I am the parent, legal guardian, or participant (age 18+) identified below. I voluntarily agree to participate in, or allow my child to participate in, programs and events offered by Forward Motion Therapy. This Waiver applies to all events unless expressly revoked in writing.
1. Awareness of Risks
I understand participation involves inherent risks including physical activity, interaction with others, use of equipment, and exposure to communicable diseases, which may result in illness, injury, or in rare cases death. I voluntarily accept these risks.
2. Communicable Disease Risk
I understand participation may expose me or my child to infectious diseases including COVID-19, influenza, and other illnesses. I acknowledge Forward Motion Therapy cannot guarantee against exposure despite reasonable precautions.
3. Assumption of Responsibility
I voluntarily assume full responsibility for all known and unknown risks associated with participation and confirm the participant has no medical condition prohibiting participation, except as disclosed to Forward Motion Therapy in writing.
4. Nature of Activities
I understand Forward Motion Therapy's programs are medically supervised, community-based experiences addressing skill development. Participation is not individual therapeutic services, clinical treatment, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical care, or mental health services of any kind. I further understand that if a therapist observes the participant and determines that a formal assessment may be beneficial, no such assessment will occur without my prior written consent, and any assessment will be scheduled separately from program participation.
5. Accompanying Support Persons
I understand that if the participant requires one-on-one support, I am solely responsible for arranging it. I acknowledge that any support person I arrange is not an employee or agent of Forward Motion Therapy, is not covered under Forward Motion Therapy's liability insurance, and is not entitled to workers' compensation through Forward Motion Therapy. I hold Forward Motion Therapy harmless from any claim arising from such a support person. I understand that if a support person will be present, I must also complete Addendum A — One-on-One Support Person Agreement.
6. Program Policies
I agree to comply with all program rules and staff instructions. Events are generally drop-off; a caregiver may be required on site if requested by staff. Pickups more than 5 minutes late may incur a $1.00/minute fee. Repeated late pickups may result in loss of participation. Abusive, threatening, or inappropriate conduct may result in immediate removal without refund.
7. Release of Liability
On behalf of myself and/or my child, and for my heirs and assigns, I release, waive, and hold harmless Forward Motion Therapy and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, and agents from all claims, damages, or liabilities arising from participation in Events, including claims from ordinary negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by Montana law. This release does not apply to willful or wanton misconduct where prohibited by law.
8. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Forward Motion Therapy from any claims arising from my or the participant's acts, the acts of any support person I arranged, or my breach of this Agreement.
9. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by Montana law. Any legal action shall be brought in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
10. Acknowledgment
I have read and understand this entire Agreement. I understand that I am waiving substantial legal rights and I sign voluntarily.
