I intend and agree to volunteer for the Bike Austin. I understand that the nature of volunteer activities that I may perform in my capacity as a volunteer may involve physical activities, contact with unidentified and/or unfamiliar persons, or other potential risk of bodily injury or damage to property. Knowing this and in consideration of being allowed to volunteer, I hereby sign this waiver and release in favor of Bike Austin, and it's officers, directors, employees, agents, sponsors, volunteers, promoters, administrators, successors and assigns (referred to collectively as the "Released Parties"). I hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless for any and all purposes the Released Parties from any and all liabilities, damages, claims, demands, or injuries, including death, that may be sustained by me resulting from or arising out of my service as a volunteer. INCLUDING ANY SUCH DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR INJURIES, INCLUDING DEATH, CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER ACT OR OMISSION OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, OR BY A PRE-EXISTING DEFECT. I understand that this agreement to indemnify and hold harmless does not apply to injuries caused by intentional or grossly neglected conduct. I understand and agree that this Waiver and Release shall bind my heirs, assigns, successors, and personal representatives, including my spouse and members of my family, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. I understand that as a volunteer, I may become privy to confidential information about the Bike Austin. I agree to maintain the confidentiality of any information marked "confidential" as well as any information about Bike Austin’s internal procedures, business operations, personnel information and the like that is not otherwise publicly disclosed by Bike Austin. I will not use any confidential information in any manner that would be detrimental to the Bike Austin, and I will avoid any actions that might impair the reputation of the Bike Austin.
