CONSENT AND RELEASE
In exchange for my minor child being allowed to participate in the event listed above, I, on behalf of my minor child, myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I and/or my minor child may have against the Church or against its agents, employees, volunteers and contractors from any and all claims, damages or actions of any nature whatsoever, as a result of my child’s participation in the event listed above (even if the negligence is that of the Church or its agents, employees, volunteers, or contractors). I, on my own behalf and that of the Child, hereby release the above parties from any and all demands, claims or actions, based on personal injury—regardless of the severity—including ones arising from the negligence of the Church or any of its employees, representatives or agents. I understand and agree that, it is possible that one or more pictures and/or video & audio recording of the Child may be taken and/or made. I expressly grant the Church exclusive license to utilize such image or recording in its promotional and educational materials. Further, I waive and release any and all rights and/or claims for damages I may have against the Church (or against its agents, employees, volunteers and contractors) from any and all claims, damages or actions of any nature whatsoever as a result of such use or display (including, but not limited to, claims pursuant to Chapter 540, Florida Statutes).
I, on behalf of myself and the Child, recognize and agree that the event may be physically, emotionally and/or spiritually beneficial to the Child. I further recognize and agree that the event involves inherent and unavoidable risks. Further, I understand that certain dangers and risks cannot be eliminated, no matter how diligent or proactive the Church or any of its employees or agents may be. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, infection with COVID-19 and/or any ancillary impacts of contracting the virus. The undersigned acknowledges that by signing this form, I am waiving (giving up) any right I (or the Child) may have to bring suit against the Church or any of its employees or volunteers arising out of any personal injury, death or other loss that results from the Child’s participation the event. Should there arise any dispute relating to this Release – or the event to which it relates – such dispute shall be submitted to mediation and, if necessary, binding arbitration (such arbitration being conducted in accordance with the rules for arbitration used by Peacemakers Ministries).
You understand that this document is a full and complete release of all claims for personal or bodily injury and property damage which the Child might sustain, regardless of the specific cause thereof. You further understand and agree that in the event of: 1) any personal or bodily injury to the Child, or 2) property damage, you (either on your own behalf or that of the Child) will not seek any type of recovery from, or bring any type of action whatsoever against, the Church or its pastors, officers, directors, employees, or agents.