IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in any way in Volunteer and/or Event Activities (collectively, the "Activities") I, for myself for personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin: 1. The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) from the activities involved in this program are significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and, 2. I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY BE PARTICIPATING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH POSSIBLE RISKS TO MYSELF AND OTHERS, INCLUDING THE RISKS OF DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF. I HEREBY STATE, THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, I AM IN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITION, AND UNDERSTAND HEARTS UNITED FOR GOOD, INC., A NORTH CAROLINA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (“HEARTS UNITED”) HAS SAFETY PROCEDURES AND I UNDERSTAND SAID SAFETY PROCEDURES AND THOSE SAFETY PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY COMMUNICATED TO ME. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK OF ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE TO MY PERSON OR PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE INCURRED FROM OR BE CONNECTED IN ANY MANNER WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THE ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY HEARTS UNITED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES, INTERACTIONS WITH ANIMALS, AND ANY OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES PRESENT VARIOUS DEGREES OF RISK OF HARM AND UNDERSTAND HEARTS UNITED HAS NO MEANS OF EVALUATING MY FITNESS FOR PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THESE ACTIVITES, and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, 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 staff member immediately; and, 4. I HEREBY RELEASE HEARTS UNITED, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS AND MANAGEMENT COMPANIES FROM ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS AND FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE, LOSS OR INJURY (OF WHATEVER KIND, NATURE OR DESCRIPTION) THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF, OR I MAY SUSTAIN, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACTIVITIES. I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HEARTS UNITED HARMLESS, AS WELL AS ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS AND MANAGEMENT COMPANIES FROM ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS, OF MYSELF OR OF THIRD PARTIES (OF WHATEVER KIND, NATURE OR DESCRIPTION), WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF, OR IN ANY MANNER CONNECTED WITH, OR CAUSED BY MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES OR BY MY GUESTS OR AGENTS. THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION SHALL BE BINDING UPON MY HEIRS, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS, AND ASSIGNS. I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID THE BALANCE, NOTWITHSTANDING, SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. I Agree September 17, 2025 |