Common use of Liability of the University Clause in Contracts

Liability of the University. The University will not assume responsibility for any claims for damages or personal injury sustained by the resident, or its guests, or others in its residence or within the residence as a result of its acts or omissions, or as a result of any changes or modifications made to its residence or furnishings, such as, but not limited to: the construction or modification of bunk beds, bookshelves, lofts, partitions, or other structures. The University is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged property belonging to the resident or its guests, regardless of where the loss, theft, or damage occurs, including, without limitation, University storage facilities. The University strongly recommends that the resident insure its personal belongings. Any student who intentionally or unintentionally causes a fire sprinkler to activate, through heat, contact, or other means, will be held liable for any damages, losses, or injuries that are caused by the activation of the sprinkler, including, but not limited to, damage to their property, property of other residents, and University property. The University is not liable for any damage or personal injury occurring to resident or property due to such activation of fire sprinklers. The resident hereby releases, acquits, and forever discharges the University, its agents, employees, and its successors and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, actions, and causes of action, known or unknown, or otherwise arising out of or in any way connected with or related to the damage or personal injury to person or property occurring in, on, or about the residence and attributable to acts or omissions of the resident, including damages or injuries caused by their guests.