Paddle Antrim encourages and supports volunteers. I volunteer my time and services because of my support of Paddle Antrim. I do so freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release and acknowledge the following terms: Waiver and Release - I waive, release, and discharge the following entities and persons (the Released Parties) from any and all claims, losses, or liabilities for all losses, injury, death or damage, medical and hospital bills, any claims or demands thereto, on account of injury to person or property, or resulting in my death in reference to the activities authorized in my work as a volunteer even if such claims, losses or liabilities are caused by negligent acts or omissions of any other person or entity including the Released Parties. The Release Parties include: Paddle Antrim
Paddle Antrim’s directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers
All event sponsors and their owners, directors, officers, employees, and agents
All event service providers This release is binding on my legal representatives and anyone who submits a claim on my behalf or in my name. I agree not to sue any of the Released Parties for any of the claims, losses, or liabilities that I have waived or released. Assumption of Risk - I assume any and all risks of injury or death, whether foreseeable or not during my time volunteering for Paddle Antrim. I will not accept a work assignment for which I do not believe I have had adequate training or which I do not believe I am physically capable of performing. Permission to get Help – I authorize Paddle Antrim to request emergency medical treatment for me while I am volunteering, and I consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed necessary due to injury, accident, and/or illness during the event. I release and discharge Paddle Antrim from any claim that arises or may arise due to any first aid, medical treatment or services rendered to me. Insurance – Paddle Antrim does not have the responsibility for providing me any health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for me. It is my responsibility as a volunteer to ensure I have medical/health coverage. Compensation – I acknowledge that I am not an employee of Paddle Antrim and am not entitled to be compensated for services rendered on behalf of Paddle Antrim. Photograph/Image Release – I understand that I may be photographed or recorded while I am volunteering. I grant permission to Paddle Antrim, and its assigns, to use my name and likeness in any photograph, video, or digital image without further consent by me and without payment of any compensation to me to which I would otherwise be entitled as a result of the use of my name or likeness. I agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of Michigan and that this Release is governed by and will be interpreted according to the laws of Michigan. I understand that should any part of this Release be ruled invalid by a court, the other parts will remain valid and continue to be in effect. |