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Release of Liability

(Parental guardian signature required for children under 18 years of age.)

Before you (or your child under 18 years of age) can participate in our Mission Trip, we need to make sure that you understand and accept the risk of injury involved. Please read the following statement carefully, ask Next Step Ministries staff to clarify any questions you have, and sign and fill below when you understand and agree.

I, the undersigned, do for myself or for and on behalf of my child under 18 years of age hereby affirm that:

• I understand that participating in the Mission Trip involves risk of injury stemming from inherently dangerous activities such as the use of power tools, working on construction sites, and outdoor adventure activities such as kayaking, hiking, swimming, caving, and snorkeling. Foreseeable injuries could include but are not limited to cuts, sprains, strains, broken bones, contusions, concussions, drowning, and death. I hereby assume all risks inherent in my or my child’s participation in the Mission Trip.

• I hereby release Next Step Ministries and those who work for Next Step Ministries as employees, contractors, directors, officers, volunteers, or partners (together, the “Releasees”) from liability for personal injury, death, property damage, and expenses that I or my child suffers as a result of participating in the Mission Trip, except for personal injury or death caused by the Releasees’ recklessness or gross negligence.

• I acknowledge and accept that I may be required to reimburse the Releasees for all losses, damages, and expenses that they incur as a result of my or my child’s participation in the Mission Trip, except for those incurred as a result of the Releasees’ recklessness or gross negligence.

• Should it be necessary for me or my child to return home due to disciplinary action, medical reasons or otherwise, I hereby assume responsibility for all transportation costs.

  For parental guardians of children under 18 years of age only:

• I give permission for my child to participate in the Mission Trip.

• I affirm that my child is in good health, and that my child will follow instructions of Next Step Ministries staff.

• I certify that I am the parent/guardian of the minor mentioned herein, and I consent to the above statements on his/her behalf.

  I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and have been given reasonable opportunity to discuss this with Next Step Ministries and, if I so choose, my lawyer. I acknowledge that I fully understand the terms of this Release of Liability, and that I have signed it freely and voluntarily.