Terms and Conditions
The mission of the Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
Climbing Center is to provide a unique educational opportunity for
all who wish to participate in the activity of rock climbing. Rock
climbing can be enjoyed in an educational/recreational setting with
reduced risks by understanding & adhering to the following:
- I understand that there are certain medical conditions that may
increase my risk to safely participate in the activity of rock
climbing and that they may directly affect my safety and the safety
of other participants. I agree to consult with a physician before
becoming involved in this activity if I am unsure about my ability
to participate.
- I have read the Climbing Center Rules as well as all posted signs
& warnings and/or will review them upon my first visit to the
Climbing Center. I agree to adhere to the rules as well as all
instructions and recommendations of the supervisory staff. I
understand there are additional requirements that I must meet if I
wish to belay.
- I understand that I am responsible for using all equipment
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- I agree to seek qualified instruction if I am unfamiliar with any
aspect of climbing.
- I understand that participants under the age of 18 are required to
wear a helmet at all times while on the wall and carpeted area. I
understand that as a participant over the age of 18 I may climb
without a helmet. I understand that a helmet is available to me at
no cost and that climbing without a helmet will significantly
increases my risk for serious injuries including paralysis and
death. If I choose to climb without a helmet, I do so at my own risk
and against the recommendation of GVSU.
- Climbing is dangerous. I hereby acknowledge and assume the
inherent risks involved in indoor rock climbing. These risks might
include personal injury or possibly death resulting from my personal
health/physical limitations known and unknown, malfunction or misuse
of equipment, failure to adhere to proper climbing procedures,
failure to acknowledge personal skill levels, decision making, or
accidents.
- GVSU is providing facilities, equipment, educational training and
supervision to those who wish to participate in indoor rock
climbing. For and in consideration of the opportunity to engage in
this activity at the GVSU Climbing Center, I release, acquit, and
discharge forever on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns and
personal representatives, GVSU, its agents, officers, employees,
successors, volunteers, and representatives from any and all
liability, claims, or causes of action that result from my
participation with the GVSU Climbing Center's indoor rock climbing
facility.
- I understand that I may not use the GVSU Climbing facility until I
have been deemed qualified to do so by the GVSU Climbing Center
staff. I certify that I am a legally competent adult 18 years of age
or older and have read this paragraph releasing Grand Valley State
University, its' agents, officers, employees, successors,
volunteers, and representatives from liability, and I understand and
voluntarily sign this form.
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