ABOUT

In consideration for being permitted to utilize the facilities, services, and programs of the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center (the J) for any purpose, including by not limited to observation or use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any program affiliated with the J, without respect to location, the user, for himself or herself and any personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin, hereby acknowledges, agrees, and represents that he or she has or immediately upon entering or participating will inspect and carefully consider such premises and facilities associated with the program. It is further warranted that such entry into the J for observation of use of any facilities or equipment or participation in such affiliated programs constitutes an acknowledgement that such premises and all facilities and equipment thereon and such affiliated programs have been inspected and carefully considered and that the user finds and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for the purpose of such observation, use or participation.

In further consideration of being permitted to enter the J for any purpose, including but not limited to observation or use of facilities or equipment, participation in any program affiliated with the J, without respect to location, the user hereby agrees to the following:

1. The user hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue the J, its directors, officers, employees, and agents (hereinafter referred to as “releasees” from all liability to the user, her personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for any loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefor on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the user, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise while the user is in, upon, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment therein, or participating in any program affiliated with the J, without respect to location.
2. The user hereby agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the releasees and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or cost they may incur due to the presence of the user in, upon or about the J premises or in any way observing or using any facilities or equipment of the J or participating in any program affiliated with the J whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.
3. The user hereby assumes full responsibility for and risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage due to negligence of releasees or otherwise while in, about, or upon the premises of the J and/or while using the premises or any program affiliated with the J.
4. I hereby grant, by participating in a J program, the J and its legal representatives the irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use and publish photographs or video images of me and/or my children, or in which we may be included, for any purpose authorized by the J including but not limited to: website use, social media, editorial publications, catalog and advertising use. This grant includes the right to modify and retouch the images in the discretion of the J. I understand that the circulation of such materials could be worldwide and that there will be no compensation to me for this use. Furthermore, I understand that I will not be given the opportunity to inspect or approve J and its legal representatives; I am fully and without limitation releasing it from any liability that may arise from the use of the images. I understand that if I do NOT want my name or image, or that of my child or family member, to be published I must submit a written letter to the J stating this, along with a photo or photos of the individual(s) concerned.
5. I agree to abide by the policies, rules and regulations of the J established from time to time. I also agree to conduct myself appropriately, and consistent with those policies, rules, and regulations. This would include, but not be limited to, not damaging or destroying J property deemed inappropriate by staff under the circumstances (including physical and verbal abuse of any person including participants or staff).
6. I understand that I may not be able to register or participate in J programs if my dues are not current.
7. I hereby give permission for my child(ren) to participate in all J activities. In the event that I cannot be reached, I hereby give permission to the J to act on my behalf to have medical treatment administrated to my child(ren) in the event of an emergency. I understand that I will be fully and directly responsible for the cost of medical attention.

The user further expressly agrees that the forgoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Texas and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effort.