Waiver of Liability

I release and discharge Upstate Oasis and State University of New York (also known as Upstate Medical University), a component of which is University Hospital, State University of New York, and the State of New York, and their respective officers, trustees, directors, employees, and all other sponsors, supporters, and all agents and persons acting for and on behalf of such entities from all claims or damages, demands or actions whatsoever in any manner related to or growing out of my participation in programs sponsored by Oasis. These include but are not limited to: educational, cultural, volunteer, physical fitness related programs and travel in any form. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risk involved in physical fitness activities and that I have obtained approval from my physician to participate in same. I understand that the Oasis mailing list may be used by the sponsor for educational mailings. I understand that participants in Oasis programs are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner, respecting the rights of all other participants, volunteers and staff. I attest that I will conduct myself in a courteous manner and will respect the rights of all other participants, volunteers, and staff. I understand that if, in the sole discretion of the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, I fail to conduct myself in a courteous manner and fail to respect the rights of all other participants, volunteer, and staff, or fail to abide by the mask and vaccine requirements for in-person classes, I will not be allowed continued participation in the programs sponsored by Upstate Oasis.

COVID 19

Oasis will follow the guidelines provided by Upstate Medical University as it relates to COVID 19. Individuals who are fully vaccinated may participate in in-person classes at your own risk and continue to wear a mask for your and others’ care and safety while participating. For those who are unvaccinated, you are welcome to continue enjoying our online only classes via Zoom. Should your participation occur at a partner location (i.e., other than at the 6333 Rt 298, Suite 110, East Syracuse, NY), participants are asked to follow the guidelines required by that partner location or the Oasis guidelines above, whichever is the most stringent.

Publicity

I give permission for The Oasis Institute to photograph or videotape me and to use my name and image in Oasis materials and publicity. I authorize the use of my name and image in publications produced by the Oasis Institutes’ partners and by the media. I agree to be photographed or videotaped by the media for general publication.