PARENT RELEASE AND PERMISSION FORM
CHICAGO FILM ACADEMY
This Parent Release and Permission Form (the "Release") is entered into on {todaysDate} by and between {primaryParentguardian} {secondaryParentguardian} (collectively, "Parent/Guardian") and the CHICAGO FILM ACADEMY, an organization located in Highland Park, Illinois (“CFA”).
1. GRANT OF PERMISSION
Parent/Guardian hereby grants permission for their child, {studentName}, date of birth {birthDate} ("Child"), to participate in the Film Class Program (the "Program") offered by CFA at its facilities in Highland Park, Illinois during the period of {programStart} – {programEnd}.
2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of the Child's participation in the Program, Parent/Guardian, on behalf of themselves and the Child, hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue CFA, its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, damages, costs, and liabilities of any kind whatsoever that they may have or acquire against CFA arising out of or related to the Child's participation in the Program, except for claims arising from CFA’s willful misconduct or gross negligence.
3. CONSENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
Parent/Guardian hereby grants CFA permission to provide necessary first aid and other reasonable and/or necessary medical attention to address a Child’s immediate medical needs while under CFA’s supervision. Parent/Guardian also hereby grants CFA permission to seek and obtain emergency medical treatment for the Child if Parent/Guardian cannot be immediately contacted. Parent/Guardian agrees to be responsible for any costs associated with such medical treatment. Parent/Guardian represents that the Child has no medical conditions that would prevent their safe participation in the Program, or has disclosed such conditions in writing to CFA. Parent/Guardian acknowledges that CFA does not provide health insurance for participants and that Parent/Guardian is solely responsible for any medical expenses incurred.
4. GRANT OF RIGHTS
4.1 Ownership Rights
The Child shall retain full ownership of all original works of authorship, artistic creations, and other creative content (the “Creative Works”) created, developed, or produced by the Child during their participation in the CFA programs. Such ownership shall include without limitation, all applicable intellectual property rights in and to the Creative Works.
4.2 Collaborative Works
Collaborative Works shall mean any Creative Works jointly created, developed, or produced by two or more children during their participation in CFA programs. All Collaborative Works shall be owned jointly and equally by all children who substantially contributed to the creation of such works, with each child holding an undivided interest in the whole work.
4.3 Waiver of Approval Rights
Parent/Guardian waives any right to inspect or approve the finished product and acknowledges that CFA shall be the sole owner of all rights, including copyrights, in the materials.
4.4 License Grant
Parent/Guardian hereby grants CFA a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right to photograph, film, or record the Child's image, likeness, voice, and performances, and to use, reproduce, distribute, and/or create derivative works from such materials and the Creative Works, and to publicly display and perform such materials and the Creative Works in connection with the promotion, marketing, documentation, and educational purposes of the Program and CFA's activities.
5. OFF-PREMISES FILMING AUTHORIZATION
5.1 Grant of Permission for Off-Premises Activities
Parent/Guardian hereby expressly authorizes and grants permission to CFA to take the Child outside the premises of the primary class location for the purpose of filming activities related to the Program curriculum ("Off-Premises Filming"). Such Off-Premises Filming may include, but is not limited to, walking around town, visiting public parks, streets, plazas, commercial areas, and other locations within the city of Highland Park as deemed appropriate by CFA for educational and creative filming purposes.
5.2 Scope and Limitations
CFA shall provide reasonable advance notice to Parent/Guardian, ensure appropriate supervision, implement safety protocols, obtain necessary permits, and return the Child to the primary class location at the conclusion of Off-Premises Filming activities.
5.3 Liability for Off-Premises Activities
While CFA will exercise reasonable care to ensure the Child's safety during Off-Premises Filming activities, Parent/Guardian acknowledges that certain inherent risks exist in any off-site activity. Parent/Guardian agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CFA from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the Child's own negligent or willful acts during Off-Premises Filming activities. This indemnification shall not apply to any claims arising from CFA's failure to meet its duty of care as outlined in Section 5.3 or from CFA's negligence or willful misconduct.
6. PROGRAM REMOVAL AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
CFA expects the Child to adhere to the highest standards of conduct while participating in the Film Class Program, which include, but is not limited to, listening to directions and respecting the staff, other students, the equipment, and the premises.
6.1 Removal Authority
CFA reserves the right to remove the Child from the Program, either temporarily or permanently, due to dangerous behavior, misuse of electronic devices including cyberbullying or harassment, misconduct, or other actions that endanger safety, disrupt the educational environment, damage property, facilities, or equipment belonging to CFA or third parties, or violate the rules and policies of the Program.
6.2 Disciplinary Process
CFA may issue verbal warnings, written notices, or temporary suspensions before permanently removing the Child from the Program, depending on the severity of the behavior. In cases of severe misconduct, CFA may immediately and permanently remove the Child without prior warning.
6.3 Refund Policy
In the event of the Child's removal, any refund shall be at the sole discretion of CFA and may be prorated based on the portion of the Program completed prior to removal.
7. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to this Release shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Illinois, in each case located in Cook County, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Entire Agreement
This Release constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings of the parties, whether oral or written.
8.2 Severability
If any provision of this Release is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8.3 Amendment
This Release may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties.
8.4 Waiver
No waiver of any provision of this Release shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced. No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.
8.5 Counterparts
This Release may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
8.6 Notices
All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given: (a) when delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) when received by the addressee if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); (c) on the date sent by email (with confirmation of transmission) if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and on the next business day if sent after normal business hours of the recipient; or (d) on the third day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid.
8.7 Representations and Warranties
- Parent/Guardian confirms that they are the legal parent or guardian of the Minor, and Parent/Guardian further confirms that all legal parents or guardians of the Minor have signed this document before its submittal.
- Parent/Guardian confirms they have the legal right, authority, and capacity to execute this Release on behalf of the Minor.
- Parent/Guardian confirms they have read this Release in its entirety and understand its terms and they are signing this Release voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence.
- Parent/Guardian confirms that the Minor is in good health and has no physical or mental conditions that would impair their ability to safely participate in the Activity,
- Parents/Guardian understands that this Parent Release and Permission Form is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Illinois and agree that if any portion is held invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Parent Release and Permission Form on the date first written above.