1. Supervision of Minors
Mecosta County Kids Discovery Center is a recreational and educational facility and does not provide drop-off childcare. Adults age 18 and older may participate independently, subject to applicable rules. Children under age 13 must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized responsible adult age 18 or older who remains on the premises throughout the visit. Youth ages 13–17 may participate independently only in designated activities with prior written permission from a parent or legal guardian, subject to Center approval and safety requirements. Parents, guardians, and supervising adults are responsible for children in their care. Center staff may assist with activities but do not assume general childcare or supervision responsibilities. The Center may require adult accompaniment or restrict participation for safety.
2. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk
Participation in Center activities is voluntary. Participants and supervising adults acknowledge that recreational, educational, and hands-on activities involve inherent risks, including falls, collisions, accidental injuries, choking hazards, allergic reactions, and contact with other participants or equipment. Activities may include building toys, LEGO, magnetic tiles, marble runs, sensory materials, arts and crafts, games, computers, and Maker Lab equipment. Participants and supervising adults agree to use equipment appropriately, consider their abilities and limitations, follow safety instructions, and promptly report unsafe conditions or injuries. Adult participants and supervising adults voluntarily assume the ordinary and inherent risks associated with their own participation and presence at the Center. To the fullest extent permitted by Michigan law, adult signers release Untrained Momentum LLC, doing business as Mecosta County Kids Discovery Center, and its owners, employees, and agents from claims arising from ordinary negligence resulting in injury to the adult signer during participation in Center activities. This release does not apply to gross negligence, willful or intentional misconduct, or claims that cannot legally be waived. Nothing in this agreement is intended to waive a minor child's independent legal rights or claims where prohibited by Michigan law.
3. Safety Rules, Conduct, and Property Damage
All visitors and participants must follow posted safety rules, use equipment and materials as intended, and comply with reasonable instructions from Center staff. Running, roughhousing, bullying, harassment, aggressive behavior, intentional misuse of equipment, and activities that endanger others are prohibited. Participants must respect other visitors, shared materials, equipment, furnishings, and the facility. Equipment and materials must remain in designated areas unless staff grants permission. Parents, guardians, and supervising adults are responsible for children in their care following Center rules. The Center may restrict access to equipment, require individuals to stop unsafe behavior, or end a visit when necessary to protect participants, staff, or property. Serious or repeated violations may result in restrictions on future visits. Visitors may be held financially responsible, to the extent permitted by law, for property damage resulting from their own intentional misconduct, negligence, or unauthorized equipment use. Responsibility for damage caused by minors will be determined under applicable Michigan law. Visitors must promptly report injuries, spills, damaged equipment, and unsafe conditions to Center staff.
4. Medical Emergencies, Illness, and Allergies
Parents, guardians, and supervising adults are responsible for determining whether children in their care can safely participate and for communicating relevant accommodation or safety concerns when appropriate. Individuals experiencing fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or symptoms of a contagious illness should not participate in Center activities. The Center cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Participants and supervising adults are responsible for managing known allergies, sensitivities, and personal medical needs, including bringing necessary medications. In an injury or medical emergency, Center staff may contact emergency services, provide assistance within their training, and attempt to notify the participant's emergency contact. For authorized independent youth activities, the signing parent or legal guardian authorizes Center staff to contact emergency medical services and seek emergency medical assistance when reasonably necessary. A parent or legal guardian must provide a current emergency contact name and phone number for each minor participant and keep that information accurate. Participants or parents/legal guardians remain responsible for medical expenses to the extent required by law.
5. Maker Lab, Computers, and Equipment Use
Only authorized adults age 18 or older may operate Maker Lab equipment, including the Cricut and 3D printer, after completing any required orientation or training and receiving staff approval. Guests under 18 may submit designs or projects for review; only authorized Center attendants may operate equipment to produce those projects. Submission does not guarantee that a design will be accepted or completed. Equipment may be operated only when an authorized attendant is present. All users must follow safety instructions and use approved materials. Maker activities can involve blades, heat, moving parts, electrical equipment, adhesives, and other hazards. Bypassing safety features, unauthorized repairs, and operating restricted equipment without permission are prohibited. Computer users must follow Center policies and applicable laws, and may not install unapproved software or access systems without authorization. Users are responsible for saving and backing up files. The Center does not guarantee equipment availability, file preservation, or project results. Staff may suspend use or end a session for safety or policy violations.
6. Personal Belongings and Property
Visitors and participants are responsible for securing and supervising personal belongings, including clothing, bags, electronic devices, toys, and craft supplies. The Center does not provide secure storage and is not responsible for belongings that are lost, misplaced, stolen, or damaged, except where responsibility is imposed by applicable law. Bringing personal toys from home is not recommended, as they may become lost, damaged, or confused with Center toys and materials. Materials brought for use with Center equipment must be approved by staff when required. The Center may prohibit items that present safety risks, may damage equipment, or interfere with other participants. Visitors must not leave belongings in walkways or other locations where they may create safety hazards. Items left behind may be held temporarily or handled under the Center's lost-and-found policy and applicable law.
7. Photography, Video, and Privacy
The Center may photograph or record activities, events, and projects for documentation and promotional purposes, subject to appropriate consent. Use of identifiable photographs or recordings of participants for promotional or marketing purposes requires their consent or, for minors, consent from a parent or legal guardian. Promotional photography and video consent is voluntary and is not required for admission or participation. Visitors may photograph their own children or activities while respecting others' privacy. Photographing or recording other children without permission from their parent or legal guardian is prohibited. The Center uses security cameras in common areas for safety, security, and protection of the premises. Access to security recordings is restricted to the owner of Untrained Momentum LLC, except when disclosure is required by law or authorized by the owner for legitimate safety, security, or legal purposes. Security recordings are not used for promotional or marketing purposes. Participants and supervising adults must respect others' privacy and refrain from sharing identifying information or images of other children without appropriate permission.
8. Special Events, Programs, and Group Activities
All birthday parties, workshops, homeschool activities, field trips, private events, and organized programs are subject to Center policies, safety rules, and applicable participation requirements. The individual booking a party or private event (the “Event Organizer”) is responsible for communicating Center rules to guests, arranging appropriate adult supervision, and ensuring that required registrations and permissions are completed. The Event Organizer agrees to cooperate with Center staff in maintaining a safe environment and addressing inappropriate or unsafe behavior. To the extent permitted by Michigan law, the Event Organizer is responsible for damage, losses, or reasonable expenses resulting from their own negligence, intentional misconduct, or failure to fulfill booking obligations. All participants must meet applicable age, supervision, and safety requirements. Additional permissions or training may be required for certain activities. The Center may restrict participation, discontinue unsafe activities, or end an event when necessary for safety or violations of Center policies.
9. Registration, Consent, and Acknowledgment
Every participant must be registered and have the applicable agreement and permissions on file before participating. Each adult participant must sign for themselves. A parent or legal guardian must sign for each minor participant; one parent or guardian may list and register multiple minor children on the same submission, provided each child is identified. A responsible adult who is not a parent or legal guardian may supervise a child when authorized but may not sign away the child's rights. By signing, the signer confirms that they have read and understood this agreement, supplied accurate information, and agree to follow Center policies. The signer consents to use of an electronic record and electronic signature for this agreement and intends their typed name, drawn signature, or other affirmative electronic signing action to serve as their signature. The Center retains the agreement version accepted, signer identity and contact information, date and time of acceptance, and an audit record of the signing action. A signed agreement is valid for six months from its signing date and must be renewed thereafter. A new agreement or additional permissions may be required sooner when reasonably necessary.
10. Governing Law and Agreement Terms
This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. If any provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law. This agreement applies to participation in activities and use of facilities operated by Untrained Momentum LLC, doing business as Mecosta County Kids Discovery Center. By signing, the participant or parent/legal guardian acknowledges having read and understood this agreement and voluntarily accepts its applicable terms. Any modification to this agreement must be approved in writing by Untrained Momentum LLC.