ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO CORONA VIRUS/COVID-19
I understand that: Novel coronavirus (‘‘COVID-19”) infections have been confirmed throughout the United States, including multiple cases in my area. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily, including through person-to-person contact.
• As with any social activity, use of Girl Scouts of Orange County (GSOC) facilities or services, or participation in in-person troop, group, service unit or Council programs, may present the risk of contracting COVID-19. While GSOC takes safety and preventative precautions, GSOC can in no way warrant that COVID-19 infection will not occur through use of such facilities or services or participation in in-person Girl Scout activities and meetings.
• I agree to comply and to ensure compliance by my children with the most recent guidance and recommendations issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and my local state agency or municipality for slowing the transmission of COVID-19. I agree that neither I nor my participating children shall visit or utilize the facilities, services, and/or programs of GSOC within 14 days after (i) returning from highly-impacted areas subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, (ii) exposure to any person returning from areas subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, (iii) exposure to any person who has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, or (iv) exposure to any other risk identified by the most recent guidelines or recommendations or guidelines situation delineated by WHO, the CDC or my state public health agency or municipality. I further agree that neither I nor my participating children shall participate in, visit or utilize the facilities, services, and/or programs of Council if I, he, or she (i) experience(s) symptoms of COVID- 19, including, without limitation, fever, cough, loss of sense of taste or smell, or shortness of breath, or (ii) has a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19. I agree to notify Council immediately if I believe that any of the foregoing access/use restrictions may apply. *
• By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by use of GSOC facilities or services, or participation in in-person Girl Scout activities and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at GSOC facilities or services, or participation in in-person Girl Scout activities may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Girl Scouts of Orange County employees, volunteers, and Girl Scout-related activity participants and their families.