I understand that monies paid for VIP activities, including Choir Tour, are nonrefundable.  

I understand the Safe Sanctuary Policy (p. 5 of the Handbook), as it pertains to Voices In Praise, and give permission for my child to be alone with the Voices In Praise Director, Accompanist or a Volunteer when necessary. 

I give permission for photos and videos that include my child to be used online and in print materials in support of Voices In Praise.

While great care will be taken to ensure my child’s health and safety during all Voices In Praise rehearsals, performances, and other activities, I understand that my child’s participation may result in an unexpected illness, injury, dismemberment, or death due to accidents, forces of nature, or other unforeseeable events. I realize that there are certain risks arising from this activity, and I am willing to assume such risks.

By signing this document, I certify that I have legal custody of the child listed on this form.  I also certify my child is in good physical and mental health at this time.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives, heirs, assigns, and/or designees, hereby agree to hold harmless and fully and forever release and discharge Voices In Praise, Inc., and all trustees, officers, agents and volunteers, employees and/or staff of Voices In Praise, Inc. from any and all claims, demands, rights of action, present or future, whether the same be known, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from, or arising out of, or incident to, the providing of this medical assistance.

This release shall be in effect during the time that the above-named minor is participating in Voices In Praise rehearsals, performances, and other activities. 

COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment: Liability Waiver and Release of Claims

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Voices In Praise, Inc. (VIP Inc.) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, VIP Inc. cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19.

VIP Inc. requests that singers, volunteers, and staff:

• Wear a mask at all times.
• Only attend rehearsals and activities if you are healthy.
• Maintain a six foot or more distance from other participants.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending VIP rehearsals or activities. I acknowledge that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to (a) VIP Inc.; (b) the property or site owner of the rehearsal/activity; (c) all past, present and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities; and (d) program participants and their families. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance and participation in VIP programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless VIP Inc., its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of VIP Inc., its employees, agents, volunteers, staff, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any VIP rehearsal, activity, or program.