Chattanooga-College Ministry

ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT ("RELEASE")

A COMPLETED FORM MUST BE ON FILE BEFORE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MINISTRY ACTIVITY

I, the above named and undersigned participant, hereby acknowledge that I will participate in Berean Christian Church College Ministry "Chattanooga Riverboat Luncheon Cruise" (hereinafter "BCC's Chattanooga Riverboat Luncheon Cruise" or “Activity”) in Chattanooga, TN, Saturday, July 8, 2017, departure at approximately 9:00 a.m. and return at (or about) 7:00 p.m. I understand the Chattanooga Riverboat Luncheon Cruise activity departure and return site is Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Rd., Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088. I understand this activity involves highway travel to and from Chattanooga, TN, and acknowledge that Berean Christian Church, Inc. (“Berean”) is the legal entity that will provide and operate the vehicle(s) for this activity.

As a condition of and in consideration of permitting me to participate in the Chattanooga Riverboat Luncheon Cruise and travel, I freely and voluntarily agree to sign this ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT form ("Release") in the space provided below indicating acknowledgment and agreement with the following:

1. I understand and acknowledge that Berean Christian Church, Inc. ("Berean") does not own or operate a river boat or marine vessel company or service for BCC’s Activity, but that Berean has arranged this activity’s services with Chattanooga Riverboat Company, Southern Belle Riverboat and The Reinert Group, LLC, a provider of riverboat tours, meals and transportation services.
2. I understand the BCC’s Activity’s departure and return site is Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Rd., Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088. I understand the BCC’s Activity shall commence at the time of departure from Berean’s premises and end upon return to Berean’s premises as stated above. I understand Berean staff and/or ministry volunteers shall accompany BCC’s Activity participants while traveling from the departure site to destination sites and destination sites to the return site (including, but not limited to, restaurants, fuel stations, entertainment, activities, tourist attractions, historical sites, monuments, and/or rest areas).
3. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: I understand and agree that it is impossible to eliminate all risk involved in domestic travel, which may include private or public vehicle (car, van, shuttle and/or charter bus, boat and/or marine vessel), and/or local transportation systems, including places of dining and entertainment, and many other factors outside the control of Berean. I acknowledge, understand and agree that my voluntary participation in BCC’s Activity involve inherent risks, both known and unknown. The risk may range in severity from minor to serious and could include even death. With my understanding of these risks, I hereby voluntarily agree to ASSUME ALL RISKS associated with my participation, travel, dining, entertainment, and touring in such activity or program, including, merely observing an activity or program, and travel in vehicle(s) and vessel(s) arranged by Chattanooga Riverboat Company and The Reinert Group, LLC, for BCC’s Activity.
4. RELEASE, WAIVER and HOLD HARMLESS: I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby knowingly, freely and voluntarily RELEASE, WAIVE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, and DISCHARGE Berean Christian Church, Inc., its board of directors, officers, pastors, employees, volunteers, agents and affiliate entities (hereinafter collectively "Indemnified Party") from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, suits, including negligence resulting in personal injury, accidents, or illness (including death), and property damage, breach of contract, judgements, demands or loss arising from, but not limited to, my participation in BCC’s Activity. I further agree to INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS the Indemnified Party from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of my actions, behavior or inactions during BCC’s Activity.
5. I understand and agree that the Indemnified Party ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY whatsoever in connection with the operation, safety,condition, service or failure to adhere to a published schedule of any vehicle, vessel, hotel, inn, lodging, place of business or restaurant, etc. which may be used for services to BCC’s Activity participants.
6. I agree that I will conduct myself in a responsible manner at all times during BCC’s Activity program, follow the established itinerary, local, state, federal, and maritime laws and to refrain from the engaging in illegal activity or have disruptive or unsafe behavior. I will comply with all group rules and standards which are presented by Berean Christian Church or by BCC's Activity leaders. I agree that if I do not comply with all group rules and standards, I may be sent home at my expense and waive the right to a refund of any and all fees.