Volunteer Release and Liability Waiver Agreement

Policies and Safety Rules

I will comply with Radha Madhav Society’s volunteer policies, safety rules, conduct expectations, and other directions. I understand that Radha Madhav Society does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind. I understand that noncompliance may result in removal and termination of my volunteer status

Volunteer Not an Employee

I understand that (a) I am not an employee of Radha Madhav Society, (b) I will not be paid for my participation, and (c) I am not covered by or eligible for any Radha Madhav Society insurance, health care, worker’s compensation, or other benefits. I understand that Radha Madhav Society may terminate my volunteer status at any time, for any or no reason.

Risks Associated with Volunteering

Volunteering for Radha Madhav Society has risks. These risks may arise in a variety of ways. They include, without limitation: my lifting heavy objects or otherwise exerting myself I understand that participation in Volunteer Activities involves certain risks, including, but not limited to the risk of injury, illness, death, and property damage or loss, and that they may arise from my own actions or from the actions of others at or near Radha Madhav Society facilities or encountered when traveling for Radha Madhav Society activities offsite. I also understand that even if Radha Madhav Society, I, and other persons present at Radha Madhav Society facilities follow all health and safety protocols, I may still be exposed to COVID-19 or and/or other viruses and/or bacterial infection even in ideal conditions, and despite any and all reasonable efforts made to mitigate such risks.

Awareness and Assumption of Risk

I understand the information above, and confirm and acknowledge that these are risks associated with volunteering. With such information and awareness, and with the recognition that other factors may create additional such risks, I knowingly, freely, and voluntarily: (a) sign up to volunteer for Radha Madhav Society; (b) engage in volunteer activities; and (c) assume and accept the risks of all injury, death, property damage or loss, financial obligation, loss of privacy, loss of reputation, and all other injuries and other consequences, whether known or unknown, whether foreseen or unforeseeable, and whether incurred at Radha Madhav Society facilities or elsewhere, that may result, directly or indirectly, from my presence at Radha Madhav Society facilities or participation as a Radha Madhav Society volunteer, regardless of the cause.

Waiver and Release of Claims

I waive and release, discharge, and forever hold harmless the organization and its officers, directors, employees and agents of Radha Madhav Society and its directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and affiliates (collectively, “Radha Madhav Society Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, costs, and expenses of any kind and of whatever nature which I or my heirs, next of kin, or legal representatives may have or which may later accrue, caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at Radha Madhav Society facilities or participation in Radha Madhav Society activities. This release and waiver include, in each such case, all claims in respect of the risks noted above, known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseeable, regardless of the cause or whether such claims arise from tort, contract, or otherwise, and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. I will not sue any of the Radha Madhav Society Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims.

Disclosure of Medical Conditions

I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my own physical condition and making my own decision about volunteering. I have disclosed all medications and conditions relevant to my participation to my supervisor or other staff at Radha Madhav Society, including chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes. I understand that Radha Madhav Society needs such information because some medication side effects, or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of others at Radha Madhav Society. I consent to Radha Madhav Society sharing this information with health professionals or first responders should I become ill or injured while at Radha Madhav Society facilities.

Medical Care Consent and Waiver

I authorize Radha Madhav Society to provide me with first aid and to arrange medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services for me if I get hurt while volunteering. I understand that Radha Madhav Society is not obligated to provide this care. I also understand that I am solely responsible for any costs related to my medical treatment and transport, and that Radha Madhav Society does not provide health, medical, disability, or other insurance coverage for me.

Confidentiality

I may have access to Radha Madhav Society’s confidential information. At all times during and after my participation, I agree to hold any such confidential information in confidence and not disclose or use it except as Radha Madhav Society expressly authorizes.

Assignment of Work Product

I grant full rights to Radha Madhav Society in any reports, brochures, website content, photos, images, videos, or other materials or works I may create in the course of volunteer activities, and any intellectual property rights in or derivatives of such materials.

Use by Radha Madhav Society of My Name and Image

I understand that Radha Madhav Society may take photos or videos of me. I consent to use by Radha Madhav Society of my image, voice, name, and story, and of images of any works I may create as a volunteer (collectively, “Materials”), in Radha Madhav Society’s digital and print promotional, fundraising, educational, and other communications. Radha Madhav Society may use the Materials without obtaining my approval or paying me for such use. I grant Radha Madhav Society all copyrights in and waive any legal claims relating to the Materials, including those relating to copyright, rights of publicity or privacy, or defamation, or arising from any distortion, blurring, or alteration that may occur in the making, editing, or use of the Materials.

I have carefully considered my decision, the benefits and risks involved, and hereby give my informed consent to participate in all volunteer Activities. I have read and understand this Agreement, I acknowledge that any questions of mine have been answered, and I voluntarily agree to the above provisions. It is my intent to bind my heirs, next of kin, assigns and legal representative. I understand that this Agreement will be binding for so long as I am a volunteer at Radha Madhav Society. This Agreement will run in favor of, and may be enforced by, each of the Radha Madhav Society Parties, and will bind my heirs, next of kin, and legal representatives. This Agreement will be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the other terms remain effective.

Miscellaneous

I hereby agree that this Agreement represents the full understanding between Radha Madhav Society and me and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, between us, with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, that term or provision shall be deemed modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted. The invalidity of any such term or provision shall not otherwise affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Organization and me and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. Section headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not define, modify, expand, or limit any of the terms of this Agreement.

Governing Law

I hereby agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted, and that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without reference to any choice of law doctrine.

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