Release and Waiver of Liability for Recipients of Disaster Relief Efforts

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

This Release and Waiver of Liability, in favor of Austin Disaster Relief Network and its network of churches and their partnering organizations and their directors, officers, members, and affiliates (herein referred to as “ADRN”) is legally binding.

I, the Recipient, desire ADRN to engage in relief efforts and any such related activity on my property.  I understand that such activities could entail (but are not limited to) collecting and piling brush and debris, removal of downed trees from structure/property, removal of disaster-damaged personal property, and performing simple home repair on my property.  I freely and voluntarily execute this Release under the following terms: 

RELEASE AND WAIVER:  I hereby release and forever discharge ADRN and its partnering organizations from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from related activities with said organizations.  I understand that this Release discharges said organizations from any liability or claim that I may have against ADRN for bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage that may result from ADRN volunteers working on my property.  I also understand that ADRN does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial or other assistance, including but not limited to property insurance in the event of damage or loss.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK:  I understand that ADRN work may include work on and near my property that may be hazardous, including but not limited to work with power tools and heavy limbs.  I hereby expressly assume the risk of property damage and/or loss due to volunteer activities.

INSURANCE:  I understand that ADRN does not carry or provide insurance coverage for any homeowner’s personal property.

PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE:  I hereby grant unto ADRN rights to any and all photographic or video images taken on/of: 1) my property; 2) disaster-related activities; 3) ADRN for internal use; or 4) for publicity.

OTHER:  I agree that this Release and Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by local and state laws.  I agree that in the event that any provision of this Release shall be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not otherwise affect the remainder of this Release and Waiver, which shall continue to be held enforceable.