Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks, and Indemnity Agreement:

As a participant, or legal guardian of participant, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain inherent risks of physical injury and property damage which accompany with participation in science, technology and engineering workshops/programs/activities. I agree to assume the full risk of any such incidents and all resulting damages or loss which I or my child may sustain as a result of participating in the EngKidz program/course or any matters incidental thereto. I do hereby fully release and discharge, and agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, EngKidz, and its owners, managers, staff, contractees (organizations, cities, municipalities, and locations that EngKidz is in contract with to run the programs), partners and all other Releases from any and all costs, including attorney’s fees, damages or liability related to injuries, including death, personal injury or damage to or loss of property which I may have or claim, or which may accrue to me on account of my or my child’s participation in the program.

I hereby assume the risk of possible exposure to and illness from infectious or communicable viruses and diseases, by the Participant, including but not limited to SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, influenza, and COVID-19 (collectively, “Transmittable Diseases”), which may be suffered or sustained during the program. I, on behalf of the Participant, knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of EngKidz, or others. Further, I and the Participant agree to comply with all applicable municipal, Provincial, and/or Federal regulations, guidelines, orders, directives or rules, as may relate to minimizing the risk of transmission of any Transmittable Diseases during participation in the Program.

Electronic Signatures. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in this Agreement or in any amendment or other modification hereof (including waivers and consents) shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system

Updated: January 11, 2023