Consideration: I acknowledge the personal benefits accruing to me (and my child, as applicable) by reason of participation in The Congregational Church of Manhasset program activities and am aware of the activities in which I, or my child, will be involved through said participation.
Release / Indemnification: I hereby, in consideration of such benefits and other good and valuable consideration received, consent to the above listed participation and release absolutely, forever discharge, hold harmless and covenant not to sue The Congregational Church of Manhasset, and program location, its directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all present or future liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action, whether asserted by me or a third party arising out of my (or my child’s) participation in program activities (the “Claims”). I agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Congregational Church of Manhasset programming for any such Claims brought by me or a third party from any cost associated with defending or litigating such claims, including but not limited to attorney fees, costs, and legal expenses.
Assumption of Risk: I am aware of the risks associated with participation in The Congregational Church of Manhasset programs and do hereby voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risk or loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may result from participation in event activities.
Medical Emergency: In the event of injury or medical emergency, I understand that the church’s group leader, not the Congregational Church of Manhasset staff/volunteers, will be responsible for the medical care of all attendees. It will be the church’s group leader’s responsibility to assess medical needs, obtain and consent to appropriate medical care, transport person in need of medical care and contact parents or guardians of minors. I release The Congregational Church of Manhasset from any and all liability related to medical treatment. In addition, I assume the risk and financial responsibility for any injury resulting from the attendee’s participation in all The Congregational Church of Manhasset programming events.
Authorization Addendum – I acknowledge that during my (or my child’s) participation in The Congregational Church of Manhasset programs that certain risks do exist. These include, but are not limited to, the hazards of being in a construction type setting, travel by automobile, bus and/or public transportation, the risks involved in participating in recreational games and those existing because of consent of these programs. In consideration of this acknowledgement, I voluntarily have and do hereby, assume all risk associated with my (or my child’s) participation in these programs.
Understanding: I represent and acknowledge that I have completely read and understand this document and all its terms and all matters referred to herein, and I signed voluntarily as my free act and deed, that I have had ample opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel and that by signing this document, I understand that I am relinquishing legal rights and remedies that may have otherwise been available to me. I understand that this Waiver and Release shall be constructed as broadly and inclusively as is permitted by applicable law and agree that if any portion of this document is held invalid, the remaining shall continue in full force and effect. To the extent the restriction on filing lawsuits is deemed unlawful, I agree to submit any Claims to a Christian conciliation/mediation organization for binding resolution.
Media Consent: I give my consent and permission for the taking of photographs and/or video of me or my child during the described programming, and I waive and/or assign all rights (including copyright) in such media to The Congregational Church of Manhasset. The Congregational Church of Manhasset, as the sole owners of such media, shall have the exclusive right to control and determine the use, display, performance, reproduction and dissemination of any such photographs and/or videos.
Copy of The Congregational Church of Manhasset Waiver and Release: It is understood and agreed that a copy of this form shall be treated as authentic and binding as the original and that copy of the same shall be provided to the directors/leaders of any program of The Congregational Church of Manhasset.
CAUTION: READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
This is a general release and indemnification of claims