HEARTLAND TREE ALLIANCE
WAIVER of LIABILITY
and
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I am aware that Heartland Tree Alliance is a program of
Bridging The Gap. I also understand that being a volunteer for Bridging The
Gap’s Heartland Tree Alliance is a potentially dangerous activity. I warrant
that I have no physical or psychological conditions that would create risk(s)
for myself or others in connection with this volunteer activity. I understand
that the volunteer work I may perform may be inherently dangerous and has risks
that include, but aren't limited to, those created by motor vehicle traffic;
walking on uneven ground or sidewalks, and/or in areas with exposed roots or
other loose footing; the use of hand pruning tools; falling or blowing debris
from trees and limbs of trees; exposure to plants and/or insects that cause
allergic reactions (including poison ivy) and the effects of weather
conditions, including high heat and/or humidity, sun, cold, wind, snow, rain or
ice. In the event my volunteer activities require the use of an automobile or
other motorized vehicle or take the place in an office or other setting, I
understand that there may be additional and/or different risks that arise in
such atmospheres. Therefore, I assume any and all risks directly or indirectly
associated with working as a volunteer for Bridging The Gap’s Heartland Tree
Alliance. I understand that I am solely responsible for my own safety both on
the premises and in traveling to and from the volunteer work sites.
I understand and agree that certain volunteer activities for
Bridging The Gap’s Heartland Tree Alliance may take place on privately owned
property. I acknowledge that Bridging The Gap does not own, control, or
maintain these premises, and makes no representations or warranties as to their
condition, safety, or suitability for volunteer work. I enter onto such
property voluntarily, at my own risk, and assume full responsibility for any
injury, loss, or damage that I may sustain while on or about such premises.
Additionally, I understand that photos may be taken during
the event I am participating in, and I hereby grant Bridging The Gap, Heartland
Tree Alliance, and its partners the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use
and publish photographs of me, or in which I may be included, for editorial,
trade, advertising, and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to
alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. I hereby release
Bridging The Gap and Heartland Tree Alliance from all claims and liability
relating to said photographs.
Being aware of the above facts, and in consideration of being allowed to contribute to the health of the
community forest as a volunteer for Bridging The Gap’s Heartland Tree Alliance, I hereby for myself, my heirs,
executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and do release
Heartland Tree Alliance, Bridging The Gap, and all relevant Heartland Tree Alliance or Bridging The Gap
partners or event host communities, and their employees, representatives, successors or assigns, from any and
all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out
of, or in the course of, my participation as a Heartland Tree Alliance or as a Bridging The Gap volunteer.
This Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risks extends to all claims of every kind or nature
whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.
