THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
Note: Each individual member must sign this Release and Waiver of Liability in order to be granted access to Pebble Tossers Inc.?s website search engine. The signature of any member under the age of 18 must be accompanied by the signature of his or her parent or legal guardian.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
This Release and Waiver of Liability is being granted in favor of Pebble Tossers, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Georgia, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives and agents (collectively, ?Pebble Tossers?). I desire to participate in volunteer activities and/or service projects with one or more organizations that I may learn of from Pebble Tossers. In consideration of being granted access to Pebble Tossers? website search engine and database of volunteer opportunities and service projects, I freely agree, on behalf of myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns, as follows:
1. Waiver and Release. I waive, release and discharge Pebble Tossers from any and all liability, claims and demands of whatever kind or nature, which arise or may arise from my participation in activities or projects sponsored by organizations I have learned of from Pebble Tossers, including, but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of Pebble Tossers. I understand and acknowledge that I am discharging Pebble Tossers from any claim that I may have against Pebble Tossers with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, disability, property damage, property theft or otherwise that may result from my participation in such activities or projects. I acknowledge that Pebble Tossers is NOT responsible for any error, omission, action or failure to act of any organization sponsoring an activity or project that I have learned of from Pebble Tossers.
2. Assumption of Risk. I understand and acknowledge that my participation in any volunteer activity or service project may involve activities that are hazardous to me. The nature of such activities will depend on the particular activity or project in which I choose to participate but could include, without limitation, contact with animals, lifting and carrying objects that may be heavy or could cause injury if dropped, working in a kitchen, handling food, visiting hospitals or other healthcare facilities, outdoor activities involving exertion and exposure to harsh weather, and transportation to and from activity and project locations. I understand that, by my participation, I may be exposed to many risks and dangers including but not limited to death or serious injury or illness.
3. Medical Treatment. I hereby release Pebble Tossers from any claim that may arise resulting from any first-aid or other medical treatment rendered to me in connection with my participation in any volunteer activity or service project. I understand that Pebble Tossers has NO obligation to provide medical, health or financial assistance to me under any circumstances.
4. Media/Photo Release. I understand that I may be photographed or filmed at any of the activities or projects in which I participate. I hereby authorize and give my full consent to Pebble Tossers to copyright and/or publish any and all photographs, videotapes and/or film in which I appear while participating in any such activities or projects. I further agree that Pebble Tossers may transfer, use or cause to be used, these photographs, videotapes or films on its website and for any public displays, publications, commercials, television programs and advertising purposes.
5. Broad Interpretation. I agree that this Release and Waiver of Liability is to be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia and is intended to be interpreted as broadly as possible under those laws. I agree that if any provision of this Release and Waiver of Liability is held to be invalid, the invalidity of that provision will not affect the continuing enforceability of all other provisions.
Name: Date: Age (if under 18):
By submitting this form you are entering into a legally binding agreement.
Your electronic signature is a binding authorization.
IMPORTANT: The following section must also be completed if the person signing above is under the age of 18.
PARENT/GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS (UNDER 18 YEARS OLD)
The undersigned has carefully read this document, fully understands its contents and is signing it voluntarily. I state that I am the parent or guardian having legal responsibility for the above minor (?my child?) and that, acting in that capacity, I have consented to my child?s participation in the activities and projects referred to above. I agree on behalf of my child and myself to the terms of this Release and Waiver of Liability. I further agree to indemnify Pebble Tossers from any and all liability, loss, cost, claim or damage whatsoever resulting from any defect in or lack of capacity to sign this document and release Pebble Tossers. This document binds me and my child, as well as our heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives.
Name of Parent: Date:
By submitting this form you are entering into a legally binding agreement.
Your electronic signature is a binding authorization.
Terms of Use for Website Use
Please read through the following Terms of Use, which shall govern your visit to and use of this website. Without limitation of the foregoing, these Terms of Use set forth the responsibilities of Pebble Tossers, Inc. users as well as the limitations on our liability as the provider of the Pebble Tossers website search engine. Also please review the Pebble Tossers, Inc. Privacy Statement in conjunction with this Terms of Use. The following Terms of Use may be updated in the future to reflect changes.
By accessing or using this website, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms of Use as they may be modified from time to time by Pebble Tossers, Inc.. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please do not access or otherwise use this website. If you have any questions, please email us at info@pebbletossers.org.
Website Content
Unless otherwise noted on this website, you should assume that all content on the website, and the website as a whole, is the property of Pebble Tossers, Inc. You may not download or save a copy of the website or any portion thereof, for any purpose. However you may print a copy of individual screens appearing as part of the website solely for your personal, non-commercial use or records, provided that any intellectual property marks, logos or other legends that appear on the copied screens remain on, and are not removed from the printed or stored images of such screens. All volunteer project confirmation forms may be downloaded, printed, and used for volunteering purposes.
Third Party Organizations Posting Volunteer Opportunities
When a third party organization posts information on Pebble Tossers' website (PTW), our staff will make an initial detailed review of the organization and the posted volunteer opportunity. However, there will be no formal relationship with organizations listed on PTW. PTW allows other organizations to post information regarding their mission and needs. We encourage you to do additional research about organizations of interest before participating in their posted activities. If you are a minor, have a parent or guardian help you navigate the site and select a volunteer opportunity.
Additionally, Pebble Tossers, Inc. recommends a parent or guardian accompany a minor when meeting with an organization.
Third Party Content
Pebble Tossers website acts as a clearinghouse of information supplied by users of the services and other third parties. Accordingly, we have no editorial control over such content. Any information, services, or offers made by third parties, including information made by other users, are those of the respective authors and not of us. We neither endorse nor are responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any such information. You should understand that we do not and cannot monitor all content entered or listed by other organizations for accuracy or reliability.
Dealings with Third Parties
Your relationship with non-profit and public service organizations, volunteers, partners, sponsors or other third parties found on PTW, including posting or acceptance of volunteer opportunities, and any other terms or conditions associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such Third Party. We accept no responsibility, and shall not be liable for any injury or damages to any person or property caused in connection with such dealings, as well as any cause of action, claims, suits or demands that may arise as a result of such injury or damage.
External Links
Pebble Tossers website provides links to external websites whose content we believe might be of interest to our visitors. While these websites have been initially reviewed by our staff for appropriateness for our audience, we do not control, and we do not conduct ongoing reviews of, their content. Before using these websites, we recommend that you review their user policies. Children should always check with their parents or teachers before visiting any new sites.
Website Disclaimer
Pebble Tossers, Inc. provides this website "as is" and "as available," without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, and Pebble Tossers, Inc. specifically disclaims any and all warranties, including, but not limited to: (i) any warranties concerning the availability, accuracy, appropriateness, reliability, or usefulness of the website content and third party content; and (ii) any warranties of title, warranty of non-infringement, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will Pebble Tossers, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, successors or assigns, be liable to any party for any indirect, direct, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of programs or information, and the like), or any other damages arising in any way out of the availability, use, reliance on, or inability to use or access the website, even if Pebble Tossers, Inc. shall have been advised of the possibility of such damages beforehand.
Applicable Laws/Jurisdiction
Pebble Tossers, Inc. controls and operates this website from its offices in the United States of America. We do not represent that materials on this website are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Persons who choose to access this website from other locations do so on their own initiative, and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. The laws of the State of Georgia, excluding its conflicts-of-law rules, shall govern these Terms of Use and all actions concerning this website (including the Pebble Tossers, Inc. Privacy Statement). Exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or dispute with Pebble Tossers, Inc. or relating in any way to your use of the website shall reside in the courts of the state of Georgia, and you agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of the State of Georgia, Fulton County, in connection with any such dispute and including any claim involving Pebble Tossers, Inc. or its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, directors, telecommunication providers and content providers.
Privacy Policy
The privacy of you and your child is important to us. Pebble Tossers, Inc. is very sensitive to privacy concerns that you may have, and have created this privacy statement to help you understand our privacy policy and practices regarding the Pebble Tossers website. We encourage you to read through this privacy statement, as well as the Pebble Tossers Terms of Use. We may periodically update our privacy statement to address new issues or reflect website changes. If you have any questions, please email us at info@pebbletossers.org.
Information Collection
The Pebble Tossers website uses cookies. Cookies are data files that our server places on the hard drive of website visitors. Cookies do not read information from a user's hard drive. Pebble Tossers, Inc. uses cookies to understand, in aggregate, the number of visitors to the website and user activities on the website. We use this information to gauge and improve the effectiveness of the PTW in general and of particular services available on the website. You can disable cookies on your computer through the preferences menu in your web browser.
Children's Privacy
It is our intention to make the PTW a safe environment on the Internet for children, youth, and adults to explore volunteerism. We do not collect personally identifiable information from visitors, regardless of age. You should know, however, that websites that do collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 are governed by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For more information on COPPA,
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Relationship to Third Parties
Pebble Tossers website does not provide third parties with information on PTW users. Membership registration information is strictly confidential and will never be sold or given to third parties. Some demographic data may be used by Pebble Tossers, Inc for research on volunteer trends. Information that users may send us voluntarily is not shared with third parties. Disclosure Pursuant to Law Pebble Tossers, Inc. will never sell personal information to third parties. Pebble Tossers, Inc. may disclose information concerning visitors' use of the PTW in order to comply with requirements of law, legal process or a law enforcement investigation, and to protect and defend the legal rights of Pebble Tossers, Inc.