Terms of Access

A. GENERAL

In consideration of receiving permission from PAMCI to enter its production site, I, on my own behalf, and on behalf of any minor accompanying me, declare hereby:

1. That I agree fully and completely to observe and abide by the rules stated below and all instructions and directions given by PAMCI agents and employees during the visit; and to ensure such compliance by any minor accompanying the adult.
2. That I acknowledge I am aware of the risk and hazards inherent in entering manufacturing areas, including the risk of injury or damage to personal property, and voluntarily assume such risk and hazards.
3. That I confirm to PAMCI that I do not have any infirmity or impairment that would prevent me from observing and abiding by all necessary rules and precautions for my safety while participating in the tour.
4. That I release PAMCI and its agents, officers, servants and employees, of and from any liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury that may be sustained by me while participating in the visit of PAMCI’s manufacturing operations.

B. GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES:

1. Safety glasses or prescription glasses must be worn at all times while in the manufacturing buildings.
2. Visitors will stay inside the aisles designated by yellow lines unless granted permission by a supervisor or manager on site.
3. Visitors must have tennis or boot like shoes with a closed toe.
4. In the event of a fire, exit the building and meet at the designated assembly area. Please ask any PAMCI employee where this area is situated in the event that this information is not communicated to you prior to entry.
5. Visitors will follow their host’s instructions.
6. No tobacco use (of any sort) while inside the production area. Please ask any PAMCI employee where to find a designated smoking area.
7. Urinating and spitting is only permissible in the lavaratories. Please ask any PAMCI employee where to find this area.
8. No pets of any kind.
9. No children under 8 years of age.
10. Be aware of your surroundings, watch for moving equipment and tripping hazards.
11. You must be accompanied by a PAMCI representative at all times during the visit.
12. Please abstain from taking pictures and or video during the visit without prior approval.

C. ASSUMPTION OF RISK, INDEMNIFICATION AND WAIVER

1. Assumption of Risks. I understand that participation in the visit of the facilities of Philafrica Manioc Côte d’Ivoire (“PAMCI”) and such adjacent or nearby facilities owned or occupied by PAMCI as part of the visit (collectively, the “Premises”) (as the same may be postponed or rescheduled) may involve access to the repair and service operation facilities of PAMCI, its offices, storerooms and may (but is not guaranteed to) include access, use and enjoyment by the undersigned of various equipment and machines owned, leased, operated and/or provided by PAMCI. I acknowledge, understand and agree that I will be permitted to participate in the visit and in the activities and undertakings available at and as part of the visit (collectively, the “Activities”) based, in material part, on this Facility Visit Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement (this “Release”) and my consent to it. I assume all risks connected with my participation in the Activities. By submitting this form, I represent that I am mentally, physically and psychologically ready and able to participate in the visit and the Activities. I accept personal responsibility for any liability, injury, loss or damage to any person or property related to, caused by or in any way connected with my participation in the visit and any of the Activities involved in the visit, including, but not limited to, any act or omission to act by me during my participation in any of the Activities.
2. I will fully observe and regard all instruction and training provided by any employee or representative of PAMCI at all times during the visit (“PAMCI Representative”) with respect to the use and handling of any equipment, product, or part (collectively, “Equipment”) and with respect to my conduct and actions during the Activities. I understand that I am responsible for evaluating my own ability to participate in any of the activities to be undertaken at or during the Activity. I agree that if at any time during the Activities or while I am present on the Premises that I believe anything is unsafe or beyond my capability, I will immediately advise the PAMCI Representative of such condition(s) AND DECLINE TO PARTICIPATE; or, if I elect to participate notwithstanding my belief of unsafe conditions or my inability to participate, I acknowledge and agree that my participation is and shall be at my own risk.
3. Prohibition Against Photography and Audio/Video Recording. I understand that unless expressly authorized to do so by the PAMCI Representative in his or her sole and absolute discretion during the visit, I will not be permitted to take any photographs or any audio/video recordings during the visit or in connection with any of the Activities.

3. Rights of PAMCI. I give PAMCI the right and permission to take and publish, reproduce, edit, exhibit, project and/or display images or pictures of me, whether still, multiple or moving, or in which I may be included in whole or in part, in color or otherwise, through any form of media (print, digital, electronic, broadcast or otherwise) online or elsewhere, for advertising, marketing, publicity, archival or any other lawful purpose. I agree to provide to PAMCI, at no cost to PAMCI, any additional or further instrument, agreement or consent it may deem necessary or appropriate to give effect to the rights and permission granted above.

4. Consent to Medical Assistance or Treatment and Acceptance of Related Expenses. In case of injury or illness, I hereby give my consent to have a doctor, nurse, other medical, health care or medical emergency personnel, or personnel of PAMCI provide me with medical assistance or treatment. I further give my consent to emergency transportation and the administration by medical emergency personnel or by personnel of the PAMCI of any first aid and/or medical treatment. I acknowledge and understand that PAMCI has not purchased and will not provide any medical, health or accident insurance to cover such expenses and that any such insurance is my sole responsibility. I accept responsibility for payment of any such emergency transportation and treatment expenses and any related or subsequent medical bills.

5. Release, Waiver of Liability and Agreement to Indemnify. FOR MYSELF, MY HEIRS, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE, ABSOLVE, FOREVER AND FULLY DISCHARGE AND AGREE TO FULLY INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS PHILAFRICA MANIOC CÔTE D’IVOIRE, ITS AFFILIATES, PARENT AND RELATED COMPANIES AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PRINCIPALS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TOGTHER WITH THE RESPECTIVE OWNER OF ANY PREMISES ON WHICH THE VISIT OR ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, INJURY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, COSTS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTIONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE FOR PERSONAL INJURIES (INCLUDING BODILY INJURY, PERMANENT DISABILITY OR DEATH) AND/OR DAMAGES WHICH ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF, RESULTED FROM OR BE RELATED TO MY BEING ON THE PREMISES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES AND ANY FIRST AID, MEDICAL TREATMENT, TRANSPORTATION OR MEDICAL CARE THAT MAY BE UNDERTAKEN BY PAMCI OR ANY THIRD PARTY DURING OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACTIVITIES.