Permission/Waiver Acknowledgement
Functions and Activities
It is my understanding that participating in the programs and recreational and other activities of Victory Harvest Church is a privilege. Prior to my participation in such activities, I acknowledge that there are certain risks associated with the activities, including, by way of example, physical injury due to activity-related accidents, and physical injury due to transportation-related accidents, illness, or even death. In addition, I acknowledge that there may be other risks inherent in these activities of which I may not be presently aware.
Release of Liability
By signing this Permission/Waiver Form, I expressly warrant that the youth named above, or I (if I am a participant) am capable of withstanding both the physical and mental demands of children’s church activities. I also expressly assume all risks of the child, or me, participating in these activities, whether such risks are known or unknown to me at this time. I further release Victory Harvest Church and its ministers, leaders, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claim that my child may have, or that I may have, against them as a result of injury or illness incurred during the course of participation in the activities. This release of liability shall include (without limitation) any claims of negligence or breach of warranty. This release of liability is also intended to cover all claims that members of the child’s or my family or estate, heirs, representatives, or assigns may have against Victory Harvest Church or its ministers, leaders, employees, volunteers, or agents.
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Victory Harvest Church and its ministers, leaders, employees, volunteers, or agents from any and I further agree to indemnify and hand all claims arising from my participation in its activities and programs, or as a result of injury or illness of my child, or myself, during such activities.
First Aid and Emergency Medical Treatment
I recognize that there may be occasions where the child named above or I (if I am a participant) may be in need of first aid or emergency medical treatment as a result of an accident, illness, or other health condition or injury. I do hereby give permission for agents of Victory Harvest Church to seek and secure any needed medical attention or treatment for the child named above, or me (if I am a participant) including hospitalization, if in the agent’s opinion such need arises—and in doing so, I agree to pay all fees and costs arising from this action to obtain medical treatment.
I give permission for attending physician(s) and other medical personnel to administer any needed medical treatment, including surgery and, again, I agree to pay for the medical treatment.
Special Events and Field Trips
I understand that the youth named above, or I, will be participating in activities from January 1 2025, through December 31, 2025. I understand that during this period, my child/ward or I (if I am a participant) may take part in activities such as: cell group activities, special outings, camps, trips, outreaches, field days, work days, or other activities consistent with the purposes of the church.
Publicity
On occasion, Victory Harvest Church takes photographs or makes an audio or videotape recording of children and/or adults involved in church activities. Such photographs or video records may be used by staff and participants to remember the activities and participants. In addition, such photographs and audio/visual recordings may be used in Victory Harvest Church publications or advertising materials to let others know about our ministry. In addition, local news organizations may hear of our activities or events, and our church may invite or allow them to photograph or record our events for news reporting on special interest features. I consent to the use of any such audio or visual record of the child named above to be used, distributed or displayed as agents of the church see fit. This consent includes but is not limited to: photographs, videotape, and audio recordings. Furthermore, I give permission for the child to be interviewed by the news media, or for such photographs and other audio or visual records to be used by the news media.