Acknowledgment of the Center’s Faith-based perspective:  I acknowledge that the East Carolina Study Center is a Christ-Centered (Christian Faith-Based) non-profit organization (you may ask for a copy of our statement of faith).  East Carolina Study Center does not limit, nor discriminate, against anyone based on religious affiliation.  I give permission to the East Carolina Study Center to speak to/about, discuss and/or teach the tenants of the Christian faith, including referencing the Bible as a part of some programming at the Center.

Functions and Activities: I understand that participating in programs, services, recreation and other activities of the East Carolina Study Center is voluntary.  Prior to my participation in such activities, I acknowledge that there are certain risks associated with these activities, including, by way of example, physical injury due to activity-related accidents, and physical injury due to transportation-related accidents.

Release of Liability: By signing this Permission and Waiver Form, I expressly warrant that this child named above or I, if I am a participant, am capable of withstanding both the physical and mental demands of these activities. I also expressly assume all risks to the child or me participating in the activities, whether such risks are known or unknown to me at this time. I further release the organization, its Board Members, leaders, employees, volunteers, property owners, and agents from any claim that my child may have or that I may against them as a result of injury or illness incurred during the course of participation in these activities. This release of liability is also intended to cover all claims that members of the child’s or my family or estate, heirs, representatives, or assigns may have against the organization, its Board members, leaders, employees, volunteers, property owners, or agents. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organization, its Board members, ministers, leaders, employees, volunteers, property owners, or agents from any and all claims arising from my participation in its activities and programs, or as a result of injury or illness of my child during such activities. I hereby authorize the staff at the East Carolina Study Center to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. I hereby waive and release East Carolina Study Center and its staff from any and all liability for any injury or illnesses incurred at any facility.

This release of liability also gives permission to take photos and permission to release these photos in all types of publications.