Sourland Conservancy - Liability Waiver Form
I understand and agree that the Sourland Conservancy and any employee, agent or Trustee thereof, is not liable for any injury or property damage incurred by the undersigned, during volunteer service/event participation.
I further understand and agree that my personal liability insurance should and does cover the types of activities in which I engage as a volunteer and/or event participant, and I confirm that I have health insurance that covers hospitalization.
I confirm by signing below that any personal automobiles that I operate for the purposes of my volunteer work with Sourland Conservancy are insured.
Sourland Conservancy has my permission to use my photograph for publicity purposes including press releases, publications, web pages and other promotional materials produced, used by and representing the Sourland Conservancy. I understand there will be no compensation to me for this use.
I understand that this event involves walking and riding on uneven terrain and I assume any risks associated with the event which may result in personal injury or property damage. I waive any and all claims I may have against Sourland Conservancy for personal injury, damages, costs or expenses incurred as a result of the event.
COVID Waiver and Release of Liability for Volunteering
Participant residing at agrees, represents and warrants that they accept sole responsibility to undertake the following and shall not participate if they:
1) Cannot meet the guidelines provided by the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html;
2) Experience symptoms of COVID-19, including but not limited to those provided by the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html):
People with COVID-19 report a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild or no symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fever
Chills
Muscle pain
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell
This list is not all exclusive. Other less common symptoms include gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
3) Have a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19; or
4) Have been exposed to any person with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.
I also understand and acknowledge that disease processes (including, but not limited to, the widespread novel coronavirus resulting in COVID-19) can occur in all environments, including on the grounds and facilities owned or
managed by Mercer County Park Commission.
I acknowledge and agree that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and it is my sole responsibility to take all steps necessary to safeguard myself from possible exposure. I understand and agree that by engaging with and in the activities offered by Mercer County Park Commission and Sourland Conservancy, I am accepting and assuming the risk that I may be exposed to COVID-19 or other disease processes, which are inherent risks that cannot be eliminated. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mercer County Park Commission from all claims, judgments, expenses and costs, including but not limited to attorney's fees, incurred in connection with any claim brought as a result of my participation and potential exposure to COVID-19.
I understand and accept the risk that I may become ill, potentially with permanent injuries, loss of function or other physical, mental or other permanent impairment, or that I may die, or that I may infect others who may suffer these
consequences, or some combination of the foregoing or other injuries currently not widely known.