In return for being allowed to participate in Spread The Cheer USA volunteer activities and all related activities, including any activities incidental to such participation (“Volunteer Activities”), the undersigned Volunteer or Parent/Legal Guardian of Volunteer if Volunteer is under age 18 (hereafter referred to using “I”, “me”, or “my”) releases and agrees not to sue Spread The Cheer USA or its officers, directors, employees, sub-contractors, sponsors, agents and affiliates (“the Foundation”) from all present and future claims that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death arising as a result of my participation in the Volunteer Activities wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur. 

I understand and agree that Spread The Cheer USA is not responsible for any injury or property damage arising out of the Volunteer Activities, even if caused by their ordinary negligence or otherwise. 

I understand that participation in Volunteer Activities involves certain risks, including, but not limited to, serious injury and death. I am voluntarily participating in the Volunteer Activities with knowledge of the danger involved and I agree to accept all risks of participation. 

I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Spread The Cheer USA for all claims arising out of my participation in the Volunteer Activities. 

I understand that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state in which the Volunteer Activities take place and agree that if any portion of this Agreement is invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect. 

I also acknowledge that the Spread The Cheer USA has not arranged and does not carry any insurance of any kind for my benefit or that of Volunteer (if Volunteer is under 18), my parents, guardians, trustees, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. 

 

I represent that, to my knowledge, I am in good health and suffer no physical impairment that would or should prevent my participation in Volunteer Activities. 

I also understand that this document is a contract that grants certain rights to and eliminates the liability of Spread The Cheer USA.

I agree that any photos and videos taken during my participation as a volunteer are sole property of Spread The Cheer USA and may be used in promotion of the organization at any point in the future on social media, news and media outlets, marketing and more.

I also understand that Spread The Cheer USA may be contacting me via, email, phone, text or messaging now or for future volunteer opportunities.