In return for being allowed to participate in ANY of Houston Children’s Charity programs, including any activities incidental to such participation, I hereby voluntarily and knowingly agree to release, indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue Houston Children’s Charity, and its officers, directors, staff, employees, sub-contractors, sponsors, agents, volunteers, and affiliates for any and all liability, claims, costs, and causes of action, including, but not limited to, any claim arising out of the ordinary negligence of any of the foregoing, that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death that may be sustained by me arising as a result of my participation in program services offered by Houston Children’s Charity, or while on the premises owned or leased by Houston Children’s Charity.
I understand and agree that Houston Children’s Charity is not responsible for any injury or property damage arising out of my participation in the program services, even if caused by Houston Children’s Charity’s ordinary negligence or otherwise. I understand that participation in the program services involves certain risks, including, but not limited to, serious injury and death. Therefore, I assume all risks, including, but not limited to, the risks associated with slipping, falling, tripping, shifting of heavy objects or furniture, loading or unloading vehicles, operation of equipment or tools, or sustaining any type of related injury in connection with my participation with Houston Children’s Charity. I am voluntarily participating in the program services with knowledge of the danger involved and I agree to accept all risks of participation, even if arising from the negligence of others.
I am of legal age and am freely and voluntarily signing this agreement without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee being made to me and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I have read this WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies.
