Deaf Men: Lean On God offers various services and volunteer opportunities to enrich the "men's retreat" experience across multiple locations. These services and voluntary activities may include, without limitation, the provision of food, lodging, and transportation; they may also have the sponsorship of challenges such as hiking, walking, swimming, outdoor games, campfires, and the lake.
While each "men's retreat" will endeavor to assure the safety of its Participants, there are unavoidable risks of injury—and even death—associated with retreats and their related services and activities. Consequently, a properly executed Release of Liability is required before anyone may attend a Retreat as a Participant. Such a Release of Liability is set forth below.
I have read and understood the risks summarized above;
I know that my participation in retreat activities and receipt of any retreat services are voluntary;
In consideration of attending a Deaf Men: Lean On God as a Participant, I expressly assume the risks of such attendance. Further, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, I release, including pastors, chairs, and committees of these entities, harmless from any claims or suits arising in any way from my voluntary attendance at a Deaf Men's Advance for injury to my person or property of my death caused by the negligence of these entities and individuals;
I understand that I voluntarily participate in this retreat and choose to do so despite any possible risks, and I agree to this Release. I, therefore, agree to assume and take on all of the risks and responsibilities in any way associated with this activity. In consideration of and for returning the services, facilities, and other assistance provided to me by the Deaf Men: Lean On God, I understand that this Release covers liability claims. Actions caused entirely or in part by actions caused entirely or in part by acts or failures on my part, including but not limited to negligence, mistakes, or failure to supervise.
I understand that this Release means I am giving up, among other things, the right to sue the Deaf Men: Lean On God and its pastors, chair, and committees of these entities for injuries (including death), damages, or losses I may incur. I also understand that this Release binds me and my heirs.
I permit Deaf Men: Lean On God to use photographs of me and publicity materials for inclusion in the news via the internet, newsletters, and brochures.