WAIVER and LIABILITY RELEASE
GirlVentures is a nonprofit corporation with the purpose of empowering adolescent girls to develop and express their strengths.
Policies and Safety Rules
For my safety and that of others, I will comply with GirlVentures’ policies, safety rules and other directions for all activities. I will supervise any child or other person for whom I am responsible. If I become aware of any hazardous condition or danger at a GirlVentures program site, I will alert GirlVentures.
Awareness and Assumption of Risk
I understand that activities in GirlVentures’ programs have inherent risks that may arise from the activities themselves, my own actions or inactions, or the actions or inactions, or negligence of GirlVentures, its directors, officers, employees and agents, volunteers, and others present at GirlVentures program sites, or conditions at program sites. These risks may include, but are not limited to: transportation, failure or malfunction of equipment, exposure to elements, high altitude and extreme weather and related injuries including frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, hypothermia, hyperthermia and dehydration; rock falls, falling trees, avalanches or lightning strikes; crossing or climbing rock, snow or ice; river crossings, rapids, impacting the water, water intrusion, fording or portaging; falls, uneven terrain and other outdoor risks; injury to limbs and extremities, including inflammation, strains, nerve damage, compression and broken bones; attack by insects, reptiles or other wild animals; contact with poisonous plants; discharge of weapons in or near the area of activity; or loss of balance, physical coordination, or ability to follow instructions. I assume full responsibility for any and all risks of bodily injury, death or property damage caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at GirlVentures’ program sites or my GirlVentures activities, regardless of the cause.
Waiver and Release of Claims
In consideration for my participation in GirlVentures’ programs, I waive and release any and all claims against: GirlVentures; the owners or operators of premises on which GirlVentures’ programs take place (collectively, “Landowners”); and GirlVentures’ and Landowners’ directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and affiliates (collectively, the “Released Parties”), for any liability, loss, damages, claims, expenses and attorneys’ fees resulting from death, or injury to person or property, caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at a GirlVentures program site or participation in GirlVentures’ programs, regardless of the cause and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. I agree not to sue any of the Released Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims. I waive the protections of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides that a general release does not extend to certain claims not known to me at the time I signed this agreement.
Indemnification
I will defend, indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from and against any liability, loss, damages, claims, expenses and attorneys’ fees that may be suffered by any Released Party resulting directly or indirectly from my GirlVentures activities or presence at GirlVentures program sites, except only to the extent the liability is caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the relevant Released Party.
*Medical Care Consent and Waiver*
I authorize GirlVentures to provide me first aid, and, through medical personnel of its choice, medical assistance, transportation and emergency medical services. This consent does not impose a duty upon GirlVentures to provide such assistance, transportation, or services. In addition, I waive and release any claims against the Released Parties arising out of any first aid, treatment or medical service, including the lack of timing of such, made in connection with my activities with GirlVentures.
Confidentiality
At GirlVentures, I may have access to 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 required in my GirlVentures activities or as GirlVentures’ executive director expressly authorizes in writing.
Publicity
I consent to the use by GirlVentures of my image, voice, name and/or story in any format, including video, print, or electronic (collectively, the “Materials”), as GirlVentures may deem appropriate to carry out its mission. GirlVentures may make the Materials available at its discretion to third parties, on GirlVentures’ website, in GirlVentures’ publications, or through any other media, including social networking websites. I waive any right to inspect of approve the finished product or to receive any payment. I grant GirlVentures all copyrights in the Materials and waive any legal claims, including those relating to copyrights, or rights of publicity or privacy.
General Provisions
This is the entire agreement between GirlVentures and me and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications or understandings, either oral or written. This agreement will be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this agreement is found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms will be effective.
I have read this agreement and I fully understand its terms, and understand that I have given up my legal rights. I understand that this agreement, including, but not limited to the waiver and release, will be valid for my activities in all GirlVentures’ programs, including the program listed below.