Waivers

Purpose

This page outlines the waiver policies required for participation in VONet’s work and governance. All participants in installations, volunteer efforts, or organizational leadership must agree to these waivers to ensure mutual understanding of risk, liability, and expectations.

1. Installation Waivers

Anyone participating in physical installation work (including rooftop equipment, cabling, antennas, or infrastructure setup) must sign an installation-specific waiver.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Acknowledges physical risks including falls, electrical exposure, or equipment malfunction.
• Releases VONet, property owners, and partner organizations from liability for injuries, except in cases of gross negligence.
• Confirms completion of a safety briefing prior to work.

2. Volunteer Waivers

All volunteers, regardless of role, must sign a general volunteer waiver before participating in any VONet activity.

Key Points

• Covers community outreach, administrative support, events, and hands-on work.
• States that participation is voluntary and at one's own risk.
• Acknowledges no financial compensation.
• Confirms that VONet-provided training and instructions will be followed.

3. Advisory Council Waiver

Members of the Advisory Council must sign a waiver and participation agreement upon accepting their role.

Details

• Acknowledges that service is unpaid and voluntary.
• Waives liability for organizational decisions made in good faith.
• Commits to transparency and acting in the best interest of the network commons.
• Recognizes that members are covered under general liability insurance when acting within the scope of their role.

4. Director Waiver

The Director must sign a leadership agreement and waiver of liability recognizing the responsibilities and risks of executive oversight.

Provisions

• Affirms responsibility for daily operations and legal compliance.
• Agrees to act within the bounds of nonprofit law and VONet’s mission.
• Covered under general liability and D&O (Directors and Officers) insurance.
• Releases the Advisory Council and volunteers from personal liability for decisions made in good faith.

5. Storage and Recordkeeping

• All signed waivers will be securely stored digitally for a minimum of 3 years.
• Physical waivers, if used, will be scanned and archived.
• Access to waiver documents is restricted to designated VONet administrators and legal counsel as needed.

6. Updates and Revisions

VONet reserves the right to update waiver language as legal or operational needs change. Participants will be notified of material changes and may be asked to sign updated versions when necessary.