Participant Release Form

Should my dependent require emergency medical treatment, first aid, or transportation to a hospital or medical facility as a result of illness or injury associated with my participation in the Program, I consent to any such treatment, first aid and/or transportation that may be provided, permit Program staff and/or staff of the University Office of Public Safety to provide medically related information from this consent form to treating athletic trainers and/or medical providers, and understand that the Program and DePauw University will not be responsible for any costs associated with any of the foregoing.

By signing below, I signify that I am voluntarily participating in the 2026 PCMSEB (the Program) and do so without any duress applied by the Program staff or the University.

I understand that I will be provided with the orientation and training necessary, and as needed, for the safe and responsible participation in the Program.

I, the undersigned, certify that I am choosing to voluntarily and without compulsion participate in the 2026 Middle School Ethics Bowl. I recognize and acknowledge that physical injury, accident, illness, death, loss of personal property, or other contingencies may befall me as a participant in the Program. I understand that I am not in any way required to participate in the preceding. In light of the preceding and with sufficient knowledge of my physical and other conditions and limitations, if any, I voluntarily assume all responsibility and risk of loss, damage, illness, and/or injury to person or property which I may, in any way, sustain in connection with participation in the Program. I agree to release the Program and its medical providers, DePauw University, its trustees, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all liabilities, damages, losses and/or causes of action (collectively “Claims”) that I may suffer or have, including without limitation, to my person or property or both, which arise out of, are related to or in connection with, or occur during my participation in or attendance in the Program except to the extent such Claims are caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the staff or the Program and/or agents of DePauw University. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Program and its staff, and DePauw University and its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers from any and all Claims arising out of, related to, or in connection with the Program that are caused by my negligent or intentionally tortuous acts or omissions.

I CERTIFY THAT I AM 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND THAT I HAVE READ, FULLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF MY RIGHT TO SEEK LEGAL COUNSEL AND THAT I SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS SIGNIFICANCE.