B) Consent and Release
I agree that by signing below (whether electronically or in hard form), I create a binding legal agreement (the “Agreement”) made by you and any minor (being a person under the age of 18 years) and any other person for whom you are responsible, including without limitation your children or other members of your family, (collectively referred to as “You” or “Your”) in favour of the The Regional Municipality of Waterloo (the Region”), and any EarlyON Service Provider within Waterloo Region governing Your use of the Services during the Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic.
COVID-19 Release
EarlyON Child and Family Centres are following the guidance provided by the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Education and local Public Health to protect the health of all participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite these enhanced safety measures, there is still the possibility that you may get COVID-19. By signing this form You forever release the Region from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which You may have or may in the future have, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to You being exposed to COVID-19 or You exposing any member, other guest or the Centre to COVID-19 as a result of Your use of the services even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Region and/or EarlyON Service Provider.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Region and any EarlyON Service Provider against any and all Claims brought by You or anyone on Your behalf if litigation arises pursuant to any Claims made by You or anyone else acting on Your behalf. Likewise, You agree to indemnity and hold harmless the Region of Waterloo and any EarlyON Service Provier against any and all Claims, brought by a third party as a result of Your attendance, actions, or inactions at any of the EarlyON Child and Family Centre premises. If the Region of Waterloo or any EarlyON Service Provider incurs any expenses in relation to any of these types of Claims, You agree to immediately reimburse the Region of Waterloo and/or the EarlyON Service Provider.