Rising Steps Participation and Liability Waiver Agreement
As a condition to my participation in any training (written or otherwise), program, or event (collectively "Classes") organized by, hosted by, or affiliated with Rising Steps, LLC ("Rising Steps"), by my signing in below I agree to the following.
1. Assumption of Risk. I assume the risks of being involved in advocating for a child – whether as a parent, guardian, caregiver, therapist, professional, foster parent, adoptive parent, support to a foster or adoptive parent, respite-care provider, a volunteer, a trainee, an employee, or another advocate -- including but not limited to the risks described above. I understand that my participation in the Classes does not immunize me from such risks.
2. Waiver of Liability. I, for myself and on behalf of my family, spouse, vendors and estate, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives, hereby forever release, waive, and discharge Rising Steps, its members, officers, agents, servants, independent contractors, affiliates, employees, successors, contributors, trainers and assigns (collectively the “Released Parties”) from any and all losses, liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury (including death) that may be sustained by me related to my involvement in advocacy, child development, child care, professional services related to the course content or my participation in any Classes—whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties, any third-party, or otherwise.
3. No Legal Advice. The Classes may provide information concerning potential legal issues, but it is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. At no time does Rising Steps review information for legal sufficiency, draw legal conclusions, provide legal advice, opinions or recommendations about anyone’s legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms, or strategies. Use of the Classes does not create any fiduciary relationship between End User and Rising Steps. The accuracy of the Classes is neither warranted nor guaranteed and End User uses the Classes at its own risk.
4. No Therapeutic/Counseling Advice. The Classes may provide information concerning potential legal issues, but it is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. I agree that I will not do anything that would cause harm to myself or to anyone else. I realize that I am responsible for my own actions. If I feel things in my life are becoming too difficult, I will contact my therapist. If I cannot reach my therapist, I will contact 911 or my local emergency room. At no time does Rising Steps review information for therapeutic/counseling sufficiency, draw conclusions or diagnosis, or provide therapeutic/counseling advice, opinions or recommendations about anyone’s psychological needs, rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms, or strategies. Use of the Classes does not create any relationship between End User and Rising Steps. The accuracy of the Classes is neither warranted nor guaranteed and End User uses the Classes at its own risk.
5. Digital Recording Release. I understand that the Rising Steps Parties, guests and others may take photographs and video and audio recordings during the period of my participation. I grant and convey to Rising Steps Parties and their affiliates any and all rights, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings of me for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without compensation to me.
6. Copyright Notice. All rights reserved. All material appearing on any Rising Steps online training platform, class materials, handouts, or website (“content”) is protected by copyright under U.S. Copyright laws and is the property of Rising Steps, LLC or the party credited as the provider of the content. Participants may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works, transmit, or in any way exploit any such content, nor may I distribute any part of this content over any network, including a local area network, sell or offer it for sale, or use such content to construct any kind of database. Participants may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of the content. Copying or storing any content except as provided above is expressly prohibited without prior written permission of the organization. For permission to use the content, please contact [email protected].
7. Governing Law. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Wyoming law. No action, litigation or proceeding of any kind whatsoever in any way arising from or relating to this Agreement, my involvement in any above-mentioned, or my participation in any Classes may be brought in any forum other than Sheridan County Circuit Court or the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming. I waive any argument that such courts lack personal jurisdiction or are an inappropriate venue. I agree that a final judgment in any such action, litigation, or proceeding is conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law.
8. Severability. If any of the provisions hereof are found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall be enforced as fully as possible, and the unenforceable provision(s) shall be deemed modified only to the limited extent required to permit enforcement of this agreement as a whole.
9. No Inconsistent Statements. I hereby state that the Released Parties have made no oral representations, statements, or inducements inconsistent with this written agreement. I understand and agree that the views and opinions expressed in the content are those of the facilitators/trainers/contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
10. Competence and Consideration. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent. I execute this document for adequate consideration.
By signing below, I acknowledge and represent that I have read this agreement in its entirety, understand it, and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed.