AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

All individuals applying for recreation club membership are subject to a background check before being granted access to campus facilities.

• In consideration of gaining membership or being allowed to participate in the activities and programs of Houghton University and to use its facilities, equipment, and machinery in addition to the payment of any fee or charge, I do hereby waive, release, and forever discharge Houghton University and its trustees, officers, agents, employees, representatives, executors, and all others from all responsibilities or liability for injuries or damages resulting from my participation in any activities or my use of equipment or machinery in the facilities mentioned above or arising out of my participation in any activities at said facility.  I do also hereby release all of those mentioned and any others acting upon their behalf from any responsibility or liability for any injury or damage to myself, including those caused by the negligent act or omission of any of those mentioned or others acting on their behalf or in any way arising out of or connected with my participation in any activities of Houghton University or the use of any equipment at Houghton University.
• I understand and am aware that strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercise, including the use of equipment, is a potentially hazardous activity.  I also understand that fitness activities involve a risk of injury and even death, and I am voluntarily participating in these activities and using equipment and machinery with knowledge of the dangers involved.  I hereby agree to assume and accept all risks of injury or death expressly.
• I do hereby further declare myself to be physically sound and suffering from no condition, impairment, disease, infirmity, or other illness that would prevent my participation in any of the activities and programs of Houghton University or use of equipment or machinery except as from now on stated.  I acknowledge that I have been informed of the need for a physician’s approval to participate in an exercise/fitness activity or use exercise equipment and machinery.  I also acknowledge that it has been recommended that I have a yearly or more frequent physical examination and consultation with my physician regarding physical activity, exercise, and use of exercise and training equipment so that I might have recommendations concerning these fitness activities and equipment use. I acknowledge that I have either had a physical examination and have been given my physician’s permission to participate or that I have decided to participate in an activity and/or use of equipment and machinery without the approval of my physician and do hereby assume all responsibility for my participation and activities, and utilization of equipment and machinery in my activities.  
• If any minor children are included in my membership, I understand the above concerns, and waivers apply to them. I hereby grant my permission for their participation.
• I agree to adhere to these principles and practices while using the Nielsen Physical Education Center facilities on the Houghton University campus.  I understand that failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of my recreation club membership without a refund, underscoring the importance of following the rules for the safety and enjoyment of all members.
• At our sole discretion, the University has the authority to withdraw membership for any reason. This commitment to safety and order is a fundamental aspect of our community, and I trust in the University's judgment in maintaining these standards.