Registration: 2022 NLGI Hands-On Training Course

NLGI LABORATORY USE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

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I have read, understand, and agree to follow Koehler Instrument Company’s laboratory safety rules provided to me as part of my participation in a program sponsored by the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI).  I also agree to abide by any additional instructions, written or verbal, provided by Koehler Instrument Company employees while on Koehler Instrument Company’s property. Further, I hereby acknowledge that participation in laboratory activities involves an inherent risk of physical injury, and that by the execution of this release and waiver of liability, I hereby assume all such risks.

I also have read, understand, and agree to follow NLGI’s code of personal conduct, including its provisions concerning harassment, throughout my participation in the NLGI program.

I additionally agree that for the sole consideration of my being allowed to participate in the NLGI program for which, or in connection with which, Koehler Instrument Company has made available any equipment, facilities, or personnel for such program, I hereby release and forever discharge NLGI, Koehler Instrument Company and their respective officers, agents and employees of any and from all claims, demands, rights and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, arising from and by reason of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen bodily and personal injuries, damages to property, and the consequences thereof, resulting from my participation in or in any way connected with the NLGI program and/or laboratory activities.

As a registered attendee or guest of the hands-on training, you authorize NLGI to photograph your image as a participant in the hands-on training. Use of the photographs will be limited to NLGI and for future promotional purposes only.

I certify that I have read and understand this release and waiver of liability.

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Your registration for the 2022 Hands-On Training acknowledges your acceptance of the following code of conduct for all events and activities at the training. NLGI values the engagement of everyone involved in the training, and NLGI is committed to ensuring a safe event and enjoyable experience for everyone.

To that end, you are to act in a professional and courteous manner to all attendees, speakers, presenters, and staff throughout the training.  NLGI does not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or other unwelcome or unlawful behavior based on anyone’s race; sex; national origin; religion (or lack thereof); age; ethnicity; color; gender; sexual orientation; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; physical, mental, or sensory disability; national, social, or ethnic origin; pregnancy; family or parental status; and other protected categories.

“Harassment” includes but is not limited to: offensive verbal comments, including to speakers during presentations; inappropriate, unwanted, and/or unsolicited physical contact; sexual propositions or posted/texted sexual images; unwelcome sexual attention or comments; off-color or obscene jokes, remarks, or gestures; any other words or conduct of a sexual nature that makes the recipient or observer uncomfortable; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; sustained disruption of talks or other events; unwelcome photography or recording; and, advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

NLGI takes seriously any violation of this Code of Conduct.  Accordingly, attendees at the training who violate this Code of Conduct can, in the judgment and discretion of NLGI, be expelled from the training, without refund if applicable; can be prevented from attending certain events at the training; and can be barred from future NLGI meetings after notification and an opportunity to respond, and review by the NLGI Board of Directors.

If you are being harassed, observe someone else being harassed, or have concerns about potential violations of this Code of Conduct, please notify NLGI staff immediately.  In the case of an in-person emergency, call 911 or hotel security, whichever feels safest for you. NLGI will take all appropriate action to protect anyone affected by violations of this Code of Conduct.

All reports made to NLGI staff are confidential.  If NLGI staff takes a personal report from you, they may need to involve others to ensure that your report is properly managed and that the appropriate action is taken to protect you or others, but all efforts will be made to keep your report confidential. NLGI will only involve law enforcement or hotel security at a victim’s request.

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