In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer, I agree to the following terms and conditions,
intending to be legally bound by them:
I will abide by the mission, rules, regulations, policies and programs of the Cherished Cockers,
Inc. while I am a volunteer.
I assume the risks of being bitten, scratched, injured or frightened by dogs and puppies or
other Cherished Cockers animals in connection with my volunteer work for Cherished Cockers. The
Cherished Cockers organization, officers and volunteers are not liable to me for any injuries,
damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs or expenses which I might suffer or sustain in
connection to the performance of my volunteer activities for Cherished Cockers unless they are
the result of Cherished Cockers' gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
I will indemnify, defend and hold Cherished Cockers harmless from and against any claims,
lawsuits, injuries, damages, losses, costs or expenses sustained by any companion animal or
any person in connection with my intentional misconduct or grossly negligent performance of
volunteer activities for Cherished Cockers, or my breach of Cherished Cockers' rules,
regulations, policies and programs.
If I suspend volunteer activities, or upon Cherished Cockers' request at any time, I will
promptly return all Cherished Cockers supplies, equipment, records, moneys and other items in
good, clean condition.
Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement
is binding upon Cherished Cockers, Cherished Cockers' representatives, me and my respective
heirs, successors, assigns, executors and personal representatives.
I will not have a person outside Cherished Cockers temporarily care for Cherished Cockers'
animals (i.e. a show visitor, pet sitter, neighbor, relative) unless the person first signs a
Hold Harmless Agreement to hold Cherished Cockers, its officers and volunteers harmless in the
event of injury or mishap. In the case of an adoption, an Adoption Agreement is to be signed.
I agree to INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS Cherished Cockers
for any costs or liabilities which they may incur as a result of my volunteering
at or for Cherished Cockers.
I acknowledge and agree that I have carefully read this
Agreement, that I fully understand the same, and that I freely and voluntarily
execute the same. I understand that I may seek independent advice prior to
signing this Agreement. I understand that this Agreement is binding on me, my
spouse, my executors, administrators, personal representatives and assigns and
that this Agreement has important legal consequences. The terms of this
Agreement are contractual and not mere recitals. This Agreement will be
construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
I agree to all the terms stated above. I will abide by them and not dispute or take issue
with them in any way.
