I hereby consent to participation of my son/daughter to participate at the Encounter Conference Middle School Track. I understand that no event, including this one, is without risk of significant injury. Nevertheless, on behalf of myself and my child(ren), I voluntarily waive any liability of any sort that might arise on the part of Encounter Ministries, the Catholic Diocese of Lansing or Grand Rapids, my parish/group, or any cleric, administrator, employee, volunteer, chaperone, parent, or student, in connection with this event. My signature attests to my understanding, consent, and waiver, as set forth in this paragraph.
I the parent/guardian understand that Encounter Ministries is only responsible for my child(ren) during the Encounter Kids Track Sessions, and that I am fully responsible for their safety and security during outside of these sessions. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby grant to Encounter Ministries, of Brighton, MI, the absolute and unqualified right and permission to copyright (in its own name or otherwise), reproduce, publish, distribute and otherwise use or exploit, photographs, motion pictures and other audiovisual works (including works recorded in digital media) of my child(ren) or in which he/she may be included whether taken in a studio or elsewhere, alone or in conjunction with other persons or characters, in any part of the world, and to make similar uses of any reproductions of his/her voice. This authorization and consent includes any use of such photographs, motion pictures, audiovisual works or voice reproductions without regard to any distortion, alteration, or retouching whether intentional or otherwise. The use and exploitation hereunder may be in any medium now or thereafter known or developed for illustration, promotion, advertising, trade or any other purpose whatsoever, whether accompanied by printed matter or otherwise. I hereby waive any opportunity or right which I may have to inspect or approve the finished photographs, films, tapes, or digital data, the use to which they may be put, any copy, photographs, illustrations or other material used in connection therewith or the final product in which they may be used or incorporated. I hereby waive, release and discharge from any claim, demand, action or suit which I may have or which may be derived through me for libel, defamation, invasion of privacy or any violation of any right to publicity or any other right which I may have arising out of the publication or use of such photographs, motion pictures, audiovisual works and voice reproductions. I represent that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above named minor. I hereby consent to the foregoing on his or her behalf. I hereby warrant that I have the full right and authority to execute this Release; that I have read and understand the above Release; that I am executing this Release as my own free act and deed; and that this Release shall be binding upon me, my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.
I, the undersigned, agree to the terms above.
