant, I hereby consent to the provision of health care services, including first aid, emergency medical care and if necessary, admission to an accredited hospital when necessary for executing such care, for treatment of injuries or illness that I/he/she may sustain while participating in any activity associated with the above named Activity whether by a licensed or certified health care professional or other individual employed by the University or supporting any university programing.

If this is a University of Idaho sponsored and conducted Activity, and if I or my dependent has a disability, food or drug allergy, dietary requirements, or any condition requiring accommodation, I will contact the Center for Disability Access and Resources (208) 885-6307 at least three weeks (21 days) prior to the start of the Activity. If this is not a University of Idaho Activity, even if the Activity is being held at University of Idaho facilities, I will contact the organization that is conducting the Activity.

Whether or not I am a student, I will abide by: the University of Idaho Student Code of Conduct, Articles II through IX at https://www.uidaho.edu/governance/policy/policies/fsh/2/2300; the behavioral expectations of the Activity; and all applicable city, state and federal laws. My failure to do so may be considered grounds for denying my/my dependent’s participation in the Activity.

I agree that you may photograph or video me in connection with the Activity. I agree that you shall be the exclusive owner of all images and all copyright and other rights in the images. I agree that you may use any image in any media you wish related to the University of Idaho.