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Assumption of Risk and Release

Assumption of Risk and Release
Releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue NDSU, its officers, agents and employees in consideration for being permitted to participate in...


Equipment Use Agreement

Equipment Use Agreement
This is for non-employees.


Indemnity Clause (Standard)

Indemnity Clause (Standard)
Indemnification clause for contracts.


 

Indemnity
Indemnity clauses in contracts must be approved by the General Counsel. As a general rule, the University does not agree to indemnity clauses. This clause and explanation is typically given to other parties when the University is asked to agree to such a provision. Read more...


 

Liability of State Employees in North Dakota
North Dakota law provides that a lawsuit based on the actions of a state employee "within the scope of the employee's employment" must be brought against the State and not the state employee. A state employee's actions are "within the scope of employment" if the employee was performing duties or tasks lawfully assigned to the employee. Read more...


 

Office of Risk Management Forms
Link to North Dakota Office Management and Budget, Risk Management Division of North Dakota. Read more...


Request for Legal Defense

Request for Legal Defense and Indemnification Pursuant to N.D.C.C. ch. 32-12.2
Request for legal defense for an NDSU employee who has been served with legal pleadings where the allegations in the suit pertain wholly within the scope of employment with NDSU.


Sponsored Event Assumption of Risk and Release Form

Sponsored Event Assumption of Risk and Release Form
A release executed by a participant in an event sponsored by NDSU, where the participant acknowledges the dangers and hazards inherent in the activity, and assumes all risks and responsibilities surrounding participation in this activity.


Student Field Trip Waiver Form

Student Field Trip Waiver Form
This document sets out a description of a student field trip and provides for a certification of certain obligations and a release and waiver of liability against NDSU.


Study Abroad Assumption of Risk and Release Form

Study Abroad Assumption of Risk and Release Form
Sets out a description of a program for overseas study and travel and provides for a certification of certain obligations and a release and wiaver of liability against NDSU.


Volunteer Services Agreement

Volunteer Services Agreement
Letter for volunteer services from the department/organization to the volunteer outlining volunteer service and scope; dates of volunteer service; and signature from volunteer accepting conditions of volunteer service.


Volunteer Waiver

Volunteer Waiver
Waive actions, demands or claims against the State of North Dakota, NDSU, or any of its officers or employees that may result from any personal injury or damage to personal property occuring during volunteer services for the University.


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