Palm Springs Pride Volunteer Terms and Conditions
By signing up for a shift or assignment, you (“Volunteer”) acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions for participating as a volunteer with Greater Palm Springs Pride (“Organization”).
1. General Release and Waiver of Liability
Volunteer understands and acknowledges that their participation in Palm Springs Pride events and activities is voluntary and undertaken at their own risk. Volunteer, on behalf of themselves, their heirs, assigns, and legal representatives, hereby releases, waives, and discharges Palm Springs Pride, its officers, directors, employees, agents, sponsors, partners, and affiliates (collectively, “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising from or related to Volunteer’s participation in Greater Palm Springs Pride activities, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, death, or property damage, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
2. Assumption of Risk
Volunteer acknowledges that participation in Greater Palm Springs Pride activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to physical exertion, interaction with large crowds, and outdoor or public venue hazards. Volunteer assumes all risks associated with their participation, including risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness of others, hazardous conditions, or acts of third parties.
3. Medical Treatment and Emergency Care
Volunteer consents to receive first aid and/or medical treatment that may be deemed necessary in the event of an injury, accident, or illness while participating in Greater Palm Springs Pride activities. Volunteer releases and holds harmless the Released Parties from any claim arising out of such treatment, including medical expenses incurred. Volunteer is responsible for any medical or health insurance coverage for themselves.
4. Photographic and Media Release
Volunteer grants Greater Palm Springs Pride the irrevocable right and permission to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute photographs, videos, or other media recordings taken of Volunteer during the event for promotional, marketing, archival, or informational purposes without compensation or further approval. Volunteer waives any right to inspect or approve the finished materials and releases the Organization from any claims arising from the use of such media.
5. Compliance with Event Rules and Directions
Volunteer agrees to abide by all rules, policies, and guidelines set forth by Palm Springs Pride, including but not limited to safety procedures, conduct expectations, and instructions from event organizers and supervisors. Volunteer understands that failure to comply may result in removal from the event and termination of their volunteer participation.
6. Release and Discharge of the Organization
Volunteer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to Volunteer’s participation in Greater Palm Springs Pride events, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.
7. Acknowledgment of Understanding
By signing up, Volunteer affirms that they have carefully read and fully understand this agreement, including the waiver of liability and assumption of risk provisions. Volunteer acknowledges this agreement voluntarily and that they have the legal authority to do so. Volunteer further acknowledges that this agreement is binding upon them, their heirs, executors, and assigns.
This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any portion of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
