I, the participant (“Participant”), having been fully advised as to the nature and possible dangers and hazards of attending the Rocky Mountain National Park Field Seminar (the “Activity”) sponsored by the SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (the “SSA”), that takes place on 18 October 2025 after the 2025 Topical Meeting, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms of this Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risks (the “Waiver”):
- In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Activity, on behalf of myself, heirs, personal representative, and assigns, I release from liability and promise not to sue the SSA and release from any and all claims, including negligence by SSA , resulting in any injury, illness, damages, or loss that I may suffer from my participation in this Activity, including any travel to, from, and during the Activity.
- I understand that there may be risks and dangers pertaining to the Activity not known to me or SSA or not reasonably foreseeable at this time, whether or not caused by the negligence of myself, SSA, or third parties. I voluntarily assume all such risks by participating in the Activity and attendance at the Rocky Mountain National Park Field Seminar, and shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid injury to myself and others and damage to property while participating in this Activity.
- I agree to abide by the SSA Code of Conduct, as well as all rules implemented by the venue or operators of the Activity.
- I understand that I shall not be entitled to any financial compensation for any damages suffered by myself in connection with the Activity.
- I agree that the terms of this Waiver are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. If any part of this Waiver is deemed to be invalid, the remaining portion will continue to have legal force and effect.