VOLUNTEER WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND ACCEPT THESE TERMS.

Event Staff may not be present at all Volunteer activities. It is the responsibility of each Volunteer to exercise safety precautions and participate in the event activities at your own risk.

This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) applies to all persons providing Volunteer service for the event ("Volunteers”) for The Creativity Conference ("The Event”).

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any and all Volunteer activities for The Creativity Conference (the “Event”), I, an adult Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release under the following terms:

AGE OF MAJORITY

UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE NOT ABLE TO HAVE VOLUNTEERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. I acknowledge that as of the date that I complete my Volunteer registration form that I am over the age of 18.

ACTIVITIES

As a Volunteer, I acknowledge that I will be involved in, or exposed to, activities that may involve an element of risk and that it is up to me to determine what I get involved in. I acknowledge that I take full responsibility for my actions and involvement in these activities. I understand that these activities may include, but are not limited to: helping with registration, moving furniture and other objects, scanning tickets, customer service support, running technical equipment & technical support. I further understand that I will not be paid for the activities or for any Volunteer service and that participation in the activities may be terminated at any time.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I, ON MY OWN BEHALF HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY OR HARM FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES AND ALL VOLUNTEER SERVICE WITH THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE. I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT VOLUNTEERING FOR THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE WORK THAT IS HAZARDOUS AND THAT VOLUNTEERS CAN SUFFER PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH. I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE’S RULES AND THE INSTRUCTIONS OF EVENT STAFF.

MEDICAL TREATMENT

I do hereby release and forever discharge The Creativity Conference from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s Activities with The Creativity Conference.

INSURANCE

I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause to others while participating in any activities and I agree to bear the costs of such injuries or damage. I understand and acknowledge that, except as otherwise agreed to by The Creativity Conference in writing, The Creativity Conference does not carry or maintain health, medical or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer, and that each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.

PHOTOGRAPHIC & VIDEO RELEASE

I, as an adult Volunteer, hereby grant and convey unto The Creativity Conference all rights, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by the us during my, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

I hereby grant The Creativity Conference and its partners permission to use photos and/or video of me, including my image, likeness, and voice. I understand that The Creativity Conference may publish the material I approve in any manner the organisation deems appropriate in order to document or promote the work of The Creativity Conference and its partners. This includes brochures, websites, email messages, social media, educational materials, and any other publication whether printed or electronic.

I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgement, cost and/or expense, including attorney's fees and other costs, which may in any way arise from my participation in the Activity or my use of, or presence at, any property or facility used by The Event.

RELEASE AND WAIVER

I, ON MY OWN BEHALF RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, “THE EVENT PARTIES”) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE, EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM  PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES OR VOLUNTEERING IN ANY CAPACITY FOR THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I WAIVE MY RIGHT, TO BRING A COURT OR OTHER ACTION TO RECOVER COMPENSATION OR OBTAIN ANY OTHER REMEDY FOR ANY INJURY TO MYSELF OR MY PROPERTY, HOWEVER CAUSED, ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES FOR THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE. THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE PARTIES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM MY, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS OR OTHERWISE. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THE CREATIVITY CONFERENCE DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS, OR ANY MEDICAL, HEALTH OR DISABILITY INSURANCE IN THE EVENT OF INJURY OR ILLNESS.

The provision of this RELEASE AND WAIVER will continue in full force and effect even after the

termination of the activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of The Creativity Conference, whether by agreement, by operation of law, or otherwise. I have read, understand and fully agree to the terms of this RELEASE AND WAIVER. 

I understand and confirm that by signing up to Volunteer on The Event’s website and attending The Event as a Volunteer, that I have read and agreed to this RELEASE AND WAIVER, and I have given up considerable future legal rights. I have signed up to Volunteer for The Event and therefore am bound by this Agreement freely, voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee being communicated to me. My signature is proof of my intention to execute a complete and unconditional RELEASE AND WAIVER of all liability to the full extent of the law.

I FURTHER REPRESENT AND WARRANT that I will not attend The Event if I am experiencing symptoms of a Coronavirus or other communicable disease, including, but not limited to COVID-19, e.g. fever shortness of breath, cough, etc., that I am not suspected of having COVID-19 or any other communicable disease, and that I have not been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 or any other communicable disease, and that to my knowledge I am not likely to infect anyone by my participation in the Activity.