RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF RIGHT TO SUE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND AGREEMENT TO PAY CLAIMS
In consideration for allowing Participant to participate in this activity, I / We, the parent(s)/guardian(s)/conservator(s) of Participant grant permission for Participant to travel to and participate in the Event described above. I/we assume all risks and hazards incidental to Participant’s participation in the Event, including transportation to and from the Event. In consideration for allowing Participant to participate in the event listed above, and on behalf of myself/ourselves and Participant’s parents, legal guardians, siblings, heirs, assigns, and personal representatives, I/we hereby release and agree to fully and unconditionally protect, indemnify, and defend the Parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler, and their respective officers, agents, volunteers and employees, (collectively, “Indemnitees”) and hold each Indemnitee harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, attorney’s fees, claims damages, demands, suits, judgments, losses, or liability for injuries to property, injuries to persons (including Participant) and from any other costs, expenses, attorney fees, claims, suits judgments, losses, or liabilities of any and every nature whatsoever arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, out of, in connection with, in the course of, or incidental to Participant’s participation in the field trip, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR OF THE JOINT, COMPARATIVE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF THE INDEMNITEES. In the event any legal action is taken by either party against the other party to enforce any of the terms and conditions of this release, it is agreed that the unsuccessful party to such action shall pay to the prevailing party therein all reasonable court costs, attorneys’ fees, and expenses incurred by the prevailing party.
AUTHORIZATION OF CONSENT TO TREAT MINOR
I/We do hereby authorize the Parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler, their employees, contractors, and volunteers as agent(s) for the undersigned to consent to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care which is deemed advisable by, and is to be rendered under the general or specific supervision of any physician or surgeon licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction where such diagnosis or treatment may be given, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician, at a hospital, or at any other location. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific treatment or diagnosis, but is given to provide authority and power of treatment, or hospital care which the aforementioned physician in the exercise of best judgment may deem advisable. This authorization is given pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 32 of the Texas Family Code. This authorization shall remain effective throughout the specific Event dates listed above. I/We agree to be financially responsible for any costs of such treatment. In consideration of acceptance of this authorization, but without any time limitation and without any future right of revocation, I/we hereby release and agree to fully and unconditionally protect, indemnify, and defend the Parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler, and their respective officers, agents, and employees, (collectively, “Indemnitees”) and hold each Indemnitee harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, attorney’s fees, claims damages, demands, suits, judgments, losses, or liability for injuries to property, injuries to persons (including Participant) and from any other costs, expenses, attorney fees, claims, suits judgments, losses, or liabilities of any and every nature whatsoever arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, out of, in connection with, in the course of, or incidental to such treatment, treatment decisions, diagnosis, or hospital care relating to Participant, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR OF THE JOINT, COMPARATIVE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF THE INDEMNITEES.
For good and valuable consideration, I hereby also grant to the Parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler the irrevocable and unrestricted right to make, use and/or publish any and all photographs, videos, and other images of me/my minor child, or images in which Participant may be included, now existing or hereafter made, in any case, with or without identifying Participant for editorial, advertising, news, or any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same.
I am 18 years or older. I have read this document, and I am signing it freely. I understand the legal consequences of signing this document, including (a) releasing the Parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler from all liability, (b) waiver of my right to sue the Parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler, (c) and assumption of all risks of participating in this Activity, including travel to and from the Activity.
I understand that this document is written to be as broad and inclusive as legally permitted by the State of Texas. I agree that if any portion is held invalid or unenforceable, I will continue to be bound by the remaining terms.