Volunteer Liability Waiver and Agreement

 By signing below, I, the volunteer (or volunteer’s legal guardian), acknowledge that entry into this agreement (“Agreement”) is in consideration of my participation as a volunteer, and confirm my understanding and agreement to the following:

Policies and Safety Rules

I will comply with Bluff Strokes Art Center’s volunteer policies, safety rules, conduct expectations, and other directions. I understand that Bluff Strokes Art Center does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind. I understand that noncompliance may result in termination of my volunteer status.

 Volunteer Not an Employee

I understand that (a) I am not an employee of Bluff Strokes Art Center, (b) I will not be paid or compensated in any way for my participation, and (c) I am not covered by or eligible for any Bluff Strokes Art Center insurance, health care, worker’s compensation, or other benefits. I understand that Bluff Strokes Art Center may terminate my volunteer status at any time, for any or no reason.

 Risks Associated with Volunteering

Volunteering for Bluff Strokes Art Center has risks. These risks may arise in a variety of ways. They include, without limitation: my lifting heavy objects or otherwise exerting myself, handling glass and messy art materials, using hot or sharp objects or other tools, being exposed to dust, loud noises, and interacting with and being in the presence of other volunteers, visitors and

other people. I understand that these risks include risks of injury, illness, death, and property damage or loss, and that they may arise from my own actions or from the actions of others at or near Bluff Strokes Art Center facilities or encountered when traveling for Bluff Strokes Art Center activities offsite. I also understand that even if Bluff Strokes Art Center, I, and other persons present at Bluff Strokes Art Center facilities follow all health and safety protocols, I may still be exposed to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases.

 Awareness and Assumption of Risk

I understand the information above, and confirm and acknowledge that these are risks associated with volunteering. With such information and awareness, and with the recognition that other factors may create additional such risks, I knowingly, freely, and voluntarily: (a) sign up to volunteer for Bluff Strokes Art Center; (b) engage in volunteer activities; and (c) assume and accept the risks of all injury, death, property damage or loss, financial obligation, loss of privacy, loss of reputation, and all other injuries and other consequences, whether known or unknown, whether foreseen or unforeseeable, and whether incurred at Bluff Strokes Art Center facilities or elsewhere, that may result, directly or indirectly, from my presence at Bluff Strokes Art Center facilities or participation as a Bluff Strokes Art Center volunteer, regardless of the cause.

 Waiver and Release of Claims

I waive and release Bluff Strokes Art Center and its directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and affiliates (collectively, “Bluff Strokes Art Center Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, costs, and expenses of any kind and of whatever nature which I or my heirs, next of kin, or legal representatives may have or which may later accrue, caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at Bluff Strokes Art Center facilities or participation in Bluff Strokes Art Center activities. This release and waiver includes, in each such case, all claims in respect of the risks noted above, known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseeable, regardless of the cause or whether such claims arise from tort, contract, or otherwise, and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. I will not sue any of the Bluff Strokes Art Center Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims.

 Disclosure of Medical Conditions

I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my own physical condition and making my own decision about volunteering. I have disclosed all medications and conditions relevant to my participation to my supervisor or other staff at Bluff Strokes Art Center, including chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes. I understand that Bluff Strokes Art Center needs such information because some medication side effects or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of others at Bluff Strokes Art Center. I consent to Bluff Strokes Art Center sharing this information with health professionals or first responders should I become ill or injured while at Bluff Strokes Art Center facilities.

 Medical Care Consent and Waiver

I authorize Bluff Strokes Art Center to provide me with first aid and to arrange medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services for me if I get hurt while volunteering. I understand that Bluff Strokes Art Center is not obligated to provide this care. I also understand that I am solely responsible for any costs related to my medical treatment and transport, and that Bluff Strokes Art Center does not provide health, medical, disability, or other insurance coverage for me.

 Confidentiality

I may have access to Bluff Strokes Art Center’s confidential information. At all times during and after my participation, I agree to hold any such confidential information in confidence and not disclose or use it except as Bluff Strokes Art Center expressly authorizes.

 Assignment of Work Product

I grant full rights to Bluff Strokes Art Center in any reports, brochures, website content, photos, images, videos, or other materials or works I may create in the course of volunteer activities, and any intellectual property rights in or derivatives of such materials.

 Use by Bluff Strokes Art Center of My Name and Image

I understand that Bluff Strokes Art Center may take photos or videos of me. I consent to use by Bluff Strokes Art Center of my image, voice, name, and story, and of images of any works I may create as a volunteer (collectively, “Materials”), in Bluff Strokes Art Center’s digital and print promotional, fundraising, educational, and other communications. Bluff Strokes Art Center may use the Materials without obtaining my approval or paying me for such use. I grant Bluff Strokes Art Center all copyrights in and waive any legal claims relating to the Materials, including those relating to copyright, rights of publicity or privacy, or defamation, or arising from any distortion, blurring, or alteration that may occur in the making, editing, or use of the Materials.