VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE THE WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM
WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In return for being allowed to participate in Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens volunteer activities and all related activities, including any activities incidental to such participation ("Volunteer Activities"), the undersigned Volunteer or Parent/Legal Guardian of Volunteer if Volunteer is under age 18 (hereafter referred to using "I," "me," or "my") releases and agrees not to sue the Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens or its officers, directors, employees, sub-contractors, sponsors, agents and affiliates ("the Foundation") from all present and future claims that I may make, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death arising as a result of my participation in the Volunteer Activities wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur. I understand and agree that the Foundation is not responsible for any injury or property damage arising from the Volunteer Activities, even if caused by their ordinary negligence or otherwise. I understand that participation in Volunteer Activities involves certain risks, including, but not limited to, severe injury and death. I voluntarily participate in the Volunteer Activities with knowledge of the danger involved and agree to accept all risks of participation. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation for all claims arising out of my involvement in the Volunteer Activities. I understand that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the state's laws in which the Volunteer Activities occur. I agree that if any portion of this Agreement is invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect. I also acknowledge that the Foundation has not arranged and carries no insurance for my benefit or that of Volunteer (if Volunteer is under 18), my parents, guardians, trustees, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. I represent that, to my knowledge, I am in good health and suffer no physical impairment that would or should prevent my participation in Volunteer Activities. I also understand that this document is a contract that grants certain rights to and eliminates the liability of the Foundation. (Signature of Volunteer) Date I am of legal age and am freely signing this Agreement. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies. (Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian if Volunteer is Under 18) Date I am the parent or legal guardian of the Volunteer. I am of legal age and am freely signing this Agreement. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies. PUBLICITY RELEASE In return for being allowed to participate in Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens volunteer activities and all related activities, including any activities incidental to such participation ("Volunteer Activities"), the undersigned Volunteer or Parent/Legal Guardian of Volunteer if Volunteer is under age 18 (hereafter referred to using "I", "me", or "my") hereby grants to the Foundation, and each of its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, advertising or promotional agencies, and partners, and all such entities' officers, directors, agents, employees, respective successors and assigns (collectively, "Authorized Parties"), the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use, publish, broadcast and/or copyright the use of Volunteer's name, address, voice, photograph and/or likeness, caricature, and personal information, in its current form or as retouched, digitized, cropped, altered, distorted or modified in any way, in any and all advertising, promotional, or other materials based upon or derived from the Volunteer Activities in any manner, in any media whatsoever for any and all purposes, including by way of example but without limitation advertising, promoting or publicizing products and services throughout the universe, in perpetuity, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised (including without limitation on the Internet), without additional compensation. I further agree that anything derived from that place will be owned solely by the Authorized Parties. I shall not authorize the use of any print, harmful, or copy thereof by anyone other than the Authorized Parties. I understand that this document is intended to be as broad as permitted by the state's laws regarding Volunteer Activities. I agree that if any portion of this Agreement is invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect.

 

(Signature of Volunteer)                                                                            Date

I am of legal age and am freely signing this Agreement. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies.

 

(Signature of Parent/Guardian if Volunteer is Under 18)                      Date

I am the parent or legal guardian of the Volunteer. I am of legal age and am freely signing this Agreement. I have read this form and understand that by signing this form, I am giving up legal rights and remedies.