By attending a 2011 OBERLIN COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC SUMMER PROGRAM I, the undersigned, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, A. Acknowledge that participation in the Activity involves travel to and from, and travel within the geographic area of, the site of the Activity. B. (1) Release, Waiver, and Discharge Oberlin College and its board members, trustees, faculty, instructors, agents, advisors, employees, affiliates, members, volunteers, staff, representatives, attorneys and officers (collectively, the “Releasees”) from -- and (2) Covenant Not To Sue Releasees in connection with -- any and all claims (including, not by way of limitation, any claims arising from negligence of Releasees or any of them resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death) and /or property loss) arising from or relating in any way to participation in the Activity and/or travel before, during or after the Activity. C. Acknowledge that participation in the Activity carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, regardless of the care taken to avoid injury. D. Assert and affirm that participation is voluntary and I knowingly assume all risks, known and unknown. E. Certify that I understand the essential elements of participating in the Activity and that I am able to participate in the essential elements of the Activity; if I believe I need an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the essential elements of the Activity, I represent that I have requested such an accommodation from the Office of Disability Services (ODS) sufficiently in advance of my participation in the Activity to allow the ODS to evaluate my request and arrange for the accommodation, if any, to be implemented. F. Understand that, in case of medical emergency, where the Participant is a minor, reasonable effort will be made, if feasible, to contact the parent or guardian signing below and, in the event the parent or guardian signing below cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the physician on site to do what is medically necessary for the Participant, if and as needed. G. Agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorneys fees, and to reimburse Releasees for any such expense incurred in connection with or as a result of (1)(a) Participant’s participation in the Activity or (b) travel associated with the Activity or (2) arising in connection with or as a result of any attempt by anyone, including, not by way of limitation, Participant or anyone claiming on Participant’s behalf, to avoid the terms of this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity. The undersigned further expressly agrees that (1) this document and/or any action or claim relating to this document and/or the Activity shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio without regard to the laws of conflict of law thereof; (2) any action or claim relating to this document and/or the Activity shall be initiated and maintained in municipal or state court in Lorain County, Ohio or in United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; and (3) the foregoing Waiver, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Ohio and that if any portion thereof is held invalid it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect. I have read this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity, fully understand its terms, and under¬stand that I am giving up substantial rights – including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I may have the opportunity prior to signing this Waiver if Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity to have it reviewed by my attorney. I know, understand and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in the Activity. I expressly agree and assert that participation in the Activity is voluntary and I knowingly assume all such risks and elect to proceed with the participation despite all the risks. I acknowledge that I am signing this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity freely and voluntarily and intend, by my signature, the complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.