In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Cox Jacksonville River Cleanup and the related event and activities during the period of November 4, 2017 I the undersigned (Participant), acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
1. I am donating my time and services without any compensation and shall at no time be considered an employee or independent contractor of American Rivers for this event. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death.
2. I understand that American Rivers, Cox Jacksonville, and St. Johns Riverkeeper (collectively, “Releasees”), do not require me to participate in these activities. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation.
3. I willingly agree to comply with terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release indemnify, and hold harmless Releasees and their officers, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, partners, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any injury, disability or death I may suffer, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5. Any dispute between American Rivers and me will be governed by the substantive laws of the District of Columbia. Any action or proceeding arising hereunder shall be brought in the courts of the District of Columbia.
6. I hereby acknowledge that I have been advised to consult a physician before engaging in such activities. In the event of an emergency, I authorize Releasees’ employees or agents to secure from any licensed hospital, physician or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered.
7. I grant to Releasees and their employees or agents the right to take photographs at this cleanup of me and of any minor participants for which I am the parent or guardian. I authorize American Rivers, its assigns and transferees to use such photographs, with or without names, for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content, and to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically.
I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.
City, State of Volunteer Activity: Jacksonville, FL
Dated: April 25, 2024
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