Conflict Resolution & Legal Agreement

Graves Home Education Co-op is committed to operating under Biblical principles. As followers of Christ, we are commanded to pursue peace and resolve conflicts within the body of believers (Matthew 18:15–20; 1 Corinthians 6:1–8). Therefore, all Graves Home Education Co-op participants agree:

• Any claim, dispute, or controversy arising out of or related to this agreement, the co-op, its activities, or events must be resolved through biblically based mediation and, if necessary, binding arbitration in accordance with Christian conciliation guidelines.
• Civil litigation is expressly waived by all parties. No member shall pursue legal action in civil court against another member or against Graves Home Education Co-op, except to enforce a final arbitration ruling.
• By participating in Graves Home Education Co-op, you acknowledge and accept that biblical mediation and arbitration are the sole means for resolving disputes within this community.

This policy is binding upon all families involved in Graves Home Education Co-op and is essential to preserving unity, accountability, and the Christian testimony of the cooperative.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

By signing below, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the minor child(ren) listed above hereby releases, discharges, and holds harmless High Point Baptist Church, Graves Home Education Co-op, its leadership, Advisory Team, volunteers, agents, sponsors, and participating members from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, injury, illness, death, accident, or damage, including those resulting from negligence, that may be sustained by the minor child(ren) or the undersigned during participation in Graves Home Education Co-op activities, events, or while on premises used by the Co-op.

Furthermore, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless High Point Baptist Church, Graves Home Education Co-op, and all aforementioned parties from any and all legal claims or liabilities that may be asserted by or on behalf of myself, my child(ren), or any third party as a result of participation in Graves Home Education Co-op, including travel to and from co-op events.

This release is binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, legal representatives, and assigns, and I acknowledge that I am voluntarily signing this agreement with full knowledge of its terms and legal significance.

(Parent or Guardian) BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION Any person(s) participating in GCHE CO-OP is subject to a personal background check. The following information will be used for the background search and to keep our contact information updated.