Oakville Friends & Newcomers Club:
Liability and Confidentiality Release Waiver
 
This acknowledgement and representation agreement must be completed by all Oakville Friends & Newcomers Club (OFNC) (also referred to as the ‘Club’) members prior to participating in any in-person activities. Please consider the health and safety of others.
 
RELEASE & INDEMNIFY
I acknowledge and agree as follows:
HOLD HARMLESS: I hereby waive the Oakville Friends & Newcomers Club (OFNC) and the National Newcomers Council of Canada (NNCC) from any liability of injury, loss, or damage to personal property associated with activities or events in which I or any of my family members participate. I agree not to bring any claim against the organization, or organizers of any of the events, or against officers involved in the events. I understand that all activities participated in during events are done at my own risk and I accept full and all responsibility.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION: The Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA) came into effect in January 2004. The personal information collected by the OFNC is used only for OFNC purposes, such as distribution of newsletters and directory of members, announcements of events, Evites to meetings and/or events, and general Club communication. The Club does not sell, disseminate, or otherwise provide your personal information to other entities.

PERSONAL USE: I agree that I will not use members’ personal information, or the OFNC information provided for any purpose other than to achieve the best interests of the OFNC. Members’ and Club information is not to be used for commercial gain, any form of advertising or marketing, or distribution to third parties. It is the duty of all members to report such irregularities to the Executive Board immediately. Misuse of Club or Members’ information may lead to club expulsion.

CLUB USE OF IMAGES: With today’s technology, it is almost certain that photos will be taken at the OFNC events. I agree that the onus is on me to leave the photo opportunity if I do not want my photo taken or published in the Club’s Newsletters, on the Clubs website or any means used by the Club to promote the Club and its activities. The Club agrees to, where possible, to remove your photo, or request that your photo be removed, should you have been unaware the photos were taken at an event.

MEMBERS USE OF IMAGES: I understand that social media has become pervasive. I agree that when I have taken photos at Club events for my personal use and/or personal social network, that I will honour a members’ request to remove their photos from my social network and/or the public view.

I acknowledge that I understand the contents of this document and am aware that it is legally binding. I acknowledge that I understand this waiver shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of my membership in the Club.

Last Updated: May 2026