Group Waiver

VOLUNTEER RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

This VOLUNTEER RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY (this "Release") is executed as of June 15, 2026 by the individual named below ("I" or "me") in favor of Midwest City Middle School Band Boosters, or CAHS Band Boosters, Inc., or Central Junior High School Pom, or Choctaw Nicoma Park Band Boosters, or West Edmond Musical Enrichment Association (the "Organization") and FIREWORKS CENTER 25, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, d/b/a Fireworks Warehouse ("FW").

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I desire to volunteer for the Organization and engage in activities related to being its volunteer at the business of FW (the "Activities"). I understand that the Activities may include, but are not limited to, managing and operating a retail fireworks sales business. I also understand that as a volunteer I will receive no compensation or remuneration for my services and will not be eligible for any employee benefits. I acknowledge that I am not an employee.

In exchange for being allowed to participate in the Activities as a volunteer and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I acknowledge, I hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release and agree to the following terms:

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1.            Assumption of Risk. I am aware and understand that the Activities may be inherently dangerous and may expose me to a variety of foreseen and unforeseen hazards and risks. I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Activities and have considered those risks. I hereby expressly and specifically assume such risks, including any and all risk of injury, harm, or loss that I may incur as a result of my participation in the Activities.

2.           Medical Treatment. I hereby give consent and authority to the Organization and FW to obtain medical treatment on my behalf if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the Activities. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment, medical transportation, and/or evacuation. I hereby release, forever discharge, and hold harmless the Organization and FW from any claim whatsoever in connection with such treatment or other medical services.

3.           Release and Waiver. I hereby fully and forever release and discharge the Organization and FW from, and expressly waive, any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that may arise from my participation in the Activities. I agree not to make or bring any such claim or demand against the Organization or FW, and fully and forever release and discharge the Organization and FW from liability under such claims or demands.

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I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR FW FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR FW WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PROPERTY LOSS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE ACTIVITIES, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR FW OR OTHERWISE.

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4.          Insurance. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE ORGANIZATION AND FW DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEDICAL, HEALTH, OR DISABILITY INSURANCE OF ANY NATURE IN THE EVENT OF MY INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF MY PROPERTY.

I also understand that workers' compensation insurance is not available to volunteers and that the Organization and FW does not provide workers' compensation insurance for volunteers. I expressly waive any claim for compensation or liability on the part of the Organization and FW in the event of any injury or medical expense.

5.          Indemnification. I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Organization and FW from any and all liability, losses, damages, judgments, or expenses, including attorneys' fees, that it may incur or sustain as a result of my negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct in connection with my participation in the Activities, arising out of any third-party claim.

6.          Photographic Release. I understand and agree that during the Activities, I may be photographed and/or videotaped by the Organization or FW for internal and/or promotional use. I hereby grant and convey to the Organization and FW all right, title, and interest, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits, in any and all such photographs or recordings, and consent to the Organization's and/or FW’s use of my name, image, likeness, and voice in perpetuity, in any medium or format, for any publicity without further compensation or permission.

7.           Miscellaneous. I hereby agree that this Release represents the full understanding between the Organization, FW, and me and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, between us, with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any term or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, that term or provision shall be deemed modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted. The invalidity of any such term or provision shall not otherwise affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. This Release is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Organization, FW, and me and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. Section headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not define, modify, expand, or limit any of the terms of this Release.

8.            Governing Law. I hereby agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without reference to any choice of law doctrine.