Columbia Community Exchange:  Terms and Conditions

Columbia Community Exchange (CCE) is designed to increase the involvement of its members in their community through the performance of reciprocal services to improve the quality of life.  CCE is not an agent of either party (service provider or service recipient).  The CCE staff provides the opportunity for the parties involved to come together in working out a mutually acceptable transaction.  Agreements shall be made by and between the parties involved in the transaction.  The CCE staff, whether individually or in a group, will not be held responsible and will not assume any liability for claims, damages or any other consequences which may arise from this arrangement.  Further, time dollars are not guaranteed beyond the member's good faith.  Members must participate in a CCE Orientation/Training Session prior to providing or receiving services.  A member using a personal vehicle in providing services must possess a valid driver's license and must keep in effect automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damages of an amount equal to the minimum limit required by state law.  Automobile liability is not the responsibility of CCE.  Members agree to perform services in support of CCE and abide by all policies and procedures of CCE.  Members agree to interact with and treat CCE staff and members with courtesy and respect.  Members must keep confidential any and all information concerning CCE members and services exchanged.  CCE is a coordinating agency only.  CCE does not assess any member's skills and does not guarantee the performance of anyone who is referred.  CCE does not carry or maintain and expressly disclaims responsibility for providing any liability, medical, disability or insurance coverage for members.  Expenses for any materials used will be the responsibility of the service recipient, and expenses will be agreed upon before the service is delivered.  CCE is not responsible for any injury to persons or damages to property experienced while involved with the program.  In acting as service providers, CCE members are not acting as employees or agents of CCE.

Columbia Community Exchange:  Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement

I hereby agree with the Columbia Association, Inc. ("CA") to the following by affixing my signature below on the date below.  In connection with my participation in the Columbia Community Exchange (the "Program"), I understand and acknowledge the nature and extent of the activities that will be involved in the program and assume the risk inherent in such activities on behalf of myself.  I hereby grant permission to be photographed by the Association in the course of my participation in the program and for the Association to use those photographs for publicity and any other Association purpose.  I release the Association from any and all claims and liability in connection with those photographs.  I voluntarily waive any and all claims, costs, liabilities, expenses (including attorney’s fees) and judgments against the Association, its directors, officers, employees, servants, subcontractors and agents and hereby release, excuse and discharge the Association, its directors, officers, employees, servants, subcontractors and agents from all claims, costs, liabilities, expenses (including attorney’s fees) and judgments which may arise out of my participation in the Program and all aspects attendant thereto.  The undersigned further agree(s) to indemnify and hold the Association, its directors, officers, employees, servants, subcontractors and agents harmless from any and all claims, damages, actions, liabilities, expenses (including attorney’s fees) and judgments which may arise out of my participation in the Program.

CCE Member Code of Ethics

The  Columbia Community Exchange (CCE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.  As a member of the CCE, I will keep in mind that the spirit of the Program is to create a community that is mutually caring, cooperative and reciprocal.  As a member, I promise to: 

• Interact with and treat all CCE staff and members with courtesy and respect

• Respect my CCE partner and my CCE partner's home, property and valuables

• Keep all personal information about my CCE partner (provider or recipient) confidential

• Recognize that my service is entirely voluntary

• Clarify with my CCE partner the details of my service

• Provide all necessary supplies or materials for rendered services

• Refuse money, gifts or tips from my CCE partner

• Notify the CCE staff of any concerns about the service exchange