Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Medical Authorization
Voluntary participation. I am signing this form either as the participant named on it (age 18 or older) or as the participant's parent or legal guardian. Taking part in this trip or event of St. George El-Mozahem Coptic Orthodox Church ("the Church") is voluntary.
Assumption of risk. I understand that church trips and events can involve travel by car, van, bus, or other transportation; outdoor, athletic, water, and recreational activities; overnight stays; and time away from home. These activities carry risks, including illness, injury, loss of or damage to property, and in rare cases death. Knowing these risks, I choose to let the participant take part, and I accept these risks for the participant and for myself.
Release and waiver. To the fullest extent the law allows, I release and waive, and agree not to sue, the Church, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii, and their clergy, servants, staff, volunteers, and drivers (together, "the Church Parties") over any claim arising from the participant taking part in this trip or event, including travel to and from it, except a claim caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Indemnity. I agree to hold the Church Parties harmless from any claim brought by or for the participant arising from this trip or event, except a claim caused by their gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Conduct. The participant will follow the instructions of the clergy and servants in charge. If the participant's conduct puts the participant or others at risk, the leaders may end the participant's participation, and I will arrange and pay for the participant's return home if needed.
Medical authorization. If the participant becomes ill or injured and I cannot be reached right away, I authorize the leaders in charge to obtain first aid, emergency medical care, and any treatment a licensed physician considers necessary, including transport to a hospital. I am responsible for the cost of that care. The health information on this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
General. This release covers the trip or event named on this form, with its activities and travel. It is governed by the laws of the State of California. If any part of it cannot be enforced, the rest still applies. I have read this form, I understand it, and I sign it voluntarily.
