In consideration of my desire to use the raised bed/s wherein Tofte Community Gardens operated by Tofte Township MN, I assume all responsibility for any and all risks associated with gardening activities, including but not limited to, property damage, personal injuries, or any potential hazards that I may sustain or am exposed to while participating in any effort or other activity of any nature, including but not limited to the use of equipment and/or facilities owned by Tofte Township. I choose to disclose or ignore any emergency contact information I could share in the event emergency care is necessary. Further, I, for myself and my heir(s), executors, administrators, and assignees such as power of attorneys, hereby release, waive and discharge Tofte Township, MN and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers of and from any and all claims which I or my heir(s), administrators and assigns ever may have against any of the above for, on account of, by reason of or arising in connection with such volunteer gardening efforts or my participation therein, and hereby waive all such claims, demands, liabilities, expense(s) and causes of action. This also includes any medical, health, and personal conditions I am or am not aware of that could cause disruption of my intended use wherein Tofte Community Gardens operated by Tofte Township. Tofte Township does not provide any insurance coverage for injuries or damages sustained during gardening activities. I am aware that if an issue arises I am solely responsible for my insurance coverage and do not hold Tofte Township or Tofte Community Gardens in any respect, accountable in situations where insurance coverage may apply. I recognize I will not hold Tofte Community Gardens or Tofte Township responsible for any loss, investment(s), or expected return on crop yield. I recognize I am not allowed to make a profit from the Tofte Community Gardens. I will not hold Tofte Community Gardens or Tofte Township liable for any chemical, bacterial, viral, or fungal exposure to myself or my intended crops that may sustain any amount of damage. This also includes any risk I may or may not expose to myself or others from my expected yield of crops that I distribute or am responsible for. I hereby grant permission to Tofte Township, MN and its representatives, including but not limited to officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers, to photograph, film, or otherwise capture my likeness and the likeness of any minors under my care participating in community gardening activities at the Tofte Community Gardens. I understand that these images may be used for promotional or educational purposes, including but not limited to, websites, social media, newsletters, and other marketing materials. I agree that the Tofte Township, MN retains the full rights to use and reproduce these images without any further compensation or notification. I waive any right to inspect or approve the final products wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I release and discharge the Town of Tofte, MN from any claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of the use of such images, including without limitation any claims for invasion of privacy or defamation. If I do not wish to have my likeness or the likeness of any minors under my care used in promotional materials, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the Tofte Township, MN in writing prior to participating in community gardening activities. Further, I expressly agree that this release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the State of Minnesota, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Further, I have carefully read the foregoing release and indemnification and understand the contents thereof and sign this release as my own free act. I have read, understood and agreed to all the above information in order to use a raised bed at the Tofte Community Gardens.
