RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”)
In consideration of participating in the following activities offered by the Great Lakes Conference & Camping Ministries, LLC (“Great Lakes”), which will occur at Michindoh Conference Center Campground (“Campground”) including, but not limited to, the sport of Archery Tag®, Knocker Ball®, wall climbing, zip line and other extra-curricular activities (the “Activities”), I, together with my parent or guardian, if I am under age of eighteen (18) or under legal disability) represent, covenant, and agree, on behalf of myself and heirs, assigns, and other persons claiming by, under, or through me, as follows:
1. I understand the nature of the Activities may include but are not limited to the following: physical activities (e.g. running, jumping, climbing); physical exertion such as lifting; spending extended periods of time outdoors and being exposed to the elements (sun, wind, rain); and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activities. I acknowledge that if I believe event conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participation in the Activities.
2. I fully understand that certain risks are inherent in participation in the Activities, including unknown possible latent dangers. These risks may include, but are not limited to serious bodily injury which may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, those of others participating in the event, the conditions in which the event takes place, or the negligence of the “Released Parties” named below; and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time: and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my own participation in the activity.
3. I understand that my participation in the Activities is entirely voluntary and at my own risk. I fully understand the scope of the Activities and the potential risks involved with each activity. I agree to assume the risks of my participation in the Activities, including the risk of catastrophic injury or death.
4. I understand and agree that Great Lakes does not provide insurance to cover medical expenses for injuries that may be sustained by me or for damage to my personal property, and that Great Lakes strongly recommends that I carry my own health, medical, and property insurance for purposes of potential losses related to the Activities. The Released Parties are not liable for any destruction or damage to my property.
5. I hereby release, waive, indemnify, and fully discharge, and covenant not to sue Great Lakes, Campground, its respective administrators, members, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and any applicable, owners and lessors of the premises (collectively “Released Parties”) on which the activity takes place from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Great Lakes and Third Parties or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release, waiver or liability, and assumption of risk I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against the Released Parties, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each Released Parties, from any loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim.
6. I am aware that COVID-19 is an infectious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact and could cause serious illness to individuals who have certain medical risk factors. Federal and state public health authorities and the Released Parties have issued basic health and safety guidance aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. I understand that my participation in Activity or accessing facilities owned or managed by Released Parties could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. Released Parties in no way warrant that the protective measures prescribed for the Activity or in order to access the facilities will completely prevent exposure to the COVID-19 virus. I agree to follow all public health and safety guidelines for the Activity and freely and voluntarily assume the risk of COVID-19 exposure.