COVID Waiver

Assumption of the Risk & Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

The 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. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing. It is recommended by the Tennessee Pledge that the groups follow social distancing guidelines and wear face masks.

Hope Redefined has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during the upcoming Redeemed Hope Weekend Retreat (the Retreat).   However, Hope Redefined cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Retreat could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.  Note:  Preventive measures shall include, but not be limited to:  1) hand-sanitizer and disinfectant wipes shall be made readily available; 2) masks and gloves available for those who desire to utilize them; 3) diffusing of antibacterial ionic misters to capture germs 4) particular efforts to provide social distancing during hours of sleep; 5) careful attention to handling of meal prep and service; 6) a brief symptom evaluation will be taken upon arrival and possibly during the Retreat.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the Retreat and 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 at the Retreat may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Redeemed Hope team members and guests. 

By signing below I also agree that in the last 21 days I HAVE NOT: 1) tested positive or presumptively positive with the Coronavirus nor have I been identified as a potential carrier of the Coronavirus; 2) experienced any symptoms commonly associated with the Coronavirus; 3) been in any location positively designated as hazardous and/or potentially infected with the Coronavirus by a recognized health or regulatory authority; 4)been in direct contact with or the immediate vicinity of any person I knew and/or now know to be carrying the Coronavirus or who has been identified as a potential carrier of the Coronavirus.

I AGREE to notify Hope Redefined (by email to Executive Director, Lyschel Burket at LyschelBurket@HopeRedefined.org) of any change in status, including diagnosis with Coronavirus and/or quarantine, within thirty (30) days either before or following the Retreat.  I also AGREE to consent to having my temperature taken by a Redeemed Hope representative upon arrival and possibly during the Retreat. In becoming symptomatic (fever) I will agree to leave the retreat facility, and seek medical attention immediately. 

I ACKNOWLEDGE & ACCEPT that this Declaration shall be governed by the laws of Tennessee.  I irrevocably agree that the competent Courts of Tennessee shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine any suit, action or proceeding, and to settle any dispute which may arise out of, under, or in connection with this Declaration and for such purposes hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such Courts.  Nothing contained herein shall limit the right of Hope Redefined to take proceedings in any other Court of Competent jurisdiction nor shall the taking of proceedings in any other jurisdiction whether concurrently or not one or more jurisdiction preclude the taking of proceedings in any other jurisdiction whether concurrently or not.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my attendance at the Retreat. On my behalf, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Hope Redefined, 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 Hope Redefined, its volunteers, employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Hope Redefined activity.