GSA – SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – PARTICIPATION DISCLAIMER
GSA – SAFETY INFORMATION:
While participating in events held or sponsored by the University at Buffalo Graduate Student Association, Inc., (“GSA”) “social distancing” and face coverings are recommended to be worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. Because such illnesses are extremely contagious and are spread mainly from person-to-person contact, GSA cannot guarantee that participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19.
In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not engage in GSA events and/or other face-to-face activities. By attending a GSA event, you certify that you do not fall into any of the following categories:
1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath among others;
2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or to a community in the U.S. that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or
3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by State or local public health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment.
GSA – PARTICIPATION DISCLAIMER:
Participation, involvement and/or attendance in events or activities held or sponsored by the University at Buffalo Graduate Student Association, Inc. is voluntary and may result in personal injury and/or property damage. By attending, observing or participating, you acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with participation and/or attendance, and agree that the University at Buffalo Graduate Student Association, Inc. will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, or other loss suffered as a result of participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the events or activities, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of the University at Buffalo Graduate Student Association, Inc.
GSA – ASSUMPTION OF RISK DISCLAIMER:
By attending, observing or participating in events or activities held or sponsored by the University at Buffalo Graduate Student Association, Inc., you acknowledge and assume the following: 1.) Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; 2.) You knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the University at Buffalo Graduate Student Association, Inc.; and 3.) You hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the University at Buffalo Graduate Student Association, Inc.