Participation Agreement and Release of Liability

For The Damascus House Participant

Assumption of Risk and Liability Release: I/we recognize that the purpose of The Damascus House is to assist individuals with troubled history and addiction problems. I/we understand that by participating in The Damascus House program(s) I will be in contact with such individuals with troubled histories and addiction problems.

WARNING OF INHERENT RISKS: Contact with individuals with troubled histories and an addiction problem is inherently dangerous. A non-exhaustive list of some reasons or examples why contact with such individuals is inherently dangerous include but are not limited to: a) the propensity of such individuals to lose control and involuntarily act in a way that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons around them; b) such individuals often have unpredictable reactions to outside stimulation; c) potential of such individuals to act in a negligent or even intentionally harmful manner that cause injury to other participants.

I/we understand that part of The Damascus House program also includes engaging in physical and/or manual labor for work projects or volunteer/ministry opportunities. Engaging in such labor has risks of injury, harm or death to persons involved in such labor.

I/we have voluntarily made a choice to participate in The Damascus House program(s) and accept the inherent risks.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AND I UNDERSTAND ALL ITS TERMS. I EXECUTE IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEANING AND SIGNFICANCE. I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DAMASCUS HOUSE PARTICIPATION. I/we accept my/our responsibility to be informed, behave prudently, and to read and abide by the Rules of The Damascus House and all other posted behavior notices.

I/We agree that I/we will not sue or make a claim against The Damascus House, a Non- Profit Corporation, or any of its/their owners, officers, agents, volunteers, or subsidiaries, or any of their/its employees, agents, contractors, subsidiaries, officers ("Released Parties") for any loss, injury or damage resulting from any cause including negligence, which arises out of my participation in any The Damascus House program, whether on or off The Damascus House facilities or premises. 

 

I/we agree to Release, Forever Discharge, Defend, Indemnify, and Hold Harmless The Damascus House, a Non-Profit Corporation, or any of its/their owners, officers, agents, volunteers, or subsidiaries, or any of their/its employees, agents, contractors, subsidiaries, officers ("Released Parties") of and from any and all liability, claims, liens, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, cost, damage or injury, including death, of any person or damage to property of any kind related in any way to The Damascus House operations or the negligence, errors or omissions of The Damascus House directors, officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, volunteers, or any other person directly or indirectly employed by them, or any of them, while engaged in any activity associated with this Agreement, whether contractually or otherwise.

Further I/we understand & agree that I/we am/are allowing The Damascus House, a Non-Profit Corporation, and its employees, sponsors and/or agents to retain the full and complete perpetual rights to use all photos, videos and other likeness of me/us in, but not limited to, their print advertising, videos, website, etc.

This Release is binding as to any other persons, including family members, heirs, assigns, personal representatives and executors.

If I am signing on behalf of a minor: I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses and claims related to the minor's participation in any activity as described

I/we agree to RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, and INDEMNIFY the Released Parties from all claims brought by or on behalf of the minor.

I/we have been provided time and opportunity to thoroughly read and understand this document before signing. I have been encouraged to consult with an independent attorney of my own choosing prior to signing this document.

I/we am not relying on any promises or oral statements or agreements in signing this document other than what is expressly contained herein.

Participant Agreement and Release of Liability For The Damascus House Participant

 

My signature below means I/we, have carefully read and understand this "Participation Agreement and Liability Release" and consent to its terms and agree it is binding upon me/us.