FREMONT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

CLIENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

1. I,, am aware that the volunteers providing financial advice as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and/or the Money Smart Financial Education, and Financial Counseling/Coaching Program (“Project”) are not professionals and are providing financial assistance as a free service to the community. I am also aware that as part of the Project, other financial services will be available, such as checking and savings accounts, pre-paid debit cards and other programs. I understand and agree that the City is not responsible for any acts or omissions by the volunteers or entities providing financial services, including but not limited to the financial assistance advice or other services or information provided to me by the volunteers in connection with the Project. I accept said advice, other volunteer services and financial services with knowledge of the risks involved and agree to accept any and all risks of damages or other injury. 2. As consideration for receiving services in connection with the Project, I hereby agree that I, and my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, will not make a claim against or sue the City or its employees, agents, volunteers or contractors for injury or damage resulting from the negligence, whether active or passive, or other acts, however caused, by any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or contractors. I HEREBY RELEASE AND DISCHARGE THE CITY, AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTORS FROM ALL ACTIONS, CLAIMS, OR DEMANDS THAT I, MY HEIRS, GUARDIANS, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES NOW HAVE OR MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT. 3. The City and the United Way Bay Area Free Tax Help has my permission to use any photos or videos taken during my participation in the Project in order to promote the City, its programs, or events.

4. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

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