Sunday, 08 October 2006 23:32 Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 April 2009 05:31 Written by Eric Whiteside

FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS:

I certify that I am aware of the fact that Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc expressly prohibits and vehemently opposes the use of physical or mental harassment/hazing in any of its activities. I understand that hazing includes but is not limited to physical violence such as paddling, slapping, pushing of my body by any object, device or hand; strenuous exercise, forced inducement or the causing of me to consume any food, liquid or other substance, pouring sprinkling or covering of my body with any airy substance; threatening or causing me to be placed in fear of receiving any physical injury such as the activities listed above and generally any act or acts which would tend to cause any person any humiliation, embarrassment or physical harm. I agree that I shall never permit any acts of hazing, whether they be physical or mental, to be used against me before, during or after The Member Intake Program. I further agree to report any acts of hazing or attempted hazing promptly to the National Headquarters Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc. I understand that no punitive action will be taken against me for rendering said report. Further, I understand that failure to render said report shall serve as sufficient cause of my dismissal from the intake program or from the Fraternity if admitted. Additionally, I have been informed that I am entitled to receive a listing of the fees associated with admission to membership in the Fraternity and a copy of the roster which lists the financial members of the Chapter. I understand that only the members of the National Membership Committee and chapter designated personnel are permitted to be involved with me and my activities as a prospective for membership.

I understand that the Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc is non-profit corporation, having its domicile and principal place of business in Spartanburg, South Carolina, I hereby stipulate and agree that any and all lawsuits other than claims that I may have arising out of my participation in the Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc Membership Intake Program shall be governed by the laws of the South Carolina and that such lawsuits and claims shall be brought, filed sued upon solely within the jurisdiction of the courts of South Carolina.

I certify that I have read this document thoroughly and understand same; that I agree to and do bind myself to all of the terms and conditions contained herein. Accordingly, I do hereby release the Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc and do hold same harmless, as well as its insurers, employees, agents, successors, and  assigns to the terms and conditions of this agreement.

I agree that should any part of this agreement be found to be illegal for any reason, the illegal part or parts shall be severed  hence from and the remaining agreements and stipulations shall be given full force and effort as if those severed did not exist.

I certify that I am at least eighteen years of age, or  that l am the parent or legal guardian of the applicant herein and do exercise this document on behalf. Further, I certify that I enter into these stipulations and agreements knowingly, freely and without duress or coercion of any kind.