Waiver and consent acknowledgment
1. PARTICIPATION, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE
I understand that participation in a children’s church/VBS program may involve ordinary risks associated with group activities, games, crafts, movement, food, use of facilities and equipment, and interaction with other participants. I voluntarily allow my child to participate and acknowledge these risks.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable California law, I agree to release and hold harmless the church and the program’s directors, officers, employees, and volunteers from claims arising from my child’s voluntary participation in the program, except to the extent a claim cannot legally be released. Nothing in this form is intended to waive or release liability that California law does not permit to be waived or released, including liability for fraud, willful injury, violation of law, or other non-waivable conduct.
I understand that this release is not a guarantee that the church is free from all legal responsibility and that I have had an opportunity to ask questions before signing. I understand that the church does not provide health or accident insurance for my child unless separately stated in writing.
2. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
I understand that the program may ask a child to follow reasonable safety instructions, remain with their group, and treat leaders and other children respectfully. I understand that the church may contact me to pick up my child if behavior, illness, or another circumstance makes continued participation unsafe or inappropriate.
3. PHOTO / VIDEO PERMISSION
Please select one: ☐ YES, I give permission for my child’s image/video to be used for church/ministry communications (website, social media, slides, promotional materials). ☐ NO, please do not use my child’s image/video.
I understand that choosing NO will not prevent my child from participating.
4. PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing below, I confirm that I am the child’s parent or legal guardian, that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I have read and understand this registration, medical authorization, participation release, and photo/video selection.