This Release and Waiver of Liability (“Release”) is by and between Ward 8 Woods (W8W), a Washington D.C. nonprofit organization, and the volunteer named below (“I” or “me”).
1. Statement of Understanding. I understand that participation in W8W’ Activities is voluntary, and that W8W volunteer events might involve light physical exertion—such as removing trash and debris from the woods, cutting invasive vegetation, repairing trails, and distributing literature door-to door (“Activities”). I understand that the Activities may involve work that may be hazardous to me, including, but not limited to natural forest hazards, handling trash, sharp tools, and transportation to and from the work sites.
2. Release and Waiver. I release and forever discharge W8W and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or natureeither in law or in equity, that arise or may hereafter arise from my Activities with W8W.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES W8W FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST W8W WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM MY ACTIVITIES WITH W8W, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF W8W OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS OR OTHERWISE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT W8W DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEDICAL, HEALTH, OR DISABILITY INSURANCE IN THE EVENT OF INJURY OR ILLNESS.
3. Medical Treatment. I release and forever discharge W8W from any claim which arises or may hereafter arise on accountof any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my Activities with W8W.
4. Photographic Release. I grant to W8W all right, title, and interest in any photographic images and video or audio recordings made by W8W during my Activities, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits
derived from such photographs or recordings.
5. Other. I agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the District of Columbia, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the District.
By signing below, I give permission for me/my child to participate in W8W’ Activities.