Eating for Your Health Participant Waiver

Eating for Your Health by Suppers Participation Waiver

The Suppers Programs, Inc. d.b.a. Eating for Your Health by Suppers (hereinafter referred to as EFYH)

This agreement contains a waiver of claims based on negligence

Welcome to Eating For Your Health where our mission is to provide safe and friendly settings where people can develop and manage their own personal transitions to a healthier life. As you join us for our meetings, workshops, presentations and any other programs, please know that we must also function in a world where agreements must be made for liability reasons. PLEASE READ, SIGN AND SUBMIT THIS PARTICIPANT WAIVER.

Because culinary and gardening activities can present risks, Eating for Your Health (EFYH) depends on you to use your good judgment and reasonable care for your own safety and the safety of others. Please follow the directions of the facilitator(s), workshop or program leader, or staff member carefully. If you have any questions, about your ability to safely follow any instructions you are given, please immediately alert the facilitator(s), workshop or program leader, or staff member.

In consideration for your participation in an activity with EFYH, and by signing this form, you acknowledge, agree and understand that your participation is voluntary, and you assume the risks associated with the activity in which you will be participating. Such risks may include, but are not limited to, the risk of physical injury or harm. You further agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless EFYH from any and all claims arising out of an injury, disability, or death resulting from your participation in its activities. This waiver specifically includes any claims made by you arising from the alleged negligent acts of EFYH, its employees, agents, facilitators, workshop or program leader, staff, or volunteers and any related parent and/or subsidiary entities.

Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist.

COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION

While participating in events held or sponsored by EFYH, consistent with CDC guidelines, participants are encouraged to practice hand hygiene, “social distancing” and wear face coverings to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19. Because COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, EFYH has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, EFYH cannot guarantee that its participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19.

In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not engage in EFYH events and/or other face-to-face fundraising activities. By attending a EFYH event, you certify that you do not fall into any of the following categories:  

  1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath among others;
  2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or to a community in the U.S. that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or  
  3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment. 

DUTY TO SELF-MONITOR:

Participants and volunteers agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact EFYH at admin@eatingforyourhealth.org if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 10 days after participating or volunteering with EFYH.

You knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties.

You represent that you are at least 18 years old, and well and competent to participate in EFYH meetings and events in which I voluntarily use kitchen and/or gardening equipment and work closely with other members of the community.

You understand that EFYH meetings are no substitute for therapy or treatment. You also understand that participants take responsibility for getting professional help as needed. Comments made by participants reflect their personal opinions and experiences and do not represent a position taken by EFYH.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds are available if requested 2-weeks prior to the start of the program. There are no refunds for a missed session in a multi-session program. To request a refund, send an email with details about the specifics of the program to admin@eatingforyourhealth.org.

You understand that when you sign this document, it applies to all locations where you experience Eating For Your Health by The Suppers Programs, Inc.

You have thoroughly read this document and agree to its principles.