I, the individual signing this hold harmless and indemnification
agreement (“Agreement”), desire to be
a volunteer for The AOPA Foundation, Inc. and participate in the Volunteer
Program and related activities (“Volunteer
Activities”). In consideration of being permitted
to participate, I agree as follows:
Understanding of the Volunteer Activities. I am aware of,
understand, and agree to the following:
(a) Volunteer Activities may include, but are not
limited to, interaction with students in educational settings, performing physical
tasks, and in some instances, being around airports and aircraft.
(b) Being around airports and aircraft involves risks,
including bodily injury or death.
(c) As a volunteer I will receive no compensation or
remuneration for my services and will not be eligible for any employee
benefits. I acknowledge and understand that I am not an employee or an
independent contractor.
(d) I have independently and voluntarily decided to
participate in the Volunteer Activities.
hold harmless and indemnification. i agree to defend, indemnify,
and hold harmless (a) the aopa foundation, inc., the aircraft owners and pilots
association (aopa), and aopa’s affiliated or related entities and (b) the
trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers
of each of those entities (collectively, “indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, suits,
proceedings, expenses, costs, damages, and liabilities (including attorney’s
fees), incurred by, or threatened or brought
against, the indemnitees, but only to the extent such claims, suits,
proceedings, expenses, costs, damages, or liabilities arise out of or result
from my gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Insurance. I understand that the Indemnitees
do not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial
assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health,
or disability insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, or
death, or damage to or loss of my property. I also understand that the Indemnitees do not
provide workers’ compensation insurance for volunteers.
Entire
Agreement and Choice of Law. In entering into this Agreement, I have
not relied upon any other representations
made by any of the Indemnitees. I agree that this Agreement shall be governed
by and interpreted in accordance with Maryland law and
is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by Maryland law. If any part of this
Agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining terms shall continue in full force and effect.
Legal
Advice; Right to Bargain. I know that I can talk to my legal
advisor about this Agreement, and I
have either done so or have chosen not to. I understand that I have the right and have been given the opportunity to object to and bargain
about the provisions of this
Agreement.
Warranty and Acknowledgment. I, the undersigned, acknowledge and warrant that: (a) I am
at least eighteen (18) years of age and I make this Agreement intending to
bind myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and
assigns; (b) I have read the provisions
of this Agreement and fully understand them; (c) I understand that this Agreement is legally binding and that I might be
incurring legal liabilities that I might not otherwise have; and (d) my signature
below constitutes my full acknowledgment and agreement to these terms, effective as of the date below and
applicable to all of my participation in the Volunteer Activities.