RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
In consideration of being permitted to work as an independent contractor driver for Ride Well Transportation, I hereby agree to the following:
1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that driving and transporting passengers involves inherent risks, including but not limited to traffic accidents, injuries, property damage, and other hazards. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my work as a driver for Ride Well Transportation.
2. RELEASE AND WAIVER: I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Ride Well Transportation, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in or as a result of my work as a driver for Ride Well Transportation, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.
3. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION: I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including attorney's fees, arising out of my involvement as a driver for Ride Well Transportation, and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.
4. MEDICAL TREATMENT: I hereby consent to receive any medical treatment deemed necessary if I am injured during my work as a driver for Ride Well Transportation. I understand that I am responsible for my own medical insurance and any costs associated with medical treatment.
5. INSURANCE: I understand that I am required to maintain my own automobile insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements set by the state of Florida, and that Ride Well Transportation does not provide automobile insurance coverage for independent contractor drivers.
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: I acknowledge and agree that I am an independent contractor and not an employee of Ride Well Transportation. As such, I am responsible for my own taxes, insurance, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: I agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations while performing my duties as a driver for Ride Well Transportation, including but not limited to traffic laws and regulations.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY: I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all passenger information and any proprietary information of Ride Well Transportation that I may have access to during my work as a driver.
9. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
10. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
