WAIVER OF LIABILITY - Participation as Conestee Nature Preserve Volunteer
For and in consideration of my participation in one or more volunteer activities, including use of
the facilities and equipment at Conestee Nature Preserve, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, I, the undersigned, in full recognition and understanding of the dangers
and the risks inherent in participating in such activities or using such facilities and equipment by
myself or others, do hereby for myself, my family members, heirs, assigns, and personal
representatives, agree to and do hereby fully release, discharge, and forever hold harmless,
covenant not to sue and indemnify the Conestee Nature Preserve, its Board of Directors, agents,
and employees from and against any lawsuits, claims, demands, liabilities, costs, attorney fees
and expenses or damages to my property or person of any nature whatsoever, including but not
limited to personal illness, injury, or death, which in any way result from or arise out of my
participation in volunteer activities or use of such facilities and equipment.
I understand that Conestee Nature Preserve is not a curated park or recreational space but
rather a wild place with natural hazards, unpredictable weather and wildlife. I am fully aware of
the risks and hazards connected with my participation in the volunteer activities or use of the
facilities and equipment, and I hereby elect to participate and/or make use thereof. I further
declare that I am physically fit and fully capable of participating in the activities or using the
facilities or equipment.
I agree to fully adhere to all rules and regulations of Conestee Nature Preserve while
participating as a volunteer.
In case of accident or injury I give Conestee Nature Preserve, its agents, and employees
permission to administer first aid, if it can be accomplished safely, or arrange for transportation
to a medical facility. Conestee Nature Preserve or its agents and employees are authorized to
arrange for any necessary emergency treatment that I may need during my participation as a
volunteer or while using the facilities and equipment. I agree to be responsible for all costs
associated with such services.
I recognize that by signing this document, I am giving up, among other things, my right to sue
Conestee Nature Preserve, its Board of Directors, its agents and employees for injuries,
damages, or losses that occur as a result of my participation in volunteer activities or use of the
facilities and equipment. It is my express intent that this document binds the members of my
family, my heirs, and personal representatives and assigns, as well as myself.
By signing this document, I acknowledge that: (1) I have read this document in its entirety, I
understand it, and I sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; (2) no oral representations,
statements, or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made to
me; (3) I am at least eighteen years of age and fully competent; (4) I execute this document for
full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same.