I understand and appreciate that Freedom International Christian Training Center's event, VBS "Shout" (hereafter referred to as the Event), in which I (or my child/children) will participate, involves inherent dangers, hazards, and risks which may be unknown to me. I further understand that there are risks and dangers associated with the Event that can result in minor or serious injuries include, but are not limited to: unknown facility hazards or defects; and careless, erratic, or negligent acts by other attendees of the Event.
I understand the risks and dangers of personal injury, disability, and/or death to me (or my child/children) as a result of participation in the Event. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for determining my (or my child's/children's) suitability to participate in the Event. I agree to assume the full risk of injuries that may be sustained by myself (or my child/children) as a result of participating in the Event at Freedom International Christian Training Center.
I further acknowledge that parts of the Event will occur over public roads and facilities open to the public and upon which hazards are to be expected. I acknowledge and represent that I (or my child/children) am in the good physical and mental health necessary to participate in the Event, as some of the activities associated with this event require strenuous exercise and various degrees of skill. I (or my child/children) share(s) responsibility for my (his/her/their) safety and will follow instructions, make reasonable decisions, and act responsibly.
Freedom International Christian Training Center cannot ensure my (or my child's/children's) safety. I choose to (or allow my child/children to) voluntarily participate in the Event, despite all risks. I have explained these risks and dangers to my child/children attending the Event, and his/her/their participation is both willing and voluntary. Freedom International Christian Training Center will have no responsibility, liability, or consequence pursuant to my or my child's/children's action(s). I (and/or my child/children) have adequate health insurance necessary to provide for and pay any and all medical costs that may arise as a result of my (and/or my child's/children's) participation in the Event. I assume all inherent and other risks and accept responsibility for any property damage and loss and for any personal injury, illness, disability, emotional distress, and death that I (and/or my child/children) may suffer that arises out of my (or his/her/their) participation in the Event, whether described in this document or not.
I understand that my execution of this Child Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement is a prerequisite for my (or my child’s/children’s) participation in the Event. In consideration of Freedom International Christian Training Center thereof, I agree to the following:
Waiver and Release:
I, (and/or on behalf of my child/children), agree to forever release and discharge Freedom International Christian Training Center from and agree not to sue Freedom International Christian Training Center for any and all liability or claims I (and/or my child/children) may have for any property damage and loss, personal injury, emotional distress, illness, disability, and death, related to my (or my child's/children's) participation in the Event, the use of any equipment or facilities in connection therewith. This release is for any claim, demand, and action of every name and nature, including breach of contract, fraud, or any other type of suit, and includes personal injury and property losses alleged to be caused by the negligence and/or gross negligence of Freedom International Christian Training Center to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Indemnity:
I agree to defend, indemnify (meaning to pay or reimburse any amount required to be paid, including without limitation, attorney's fees, judgment costs, and investigation costs), and hold Freedom International Christian Training Center harmless from all claims, causes of action, liability, losses, or damages for any property damage, property loss or theft, personal injury, disability, death, or other loss brought by or on behalf of me, my child, a family member, my estate, another participant or spectator, or any other person arising from or relating to my (or my child's/children's) participation in the Event, including claims that Freedom International Christian Training Center was negligent.
Photo Waiver:
Freedom International Christian Training Center may take and use photographs, video, film, and other images of me (or my child/children) participating in or observing the Event. I waive any right of privacy, publicity, compensation, copyright, or other rights to those images, and I consent to Freedom International Christian Training Center using those images for promotional purposes.
Clarifying Clauses:
1. I am competent and have read this Agreement. I understand its contents, and I sign it voluntarily. I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, including my rights and the right of my child/children to sue for damages, understand that I and/or my child/children can choose not to participate in the Event, and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature. I intend by this Agreement to assume all risks, waive all rights to sue, and release all liabilities and claims, and indemnify Freedom International Christian Training Center for any claims arising from my (or my child's/children's) participation in the Event.
2. I understand that this Agreement has no expiration date and remains in effect at all times that I am (or my child/children) observing or participating in the Event and will be binding on me, my family members, heirs, assigns, executors, representatives, and estate.
3. I understand that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of California . I agree that if any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the balance notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
4. This Agreement supersedes any and all previous oral or written promises or agreements regarding the contents herein. I understand that this is the entire agreement between Freedom International Christian Training Center and me and that it cannot be modified or changed in any way by representations or statements by any agent or employee of Freedom International Christian Training Center.