Town of Harwich Recreation Department
Global Disclaimer
Please read this document thoroughly before signing:
The Town of Harwich is pleased to offer the opportunity to participate in recreation
activities coordinated by the Town of Harwich or for use of its recreational facilities,
fields and parks. This Release of Claims, Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement
absolves the Town of Harwich and its officials, employees, and volunteers from
liability or responsibility for any harm or injuries you or your child may suffer during
or as a result of participation at these recreational facilities. It also provides that
the Town will not be liable or responsible for harm to others resulting from your
participation in these community activities. Please consult with an attorney if you
have any questions regarding this document.
Release of Claims, Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement
I, hereby acknowledge that participation in recreation activities coordinated by the
Town of Harwich or use of Town of Harwich recreational facilities is voluntary and
may expose me, my child(ren) or my property to risks resulting from the use of the
Town’s facilities and equipment by myself, my child(ren) and other volunteers.
Therefore, in consideration of the opportunity to participate in recreation activities
coordinated by the Town of Harwich or use any of the Town’s recreational facilities,
and for other good and valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, I agree to
forever RELEASE the Town of Harwich, its employees, agents, officers, and
volunteers (the “Releasees”), from any and all claims, actions, rights of action and
causes of action, damages, costs, expenses, compensation and attorneys’ fees that
may have arisen in the past, or may arise in the future, directly or indirectly, from
known and unknown personal injuries to myself, my child(ren) or property damage
resulting from my or my child(ren)’s participation in recreation activities
coordinated by the Town of Harwich or use of the Town’s recreational facilities
which I or my heirs, successors, or assigns may have as the result of my
participation in such activities or uses.
I further acknowledge that participation in recreation activities coordinated by the
Town of Harwich or use of its recreational facilities may expose others or their
property to risks resulting from myself, my child(ren) and other volunteers. I
therefore also promise to INDEMNIFY, REIMBURSE, DEFEND, and HOLD HARMLESS
the Releasees against any and all legal claims and proceedings of any description
that may have been asserted in the past, or may be asserted in the future, directly
or indirectly, including claims for damages, costs and attorneys’ fees, by others or
by me or my heirs, successors, or assigns arising from personal injuries to myself
or others or property damage resulting from my participation in such activities or
uses.
I hereby further covenant for myself, my heirs, successors and assigns not to sue
said Releasees on account of any such claim, demand or liability.
Emergency Medical Consent:
I grant consent for emergency medical treatment deemed necessary for myself
and/or my child in the event of an injury, should I be unreachable. I understand
that the Recreation Department does not provide accident nor hospitalization
insurance for program participants, and I am responsible for ensuring adequate
personal coverage.
I am fully aware that by signing this document I am releasing the above-mentioned
parties from liability that may arise as a result of intentional or negligent acts of
these parties. Additionally, it is my intent to release the above-mentioned parties
from liability relating to any accident and resulting injuries and/or death that may
occur while participating in recreation activities coordinated by the Town of Harwich
or use of the Town’s recreational facilities.