Copy and paste the body of your waiver here. A. I understand all risks associated with this cleanup event. I want to volunteer my services to Protect Our Rivers and Denver Parks and Recreation. I certify that I am in good mental and physical condition and I understand the inherent risks associated with acting as a volunteer including the risk of physical injury or death. I understand that these risks may include, but are not limited to, slips and falls, physical activity and exertion, muscle and ligament strains, pulls and tears, abnormalities of blood pressure or cardiac arrest, assault and battery, cuts and punctures from debris, glass, nails, hypodermic needles, wire, rocks, concrete, cans, and other sharp objects. I further understand that I risk aggravating any preexisting physical condition I may have in the performance of these services. I certify that I am in good physical condition and am capable of paddling down the section of the river and am aware of dangers and any consequences. I also agree that whether a rower or passenger, not to hold Protect Our Rivers or any of the other parties and cleanup sponsors involved for any liabilities or injuries that occur on water. I also understand the risks associated with taking my craft (boat, kayak, raft, SUP or other river craft) downriver and agree not to hold Protect Our Rivers or any other associated parties liable for any damages that may occur to my craft. B. I understand this is a volunteer event and am volunteering my time to Protect Our Rivers and all associated parties. I understand that while my volunteer services will be at the direction of Protect Our Rivers, its officers and employees, I am nevertheless not an employee of Protect Our Rivers within the meaning of the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act at the time of my performance of these volunteer services. I further understand that I am a volunteer and that no employee/employer or master/servant relationship is created between myself and Protect Our Rivers and that I will receive no compensation of any kind for my participation as a volunteer and that there is no promise of paid employment or future paid employment. There is no employment contract or other contract of hire between me and Protect Our Rivers. I acknowledge that the volunteering of time and/or services does not constitute employment for purposes of the Workers’ Compensation Act of Colorado and further acknowledge that I am not entitled to benefits pursuant to said Act. C. I agree not to hold Protect Our Rivers or associated parties liable for all liabilities associated with this event. In consideration of Protect Our Rivers allowing me to participate as a volunteer, I agree not to sue and forever release, waive and discharge the Protect Our Rivers, its respective employees, agents, representatives, officers, directors, and any associated or sponsoring agencies and entities (hereinafter referred collectively as “Releasees”) from any and all liability to me or my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, children, dependents, spouse and relatives for any and all claims, causes of action, losses, judgments, liens, costs, demands or damages that are caused by or arise from any injury (including death) to me or my property regardless of the cause(s) of such injury. I assume all risks associated with my participation as a volunteer. I understand that the performance of these volunteer services may be hazardous, and I specifically waive any liability for injuries that may result from the negligence or carelessness of fellow volunteers, city officers and employees, and the public. As further consideration for my being allowed to participate as a volunteer, the undersigned agrees, jointly and severely, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all liabilities, claims, liens, actions, causes of action, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, interest, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) arising from any damage, loss, or injury (including death) to the releasing parties while participating as a volunteer regardless of the cause or causes of such damage, loss, or injury (including death). I understand that Protect Our Rivers and “releases” shall not be responsible for loss or theft of personal property, or damage to personal property caused by Protect Our Rivers, its employees and officers, other volunteers, or the public. D. I understand photos will be taken at this event and you have my permission of “free use of any photo’s.” E. I read this waiver and agree to the terms. I hereby acknowledge that I have carefully read this Release and Waiver of Liability for Volunteers, that I fully understand its contents, that I am over the age of 18, and that I am signing this Release and Waiver of Liability for Volunteers voluntarily and intend for it to be legally binding.
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