WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19

A. Assumption of Risk/Waiver of Liability/Indemnification Agreement

In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of Ohio Valley Christian Home Educators (OVCHE) and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious disease including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, COVID-19, and a myriad of other communicable diseases. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as outlined in the COVID 19 Policy regarding protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe or become aware of any unusual or significant hazards during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest board member immediately; and

4. I, for myself and on behalf on my child(ren), wards, heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, SAVE and HOLD HARMLESS OVCHE, their officers, officials, agents, volunteers, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the events (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY UNDUE INFLUENCE OR INDUCEMENT.

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse and child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releasees and myself, my spouse, and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence and/or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided by law.

Additionally, I certify that I have received, read and understand the COVID 19 Policy set forth and provided by OVCHE.

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