Release of Liability
Registration – Payment in full is due upon registration.
Cancellation by Registrant – All payments received are non-refundable but are transferable up to 45 days before the [Event Begins] date shown on the event detail webpage. You may transfer payment towards another event or to another person; however, you will be charged a $50 transfer fee. At 45 days before the [Event Begins] date, all payments received are non-transferable and non-refundable as our office will have reserved lodging, staffing, and other resources for the event based on your registration.
Cancellation by Andrizo Ministries– If the event is made impossible by war, earthquake, fire, weather, sickness, accident, epidemic, act of government, its agencies or officers, or any other legitimate cause beyond our control, Andrizo Ministries will cancel the event. You may transfer your credit to another upcoming event, leave your credit on your account until you are ready to register, or request a refund. Andrizo Ministries (The Return) is not responsible for any fees or related costs due to travel, airfare, work, etc.
Adult Authorization, Consent, and Release of Liability
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING/AGREEING
The undersigned desires to participate in various retreats, programs, events, and activities (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Event”) operated by Andrizo Ministries, James de Melo Ministries, and any agents representing these ministries, affiliated corporate entities, and all their respective officers, directors, agents, volunteers successors, representatives, and assignee (collectively, “the Ministry”). This General Release of Liability Agreement is entered into by and between every individual as indicated by the signature on this document, James deMelo Ministries, Andrizo Ministries, and any agents representing these ministries. Participant has voluntarily entered into this Agreement and understands that this Agreement is a legally binding document entered into for the benefit of participation in a voluntary event and is entered into willingly and without coercion or undue burden. By electronically signing the event registration form and checking the “I Agree” checkbox, the registered Participant asserts that:
I desire to participate in the Event.
I certify that the Ministry has entirely and thoroughly informed me that participation in the Event carries a degree of risk and danger. Examples of risky activities and hazards, both foreseeable and unforeseeable, include, but are not limited to:
- outdoor physical activities
- sports, both informal and organized
- use of recreational equipment
- travel
- activities around water, including swimming and boating
- hiking
- camping
- accidents or collisions
- inclement weather
- exposure to illnesses, bacteria, viruses, and other such similar risks including, but not limited to, COVID-19
These risks and hazards may result in serious physical injury, sickness, or death, and damage to, loss, or destruction of property, and no guarantee can be made that the Ministry or others can provide assistance if any of the preceding results.
Suppose I am injured or need medical attention while participating in the Event. In that case, I give the Ministry, its employees, and volunteers permission to seek medical diagnosis and treatment that they deem necessary or appropriate under the circumstances.
In cases of emergency, I further consent to my examination or treatment by a physician duly licensed to practice medicine or any health care professional duly authorized to provide health care services for medical care and services deemed necessary by the Ministry, its agents, servants, and employees.
I give permission to the doctor or health care professional to provide any and all medical care they deem, in their professional opinion, to be necessary.
I agree to pay for any medical expenses incurred due to the use of this ADULT AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND RELEASE.
I also agree to release and hold harmless fully the Ministry, its pastors, employees, agents, borrowed servants, contractors, and other workers, paid or volunteer, or their heirs and assigns, from any injuries, claims, liabilities, or causes of action which may arise from my transportation or participation in the Event.
I acknowledge and understand that the Ministry may offer other activities not listed above that present similar risks or dangers to me.
I consent to my participation in these activities. I acknowledge and understand that this ADULT AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND RELEASE has the same force and effect regardless of whether the activities are free or a fee is charged.
Further, I assume all risk in connection with said activities is for any harm, injury, or damages that may occur to me due to my participation in the activities, whether foreseen or unforeseen. I still wish to proceed with the activities.
In consideration of my being allowed to participate in these activities and to use Ministry equipment, I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless by Andrizo Ministries, James de Melo Ministries, and any agents representing these ministries, affiliated corporate entities, and all their respective officers, directors, agents, volunteers successors, representatives, and assignee from any claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in these activities or use of the Ministry’s equipment, whether owned or offered for use by various Ministry members and/or volunteers.
I understand that it is my obligation to inform the management of the Ministry of any health considerations or medical conditions that would restrict my participation in the Event.
I acknowledge that I am unaware of any condition or limitation that would dictate not participating in the Event. I will not participate in the Event should I become aware of any such condition or limitation and will not participate in the Event should I have any illness or disease that I reasonably understand to be contagious to others or would put others in jeopardy of contracting such illness or disease.
Should the need for medical attention arise, the Ministry will attempt to contact my Emergency Contact as soon as practicable under the circumstances.
By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in these activities, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the Ministry on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.
I agree that if any portion of this ADULT AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND RELEASE agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
I consent to the use of my photograph, likeness, image, voice, or performance on the Ministry’s internet website, CD or DVD labels, videotape or film clips, advertisements, or other official Ministry publications at the sole discretion of the Ministry and to be used in whole or in part of any broadcasting, audio/visual, and exhibition purposes in any manner or media, in perpetuity, throughout the world.
I read this ADULT AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND RELEASE before I signed it, and I have fully informed myself of its contents.
Any claims or disputes arising from or related to this ADULT AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND RELEASE agreement, other than a claim for injunctive relief, shall first be submitted to mediation in Denton County, Texas with a panel of one (1) mediator, and if not resolved by mediation, then by binding arbitration in Denton County, Texas, with a panel of one (1) arbitrator under, and in accordance with, the then governing rules of The Institute for Christian Conciliation. In the event that the Institute for Christian Conciliation ceases to exist during the course of this ADULT AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND RELEASE agreement, arbitration under this Section 19 shall be conducted according to the rules of the American Arbitration Association and shall not be transferred to any other state or county. Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in the District Court for the County of Denton, Texas. The Ministry and I shall bear our own costs related to any mediation or arbitration proceeding. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the Ministry from filing any action in a court of competent jurisdiction for the limited purposes of outlining and supervising the enforcement of the mandatory arbitration process and of issuing any injunctive or similar preliminary relief as may be deemed appropriate by such court in advance of the issuance of any arbitration award.
I am aware and understand that the Event involves potentially risky activities and may result in serious physical injury, sickness, or death, as well as damage to, loss, or destruction of property. I acknowledge that I am aware of the COVID-19 virus and its ability to be transferred from person-to-person contact. I am also aware that any person may carry the virus and be asymptomatic. I understand that the Ministry cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with COVID-19, despite the Ministry’s best efforts to abide by applicable state and federal guidelines surrounding COVID-19. I acknowledge that I voluntarily participate in the Event with full knowledge of the danger of illness. I hereby agree to accept and assume any and all risks of illness, injury, or death.
I understand that this agreement is binding upon my agreement as indicated below.
I understand that this Agreement applies to each and every use I may make of the services of Andrizo Ministries, James de Melo Ministries, and any and all agents representing these ministries, affiliated corporate entities, and all their respective officers, directors, agents, volunteers, successors, representatives, and assignees. This Agreement shall also prevent my spouse, heirs, and assigns from pursuing any legal action or claim.
This Release sets forth all agreements, representations, and understandings between the Released Parties and me concerning liability for injuries and damages. No change, alteration, deletion, or addition to this Agreement shall be binding upon the Released Parties and me unless it is in writing, signed by the Released Parties and me, and attached to this Agreement.
I agree with all aspects of this General Release by indicating, checking the appropriate box, and entering my name in the field provided as a form of electronic signature. My indication should be interpreted as equivalent to my legal and binding signature.
Participants 18 and over must agree to this General Release of Liability Agreement for themselves; all other participants must have this General Release of Liability Agreement signed by the participant’s parent or legal guardian.
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Also, if any clause is found to be invalid, the balance of this Agreement will remain in effect and will be valid and enforceable.