Nature of Risks
I acknowledge that I may be exposed to health risks such as COVID-19, H1N1, and similar infectious illnesses as they are inherent in any location where people are present. NFCYM cannot guarantee that I will not be exposed to such health risks. People who show no symptoms can spread illness if infected, and any interaction with the public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to illness. By coming to NCYC, I understand and agree to assume these inherent risks. If I experience symptoms of illness while at NCYC, I may be required to leave the Facilities—the cost of testing, isolation/quarantine, care, and transportation remain my responsibility.
Further, I understand that voluntarily traveling to and attending an event of this nature may involve certain other risks beyond the reasonable control of NFCYM, its officers, directors, volunteers, and agents in connection with NCYC ("NFCYM et al.") and my organization and its respective officers, directors, volunteers, agents, chaperones, or representatives associated with NCYC ("Organization et al."), including but not limited to accidents, emergencies, exposure to reckless conduct of other persons, and/or negligence of security and medical personnel, and NFCYM et al. and Organization et al. disclaim any responsibility for any such risks. During any break in NCYC, there may be opportunities for me to participate in activities away from the Facilities. Whether at the Facilities or away, I participate at my own risk and am subject to all terms and conditions of my registration ("Legal Agreement") and/or set by any recreational or other providers.
By submitting this NCYC Volunteer Application, you agree to abide by NFCYM's code of conduct, NCYC Behavior Guidelines, and Safe Environment Policy. Further, you agree to use electronic records and signatures.
Consent to Search, Record, and Contact
I consent in advance to a reasonable search of my person and personal carry-in items by NFCYM, the Facilities, or law enforcement officials as deemed necessary for security purposes.
I also consent to being recorded, photographed, videotaped, or filmed within and about the areas to which NCYC access is permitted, waiving all claims and rights relating to the production, acquisition, sale, usage, and distribution of such material in any form now known or later in use, worldwide.
Further, I consent to NFCYM sending me occasional mail or email. I understand NFCYM will not sell or share my information with others, and I may opt out of email anytime.
General Release & Waiver of Liability/Covenant Not to Sue/Hold Harmless
This is a "General Release," which means I am giving up important legal rights and remedies available to me and my heirs, successors, and assigns ("Our Behalf"); it is to be construed in the broadest possible manner.
For value received, I agree on Our Behalf to assume all risks and generally release and waive any liability of any nature whatsoever against, and agree to hold harmless, NFCYM et al. and Organization et al. concerning any actions, claims, or demands that may be made or brought on Our Behalf against NFCYM et al. and/or Organization et al. arising out of or in connection with my travel to or attendance at NCYC, or any other activity I may engage in while in the Indianapolis area. In addition, and not by way of limitation, I further agree that I will abide by any terms and conditions imposed by name badges or credentials.
A "Covenant Not to Sue" is a legal term that means a person promises not to file a lawsuit. It is different from the General Release of claims above. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered above, I covenant on Our Behalf not to sue and promise never to file or prosecute any legal claim of any kind against NFCYM et al. and Organization et al. in any federal, state, or municipal court, asserting any claims that are released by this Agreement. I am also waiving any right to monetary recovery on Our Behalf.
Further, for value received, for any injury to third parties that may arise because of my actions or omissions, I agree on Our Behalf to hold harmless and indemnify and defend NFCYM et al. and Organization et al. with respect to any actions, claims, expenses, or demands arising therefrom that may be made or brought against NFCYM et al. and/or Organization et al., including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses arising in connection therewith. Any disputes under this Legal Agreement will be governed by Indiana law without regard to conflicts, and the venue will be in Indianapolis. I agree on Our Behalf to resolve by mediation prior to filing any court action.
Medical Permissions--Limited
As a condition of attending NCYC at the Facilities, in the event of an emergency or accident rendering me unconscious, I grant permission on Our Behalf for emergency medical care to be administered within the Facilities and/or during or after transportation to a hospital or doctor for emergency medical care.
I understand that in Indiana, a person may claim Good Samaritan defenses for providing gratuitous emergency care in good faith at any emergency or accident scene. I further understand it is not NFCYM et al.'s responsibility to attempt to reach my emergency contact, and I remain responsible for my medical expenses.
NFCYM Code of Conduct and NCYC Behavior Guidelines
Before signing this Agreement, I reviewed
NFCYM's Code of Conduct ("Code") and
NCYC Behavior Guidelines ("Guidelines"). I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of NFCYM et al. or Organization et al.
I understand that failure to abide by the
Code or
Guidelines in any way may result in my dismissal from NCYC with no right of reimbursement or refund for any amount from NFCYM et al. or Organization et al., and my travel home is my responsibility.
Risk of Loss
I understand and agree on Our Behalf to assume the risk of loss of any nonrefundable or other costs associated with participation in NCYC. Further, I understand I must return home at my expense if I suffer an illness, accident, emergency, or incident (such as a
Code or
Guidelines infraction) requiring my dismissal from NCYC or if NCYC must be discontinued due to an incident, accident, or emergency; I have no right of reimbursement or refund for any amount in connection with therewith from NFCYM et al. or Organization et al.
