Waiver of Liability:

In consideration of permission to use, today and on all future dates, the property, facilities, staff, equipment, and services of Cleveland Road Baptist Church, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Cleveland Road Baptist Church, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from liability from any and all claims including their negligence or the negligence of Cleveland Road Baptist Church resulting in personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death), theft, damage, and/or property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in activities, transportation, field trips, classes, observation, sports, athletics, exercise, and use of facilities, premises, or equipment.

Assumption of Risks:

Assumption of Risks: Physical activity, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. Cleveland Road Baptist Church has facilities for and provides for a wide range of activities from teaching or presenting in a classroom to speaking or performing onstage to such strenuous activities as weightlifting, running, aerobic activities, classes, and multiple sporting activities. Some of these involve strenuous exertions of strength using various muscle groups, some involve quick movements involving speed and change of direction, and others involve sustained physical activity that places stress on the cardiovascular system.

The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains 2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint, bone, or back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions 3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.

I have read the previous paragraphs and I acknowledge, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in the activities made possible by Prince Avenue Baptist Church and Christian School. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless:

I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD Cleveland Road Baptist Church and their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement at Cleveland Road Baptist Church or any of their ministries or activities, on campus or off-campus, and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

Severability:

The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Georgia and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Acknowledgment of Understanding:

I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement. I fully understand its terms and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to grant a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

I agree to the terms of the statement written above: