Volunteer Information

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The Cincinnati Conservation Stewards program would not be possible without the generous support of our partners at the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. 


Partnering Agency Waivers

The individual named below (referred to as "I" or "me") desires to participate in a pesticide application program to combat invasive species in the Cincinnati Parks system in partnership with the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, an Ohio non-profit corporation, located at 421 Oak Street, Cincinnati, Ohio (the "Foundation"). As lawful consideration for being permitted by the Foundation to participate in the Activity, I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (the "Agreement"). I understand that the Foundation is relying on the statements provided herein in allowing me to participate in the Activity, and I certify that these statements are true and accurate.

I AM AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTIVITY IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY AND INVOLVES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR ILLNESS AND/OR DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER AND HAZARD INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE ACTIVITY, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE FOUNDATION OR ANY RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. I AGREE AT ALL TIMES TO USE EXTREME CAUTION AND CARE IN PROTECTING MYSELF AND MY PROPERTY FROM ACCIDENT, DAMAGE OR BODILY INJURY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM ANY SUCH RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITY.

I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims, now known or hereafter known in any jurisdiction throughout the world, against the Foundation, and its members, officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, volunteers, vendors, contractors, affiliates, shareholders, and their respective successors and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), arising out of or attributable to my participation in the Activity, whether arising out of the negligence of the Foundation or any Releasees or otherwise. I covenant not to make or bring any such claim against the Foundation or any other Releasee, and forever release and discharge the Foundation and all other Releasees from liability under such claims.

I further hereby knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily agree to forever release, discharge, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the Foundation and the Releasees from any and all fault, negligence, liabilities, costs, claims, actions, damages, demands, penalties, lawsuits and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees and court costs), whether caused by the negligence of the Foundation or any Releasees or otherwise, arising out of, resulting from or in any way related to: (i) any physical, mental or emotional injury or illness (including death) to me or others; or (ii) any damage to my property or the property of others, before, during, and after my participation in the Activity. I hereby release and forever discharge the Foundation from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my participation in the Activity.

I further hereby grant and convey unto the Foundation all rights, title and interest in and to any and all photographs, audio recordings and/or video recordings taken of me in connection with the Activity, including my name, likeness and voice, as well as any testimonial statements made by me (“Publicity Items”), including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such Publicity Items, and I hereby consent and authorize the Foundation and any of its subsidiaries, and anyone else they may authorize, to use the Publicity Items and any reproduction of them in any form, for the purpose of publicizing, promoting and advertising the Foundation’s activities in any media now known or later developed, in perpetuity and throughout the world. I acknowledge that I will receive no fee for the use of my name, statements and Publicity Items as set forth herein. I further acknowledge that the Foundation is the owner of all rights in and to the photograph(s), motion picture(s) and video(s) of my image described above.

This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Foundation and me with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. This Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Foundation and me and our respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Ohio without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the federal and state courts located in Hamilton County, Ohio, and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

BY SIGNING, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND OF SOUND MIND AND HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE FOUNDATION
I understand and agree to the following Release and Indemnification Agreement:

I am volunteering to apply herbicides on property managed by the Cincinnati Park Board to control weeds and other invasive species (“Activity”). I represent that I am licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to apply the herbicides that I will use in this Activity or that I am a trained service person working under the direct supervision of such a licensed commercial applicator and that I have liability insurance that covers my work as a volunteer applying herbicides. I also represent that I understand the nature of and risks associated with the use and applications of herbicides and have been trained in the proper application of herbicides to avoid exposure to myself, other people, and inadvertent application to property not owned by the City of Cincinnati. I represent that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in this Activity. I acknowledge that if Activity conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participation in the Activity. I fully understand that the Activity involves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, or death, which may be caused by my own actions or inactions, those of others participating in the Activity, the conditions in which the Activity takes place, or the negligent acts or omissions of the “Releasees” named below; and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the Activity.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I agree and understand that in consideration for being permitted to participate in this Activity, I do hereby for myself, executors, administrators, and heirs release all departments of the City of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Park Board, their respective employees, agents, and volunteers (“Releasees”) from all claims or demands resulting from any and all injuries sustained while participating in or attending the Activity.

I further agree that I will indemnify, defend, and save the City, the Cincinnati Park Board, their employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees, or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind and character in connection with, or arising directly or indirectly out of, my errors or omissions or negligent acts in applying herbicides.

I represent that I am 18 years old or older.

This indemnification agreement will be up for renewal annually. All Trained Service Persons will be asked to review these terms and submit signatures again in one calendar year. 

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