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Waiver
Express Assumption of Risk, Waiver,
Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement
Volunteer Participation
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic (SCHABC), related events and activities, the undersigned appreciates, acknowledges and agrees there are risks of injury from participating in the activities involved in the program or events, including the potential for paralysis, disability or even death. I KNOWLINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS (known or unknown, present or future, direct or consequential, and whether physical, psychological, social, economic or otherwise, and including all treatment, hospitalization and other care rendered to me in the event of my illness injury or emergency circumstances in connection with my participation in the program of events), EVEN IF THIS ARISES FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, I assume full responsibility for my participation and all such risks. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation in this program of events. If I observe any unusual significant hazard during my participation, I will remove myself from participation and immediately bring such to the attention of the nearest official.
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assignees, personal representative and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the SCHABC, the County of Sonoma, the Sonoma 3County Fairgrounds, the Balloonmeister, their board and officers, employees, directors, elected officials, agents, volunteers, instructors, patrons and participants, lessors, insurers, National Governing Bodies, sponsors and advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the program of events (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, PARALYSIS, DISABILITY, OR DEATH, and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims and the causes of action (including attorney’s fees) of any nature, incurred, suffered or associated with my participation in this program of events, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
I acknowledge that I am volunteering for the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic of my own volition and any illness I may contract as a result is not the doing of the organization, its board, committee or associates. I agree to comply with all current state and local mandates regarding COVID 19 and health and safety protocols. I understand that I will not be required to provide proof vaccination to volunteer for SCHABC but I may be asked to wear a mask if working with food, indoors, or at the discretion of the pilots I will be working with.
By signing this agreement, I also certify that I have no physical or mental defect or condition, which prevents me from safely participating in any balloon activity. The terms hereof shall serve as release and express assumption of risk for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and all members of my family, including minors accompanying me. This release extends to all claims for ordinary negligence, known, unknown, suspected or unsuspected, arising out of the ballooning activities and expressly waives all rights under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code regarding such claims.
Section 1542 states: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”
I give my permission to the event organizers for the free use of my name, likeness and/or pictures for use in social media, broadcasts, telecasts, newspaper, etc., for the promotion of this program of events. I will follow and abide by the rules, policies and code of conduct of the SCHABC.
I have read, understand and agree to the terms of this agreement. Parent/Guardian must sign for minors.
Express Assumption of Risk, Waiver,
Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement
Volunteer Participation
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic (SCHABC), related events and activities, the undersigned appreciates, acknowledges and agrees there are risks of injury from participating in the activities involved in the program or events, including the potential for paralysis, disability or even death. I KNOWLINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS (known or unknown, present or future, direct or consequential, and whether physical, psychological, social, economic or otherwise, and including all treatment, hospitalization and other care rendered to me in the event of my illness injury or emergency circumstances in connection with my participation in the program of events), EVEN IF THIS ARISES FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, I assume full responsibility for my participation and all such risks. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation in this program of events. If I observe any unusual significant hazard during my participation, I will remove myself from participation and immediately bring such to the attention of the nearest official.
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assignees, personal representative and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the SCHABC, the County of Sonoma, the Sonoma 3County Fairgrounds, the Balloonmeister, their board and officers, employees, directors, elected officials, agents, volunteers, instructors, patrons and participants, lessors, insurers, National Governing Bodies, sponsors and advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the program of events (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, PARALYSIS, DISABILITY, OR DEATH, and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims and the causes of action (including attorney’s fees) of any nature, incurred, suffered or associated with my participation in this program of events, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
I acknowledge that I am volunteering for the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic of my own volition and any illness I may contract as a result is not the doing of the organization, its board, committee or associates. I agree to comply with all current state and local mandates regarding COVID 19 and health and safety protocols. I understand that I will not be required to provide proof vaccination to volunteer for SCHABC but I may be asked to wear a mask if working with food, indoors, or at the discretion of the pilots I will be working with.
By signing this agreement, I also certify that I have no physical or mental defect or condition, which prevents me from safely participating in any balloon activity. The terms hereof shall serve as release and express assumption of risk for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and all members of my family, including minors accompanying me. This release extends to all claims for ordinary negligence, known, unknown, suspected or unsuspected, arising out of the ballooning activities and expressly waives all rights under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code regarding such claims.
Section 1542 states: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”
I give my permission to the event organizers for the free use of my name, likeness and/or pictures for use in social media, broadcasts, telecasts, newspaper, etc., for the promotion of this program of events. I will follow and abide by the rules, policies and code of conduct of the SCHABC.
I have read, understand and agree to the terms of this agreement. Parent/Guardian must sign for minors.
Check here to show you accept the terms stated above for yourself. Balloonateers under the age of 18 must print this waive, have a parent or legal guardian sign on their behalf and present it at their first shift or via email.
