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Consent, Waiver and Release of Liability – 
Participants & Volunteers


The person signing this Agreement (“Signer”) agrees to the terms of this Agreement for themselves and, if applicable, on behalf of each minor participant identified below.

Shining Stars Foundation (“SSF”) is a Colorado nonprofit organization that provides recreational, educational, social, and supportive programs and events for children, young adults, families, and volunteers, including but not limited to the Aspen Winter Games, Grand Family Adventure, Rocky Mountain Winter Escape, Aspen Summer Adventure, and the Young Adult Snowmass Summit Retreat.

“Participant” means any individual participating in an SSF program or event, including adult participants, minor participants, and parents or legal guardians participating with their children. “Volunteer” means an individual providing services to SSF without compensation, other than permitted expense reimbursement.

SSF programs and events may include a variety of recreational, outdoor, educational, social, and supportive activities and may take place at SSF facilities, public or private facilities, outdoor areas, lodging facilities, or other locations.

RULES OF CONDUCT

All Participants and Volunteers must follow SSF’s applicable rules, safety instructions, Code of Conduct, child-safety policies, venue rules and reasonable directions from SSF staff and authorized activity leaders.

All persons attending SSF programs are expected to:

  • Treat participants, families, volunteers, staff and others with respect;
  • Refrain from harassment, discrimination, bullying, threats, abuse and other inappropriate conduct;
  • Comply with applicable laws and SSF policies
  • Follow safety instructions and the directions of SSF staff, instructors, medical personnel and venue/activity providers;
  • Not possess or use illegal drugs or misuse medications, and not participate while impaired by alcohol or drugs; and
  • Protect the privacy and confidentiality of participant and family information

SSF may remove or restrict any person from a program or activity for violating these requirements or when SSF reasonably determines that the person’s conduct presents a safety or program concern.

Parents and legal guardians remain responsible for their minor children except to the extent that a minor is participating in an activity under the supervision or direction of SSF staff, authorized volunteers, instructors, medical personnel or other authorized activity providers. Parents/legal guardians remain responsible for providing SSF with accurate information relevant to their child’s participation and for complying with applicable program-specific supervision requirements.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

“Released Parties” means Shining Stars Foundation, Aspen Skiing Company, LLC, its officers, directors, employees and agents, and, as applicable to the particular program or activity, participating sponsors, volunteers, first-aid and medical personnel, instructors, contractors, transportation providers, third-party venues and activity providers, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, solely to the extent permitted by applicable law.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in or volunteer at the applicable SSF program or event, I voluntarily assume the inherent and other risks reasonably associated with the activities in which I or, if applicable, my minor child participates, including risks arising from the acts or omissions of other participants, volunteers or third parties, the use of equipment or facilities, travel or transportation associated with the program, weather or environmental conditions, and other risks specifically described in the applicable program materials.

To the fullest extent permitted by Colorado law, I release and waive claims against the Released Parties for bodily injury, illness, death, property damage and related losses arising out of or relating to my or my minor child’s participation in the program or event, including claims based on ordinary negligence of a Released Party, except for claims that cannot lawfully be released or waived.

This Agreement does not release or waive any claim or liability that applicable law does not permit to be released or waived, including liability arising from conduct that cannot lawfully be exculpated.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EFFECT OF THIS CONSENT, WAIVER, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I understand that this Agreement affects important legal rights. I understand that, to the fullest extent permitted by Colorado law, I am agreeing to release and waive certain claims, including claims based on ordinary negligence, arising from my or my minor child’s participation in the applicable SSF program or event. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and voluntarily sign this Agreement.

VOLUNTEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

If I am volunteering, I acknowledge that:

  • I am serving without compensation other than permitted reimbursement of expenses;
  • I will perform only duties for which I have been authorized, trained, licensed or otherwise qualified;
  • I will follow SSF’s volunteer, child-safety, confidentiality, medical and other applicable policies;
  • I will promptly report safety concerns, injuries, suspected abuse or other incidents as required by SSF policy and applicable law; and
  • This Agreement does not create an employment relationship or expand the scope of my authority or professional license.

A volunteer’s statutory or other legal protections, if any, apply independently of this Agreement and only to the extent provided by applicable law.

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN REPRESENTATION

If I sign for a minor participant, I represent that I am the minor’s parent or legal guardian and have authority to sign this Agreement on the minor’s behalf. I understand that Colorado law governs the enforceability and scope of any waiver or release signed on behalf of a minor. To the extent permitted by applicable law, I agree that the terms of this Agreement apply to the minor participant and that I will be responsible for the accuracy of the representations I make in this Agreement.

MEDICAL TREATMENT CONSENT

For an adult signer: I authorize SSF, when reasonably necessary in connection with my participation or volunteer service and when I am unable to make or communicate an informed decision, to seek emergency medical assistance for me.

For a minor participant: I authorize SSF and its authorized personnel, when reasonably necessary and when a parent/legal guardian is unavailable or unable to provide timely consent, to seek emergency medical evaluation and treatment for the minor through qualified medical professionals. I understand that SSF does not provide medical care and that medical treatment decisions are made by the treating medical professionals.

This authorization does not limit any separate medical consent, advance directive or other legal document applicable to the individual.

MEDICAL INFORMATION AUTHORIZATION

I, for myself and, if applicable, on behalf of my minor child(ren), authorize Shining Stars Foundation (“SSF”) and its authorized representatives to obtain, use, and disclose relevant medical and health information as reasonably necessary to evaluate, coordinate, and respond to medical needs arising in connection with participation in an SSF program, event, or activity.

This authorization permits SSF to share relevant medical information with SSF staff, volunteers, medical personnel, emergency medical providers, and other individuals or organizations directly involved in providing or coordinating care or responding to a medical situation involving the Participant.

I understand that SSF will seek to limit the use and disclosure of medical information to information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

MEDICAL PROVIDERS & SERVICES

I understand that physicians, nurses, EMTs, and other medical professionals (“Medical Providers”) may volunteer or otherwise provide medical or nursing services during Shining Stars Foundation programs. I acknowledge that medical care involves inherent risks, including complications, adverse reactions, errors, delays, and unforeseen outcomes.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release the Medical Providers and the other Released Parties identified in this Agreement from claims arising out of or related to medical or nursing services provided in connection with the Program, except where such a release is prohibited by law.

I understand that volunteer Medical Providers may be entitled to protections under applicable Colorado law, including the Colorado Volunteer Service Act. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to waive, expand, or diminish any protections or liability provided by law.

PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT

I consent to SSF’s use of photographs, video, audio recordings, name and likeness of me and/or my participating minor child for SSF’s educational, program, fundraising and communications purposes, including print and digital media, without compensation.

PARTICIPANT PHOTOGRAPHY & SOCIAL MEDIA

I will not photograph, record, livestream or post identifiable images or video of other participants, particularly minors, without appropriate permission and in accordance with SSF’s policies and applicable law. Nothing in this provision transfers copyright in a participant’s original photographs to SSF. SSF may establish additional photography, recording and social-media rules for a particular program or venue.

INFECTIOUS ILLNESS

I agree not to participate when I know or reasonably believe that I have a contagious illness that could pose a material risk to other participants, families, volunteers or staff, and I will follow SSF’s then-current illness, exposure and participation policies. If I become aware during a program that I may have a contagious illness, I will promptly notify SSF and follow reasonable instructions regarding participation, isolation, transportation and medical care.

SEVERABILITY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I understand that, in the event that any one or more of the provisions contained in this Consent, Waiver and Release of Liability shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, voidness, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Consent, Waiver and Release of Liability, and the remaining portions shall remain in full force.

NO GUARANTEES; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; RULES AND REGULATIONS

I understand that participation in SSF programs and activities involves inherent and other risks, and that SSF cannot guarantee my safety or the safety of my minor child. I understand that this is the entire Agreement between myself and Shining Stars Foundation, and that this Agreement cannot be modified or changed in any way by the representations or statements of any agent, employee, director or officer of Shining Stars Foundation, or by me.

Participant agrees to fully comply with any additional rules and regulations that may be adopted or given by SSF and /or Aspen Skiing Company, LLC.

GOVERNING LAW/VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Colorado, subject to any venue requirements imposed by applicable law.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS CONSENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS.  I enter into this contract of my own free will and I understand and agree that this Agreement is binding on me, my children, and our heirs, assigns, and legal representatives. 

PARTICIPANT(S) / PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Please complete the appropriate section below.

For purposes of this Agreement, the “Signer” is the adult who signs this form. The “Participant” is each person participating in an SSF program, event, activity, or volunteer activity and may be an adult or minor. A parent or legal guardian who signs on behalf of a minor Participant is the Signer for that minor Participant.

If the Participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign this form on behalf of the minor Participant(s).

First Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Phone*
First Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
First Participant's/Volunteer's Signature*
Second Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Third Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Fourth Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Fifth Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Sixth Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Seventh Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Eighth Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Ninth Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Tenth Participant's/Volunteer's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Participant's/Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Parent or Guardian's Email Address
Email*
Confirm Email*
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Parent(s) or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.


By signing below the Parent or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
Parent or Guardian's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Relationship*
Phone*
Address Line 1:*
Street address, P.O. box, company name, c/o
Address Line 2:
Apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.
Country:*
City:*
State/Province:*
Zip/Postal:*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Parent or Guardian's Signature*
Electronic Signature Consent*
 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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