- TCC refers to The Chris Center
- Participant refers to a child participating in a TCC program
- Parent/Guardian refers to the Participant’s parents and/or guardians (or, if Participant is 18 or older, Parent/Guardian includes the Participant)
- Released Parties refers to TCC, its respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers or agents
In order to participate in TCC’s programs, TCC requires that a Parent/Guardian sign this waiver, release, and hold harmless agreement. By signing this document, Parent/Guardian agrees that it will make no claim nor file suit for any injury to person or property, or for any loss or destruction of any personal property. Parent/Guardian understands that the Released Parties accept no legal responsibility for accidents, damage, injury, or illness due to the animals, members, sponsors, agents, spectators, or any other person or property owner in connection with the operation of TCC programs. Parent/Guardian understands that there are inherent risks in any participation in TCC programs and those risks are assumed by Parent/Guardian, who fully assumes the responsibility for the risk of injury or worse caused by the Participant’s or Parent/Guardian’s contact with any animals or caused by participation in TCC programs. As a condition of Participant (and if applicable, Parent/Guardian) using the facilities and the programs of TCC, Parent/Guardian, WAIVES, RELEASES TCC and other Released Parties from, and HOLDS HARMLESS TCC and other Released Parties from, claims and liabilities arising out of any act or omission of TCC or other Released Parties, whether or not caused in whole or part by negligence or fault of TCC or other Released Parties. This WAIVER, RELEASE, and HOLD HARMLESS agreement applies to any and all liability for any and all injuries to Participant (and if applicable, Parent/Guardian), or damage to persons or property, or other losses, caused by contact with animals or caused by any other activities taking place in connection with TCC programs, whether such injuries or damage result from negligence or fault in whole or in part of TCC or other Released Parties. Parent/Guardian understands that the services provided by TCC are not offered as a substitute for clinical mental health care or medical care and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health or medical conditions. Signing of this form binds Parent/Guardian to this WAIVER, RELEASE, and HOLD HARMLESS agreement. PROPERTY OWNER RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT - TCC means The Chris Center
- Participant means a child participating in a TCC program
- Parent/Guardian means the Participant’s parents and/or guardians (or, if Participant is 18 or older, Parent/Guardian includes the Participant)
- The Farm means the property owned by Diane Lorant and Michael Trautman at 14950 Little Creek Ave., Zionsville, IN 46077, used by TCC for programs and activities
- Property Owners means Diane Lorant and Michael Trautman, owners of the Farm
In order to participate in TCC’s programs, TCC requires that a Parent/Guardian sign this release, waiver, and hold harmless agreement. By signing this document, Parent/Guardian agrees that it will make no claim against the Property Owners nor file suit against the Property Owners for any injury to person or property, or for any loss or destruction of any personal property. Parent/Guardian understands that the Property Owners accept no legal responsibility for accidents, damage, injury, or illness connected or allegedly connected to the Farm. Parent/Guardian, and/or on behalf of Participant, acknowledges, understands, and accepts the risk that (1) alpacas may, without warning, kick, bite, spit at, stomp, stumble, bolt and react to sudden movements, noise, light, vehicles, people, other animals, or objects; and (2) animal assisted activities with TCC may be conducted in areas which are subject to constant change in condition according to weather, temperature, and natural and man-made changes in landscape; where trails are not groomed, maintained, or controlled; where weather is changeable, unpredictable and dangerous; and where lightning, beehives, streams, creeks, fallen timber, wild animals, and other hazards and dangers exist. Parent/Guardian agrees not to sue the Property Owners, and RELEASES, WAIVES, AND HOLDS HARMLESS the Property Owners from all claims and liability to the Participant and/or the Parent/Guardian, and any claim or demands on account of personal injury or property damage, including death, whether caused in whole or in part by negligence of the Property Owners or TCC, while the Participant and/or Parent/Guardian is in, upon, or about the Farm premises or any facilities or equipment on the Farm. In the event that an attorney is engaged to enforce, construe, or defend any of the terms, conditions or claims or demands covered by this RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, either with or without suit, Parent/Guardian agrees to pay all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the Property Owners. Parent/Guardian’s signature below binds Parent/Guardian to this RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND HOLD HARMLESS agreement. Date: December 26, 2024 |