PHILADELPHIA ORCHARD PROJECT WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) I agree as follows: 1. I will perform assigned tasks that are within my physical capability to the best of my ability, and I will not undertake tasks that are beyond my ability; 2. I am familiar with the safe operation and use of equipment and tools that I may use in connection with this volunteer activity, and will not use any equipment or tools with which I am unfamiliar or do not know how to operate safely; and 3. I will perform only those tasks assigned, observe all safety rules, and use care in the performance of my assignments. I understand that planting and maintaining orchards and cleaning up vacant lots and other urban areas involves inherent risks, including but not limited to the risks of injury or infection as a result of contact with detritus found on the site or due to over-exertion or environmental conditions. I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with the Event for any harm, injury or damage that may befall me as a participant. I understand that the terms herein are contractual, that this instrument is legally binding, and that I have signed this document of my own free will. By signing this waiver I exempt and release the Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) from all liability or responsibility whatsoever for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death arising out of participation in this activity, including both claims arising during the activity or after I complete the activity and claims of negligence, whether passive or active, of the Philadelphia Orchard Project. I hereby certify that I fully informed myself of the contents of the POP Waiver by reading it before I sign it on behalf of myself & my heirs, and that I am consequently aware of the inherent hazards of planting & maintaining urban orchards. Photo/video release: I grant POP the right to take photographs and video of me during the activity identified above. I authorize POP to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that POP may use such photographs and video of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. Note: If you do not want to be photographed or filmed, please indicate when you sign the form below. COVID-19 Waiver and Release COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. Federal authorities and the State of Pennsylvania recommend social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Contracting COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Use of Philadelphia Orchard Project (“POP”) facilities or participation in POP programs could increase the risk of you or your child contracting COVID-19. POP and its staff undertake every effort to keep our facilities and equipment clean and disinfected; however, we cannot guarantee that you will be 100% safe from airborne illnesses such as COVID-19 or colds and flu while using POP facilities or participating in its programs. I have read the above notice carefully and acknowledge receipt of a copy thereof. In consideration of the benefits received, I understand and appreciate the risks that are inherent in using POP facilities and/or participating in POP programs, and hereby assume all risks of illness, including death, that I may sustain while participating in or as a result of, or in any way growing out of the use of POP facilities and/or the participation in POP programs. I hereby assert that my use and/or participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks. I hereby agree to release and forever discharge Philadelphia Orchard Projects, and its officers, agents and employees of any and from all claims, demands, rights and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, arising from and by reason of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen illness, and the consequences thereof, resulting from or an any way connected to any use of POP facilities and/or participation in POP programs. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOREGOING ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS FORM I MAY BE WAIVING VALUABLE LEGAL RIGHTS. |