For the above Voyage (hereinafter “EVENT”) I, being 18 years of age or older, for myself and/or on behalf of my minor participant if said minor is not 18 years or older and for my/minor’s heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators do hereby fully release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless Wonder Voyage Missions, Inc., its directors, employees, contractors, sponsors, or agents (hereinafter “WVM”) thereof from any and all liability to myself and/or my minor participant for any claims of damage to or loss of property, any injury to person, death or any one or more of the foregoing, arising directly or indirectly out of either mine or my minor’s participation for any purpose in the EVENT. THIS RELEASE INCLUDES ANY DAMAGE, LOSS OR INJURY THAT IS CAUSED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF WVM, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENT CONDUCT OF WVM but excluding any gross negligence or willful misconduct of WVM. IT IS MY EXPRESS INTENT THAT THE ABOVE RELEASE INCLUDES THE RELEASE BY ME ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND/OR MY MINOR PARTICIPANT OF WVM FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF WVM'S OWN NEGLIGENCE. I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS WVM for, from, and against any and all liabilities, damages, claims, lawsuits, costs (including court costs, attorneys fees and costs of investigation), and actions of any kind for any damage to or loss of my property or the property of another, any injury to me or my death, or the injury or death of any other person or any one or more of the foregoing, arising out of either mine or my minor’s participation in the EVENT, INCLUDING ANY DAMAGE, LOSS OR INJURY CAUSED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF WVM INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENT CONDUCT OF WVM but excluding any gross negligence or willful misconduct of WVM. IT IS MY EXPRESS INTENT THAT THE ABOVE INDEMNITY INCLUDES INDEMNIFICATION BY ME OF WVM FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF WVM'S OWN NEGLIGENCE.
I hereby acknowledge that I recognize and assume for myself and/or on behalf of my minor participant all of the risks associated with the EVENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT WVM DOES NOT PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE OF ANY KIND, AND THAT NO INSURANCE COVERAGE MAY EXIST THROUGH WVM TO COVER ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT IS MY SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO SECURE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MYSELF AND/OR MY MINOR IF I SO DESIRE SAID COVERAGE.
The terms of this Release and Indemnity Agreement are to be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Texas, and VENUE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE ARISING BETWEEN WVM AND ANY OTHER PARTY THAT INVOLVES THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT OR MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY IN DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS.
Each provision of this Release and Indemnity Agreement is severable and if one portion is invalid or illegal, such invalid or illegal portion shall not apply, but the remaining portions shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.
In making this Release and Indemnity Agreement, I have not relied upon any statement or representation pertaining to this matter made by WVM or any other person or entity which is hereby released. I WARRANT THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT AND KNOW ITS CONTENTS, AND THAT I AM 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS DOCUMENT AND THAT I HAVE EXECUTED THIS DOCUMENT VOLUNTARILY AND AS MY OWN FREE ACT. I EXECUTE THIS DOCUMENT FULLY INTENDING TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.
Furthermore, I, and on the behalf of my minor participant if under the age of 18 years, authorize and permit WVM to furnish any necessary transportation, food, lodging, and possible medical attention for this participant.
(If the participant has not attained the age of 18 years):
I am the parent or legal guardian of this participant, and hereby grant my permission for him/her to participate fully in said EVENT, and hereby give my permission to take said participant to a doctor or hospital and hereby authorize medical treatment, including but not limited to emergency surgery or medical treatment, and I assume the responsibility of all medical bills and expenses, if any. Further, should it be necessary for the participant to return home due to medical reasons, disciplinary action, or otherwise, I hereby assume all transportation costs.
Medical Authorization
In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I give permission to the Pilgrimage leaders to secure and administer treatment for my child including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, and necessary transportation. I will not hold these leaders responsible for the consequences of exercising this power so long as they act in good faith with the best interest of my child in mind. I further consent to any treatment by any hospital or physician, which, in their judgment, is in the best interest of my child. I expect to be informed of my child’s condition and of treatment provided as soon as possible.
