The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the
World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread
mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and
federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations,
prohibited the groups from congregating.
We, Carly’s Way, have implemented reasonable preventative measures to reduce the
spread of COVID-19, including requests that volunteers and other participants at its events use
face masks and maintain social distancing 10 feet. However, Carly’s Way cannot guarantee
that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, by participating in Carly’s Way
events and/or volunteering for Carly’s Way events, you could increase your risk of
contracting COVID-19.
THE FOLLOWING AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK
ADVICE FROM AN ATTORNEY BEFORE EXECUTING THE FOLLOWING WAIVER AND RELEASE.
By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and
voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending
and/or participating in Carly’s Way events and that such exposure or infection may result in
personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming
exposed to or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of
myself and others, including, but not limited to, the Carly’s Way members, volunteers, clients,
and their families and friends.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for
any possible injury to me and any member of my family (including, but not limited to, personal
injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I
or my family members may experience or incur in connection with attending and/or participating
in Carly’s Way events or activities (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children and
family, if any, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Carly’s Way,
its employees, agents, and representatives, from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims,
actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand
and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence
of Carly’s Way, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection
occurs before, during, or after my participation in or attendance at Carly’s Way events and
activities.