I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM
AWARE OF THE INHERENT HAZARDS OF A BEACH CLEANUP.
I agree as follows:
1. I am volunteering my services for the Race to Zero Waste Love Your Neighbor(hood) Event (“the Event”)
on a voluntary basis without anticipation of payment of any kind;
2. I will perform assigned tasks that are within my physical capability to the
best of my ability, and I will not undertake tasks that are beyond my ability;
3. I will not participate if under the influence of alcohol or any drug that
could impair my physical or mental abilities;
4. I am familiar with the safe operation and use of equipment and tools that I
may utilize in connection with this volunteer activity, and I will not
undertake to use any equipment or tools with which I am unfamiliar or do not
know how to operate safely;
5. I acknowledge that I have received and read appropriate instruction
regarding this Event, including appropriate safety and emergency procedures,
and that I fully understand those instructions and that I agree, after proper
inspection, to use only the supplies, tools and equipment provided by the Event
organizers or those I have brought myself;
6. I will perform only those tasks assigned, observe all safety rules, and use
care in the performance of my assignments;
7. I specifically acknowledge that I am engaging in this activity as a
volunteer, at my own request and risk, and not as a State of California or
Foundation employee, agent, official, officer or representative, and further
acknowledge that I am not entitled to any compensation, benefit or insurance
coverage from the State of California, the Department of Parks and Recreation,
the California Coastal Commission, the California State Parks Foundation or any
Event promoter or sponsor, nor will I make any such claim.
8.
This is an outdoor event, but may still carry the risk of exposure to Covid-19. You accept this risk voluntarily by participating in this event.
I understand and agree that neither the State of California, California Coastal
Commission, California Department of Parks and Recreation, California State
Parks, California State Parks Foundation, National Parks Service, Race to Zero Waste, Value Culture, Sea Hugger, Refuse Refuse SF, Liquid Death, City Surf Project, Surfrider Foundation SF, nor any other organizers
or promoters or sponsors or property owners involved in this event, nor any of
their respective employees, officers, agents or assigns, (hereinafter
collectively referred to as “Released Parties”), may be held liable or
responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me or my
family, heirs, or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in
this activity, or as a result of product liability or the negligence of any
party, including Released Parties, whether passive or active.
I understand that cleaning up beaches and waterfront areas involves certain
inherent risks, including but not limited to, the risks of possible injury,
infection or loss of life as a result of contact with needles, condoms, metal
objects, burning embers or other hazardous materials found on the beach, or
from over-exertion or environmental conditions. Despite these risks, I still
choose to proceed in such activity. I know of no physical limitation which
should keep me from undertaking the activities associated with this Event. In
Consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity, I hereby
personally assume all risks in connection with the Event for any harm, injury
or damage that may befall me as a participant, including all risks connected
therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen. I further save and hold harmless
said activity and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit for personal
injury, property damage, or wrongful death, by me, my family, estate, heirs, or
assigns, arising out of participation in this activity, including both claims
arising during the activity and after I complete the activity.
If I should become injured while participating in the Event, I authorize any
physician or surgeon licensed in the State of California to perform emergency
or surgical treatment as in his or her sole judgment may be necessary. I
further declare that I am eighteen and legally competent to sign this liability
release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian.
I understand that the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, that
this instrument is a legally binding, and that I have signed this document of
my own free act.
I agree to allow my image to be used in published materials and web sites that
promote the programs of Race to Zero Waste, Sea Hugger, Refuse Refuse SF, Liquid Death, Value Culture, City Surf Project, and Surfrider Foundation SF.
BY THIS INSTRUMENT I DO HEREBY EXEMPT AND RELEASE ALL “RELEASED PARTIES,” AS
DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL
INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE.
I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGNED IT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.
IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18, THE PARENT(S) (OR GUARDIAN(S), IF ANY) MUST SIGN.