All individuals intending
to travel with Common Cause to Washington DC to attend the December 7 Supreme
Court Rally are required to agree to all of the following statements and electronically
sign their full name below. No minors are permitted to travel without an
accompanying parent or guardian. The undersigned parent and/or legal guardian
acknowledges that the participant voluntarily elects to participate in this
activity with knowledge of the risks involved, and hereby agrees to accept and
assume any and all risks.
I understand Common Cause is a non-partisan organization
and agree that during my participation I will not make public partisan
political statements in support of or in opposition to any candidate for public
office or in a ballot question. This prohibition includes, but is not limited
to, posts on social media platforms, websites. or other forms of public verbal
or written communication.
While acting as a Common Cause volunteer or
otherwise acting in any manner which can be interpreted as being in the name of
Common Cause, or with knowledge unique to Common Cause, I will not engage with
the media or disclose information (in any form) to the media without prior
written authorization.
I will not record and/or distribute phone
calls and conversations, or any materials gained through my affiliation with Common
Cause, without consent and knowledge Common Cause, or in such a manner that
impedes the integrity or conduct of this program.
I understand that my participation in any in-person
event is completely voluntary. If I choose to engage in face-to-face activities,
I will agree to the following protocols: (1) I will practice physical
distancing—I will remain at least 6 feet from individuals with whom I am
speaking/engaging; (2) I will wear a facial covering/mask while inside a
vehicle or building, other than while eating or drinking; (3) I will respect
others’ preferences regarding physical contact and (4) I will comply with all
public health guidelines/restrictions for the jurisdiction in which they are
located.
I understand that participating in rally events may involve exposure to counter-protestors or individuals engaging in disruptive, intimidating, or violent behavior. I will not engage directly with these individuals and will follow all instructions from the Common Cause team in the case of a disturbance.
I shall release, defend, hold harmless and
indemnify Common Cause and their
officers, directors, employees and assigns, and their partners, members,
employees and assigns, from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of
action, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of, resulting from or pertaining to (i)
any violation by me of this Code of Conduct; or (ii) any negligent or wrongful
act or omission by me.
I understand that any violation of this Code
of Conduct may result in termination of my volunteer status and may have other
negative consequences including being asked to leave the rally site.
I attest that the below-stated name is my true
identity and that I have read, understand, and agree to and will abide by the policies
described herein.