CONSENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Permission to participate - Recognize accidents may happen when doing fun stuff and accept risks – Choose to come healthy - Hold YFC harmless - Consent to emergency medical treatment and costs – Media release - Behavior agreement for safety
1. RELEASE OF LIABILITY -
“I give my permission to participate in YFC activities. I understand accidents can happen when doing fun activities and accept the risks. I or my child agree to come to YFC activities healthy.”
I understand that the opportunity to participate in YOUTH FOR CHRIST/USA, INC., et al (“YFC”) activities is a privilege. I am signing this Release of Liability form on behalf of myself or my minor child. I understand that my child or I may participate in any number of physical activities some of which include, but are not limited to, recreational activities and games and events. I understand that there are certain risks of physical injury or illness associated with these activities. In addition, I understand that there may be other risks associated with activities of which I may not be presently aware. I give permission for my child to be transported by an approved YFC Driver as needed. I give onboarded YFC Leaders permission to host appointments with my child in public places. I understand that YFC is a Christ-centered organization that hosts various programs where the Biblical perspective is shared. I understand and consent to onboarded YFC Leaders conversing with my child. I understand that YFC Leaders are mandated reporters. I understand that at different YFC programs food may be offered to my child.
By signing this Release, I expressly assume these risks for myself or my minor my child, whether they are known or unknown to me at this time and certify that I or my child is healthy and fit to participate in all YFC activities. I release YOUTH FOR CHRIST/USA, INC., including its affiliated chapters, affiliates, and their officers, directors, volunteers, employees, contractors and agents, from any claim that I or my child may have now or in the future against them for any accidental physical or other personal injury, loss of personal property, illness or death caused by infectious and/or contagious diseases or sickness while at camp or other YFC activities, or during YFC travel to and from camp or other YFC activities, and any medical responses to the same, as well as any other claims arising from participation in YOUTH FOR CHRIST/USA, INC. et al activities. This release of liability shall cover (without limitation) all claims for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty asserted by my child, myself or any person made on their behalf. This Release specifically covers claims caused in whole or in part by any U.S. national health crisis, epidemic, pandemic, or similar widespread outbreak of
disease whether or not such is formally declared by the U.S. government, the Center for Disease Control or the World Health Organization. YFC reserves the right to follow recommended CDC guidelines related to such pandemic, outbreak or disease and as such may choose at any time to send a participant home if presenting signs of sickness.