I agree that I am a member of this club, and I know that running in and volunteering for organized group runs, social events, and races with this club are potentially hazardous activities, which could cause injury or death. I will not participate in any club organized events, group training runs or social events, unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform all activities associated with the club and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by all rules established by the club , including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the club and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with being a member of this club and participating in club activities which may include: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed to be used in club organized activities and I agree to abide by this rule. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release this club, RunSignUp, and the Road Runners Club of America, all club sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation with the club, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record for any legitimate promotional purposes for the club. The mission of Somerville Road Runners (“SRR”) is to provide the community with an organized venue in which to promote the sport of running and the benefits we believe it provides to all members, regardless of age or ability. These benefits include, but are not limited to, physical activity, which contributes to a healthy lifestyle, friendship, and social interaction as well as community outreach and support. The Code of Conduct is created for the safety and benefit of SRR, its members and visitors. It is not meant to dictate all interpersonal relationships and interactions between members or between members and the community. Instead, the purpose of this policy is to set forth the basic principles of decency we expect members to follow so that members can achieve their running goals in a safe and fun environment. As a SRR member, you agree to: • Always show respect to your fellow club members; • Always show respect and appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to help SRR and/or SRR events; • Refrain from verbal (yelling, taunting, threatening) or physical violence upon anyone at a SRR race, or other club event; • Refrain from making racial, ethnic, religious, age, sexual-orientation or gender-related slurs or derogatory comments at SRR events; • Refrain from making unwanted sexual or physical contact with other members, volunteers or members of the community at SRR events. Members shall not act in a manner that can be deemed as sexual harassment, which includes unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and any other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature; • Refrain from acting in a manner that disrupts or impedes SRR events; Failure to follow the Code of Conduct may lead to a member’s expulsion from SRR. Violations of the Code of Conduct are to be made in writing and presented to the President or the President's designee, who shall investigate promptly the circumstances of the allegations and report the findings to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall review the findings of the President at its next scheduled meeting to determine whether further action is necessary. The Board, in its discretion, may fashion a remedy depending on the severity of the Code of Conduct violation. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, a verbal warning, a written warning, referral of the matter to proper law enforcement, or the cancellation of SRR membership. The Board shall allow the accused member an opportunity to be heard, either in writing or in person, prior to any cancellation of any SRR membership. Somerville Road Runners, Inc. does not sell, rent, give or share your personal information to anyone or any organization. However, your name and likeness may be posted on the website or submitted to local media for marketing related to SRR events. We may use your email address to send out periodic emails from Somerville Road runners. I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run in club activities unless I am properly trained and medically able. I agree to abide by the decision of club officers and/or race officials relative to my ability to run and complete an event. Knowing this, and in consideration of accepting my membership fee, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release, and discharge the Somerville Road Runners Inc., including their agents, employees, assigns, or anyone acting on their behalf, from any and all claims of liability for death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in the course of my participation in this club. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.