Liability Waiver

I understand that my participation in various activities during the Santa Fe Science Writing Workshop could involve risk of physical injury, illness, death, or property loss, and that despite taking safety precautions, the workshop cannot guarantee my safety, as all risks cannot be prevented. I understand that any medical expenses, property loss, or other personal expenditures that result during or from workshop activities are to be borne by the student/participant. I also hereby consent, give authorization to, and release from liability trip leaders to secure any emergency medical treatment in the event I am unable to, and I agree to be responsible for the costs thereof.

I further acknowledge that if I drive my own vehicle, or am a passenger in another's private vehicle in connection with the workshop, that the workshop's insurance does not cover me. I also understand that the workshop cannot be responsible for assuring the safety and reliability of such private transportation or driver, nor for any non-sponsored activities and travel that I might choose to participate in before, during or after the workshop-sponsored functions, and I therefore accept the risks and responsibilities associated with such private vehicle travel and activities.

In consideration of the opportunity afforded by my attendance and with full understanding of the above, I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the Santa Fe Science Writing Workshop, its faculty/staff, trustees, officers, volunteers, and agents from all claims, suits and demands of any nature arising from participation in the workshop or related activities.