Waiver of Liability Release

1. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in the Women@Heart program, the receipt of said permission being hereby acknowledged, I do hereby forever release any and all liability, discharge, and agree not to sue the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, its representatives, directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, successors and permitted assigns (“UOHI”) and/or any other supporter or contributor to the program, and agree to hold and save them harmless and indemnify them from and against any and all liabilities, claims, injuries, losses, damaged, expenses, demands, actions, and causes of action of whatsoever kind or nature arise out of or related to any such loss, damage or injury that may be sustained by me for whatever reason while participating in the Women@Heart program or upon the premises or grounds where the Women@Heart program takes place or through the online platform where the Women@Heart program videoconference takes place, whether such damages are the result of negligence or for any other reason. 
2. I am duly aware of the risks associated with relying on any information provided by the Women@Heart leaders and/or participants in the program, and I do hereby voluntarily assume all risks of loss, damage, or injury, that may be sustained if I rely on any said information. 
3. I am duly aware that that the views expressed by Women@Heart leaders or any other group member are her personal views and UOHI does not guarantee the accuracy or appropriateness of the information, data, opinions, advice or statements expressed by Women@Heart leaders or any other group member.  
4. I acknowledge that my Women@Heart leader will submit my name, along with the names of all other group members, to the Women@Heart program lead at UOHI for tracking and reporting purposes. This information will be kept confidential unless I provide written consent, or if disclosure is required by law. 
5. I understand that anonymized personal health information of Women@Heart participants may be used for monitoring and evaluation, program improvements, and educational purposes.
6. Over the course of the program, testimonials, pictures, videos and audio recordings may be taken of Women@Heart participants to promote the program, UOHI, and women’s heart health more broadly.  I consent to the use of my photo, video, audio recording, and/or written story, as applicable, by UOHI, in its discretion, to promote the program and/or UOHI in print and electronic materials.  I acknowledge that any materials created by UOHI will be copyrighted by UOHI. 
7. In signing the foregoing release, I hereby acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing release; I understand it and I agree to it voluntarily.