Optional Fees

Acknowledgements, Release and Waiver of Liability

For, and in consideration of, my participation in the Camp, I hereby generally and forever release and discharge, without limitation, and agree not to sue the University of Arkansas and/or its respective officers, employees and agents from and against any and all manner of claims, causes of action, or liability that I may have now or at any time in the future against the University of Arkansas, including without limitation, any faculty or staff members assisting with the program, which may arise out of or relate to any injury (including, but not limited to death), loss, damage or harm of any kind that may result or may happen to me during the time when I am participating in the Camp, including any injury (including, but not limited to death), loss, damage or harm which may result from the negligence of the University of Arkansas and/or its respective officers, employees and/or agents.

I understand that the Camp will take place on the campus of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and participants may choose either the day or overnight option. 

I agree to abide by any and all policies and procedures of the University of Arkansas, including any rules and regulations specifically related to my participation in the Camp such as the “Student Expectations and Guidelines.” I acknowledge and agree that my intentional or inadvertent failure to abide by any of these rules may result in my immediate removal from the Camp without notice.

I will at all times wear and use all safety equipment and follow all safety procedures as directed by the Camp staff, including COVID-19 safety measures. I understand that my participation in the Camp is voluntary and at my own risk, and I voluntarily assume all risks inherent in the planned Camp activities. I acknowledge that I have notice of the risks inherent in the Camp activities, including, but not limited to, risks involving (i) music production, (ii) swimming and (iii) outdoor activities. I understand that these activities may result in serious injuries, including but not limited to sprains, strains, cuts, burns, head injuries, neck injuries, broken bones, mental distress, fatigue, or bruising.

I agree to maintain all medical and health insurance which I deem necessary to cover all risks of any kind in regard to Camps activities. I acknowledge that I have notice of camp health insurance provided by the University of Arkansas for accidental injury sustained during Camp. I also acknowledge that I am responsible for a $25 deductible for each claim filed, and any expenditure in excess of $5,000.00. I further acknowledge that illness is not covered by camp accident insurance and that I am responsible for any expenses related to the treatment of any illness which occurs or is contacted during camp.  

I agree not to take part in any Camp activities that would represent a danger to me due to health or physical condition, regardless of whether I have disclosed such condition to any officer, agent, or employee of the University of Arkansas. I agree that if I do undertake any such activities, I do so solely at my own risk and peril. 

This Acknowledgements, Release and Waiver of Liability may be in addition to and does not revoke or modify any other agreement or release that I may execute in connection with my participation in the Camp.

This Acknowledgements, Release and Waiver of Liability shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to its choice of law principles.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY SHALL BE BINDING UPON MY SURVIVORS, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL AS A VOLUNTARY CONDITION OF BEING PERMITTED TO TAKE PART IN THE CAMP ACTIVITIES.

If a participant is under the age of eighteen (18) years, this Acknowledgements, Release and Waiver of Liability must be executed by the participant's parent or guardian:

Acknowledgements, Release and Waiver of Liability

For, and in consideration of, my participation in the Camp, I hereby generally and forever release and discharge, without limitation, and agree not to sue the University of Arkansas and/or its respective officers, employees and agents from and against any and all manner of claims, causes of action, or liability that I may have now or at any time in the future against the University of Arkansas, including without limitation, any faculty or staff members assisting with the program, which may arise out of or relate to any injury (including, but not limited to death), loss, damage or harm of any kind that may result or may happen to me during the time when I am participating in the Camp, including any injury (including, but not limited to death), loss, damage or harm which may result from the negligence of the University of Arkansas and/or its respective officers, employees and/or agents.

I understand that the Camp will take place on the campus of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and participants may choose either the day or overnight option. 

I agree to abide by any and all policies and procedures of the University of Arkansas, including any rules and regulations specifically related to my participation in the Camp such as the “Student Expectations and Guidelines.” I acknowledge and agree that my intentional or inadvertent failure to abide by any of these rules may result in my immediate removal from the Camp without notice.

I will at all times wear and use all safety equipment and follow all safety procedures as directed by the Camp staff, including COVID-19 safety measures. I understand that my participation in the Camp is voluntary and at my own risk, and I voluntarily assume all risks inherent in the planned Camp activities. I acknowledge that I have notice of the risks inherent in the Camp activities, including, but not limited to, risks involving (i) music production, (ii) swimming and (iii) outdoor activities. I understand that these activities may result in serious injuries, including but not limited to sprains, strains, cuts, burns, head injuries, neck injuries, broken bones, mental distress, fatigue, or bruising.

I agree to maintain all medical and health insurance which I deem necessary to cover all risks of any kind in regard to Camps activities. I acknowledge that I have notice of camp health insurance provided by the University of Arkansas for accidental injury sustained during Camp. I also acknowledge that I am responsible for a $25 deductible for each claim filed, and any expenditure in excess of $5,000.00. I further acknowledge that illness is not covered by camp accident insurance and that I am responsible for any expenses related to the treatment of any illness which occurs or is contacted during camp.  

I agree not to take part in any Camp activities that would represent a danger to me due to health or physical condition, regardless of whether I have disclosed such condition to any officer, agent, or employee of the University of Arkansas. I agree that if I do undertake any such activities, I do so solely at my own risk and peril. 

This Acknowledgements, Release and Waiver of Liability may be in addition to and does not revoke or modify any other agreement or release that I may execute in connection with my participation in the Camp.

This Acknowledgements, Release and Waiver of Liability shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to its choice of law principles.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY SHALL BE BINDING UPON MY SURVIVORS, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL AS A VOLUNTARY CONDITION OF BEING PERMITTED TO TAKE PART IN THE CAMP ACTIVITIES.

If a participant is under the age of eighteen (18) years, this Acknowledgements, Release and Waiver of Liability must be executed by the participant's parent or guardian:

Photograph/Video and Data Release

The University of Arkansas would like to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and/or content created in our Camp that identify or can identify the participant. Photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and/or content may be captured and/or created during the course of the Camp.

The personal data described above may be published in the Camp’s web site, social media platforms, and future printed materials for the purpose of promoting Community Music School activities. Once published, personal data contained in Community Music School social media platforms and web site may remain public indefinitely.

By signing below, you grant permission for the University of Arkansas to create recordings of the image, likeness, and/or voice of the participant (“Recordings”) in connection with the participant’s involvement in the Camp.  You agree the Recordings may take the form of photographs, films, video and audio tapes, CD-ROMs, DVDs, digital files, and/or any other media now known or later developed.  The University of Arkansas may use the Recordings at its discretion.  You understand that University of Arkansas’s use of the Recordings may include, but not be limited to, the activities described above.

You understand that neither you nor the participant will be paid for any uses made of the Recordings pursuant to this grant of permission. You waive the right to inspect or approve of the uses of any printed or electronic copy.

You acknowledge that the University of Arkansas exclusively owns all rights to the Recordings, including but not limited to, any copyright or trademark rights associated with the Recordings. To the extent the Recordings include any content created by the participant as part of the Camp such as drawings, writings, projects, artwork, and other works or creations (“Content”), you, on behalf of participant, hereby grant the University of Arkansas a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, and unlimited license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform, any Content. The University of Arkansas is also granted a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, and unlimited license to create derivative works in any media, now known or later developed, from any Content, and any clips or portions thereof.  The University of Arkansas shall own such derivative works; however, in any instance where the University of Arkansas is deemed not to own such derivative work, you, on behalf of the participant, hereby grants the University of Arkansas a license to the derivative works on terms identical to its license granted above.

You, on behalf of yourself and the participant, hereby waive all rights and release the University of Arkansas from, and shall neither sue nor bring any proceeding against any such parties for, any claim or cause of action, whether now known or unknown, for defamation, invasion of right to privacy, publicity or personality or any similar matter, or based upon or relating to the use and exploitation of the Recordings.

You understand that you are not required to give the above-referenced consents, and you are doing so voluntarily.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing cms@uark.edu.  If you withdraw your consent, we will not engage in the activities described above in the future.  A withdrawn consent will not apply to past personal data processing.

If a participant is under the age of eighteen (18) years, this Photograph/Video and Data Release must be executed by the participant's parent or guardian:

Photograph/Video and Data Release

The University of Arkansas would like to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and/or content created in our Camp that identify or can identify the participant. Photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and/or content may be captured and/or created during the course of the Camp.

The personal data described above may be published in the Camp’s web site, social media platforms, and future printed materials for the purpose of promoting Community Music School activities. Once published, personal data contained in Community Music School social media platforms and web site may remain public indefinitely.

By signing below, you grant permission for the University of Arkansas to create recordings of the image, likeness, and/or voice of the participant (“Recordings”) in connection with the participant’s involvement in the Camp.  You agree the Recordings may take the form of photographs, films, video and audio tapes, CD-ROMs, DVDs, digital files, and/or any other media now known or later developed.  The University of Arkansas may use the Recordings at its discretion.  You understand that University of Arkansas’s use of the Recordings may include, but not be limited to, the activities described above.

You understand that neither you nor the participant will be paid for any uses made of the Recordings pursuant to this grant of permission. You waive the right to inspect or approve of the uses of any printed or electronic copy.

You acknowledge that the University of Arkansas exclusively owns all rights to the Recordings, including but not limited to, any copyright or trademark rights associated with the Recordings. To the extent the Recordings include any content created by the participant as part of the Camp such as drawings, writings, projects, artwork, and other works or creations (“Content”), you, on behalf of participant, hereby grant the University of Arkansas a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, and unlimited license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform, any Content. The University of Arkansas is also granted a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, and unlimited license to create derivative works in any media, now known or later developed, from any Content, and any clips or portions thereof.  The University of Arkansas shall own such derivative works; however, in any instance where the University of Arkansas is deemed not to own such derivative work, you, on behalf of the participant, hereby grants the University of Arkansas a license to the derivative works on terms identical to its license granted above.

You, on behalf of yourself and the participant, hereby waive all rights and release the University of Arkansas from, and shall neither sue nor bring any proceeding against any such parties for, any claim or cause of action, whether now known or unknown, for defamation, invasion of right to privacy, publicity or personality or any similar matter, or based upon or relating to the use and exploitation of the Recordings.

You understand that you are not required to give the above-referenced consents, and you are doing so voluntarily.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing cms@uark.edu.  If you withdraw your consent, we will not engage in the activities described above in the future.  A withdrawn consent will not apply to past personal data processing.

Communication with Participants under 13
The University of Arkansas would like to use contact information belonging to participants who are under 13 years of age (such as email address, phone number, or mailing address) to send communications relating to announcements, assignments, logistics, mentoring, or similar matters during the Camp. Please note that certain Camp activities may rely on communications with participants under 13. Our inability to contact a participant may impact that participant’s experience.

 You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to cms@uark.edu.  If you withdraw your consent, we will not send any communications in the future. A withdrawn consent will not apply to past communications.

Communication about other University of Arkansas Programs with Parents, Guardians, or Participants who are 18+

The Camp would like to use your registration and contact information (such as name, address, phone number, email address, parent or guardian’s relationship to a participant who is under 18 years of age, program in which participant is involved, etc.) to send communications about other University of Arkansas programs that may be of interest to you.

 You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to cms@uark.edu.  If you withdraw your consent, we will not send any communications in the future. A withdrawn consent cannot apply to past communications.

Recruiting 
The Camp would like to share

• registration and contact information (such as name, address, email address, phone number, mailing address, Camp with which the participant is involved, participant’s grade level); and
• background information (such as school, school district, athletic history, athletic achievements, relevant coursework, personal statements, enrollment in past programs, references from a participant’s teachers or coaches)

with relevant University of Arkansas units or departments for recruiting (including to contact parents, guardians, and/or the participant).

You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to cms@uark.edu.  If you withdraw your consent, we will not share any information in the future. A withdrawn consent will not apply to past personal data sharing.

Sharing Demographic Information in Optional External Reporting (such as to Funding Partners)
The University of Arkansas would like to share demographic information (such as birthdate or age, age range, race, ethnicity, gender identity, school, school district, etc.) with potential grant funders and University units in requested and optional reporting. Potential grant funders and University units will use the demographic information to make funding decisions, allocate budget funds, analyze Community Music School audiences, and plan for future Community Music School activities.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to cms@uark.edu. If you withdraw your consent, we will not share any demographic information in the future. A withdrawn consent will not apply to past personal data sharing.