In consideration of being offered the opportunity for myself to participate in The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project acivities as a volunteer, I certify that I am over the age of 18 and agree as follows:

1. I will follow the rules. I will abide by all policies, procedures, and instructions as adopted by The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project or described to me by its agents, with the understanding that these rules may change from time to time.

2. I authorize emergency treatment. I give permission to The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, in its discretion, to call the police, fire/rescue, or emergency medical services and to transport me to any hospital or medical center in the event of a medical emergency. I authorize emergency medical transport and treatment and accept full financial responsibility for such emergency transport and treatment rendered to myself.

3. I will make no public statements or contracts. I understand that I have no authority to make public statements on behalf of The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, to enter into contracts for The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, or to otherwise obligate The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project in any way.

4. I am not an animal cruelty or other violent offender. I have never been charged with or convicted of any offense related to teh cruelty, abuse, neglect, or abandonment of animals, or any other violent or sexual criminal offense.

5. I can be terminated. I understand that The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project may terminate my volunteer activities at any time, with or without cause. Upon termination, or upon my voluntary resignation, I will immediately return all animals, equipment, records, and other proerty owned by The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project.

6. I will keep information confidential. I will not disclose, or authorize or permit anyone else to disclose any information relating to the operation of The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, or its business or financial condition, including but not limited to its policies, practices, financial records, business records, donor lists, personnel documents, minutes, books, recordings, photographs, videos, computer data or information, or copies of any of the foregoing. This restriction shall apply even after I am no longer acting as a volunteer for the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project.

7. My image may be used. I irrevocably grant permission to The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project to use any photograph, video, sound recordings, or quote taken of or made by me relating to my volunteer activities with the organization without prior review, reimbursement, or compensation of any kind.

8. I accept the risks. On behalf of myself and my heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators, I hold harmless and indemnify The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, its directors, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees, from any and all losses, claims, actions, or proceedings of every kind and character, including claims for negligence and for damages of any kind, including damage to property, personal injury, or death to me or to third parties which may arise directly or indirectly from my presence at properties controlled or used by The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, my handling or being in the vicinity of animals, or my participation in any volunteer activities. Since I am not an employee of The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, I understand that there is no worker's compensation or insurance coverage for any injury, illness, loss, or damage arising out of my volunteer activities. The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project encourages all volunteers to maintain their own medical, property, and life insurance coversage while serving as a volunteer, as all costs for injury or loss are my personal responsibility.

9. Reimbursement Policy. I understand that I will only be entitled to reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses when I have previous written permission from authorized officers of The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project and can provide receipts as proof for each expenditure. Otherwise, I am personally responsible for any expenditure I make while volunteering for Healthy Hearts.

10. I accept the risks. On behalf of myself and my heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators, I hold harmless and indemnify The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, its directors, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees, from any and all losses, claims, actions, or proceedings of every kind and character, including claims for negligence and for damages of any kind, including damage to property, personal injury, or death to me or to third parties which may arise directly or indirectly from my presence at properties controlled or used by The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, my handling or being in the vicinity of animals, or my participation in any volunteer activities. Since I am not an employee of The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, I understand that there is no worker's compensation or insurance coverage for any injury, illness, loss, or damage arising out of my volunteer activities. The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project encourages all volunteers to maintain their own medical, property, and life insurance coversage while serving as a volunteer, as all costs for injury or loss are my personal responsibility.

11. Remedies. The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project may bring an action at law or in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction to enfore the terms of this Agreement, to enjoin the violation, ex parte as necessary, by temporary or permanent injunction, to recover any damages to whjich it may be entitled for violation of the terms and this Agreement. Healthy Hearts' rights under this paragraph apply equally in the event of either actual or threatened violations of this Agreement. I agree that Healthy Hearts' remedies at law for any violation of the terms of this Agreement are inadequate and that Healthy Hearts shall be entitled to the injunctive relief described in this paragraph, in addition to such other relief to which Healthy Hearts may be entitled, including specific performance, eithout the necessity of proving either actual damages or the inadequacy of otherwise available legal remedies. Healthy Hearts' remedies described in this paragraph shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to all remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. In the event of legal action arising from thsi agreement, I shall pay Healthy Hearts' costs adn attorney fees, whether incurred prior to or after legal action is filed.

12. Binding Agreement. This Agreement constitues the entire understanding between the parties. This Agreement shall be construed according to Ohio law, and shall be enforced by the proper court with jurisdiction over Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. This agreement may not be amended or modified without a writing signed by all parties.