Brave Is Committed To The Highest Standards
Terms and Conditions / Waiver
Brave programs are intensive and people are asked to take care of themselves and be responsible for their participation and choices. Non-violence, confidentiality, and freedom of choice underpin all our activities. As the adult participant or parent / legal guardian you;
give permission for my son to take part in activities at the retreat with Brave.
have ensured; that my child understands that it is important for his/her safety and for the safety of others that any instructions given by a member of staff are obeyed at all times.
declare that I/we understand that the activities may involve walking for several hours, running, jumping, and water thus exposing my son to situations and physical activity not encountered in a classroom.
acknowledge that while Brave and its staff will make every reasonable effort to minimize exposure to known risks, all hazards and dangers associated with these activities cannot be foreseen or may be beyond the control of Brave and its staff.
understand that my/our son’s involvement in the Brave Program may mean that he is remote from immediate medical help. I/we have provided Brave with enough written information to deal appropriately with the attending boy’s medical conditions if any.
further authorize Brave, in the event of any injury or illness, and where it is not possible or reasonable to obtain my/our consent at the time, to engage a medical practitioner, ambulance or hospital facilities. In this event I/we agree to pay all such emergency evacuation, ambulance, doctor, nurse and /or hospital expenses.
have read the Registration, Medical, and Consent elements of this form and understand the level of involvement required of me/us and our son.
Electronic Signature Consent * PLEASE READ THIS RELEASE CAREFULLY. PARTICIPATION IN RETREATS / RITES OF PASSAGE / EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND. INVOLVES INHERENT AND SOMETIMES UNAVOIDABLE RISK. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO ASSUME SUCH RISKS AND ARE FURTHER AGREEING TO EXCUSE BROSJOURNEY FROM ANY LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH ANY INJURY OR HARM YOU OR YOUR CHILD MAY ASSUME.
I, the parent/ legal guardian, wish to personally participate and/ or allow my child to participate, in the Retreats / Rites Of Passage / Events and Activities (“Activities”) offered by Brave, and its entities. As such, and as a consideration in exchange for being allowed to so participate, I agree to the following:
1..Assumption of Risk. I acknowledge and fully understand that I/my child/ren will be engaging in activities that involve known and unknown risks, hazards and danger, whether inherent or not, and participation could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property or to third parties. Inherent hazards and risks include but are not limited to serious neck and spinal injuries which may result in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, serious injury to virtually all internal organs, serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects body, general health and well-being.
2. I understand that the dangers and risks of practicing or competing in these activities may result not only in serious injury and seriously impact social and recreational activities and generally to enjoy life. I expressly assume all risks of injury or property loss (“Losses”), whether self-caused or caused by someone else, that may occur in connection with my child/ren participation. If I am signing on behalf of my child, then I am agreeing to have my child/ren assume the risks of Losses as stated herein.
3. Release of Liability. To the maximum extent allowable by law, I release, waive, discharge, and agree not to sue or file any sort of claim or lawsuit against, or seek compensation or damages from, Brave, its parent company, subsidiaries, related and affiliated entities, its owners, officers, employees, volunteers or agents (collectively "Releasees") from demands, losses, or damages on account of any bodily injury, death or property damage caused, in whole or in part by Releasees or any other party's acts, omissions, actions, inactions, negligence, gross negligence, strict liability, or otherwise in connection with my child/rens participation in any and all phases of the Activities, or while they, or the Participant are in, upon, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment therein.
4. Indemnification & Hold Harmless. I also agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Releasees from any and all third-party claims caused in whole or in part by my actions or inactions. My obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Releasees shall include the payment of reasonable attorney fees incurred for the defense of Releasees or any one of them. I am also agreeing to indemnify and hold Releasees harmless from and against any claims that I, or my child, may have against Releasees.
5. Consent for Emergency Treatment. I consent to emergency medical care and transportation in order to obtain treatment in the event of injury to me as Brave or its representatives may deem reasonably appropriate. This Release extends to any liability arising out of or in any way connected with the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency. I am consenting to emergency medical care and transporting.
6. Performance. Brave will be exempt from liability for any failure or delay in performing an obligation under this Agreement that is due to any of the following causes, to the extent beyond its reasonable control: acts of God, accident, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, civil commotion, breakdown of communication facilities, breakdown of web host, breakdown of internet service provider, natural catastrophes, governmental acts or omissions, changes in laws or regulations, national strikes, fire, explosion, generalized lack of availability of raw materials or energy. In the even that Brave is unable to perform the services as agreed, wherever possible, Brave will at their discretion, provide fair and equitable provision by way of make-up classes, credit or refund less reasonable expenses.
7. PDPA. In accordance with the New Zealand Authorities, Brave will collect personal data of attendees for purposes of contact tracing and other response measures in the event of an emergency.
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8. Photography. I grant Brave permission to use our appearance, names, and/or voices in connection with the content in any and all manner and media, including without limitation, the unrestricted use of photographs, video, tape, or any other digital medium in perpetuity. This includes the right to edit, reproduce, publish, and distribute the content in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to publicity, advertising, and sales promotion.
9. Furthermore, I authorize Brave to photograph and record our appearance (on digital, video, tape, or otherwise), to edit the same at its discretion, to include it with that of others, and with sound effects, special effects, and music, and to incorporate it into the content or other program or not. I also grant Brave the right to use and license others to use such recordings and photographs in any manner or media whatsoever.
By consenting to the use of our appearance, names, likeness, voice, biographical or other information concerning us, I acknowledge that Brave owns all rights to the results and proceeds of our services rendered in connection herewith. I agree that our participation in the content may be edited in Brave sole discretion, and I consent to the use of our names, likeness, voices, and biographical material about us in connection with content publicity and related institutional promotional purposes.
10. I expressly release Brave, its agents, employees, licensees, and assigns from and against any and all claims which we have or may have for invasion of privacy, defamation, or any other cause of action arising out of production, distribution, broadcast, or exhibition of the content.
11. Choice of Laws. I expressly agree that the terms of release and indemnity contained herein are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws in the Republic Of New Zealand and are to be interpreted under the laws of the Republic Of New Zealand. I agree that venue for any lawsuit related to this agreement or to my, or my child’s, participation in Events and Activities shall be proper only in the courts in New Zealand.
12. Severability. If any portion of this agreement is interpreted by a competent court to be unlawful or unenforceable, then such part shall be removed and the remaining provisions of this agreement shall continue in full legal force and effect.
13. Mediation/Arbitration. I further agree that if a legal dispute arises, I will attempt to settle the dispute through mediation before a mutually acceptable mediator whose name appears in the registry of names recognized by the New Zealand courts as qualified persons for mediation assignments. To the extent mediation does not result in a resolution, I agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration through the New Zealand Arbitration Group.
"Working with men and their families is a privilege.
They have a fundamental right to be safe."
Safe Guarding Policy
Our Mentors & Staff Working with men and their families are committed to providing a safe environment where youth are protected from abuse that may occur inside or outside the organisation.
We do this by having a full range of standards, codes and policies with trained and safe people working with men and their families. We are committed to having an embedded culture of safeguarding and child protection in place, which goes beyond compliance.
The policy:
• Sets standards to protect youth, our staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Contains procedures for our staff, volunteers and contractors to guide them in identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect and so meets our obligations under the Children’s Act 2014.
• Creates a mandatory requirement for all staff, volunteers and contractors to report any concern about the safety of a child or young person, no matter how small they believe it may be, to one of our Child Safeguarding Reps (CSRs).
• Appoints our CSRs and sets out their role and responsibilities.
• Provides details of the other procedures in place that are to be followed by all staff, volunteers and contractors at all times.
• Ensures an organisation creates a safe environment and that all staff know what to do if there are concerns about a child or young person.
Code Of Conduct
A Code of Conduct sets the standards of conduct and behaviour so that:
youth and their parents, carers and whānau can expect to feel safe and listened to
staff and volunteers can promote safe and effective practices in their organisation
organisations can support their staff and volunteers to provide the safeguarding standards expected by children, young people and their parents, carers and whānau.
Code of Conduct for Our Mentors & Staff Working with Youth
To work with youth in our organisation “we” expect you to:
Acknowledge the rights of the youth to be listened to and to thrive and participate in decisions that affect them.
Encourage enjoyable participation for youth while engaged in / attending camps, classes and retreats.
Understand that preventing abuse and protecting children and young people from abuse is the responsibility of everyone.
Be familiar with and abide by our safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures.
Report any concerns to your Child Safeguarding Representative (CSR) without delay. These include:
poor practice
concerning behaviours
suspected child abuse
allegations of abuse made against a staff member or volunteer
bullying and harassment.
Only undertake a role working with youth after completing the relavent classes and or courses. Elements, including:
initial Police vetting and ongoing vetting at required intervals
disclosing any known or potential criminal charges or convictions before or during your involvement
with the club.
Have empathy with youth
Make everyone feel welcome, included, and respected in a manner that is appropriate for their age or stage of development.
Be a role model for positive behaviour.
Not ignore abusive or harmful behaviour.
Accept your “Position of Trust” and understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.
Never use your “Position of Trust” for personal gain or to harm anyone.
Never engage in a sexual relationship with anyone under the age of 18 years who is known to you because of your role.
Complete required safeguarding or child protection training.
Listen to youth and believe them if they tell you about abuse or concerning behaviour, and report it to your CSR.
Listen to concerns raised by parents or caregivers, believe them, and report them to your CSR.
Always act in the best interest of youth. Including reporting the concerning behaviour of someone you trust, or who is more senior than you.
Ensure parents, caregivers or whānau give informed consent by providing them with detail on:
1:1 working and physical contact
trips
overnight stays
sleeping arrangements
travel
Only communicate with youth directly after gaining written consent from their parents or caregivers.
If you come across a child or young person out of your work setting, apply the same Code of Conduct to protect yourself and the child or young person.
Ensure staffing-to-child ratios are at the safe level required and take action to report or stop the activity if not.
Keep your private life and personal conversations separate and out of earshot or sight of youth.
Always work within the view and hearing distance of others.
Use only the organisation’s own or approved devices to communicate with children and young people.
Follow your organisation’s policy on taking, storage and sharing of images or other personal information.
Wear ID and uniform or kit when working in your role.
Use only the approved organisational methods of behaviour management.
Don’t give gifts to children and young people or receive gifts from them or their parents or caregivers, as a way of preventing grooming, manipulation or favouritism.
Don’t engage in any behaviours or conduct that are strategies used in grooming. Such as
offering to babysit or tutor or coach privately
acting secretively or encouraging secrets or “special” or exclusive relationships.
Never leave youth unattended.
Never leave youth waiting to be collected alone, or with people who are not an approved staff member or volunteer.
Do not use any unnecessary, unwanted or inappropriate physical contact such as:
tickling
grabbing
intimate care (when the child or young person can care for themselves)
unnecessary cuddling
hugging
sitting on your knee.
Never come to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol or in possession of either.
Speak to your line manager if you find yourself unable to adhere to any aspects of this Code of Conduct.
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
The Health and Safety at Work Act or ‘HSWA’ underpins this resource because:
HSWA requires a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the health and safety of its workers and others are not put at risk by its work, and,
WorkSafe Guidance on the HSWA specifically includes bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment as workplace health and safety risks.
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