Forms: Waivers

Please read this document carefully. It affects your legal rights in the event of an injury or other loss. It must be signed by all adult (eighteen years and older) participants and/or by a parent or guardian of a minor participant. The parent or guardian, referred to in this document as Parent, agrees to these provisions for himself or herself and on behalf of the minor child.

The Challenge/Archery Course is a powerful outdoor experience designed to foster self-discovery, confidence, teamwork, communication and group process skills, The Challenge Course program is a carefully structured, graduated series of elements incorporating physical, mental and social challenges. Activities may include reliance on others or equipment, climbing over obstacles, walking on cable bridges, or riding on the Zip Wire! We are confident you will find it a great learning experience. Both fun and challenging

When working outdoors and leading physical activities, safety is our main concern. We will regularly discuss basic rules of safety and provide the special organization, supervision, instruction and equipment you need to participate safely in course activities. It is impossible for us to eliminate all risk, however, and your commitment to follow instructions and use sound personal judgement will contribute greatly to your well-being. By signing this waiver, the participant and/or guardian accepts that there are inherent risks and hazards in adventure programming and agrees not to sue THE PEARLSTONE CENTER. Please read and sign the following agreement:

I, as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, understand I will be participating in activities that involve periods of physical exertion, balancing, heights (up to 80'), lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing. I know most activities will be outdoors where I will need to watch for slippery and/or uneven footing, limbs and branches, insects or animals and possible exposure to extreme or inclement weather, I fully understand that my physical activity involves risk of injury. I understand the risks may include loss or damage to personal property.

I understand that I will not be forced to do any activity and that despite all reasonable precaution taken, a guarantee of absolute safety is impossible. I agree to exercise good personal judgement, to ask for help if I am concerned about my safety and to be responsible for deciding if a proposed activity is appropriate for me. I agree to inform my instructors of any physical, mental, or medical condition that might affect my ability to participate or affect other members of my group. I realize that failure to tell that information could result in serious harm to myself or others. I also state that I am not under, and will not be under, the influence of any chemical substance including alcohol.

I agree to comply with safety instructions given and to be responsible for my personal safety and well-being. I agree to hold PEARLSTONE, its Directors, Officers, Employees, Agents, and/or Associates harmless for any accidents, injury, loss of or damage to property that may occur on this program.

I understand that all possible precautions are taken to ensure that all programs and activities sponsored by PEARLSTONE are conducted by mature and qualified personnel in a safe and responsible manner. I voluntarily assume the risks of the activities and agree to report any injuries before leaving the premises.

In the event of an emergency, I understand every attempt will be made to contact the parent/guardian. In the event that the parent/guardian cannot be reached, I give permission to PEARLSTONE, to secure proper medical treatment. I understand that PEARLSTONE is not responsible for any medical treatment costs.

Additional information to be completed by participant (or parent/guardian if participant is under 18) To participate in the high ropes adventure course, participants must be at least 48” tall and participants may weigh no more than 275 lbs max. To participate on the zip lines, participants must be at least 5 years old. Choice of which zip line will be at the discretion of the instructor.

Emergency Contact:

By signing this document, I give permission to Pearlstone and The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, and its constituent agencies and programs, to use any photograph, likeness, audio recording, video recording and/or depiction of me, and/or my name, to promote The Associated and its agencies and programs, in all media now known or hereafter developed, including print, electronic and/or digital media, such as brochures, advertisements, annual reports and Internet websites.

Covid-19 has created additional risk at all events and gatherings, and public officials and/or venues have created policies, guidelines, and practices to limit possible exposure. The undersigned Guest fully understands and appreciates the risks involved and voluntarily assumes the risk. Guest agrees to comply with all policies, rules, and guidelines established by public health officials, state and local governments, and by the event venue, and will act at all times while on the Pearlstone property in a manner that mitigates these risks. Client, on behalf of themselves, their heirs, personal representatives, executors, and assigns hereby releases and forever discharges Pearlstone, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from any and all damages, claims, losses, and causes of action for inconvenience, illness, injury, death, or other costs including, but not limited to, loss of income, medical expenses, and consequential damages, or any other matter arising from or connected with the Covid-19 virus specifically, as well as more generally from any matter that may occur while on the premises of Pearlstone, or resulting from having been on the premises of Pearlstone.

Definitions: I understand that the term Pearlstone as used in this document means and includes all current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and affiliated or related entities of Pearlstone; the term “I” means and includes any participant 18 years or older, or the parent or legal guardian of any participant who is younger than 18 years of age; and the term “Program” means the Pearlstone program in which a participant has enrolled or joined.

Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks: I understand that by participating in this Program, the participant may be exposed to a variety of risks and hazards, foreseen or unforeseen, which cannot be eliminated without fundamentally altering the unique character of the Program. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, risks and hazards including animals such as insects and spiders, and tools, such as shovels and rakes; activities vary from program to program, and may include shoveling, using a wheelbarrow, hammers, and sharp metals. Possible injuries and illnesses include, but are not limited to, sunburn, heatstroke, dehydration, musculoskeletal injuries, and other mild or serious conditions or injuries. I understand that this description of the risks involved is not complete, and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in property loss or injury. As a condition of participation in the Program, I agree to assume full responsibility for all the risks that such participation may entail. Participation in this Program is entirely voluntary, and I elect to participate with full knowledge of the inherent risks.

Release and Indemnification: In consideration of participation in the program and the services and amenities provided by Pearlstone, I voluntarily agree to (1) release, discharge, and hold harmless Pearlstone, to the fullest extent permitted by law, from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, or liabilities, including, but not limited to, claims for personal injury or death, even if caused by the negligence of Pearlstone (but not its willful or wanton misconduct), arising out of or in any way connected to the program or my participation in the program; and (2) indemnify and defend Pearlstone, to the fullest extent permitted by law, from and with respect to any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages or costs, even if caused by the negligence of Pearlstone (but not its willful or wanton misconduct), arising out of or in any way connected with the program, or participation in the program, or occurring during the inclusive dates of attendance at the program, and/or from any medical treatment received during the program.

Code of Conduct: All participants at Pearlstone are responsible for their conduct and must be willing to abide by the guidelines established for the program in order to participate. The general guidelines for conduct are: 1) Participants must take responsibility for their safety by carefully listening to rules and following instructions. Unsafe behavior, failure to follow instructions, or extremely disruptive behavior may result in dismissal from the program. 2) Use and/or possession of weapons, firecrackers, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, matches, lighters, or other items deemed dangerous is strictly forbidden. 3) Participants may not damage Pearlstone property or the personal property of others. 4) All participants must wear closed toed shoes while on the farm, protect themselves from the sun, drink an appropriate amount of water, walk and not run, only use tools that have been instructed to use and will do so in a safe manner, only enter the kitchen or animal pens if instructed by Pearlstone staff.

Agreement: • I have had the opportunity to ask Pearlstone any questions I may have about the Program in which myself and/or my child is a participant, and any questions have been answered to my satisfaction. •I understand that this document is intended by Pearlstone to have as broad an effect as the law permits, and that if any part of this document is found to be invalid for any reason, the remainder of the document shall remain valid and fully enforceable. •I have carefully read and I understand this entire document, and I am signing it voluntarily. A parent or legal guardian must sign to reflect the parent’s understanding and agreement, for themselves and on behalf of the child, to the provisions of the definitions, acknowledgment and assumptions of risks, consent to medical treatment, release and indemnification, other provisions, and agreement