Compliance. User shall comply with all state statutes and regulations, and all local or municipal ordinances and regulations regarding public assemblies and use of the facilities. User must arrange for security as required by the local Police Department or ordinance.
6. This Agreement is made solely for the Event set forth in Paragraph 1. User shall not use the facilities for any other purpose unless The Church expressly agrees in writing. User may not assign this Agreement. User shall not permit smoking on the premises, including the fields and parking lots. User shall observe all other regulations related to the use of the facilities and shall comply with the Special Provisions identified in Paragraph 3, if any. User recognizes the nature of the property as Catholic property and agrees to respect and observe appropriate behavior consistent with such property. User agrees that the facilities shall not be used for any activities that are contrary to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and that conduct during the event shall be consistent with the values of the Catholic Church. User shall be responsible for the actions of all organizations and persons allowed access to the Premises by User, including, but not limited to, all participants, attendees, youth, visitors, and invitees while they are occupying the Premises or grounds.
7. Security and Safety. User shall make appropriate arrangements to protect the facilities and provide security and safety of persons using the facilities. The User shall advise The Church of the arrangements made at least one week prior to the scheduled use.
8. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk. User acknowledges that in the course of the Event, the User or its agents or representatives might cause injuries, death, property damage or other harm to third parties. User accepts and voluntarily incurs all risks of any such injuries, damages, or harm which arise during or result from the Event, except only to the extent caused by the sole negligence or intentional misconduct of The Church or its officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives.
9. Waiver and Release. User waives, releases and forever discharges all claims against The Church and its officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives (hereinafter collectively “Released Parties”) for any injuries, damages, losses or claims, whether known and unknown, which arise during or result from the Event, except only to the extent caused by the sole negligence or intentional misconduct of any of the Released Parties.
10. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. User agrees to indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation costs and expenses) incurred by any of the Released Parties as a result of any claims or suits brought against any of the Released Parties to recover any losses, liabilities, costs, damages, or expenses which arise during or result from the Event, except only to the extent caused by the sole negligence or intentional misconduct of any of the Released Parties.
11. Insurance. User shall provide the Church with a Certificate of General Liability Insurance coverage naming the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ (Bishop James Checchio) and property owner (St. Mary's-Stony Hill, and pastor, Fr. Brian Nolan) as an additional insured, with limits of not less than per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, at least one week prior to the scheduled use of the facilities.
As an alternative to the obligations under the Paragraph above, the User may purchase Special Events insurance through the Church’s insurance broker. The User must complete an Application for Special Events Coverage and pay the applicable premium. The application and premium are to be forwarded to the Church at least two weeks prior to the Event.
In addition, if, as identified in Paragraph 1, the Event includes the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages by an organization that is in the business of selling, distributing, or manufacturing alcoholic beverages, the User shall provide evidence of Liquor Liability insurance naming the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ (Bishop James Checchio) and property owner (St. Mary's-Stony Hill, and pastor, Fr. Brian Nolan) as an additional insured for the same limits as required for General Liability Insurance. A Certificate of Insurance evidencing this coverage, if required, shall be provided one week prior to the Event.
12. Security Deposit. User shall leave all facilities, including fields and parking lots, in the same condition in which they were found. User shall ensure that all lights and water faucets are turned off and doors and windows are locked before leaving the facilities. If the Facilities are not returned to its original condition, or the User fails to comply with the use in Paragraph 7 or any Special Provisions in Paragraph 3, The Church may, at its sole discretion, retain the security deposit identified in Paragraph 2, if any, and seek additional damages as it deems appropriate. If the Facilities are returned in good order, the Security Deposit will be promptly returned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, User agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.