AMEN Conference & Retreat 2025 (In person)

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND GRANT OF RIGHTS AGREEMENT

I, the individual identified below, desire to participate in the 2025 AMEN retreat (the “Activity”) to be held at Woodland Christian Camp & Retreat Center in Temple, GA (the “Host Facility”), November 5-8, 2025, sponsored by the Diocese of Miami and the Southeast of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America (“DOMSE”). As lawful consideration for being permitted by DOMSE to participate in the Activity, I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (this “Agreement”). 

1. In connection with my participation in the Activity, I shall observe and obey all written rules and guidelines, and shall follow any oral instructions and directions given by the Host Facility or by DOMSE. 

1. I UNDERSTAND THAT AS PART OF THE ACTIVITY I MAY VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL OR LEISURE ACTIVITIES THAT COULD BE PHYSICALLY STRENUOUS OR INVOLVE THE RISK OF INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (ROPES COURSE, HIKING IN UNIMPROVED AND HEAVILY WOODED AREAS, ZIP LINES, BOATING, CONTACT SPORTING EVENTS, AND THE LIKE). I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE RISKS INVOLVED, INCLUDING THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL SUCH RISKS OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT I MIGHT SUSTAIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACTIVITY, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF DOMSE OR OTHERWISE. 

1. I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims, now known or hereafter known, in any jurisdiction throughout the world, against DOMSE and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Releasees”), arising out of or attributable to my participation in the Activity, whether arising out of the negligence of any Releasees or otherwise. I agree not to make or bring any such claim against any Releasee and forever release and discharge each of them from liability under such claims. 

1. I shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorney fees, fees and the costs of enforcing any right to indemnification under this Agreement, and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers, arising out or resulting from any claim of a third party related to the Activity. 

1. I hereby irrevocably grant to DOMSE permission to utilize and exploit, directly or indirectly, images of me or recordings of my voice that may be photographed, taped, or otherwise recorded in connection with the Activity, for any lawful purpose, in all manner and media, throughout the world, in perpetuity. 

1. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between DOMSE and me with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. This Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of DOMSE and me, and either of our respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Florida or any other jurisdiction). Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the federal and state courts located in Florida, and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts. 

1. I acknowledge and agree that by selecting the “I Agree” button, typing my name, or otherwise electronically signing this Agreement, I am providing my legally binding signature and am consenting to conduct this transaction by electronic means in accordance with applicable state and federal law. I understand that my electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature. 

BY PROCEEDING TO EXECUTION, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE DOMSE.

On-site Participant Individual Release Form 

We're glad that you will be attending Woodland Christian Camp. You have the opportunity to grow spiritually while enjoying a variety of program activities available to you. These available activities include, but are not limited to, archery, ropes course, climbing wall, swimming, and slip-n-slide. You acknowledge that participation in these activities involves risk to the participant (and to the participant’s parents or guardians, if the participant is a minor), and may result in various types of injury including, but not limited to, the following: sickness, exposure to infectious/communicable disease, bodily injury, death, emotional injury, personal injury, property damage, and financial damage. As you understand, these activities have inherent and unpredictable dangers that no amount of care, caution, instruction, or expertise can eliminate.

Upon recognition of the nature of the activities involved, their inherent risk, and for the opportunity to voluntarily participate in these activities, by signature below, you waive, release and discharge Woodland Christian Camp, Inc., and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents from liability. You covenant with them that you will never institute any action at law or in equity for any personal injuries, or injuries to property, real or personal, caused by, or arising out of this trip. You further agree to indemnify and hold Woodland Christian Camp harmless against any and all costs, damages, and expenses which may be incurred by them as a result of any lawsuit you (or your agents) or any other might file against them or arising from your participation in activities at Woodland Christian Camp.

We may provide you with written guidelines and verbal instructions for participation in activities. While participating, you agree to follow such guidelines and instructions designed to minimize risk of harm.

You grant permission to medical personnel to order X-rays, routine tests, and treatment for your health, and in the event you are unable to assent during an emergency, you hereby give permission to the attending medical personnel to hospitalize, secure proper treatment and to order medical procedures and treatment as deemed necessary.

Photographs and/or video and sound recordings of you may be made during your time at Woodland Christian Camp. You authorize the use of such material by Woodland Christian Camp for its purposes.

We trust you will safely enjoy your time at Woodland Christian Camp and the activities in which you participate. Please attest to your agreement to the terms of the Release and Participation Agreement by signature below.

You also agree to abide by the rules, policies and regulations promulgated by Woodland Christian Camp, Inc. throughout your visit. I have seen, read, and agree to the above.