Coalition of Black Excellence
Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement
We greatly appreciate your assistance and commitment to advancing the mission of Coalition of Black Excellence, a California 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation (“CBE”).
The Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement (the “Agreement”), executed on the date submitted or signed by the person named on the volunteer form (the “Volunteer” or “you”), is an agreement whereby you agree to release CBE of all liability for any actions you take, among other things, on behalf of, with, or in connection to CBE (collectively, “Potential Liabilities”) in accordance with Section 1 (Waiver and Release) of this Agreement. The Agreement is effective as of the submission or signature date and will continue until terminated by either party in accordance with the Agreement.
By checking the box above, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and you acknowledge, accept and agree to the terms of this Agreement. In consideration for the Agreement, you will be allowed to provide volunteer services for CBE and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer. You understand that (i) the scope of your relationship with CBE is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for any services you may provide; (ii) CBE will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to you; and (iii) you are solely responsible for your own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of your services to CBE. You understand that you are in complete control of (i) your schedule and (ii) your contributions to CBE.

1. Waiver and Release: The Volunteer, releases, indemnifies, and forever discharges and holds harmless CBE, each of its directors, officers, employees, and agents, and its successors and assigns from any and all Potential Liabilities, other liabilities, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services provided to CBE by the Volunteer. The Volunteer understands and acknowledges that the Agreement discharges CBE from any liabilities or claims that the Volunteer may have against CBE with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services provided to CBE or occurring while the Volunteer provides volunteer services, whether caused by the negligence of CBE or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise.
2. Volunteer’s Relationship with CBE: The Volunteer acknowledges and agrees that CBE does not, and shall not be deemed to, direct or control me generally or in my performance under the Agreement specifically, including in connection with my provision of volunteer services to CBE or my acts or omissions. The Volunteer retains the sole right to determine when, where, and for how long the Volunteer will volunteer. The Volunteer acknowledges and agrees that the Volunteer has complete discretion to provide services or otherwise engage in other business or employment activities. CBE retains the right to, at any time, terminate this agreement and any relationship with the Volunteer without cause. The Volunteer also retains the right to, at any time, terminate this agreement and any relationship with CBE without cause.
3. Confidentiality: As a CBE volunteer, you may have access to various types of documents, materials, correspondence, data, and other information generated through or originating from CBE or having to do with CBE (including but not limited to its finances, services, and activities) and persons and entities associated with CBE (including its sponsors and vendors) (“CBE Information”). Any CBE Information disclosed to the Volunteer, whether in writing or orally, is considered confidential information, unless otherwise expressly stated by CBE, such CBE Information is in the public domain through no fault of the Volunteer or breach of confidentiality terms, or was disclosed to the Volunteer by a third party that was under no obligation of confidentiality to CBE. You shall keep CBE Information strictly confidential and not disclose such Confidential Information to any third party without CBE’s prior written consent.
4. No Volunteer Insurance: The Volunteer understands that CBE does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide the Volunteer with financial or other assistance, including, but not limited to, medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. The Volunteer expressly waives any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of CBE. CBE encourages each Volunteer to obtain the Volunteer’s own medical or health insurance coverage.
5. Medical Treatment: The Volunteer hereby releases and forever discharges CBE from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during the Volunteer’s tenure as a volunteer with CBE.
6. Assumption of Risk: The Volunteer understand that the services the Volunteer will provide to CBE may include activities that may be hazardous including, but not limited to, loading and unloading equipment for events involving inherently dangerous activities. As a volunteer, the Volunteer hereby expressly assumes the risk of injury or harm from these activities and releases CBE from all liability.
7. Photographic Release: The Volunteer grants and conveys to CBE all rights, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video or audio recordings of the Volunteer or the Volunteer’s likeness or voice made by CBE or in connection with the Volunteer providing volunteer services to CBE, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.
8. Other: As a volunteer, the Volunteer expressly agrees that the Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California and that the Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Volunteer agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of the Agreement is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall not be affected.