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Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Waiver
Possible Risks
Visiting Moku o Lo‘e involves inherent dangers and risks, which may include but are not limited to transportation by auto, boat, or other vehicle to and from program locations, biological and chemical laboratory work, muddy, slippery, uneven surfaces and stairs, falling tree limbs and coconuts, insects, nearby construction activities, physical exertion, possible exposure to heat and strong sun, day and/or night swimming and snorkeling in ocean environments, hazards from watercraft and watercraft-based activities, hazardous or changing ocean and tidal conditions and currents, dangerous, aggressive or poisonous marine life, and exposure to coral, reef, and pelagic environments.

RULES & REGULATIONS
HIMB rules include the following:
(Individual groups at HIMB may have additional rules.)
  1. All interns, volunteers, and visiting researchers must be sponsored by an HIMB faculty member or authorized staff member.
  2. Keep safe. If you see something that you feel is not safe, or you don’t have proper training to do something safely, notify your sponsor or mentor.
  3. All federal, state, and local laws apply.
  4. Everyone must comply with the University of Hawai‘i Policy on Acceptable Use of University Computer and Information Resources.
  5. Smoking of any kind, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited at HIMB.
  6. Conserve water and electricity.
  7. Don’t litter.
  8. Use caution when walking near the water’s edge.
  9. Do not stand or walk on sea walls.
  10. Use a dive flag and a buddy when swimming, snorkeling, or diving from Moku o Loʻe and check in and out with a shore based contact.
  11. SCUBA diving and vessel operations at HIMB require specific authorization and approval.
  12. Unless authorized by a DNLR Special Activities Permit, all collecting and all fishing are not allowed on the reef around Moku o Lo‘e from the shore to 25 feet beyond the outer edge of the reef.
  13. Do not step on or touch the coral.
  14. Do not touch or disturb any research gear, instruments, tanks or cages that you find on island or in the water.
  15. Visitors 5 and under do not have the cognitive maturity and self awareness to follow rules and regulations, the visiting adult chaperones need to take extra special care to ensure they stay safe.
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Participant Information
Participant Medical Consent

I consent to, and authorize any medical professional and others working under their supervision to provide medical treatment or care to me or the minor I have legal custody of and representing here for any injury or illness arising from or related to involvement or participation in the Covered Program and agree to pay any and all medical expenses, costs and other charges, and to release, discharge, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the University of Hawai‘i, State of Hawai‘i, and their regents, officers, employees, agents and assigns from and against any and all liability, claims, demands or actions arising from or connected with such medical treatment or care. I give permission to the University of Hawai‘i to undertake any emergency/urgent treatment or medical care that may be deemed necessary for my or the minor I have legal custody of I am representing here health. Also, if hospitalization is deemed to be medically necessary, I give permission for such hospitalization.

Assumption of Risk, Release, & Indemnity Agreement
I understand that the Covered Program described above is an optional and purely voluntary program being offered to me. In consideration for my involvement or participation in the Covered Program, I agree to the following on behalf of myself, my child(ren), and our heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives:
  1. REPRESENTATION OF HEALTH. I hereby acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the Covered Program and that I am in good health and in proper physical, mental, and emotional condition to participate in the Covered Program. I further acknowledge, agree, and represent that in connection with my participation in the Covered Program:(a) I will be covered by a private medical and liability insurance policy, (b) me and/or my child is not employed by the University of Hawai‘i, and (c) the University of Hawai‘i will not be responsible for or required to indemnify or defend me and/or my child with respect to any illness, personal or bodily injury, death, economic and property damage, severe emotional loss, and any other loss, damage, or injury (collectively the “Injuries/Damages”) that I may sustain or suffer arising out of or in connection with my involvement or participation in the Covered Program.
  2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand and acknowledge the dangers and risks involved in my involvement or participation in the Covered Program which include the “Injuries/Damages”. These Injuries/Damages may be caused by my actions or inactions, the action or in actions of others involving or participating in the Covered Program, and the conditions in which the Covered Program takes place. I acknowledge that there may be other Injuries/Damages either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. I hereby fully accept and assume all risks of the Injuries/Damages resulting from my involvement or participation in the Covered Program. I have read and understood all written materials setting forth the requirements for my participation and I will strictly observe, follow, and comply with all verbal and written instructions, and seek clarification and further explanation if I do not understand any of the written materials or verbal instructions.
  3. WAIVER AND RELEASE. On behalf of myself and my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims, demands, actions, rights, and causes of action on account of any loss, including damage to personal property, personal or bodily injuries, and death, related to, arising from connected with or traceable either directly or indirectly to my child’s involvement or participation in the Covered Program (collectively the “Released Claims”).
  4. INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS. I hereby accept full responsibility for my participation in the Covered Program and on behalf of I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the University of Hawai‘i, andits past, present and future Board of Regents, officers, employees, agents, and assignsfrom any and all Released Claims and any and all demands, actions, judgments, injunctions, orders, rulings, directives, penalties, assessments, liens, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), arising or resulting from or caused by any acts or omissions by my child or myself (or by any person whom I am responsible) during, involving, or related to my child’s participation in the Covered Program.
  5. PHOTO, VIDEO AND SOUND RECORDING RELEASE AND CONSENT. I authorize the University of Hawai‘i and its officers, agents, employees, successors, licensees, and assigns to take and use photographs, video, and sound recordings of and/or live stream my participation in the Covered Program, and to use my name, image, likeness, appearance, and voice (collectively the “Recordings”): (a) for any legitimate purpose, including any educational, institutional, scientific, fundraising or informational purposes whatsoever, (b) in perpetuity, (c) on a worldwide basis, (d) without compensation or me, (e) in any manner or media, including use on social media sites and web pages accessible to the general public, and (f) alone or in combination with other Recordings. All right, title, and interest in the Recordings belong solely to the University of Hawai‘i. I understand the Covered Program may attract media coverage or be recorded, in whole or in part, for rebroadcast or retransmission, and consent to my inclusion in such media coverage, which may appear in print media, live or replay telecast or broadcast, podcast, and/or through social media and internet postings.
SIGNATURE SECTION

PARTICIPANT: I have read this Consent, Waiver, Release, and Indemnity (“Agreement”) and I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including the right to sue. I acknowledge that I participating in the Covered Program freely and voluntarily. I agree that: (a) this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawai‘i and (b) if any portion of the Agreement is deemed or held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

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Assumption of Risk, Release, & Indemnity Agreement
I understand that the Covered Program described above is an optional and purely voluntary program being offered to my child or the minor I have legal custody of, hence forth "my child". In consideration for my or my child's involvement or participation in the Covered Program, I agree to the following on behalf of myself, my child, and our heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives:
  1. REPRESENTATION OF HEALTH. I hereby acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the Covered Program and that my child is in good health and in proper physical, mental, and emotional condition to participate in the Covered Program. I further acknowledge, agree, and represent that in connection with my child’s participation in the Covered Program:(a) my child will be covered by a private medical and liability insurance policy, (b) my child is not employed by the University of Hawai‘i, and (c) the University of Hawai‘i will not be responsible for or required to indemnify or defend me my child with respect to any illness, personal or bodily injury, death, economic and property damage, severe emotional loss, and any other loss, damage, or injury (collectively the “Injuries/Damages”) that my child may sustain or suffer arising out of or in connection with me and/or my child’s involvement or participation in the Covered Program.
  2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand and acknowledge the dangers and risks involved in my child’s involvement or participation in the Covered Program which include the “Injuries/Damages”.These Injuries/Damages may be caused by my child’s actions or inactions, the action or inactions of others involving or participating in the Covered Program, and the conditions in which the Covered Program takes place. I acknowledge that there may be other Injuries/Damages either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. On behalf of me my child and myself, I hereby fully accept and assume all risks of the Injuries/Damages resulting from my child’s involvement or participation in the Covered Program. I have read and understood all written materials setting forth the requirements for my child’s participation and I have instructed and required my child to strictly observe, follow, and comply with all verbal and written instructions, and seek clarification and further explanation if he/she does not understand any of the written materials or verbal instructions.
  3. WAIVER AND RELEASE. On behalf of my child and myself and our heirs, personal representatives and assigns, I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims, demands, actions, rights, and causes of action on account of any loss, including damage to personal property, personal or bodily injuries, and death, related to, arising from connected with or traceable either directly or indirectly to my child’s involvement or participation in the Covered Program (collectively the “Released Claims”).
  4. INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS. On behalf of my child and myself, I hereby accept full responsibility for my child’s participation in the Covered Program and on behalf of my child and myself I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the University of Hawai‘i, andits past, present and future Board of Regents, officers, employees, agents, and assignsfrom any and all Released Claims and any and all demands, actions, judgments, injunctions, orders, rulings, directives, penalties, assessments, liens, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), arising or resulting from or caused by any acts or omissions by my child or myself (or by any person whom I am responsible) during, involving, or related to my child’s participation in the Covered Program.
  5. PHOTO, VIDEO AND SOUND RECORDING RELEASE AND CONSENT. On behalf of my child and myself, I authorize the University of Hawai‘i and its officers, agents, employees, successors, licensees, and assigns to take and use photographs, video, and sound recordings of and/ or live stream my child’s participation in the Covered Program, and to use my child’s name, image, likeness, appearance, and voice (collectively the “Recordings”): (a) for any legitimate purpose, including any educational, institutional, scientific, fundraising or informational purposes whatsoever, (b) in perpetuity, (c) on a worldwide basis, (d) without compensation to my child or me, (e) in any manner or media, including use on social media sites and web pages accessible to the general public, and (f) alone or in combination with other Recordings. All right, title, and interest in the Recordings belong solely to the University of Hawai‘i. I understand the Covered Program may attract media coverage or be recorded, in whole or in part, for rebroadcast or retransmission, and consent to my child’s inclusion in such media coverage, which may appear in print media, live or replay telecast or broadcast, podcast, and/or through social media and internet postings.
SIGNATURE SECTION

PARENT OR GUARDIAN REQUIRED if student is UNDER 18 years of age:  As the parent or legal guardian of the above signed student, I have read this Parent/Legal Guardian Consent, Waiver, Release, and Indemnity (“Agreement”) and I understand that my child and I are giving up substantial rights, including the right to sue. I acknowledge that my child is participating in the Covered Program freely and voluntarily. I agree that: (a) this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawai‘i and (b) if any portion of the Agreement is deemed or held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. For divorced parents, each parent must complete a form, sign, and submit. Mahalo. 

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