Waiver and Release of Liability for COVID-19
This Waiver and Release of Liability for COVID-19 is a legal document. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
COVID-19 is an illness that can affect the lungs, airways and circulatory system, among other things. COVID-19 is caused by the novel coronavirus. To stop or slow the spread of the virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends staying home as much as possible and limiting face-to-face contact with others.
My signature below acknowledges my understanding that there is a risk that I (and, if I am the legal guardian of a participant in activities on Community of Christ (“Church”) owned property, “Participant”) may be exposed to the coronavirus as a result of my (or the Participant’s) entry onto property owned by Church and/or participation in any activities provided, arranged, organized, or in any way associated or connected with Church or its sponsored or chartered organizations (the “Activities”), and my agreement to release Church from liability in the event I (or Participant) are exposed to COVID-19 as a result of my (or Participant’s) participation in any Activities.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
On behalf of myself and my Participant, and our respective heirs, assigns, personal representatives and estates, I understand, acknowledge and agree as follows:
(1) COVID-19 has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization; and COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact;
(2) Federal, state and local governments and health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people, among other preventative measures;
(3) Church has implemented preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, as outlined in the Preparing to Reopen Community of Christ Campgrounds document, which Church has provided to me and I have read. Despite these preventative measures, Church cannot guarantee that I, my Participant or any other youth or adult leader, staff member, or visitor (each a “Patron”) will not become infected with COVID-19, and there are risks inherent in entering Church property and participating in Church related or Church-sponsored activities and inherent risks related to COVID-19 infection and transmission;
(5) Entry into Church property and participation in the Activities could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself, my Participant and those Patrons with whom we may come in contact;
(6) The risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 on Church property or in connection with the Activities may result from the actions, omissions or negligence of myself, my Participant and/or others, including without limitation Church, Church employees, volunteers, officers, directors, agents, representatives, Patrons or any others present at Church property or at such Activities;
(7) When I (or my Participant) enter Church property or attend Activities, I (or my Participant) am doing so voluntarily, for purposes of participating in events or activities for my (or my Participant’s) personal benefit. The value of such benefit, together with Church allowing me (or my Participant) to enter into Church property and participate in the Activities, is sufficient consideration for my voluntary execution of, and compliance with, this Waiver and Release of Liability for COVID-19;
(8) I (for myself and on behalf of my Participant) voluntarily and knowingly assume the risk that I (or my Participant) may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by entering into Church property or participating in the Activities, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, disability and death; and
(9) I (for myself and on behalf of my Participant) acknowledge and agree that, with respect to COVID-19, Church cannot and does not accept any (and expressly disclaims all) responsibility for my (and my Participant’s) safety and well-being while I (or my Participant) am at Church property or otherwise engaged in any Activity.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE UNDERSIGNED’S PARTICIPATION IN THESE ACTIVITIES, AND ACKNOWLEDGING SAID ACTIVITIES COULD RESULT IN ILLNESS, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH TO THE UNDERSIGNED, THE UNDERSIGNED WAIVES, RELEASES AND RELINQUISHES ANY CLAIMS FOR LIABILITY AND CAUSE(S) OF ACTION AGAINST CHURCH, ITS EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, PATRONS OR ANY OTHERS PRESENT AT CHURCH PROPERTY, INCLUDING ILLNESS, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH OCCURRING TO PARTICIPANT, ARISING OUT OF ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY OR ON CHURCH PROPERTY, AND/OR ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL THERETO, INCLUDING ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE.
BY THIS AGREEMENT ANY SUCH CLAIMS, RIGHTS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION THE UNDERSIGNED MAY HAVE ARE HEREBY WAIVED, RELEASED AND RELINQUISHED, AND THE UNDERSIGNED DOES SO ON BEHALF OF HIS/HER HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS.
UNDERSIGNED ACKNOWLEDGES SHE/HE HAS BEEN PROVIDED AND HAS READ THE ABOVE PARAGRAPHS AND HAS NOT RELIED UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OF RELEASEES, THAT SHE/HE IS FULLY ADVISED OF THE POTENTIAL DANGERS OF THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED HEREINABOVE, AND UNDERSTAND THESE WAIVERS AND RELEASES ARE NECESSARY TO ALLOW THE EXISTENCE OF THE ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THE UNDERSIGNED WILL BE PARTICIPATING. I also agree to all the rules that Church may set concerning the Activities as specifically necessitated by COVID-19.
I agree that if any portion of this Waiver and Release of Liability is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
As parent or legal guardian of a Participant under 18 years of age, I have read and voluntarily agreed that said minor may enter Church property and participate in the Activities, and I sign this Waiver and Release of Liability on their behalf and represent that I am a lawful parent or guardian of the Participant.
I have read this Waiver and Release of Liability and am bound by it whether I have read it. I also agree to all the rules that Church may set concerning the Activities as specifically necessitated by COVID-19.