Release of Liability - Winter 2024

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

By signing this document, you waive certain legal rights, including the right to sue. Please read carefully.

Program:

BWC Weekly Winter Sessions & Art Workshop

Locations:

Monkey Academy #228 - 1891 Springfield Road, Kelowna BC

Jan 16 - Mar 12, 2024 Tuesdays 4-6pm

ORL: Rutland Branch 301 Hwy 33 W #20, Kelowna, BC

Feb 3, 2024 Saturday 11:30-1:30pm

Date & TIme:

Tuesdays 4-6pm
Once: Feb 3, Saturday 11:30-1:30pm

I, the parent or legal guardian, of Participant(s), acknowledge and understand the nature of the activities my child will engage in as part of their participation in The Better World Club (referred from here forward as “the Club”), a program run by Ponderosa Education Community (referred from here forward as “PEC”).

Public Settings:

  • Activities: Visits to public venues, interaction with diverse community members, etc.

  • Typical Risks: Exposure to crowds, potential loss of personal belongings, potential spread of illnesses.

  • Safety Measures: Keeping track of personal belongings, adherence to public safety rules, group integrity, adherence to typical safety protocols, and guidance, monitoring, and support from PEC personnel

General Acknowledgement:

  • Activities: Participation in educational and community-based activities.

  • Typical Risks: Possible exposure to minor injuries, illnesses, or discomforts.

  • Safety Measures: Adherence to typical safety protocols, and guidance, monitoring, and support from Ponderosa Education personnel.

1.  ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
I, the parent, am aware that participating in activities, programs, and events with the Club and PEC comes with inherent risks, including but not limited to those listed above.

2.  RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
In consideration of the Club and PEC allowing my child’s participation in its activities, I hereby agree as follows:

  • To waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against the Club or PEC;
  • To release the Club or PEC from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that my child or my next of kin may experience, as a result of their participation due to any cause whatsoever.

3. INDEMNIFICATION:
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Club and PEC from any and all liabilities, damages, actions, claims, costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees), and losses whatsoever on account of personal injuries or property damage resulting, or to result, from my child’s participation in the Club and PEC activities.

This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of British Columbia. Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought within British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of British Columbia.

I acknowledge that the above list is not exhaustive and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or damages. I understand that safety rules will be observed and that the Better World Club and PEC personnel (facilitators, staff, mentors, and volunteers) and any other participating organizations will do their best to give my child(ren) (named above) the support and supervision required during these events. I hereby release the Better World Club and PEC personnel from all claims for damages arising from accidents or injury caused by my child’s participation during these events. I give the personnel involved the authority to act on my behalf in case of emergency; including medical treatment and transportation by ambulance (parent/guardian will be notified as soon as possible and will be responsible for all costs related with medical treatment and/or transportation). I have read and understood this Release of Liability Waiver, and I signify my agreement by signing below or responding by email.

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