JazzFest Academy Authorization and Waiver Information

I am entering into this legally binding agreement for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I hereby acknowledge. I am the parent or guardian of the child named above, and hereby request that my child be permitted to participate in Cuyahoga Community College District’s (the “College” or “College’s”) “JazzFest Academy.” All College actions, requirements, directions, and standards shall be deemed to have been intended for the benefit of my child.

I acknowledge and agree that the College may dismiss my child from Tri-C’s JazzFest Academy, either temporarily or permanently, in the event of behavior that is disruptive, dangerous, uncooperative, or otherwise unacceptable in the sole judgment of the College; and in such event, the College will owe no refund or other compensation whatsoever.

I understand that my child's voluntary participation in 2026-2027 JazzFest Academy (“Activity”) involves inherent dangers, hazards and risks in which I may be exposed, the RISK OF PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, AND POSSIBLE DEATH. Understanding fully that these dangers, hazards and risks may be present, I hereby voluntarily agree to be exposed to the inherent dangers and acknowledge that such acceptance is voluntary.

In consideration for my participation in the Activity, I agree to follow the rules and regulations established by the Cuyahoga Community College District (“College”) for safety. I hereby, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executor, administrator, and assignees, assume all risks associated with my participation in the Activity and agree to hold harmless the College its trustees, officers, employees, agents, and representatives, volunteers, and all other entities acting in any capacity on its behalf for any and all liability, actions, causes of action, losses, debts, claims or demands of any kind and nature that may result from or in connection with my participation in the Activity, and I release, waive, forever discharge, and covenant not to sue the College, its governing board, officers, agents, employees, and any students acting as its employees (“Releasees”), from and against any and all liability for any harm injury, damage, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, costs, and expenses of any nature that I may have or that may hereafter accrue to me, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, whether caused by the negligence or carelessness of the Releasees, or otherwise, while in, on, or participating in the Activity.

I assert that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude or restrict my participation in the Activity and that I have adequate health insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs as a result of injury to my person, if applicable.

I also understand and agree that the College may not have medical personnel available at the location of the Activity. I understand and agree that the College is granted permission to authorize emergency medical treatment, if necessary, and that such action by Releasees shall be subject to the terms of this INFORMED CONSENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”). I understand and agree that the College assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage, which might arise out of or in connection with such authorized emergency medical treatment.

I also give my permission for my child to be photographed, and allow the College to release any and all pictures for publicity purposes only.

I agree that if any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held illegal, unenforceable, or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining portions shall remain in full force and shall not be affected thereby. I further understand that this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.

I understand that I sign this Agreement as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written statement, have been made. I further state that the participant is a minor and that I am the parent or guardian of the participant and that I am competent to sign this Agreement; and that I execute this Agreement for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same.