Test Drive Registration


We look forward to having you behind the wheel or as a passenger in our electrified vehicles including our fully electric Volvo EX90 vehicles, proudly assembled in South Carolina. Please provide the following information before your experience.


Philadelphia Auto Show




Volvo Cars USA LLC ("Volvo")

VEHICLE LOAN AGREEMENT

It is agreed that the Borrower will return the vehicle and its equipment in as good condition as when received, unless other arrangements have been approved by Volvo Car USA, LLC hereafter "Volvo". The borrower further agrees:

  1. Borrower must maintain a valid driver's license, and Volvo reserves the right to verify Borrower's driving record using DMV records and reports. Only those over 21 years of age are permitted to drive this vehicle.
  2. Borrower agrees to pay all parking/toll violations and traffic summonses incurred during the loan period. Failure to do so may affect Borrower's future access to these cars.
  3. Borrower, will in case of accident, immediately notify Volvo ([email protected]) and our insurance carrier ([email protected]) and complete an accident report within 24 hours. Borrower will indemnify Volvo from liability resulting from the negligent acts of the operators of the vehicle while in his possession, custody or control.
  4. Borrower will not operate the Vehicle while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or engage in distracted driving activities and will be subject to liability for any claims that may result from such actions.
  5. Neither Borrower, nor any occupants of Vehicle, will smoke/vape any tobacco or cannabis products while in the Vehicle.
  6. Only borrower may operate the Vehicle unless prior written approval is received from Volvo or in the event of an emergency.
  7. Borrower and all other Vehicle occupants must always wear their seat belts while the Vehicle is being operated.
  8. Borrower will not engage in any competitive event unless expressly approved in writing by Volvo.
  9. Borrower will consult the Owner's Manual concerning proper usage and maintenance (if necessary) of Vehicle.
  10. Borrower will not drive Vehicle across U.S. border unless expressly approved in writing by Volvo.
  11. Driver understands that the vehicle is part of the Volvo Car fleet and may automatically and routinely collect and transmit data relating to its operational condition (e.g., mileage, fluid levels), performance or maintenance needs (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes), periodic GPS location, and other data necessary for our quality, service, and ownership purposes. Your temporary possession of the vehicle does not prohibit us from obtaining and using this data. Information on our general privacy practices can be found by clicking the Privacy link at the bottom of any of our volvocars.com websites.

You should remove any data left in the vehicle as part of your use (e.g., driving destinations or stored phone numbers) as we cannot be responsible for, or guarantee the privacy or confidentiality of, such information.

Volvo Cars USA LLC ("Volvo")

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT ("RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY")

I the undersigned ("Driver"), whether as a driver or passenger, will be participating in the Test Drive Event (the "Event") where I may operate or ride in a vehicle ("Vehicle"). In consideration of being permitted to participate or observe the Event, Driver agrees to the following on behalf of Driver's personal representatives, estate, executives, heirs, next of kin, successors, assigns and administrators:

  1. Volvo Car USA LLC ("Volvo Cars") has made no representation to me as to the suitability, condition, or safety of the Vehicle, products, and/equipment that is associated with the Event
  2. I declare that I am physically and mentally fit to take part in the Event and that I am not under the influence of any drug(s) or alcohol or any substance, which affects my ability to operate or control the Vehicle or affected by any medical condition that will impair the safe operation of a Vehicle.
  3. I declare that I will at all times (i) abide by the instructions of all Event officials (whether representing Volvo Cars or otherwise) in relation to my participation; (ii) will wear safety belts; and (iii) will operate the Vehicle in a safe manner.
  4. In consideration for me being able to participate in the Event, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Volvo Cars (and all its affiliates, including its parent company), and their respective officials, employees, directors, representatives, agents and vendors ("Released Parties"), from and against all liabilities, actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands in respect of myself or any other person(s) ("Claims") associated with my presence and or participation at the Event, howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my presence or participation in the Event and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of the said bodies or individuals.
  5. I acknowledge that test drives can be dangerous and that despite reasonable precautions being taken unavoidable accidents can happen. I acknowledge and agree that I am present at the Event and participate in the Event at my free will and my own risk, and that I will be solely responsible for any damage, claim or liability that may result from any damage claim or loss that I might suffer or cause to myself and if due to my negligence, then to others, or to any property. I voluntarily and knowingly agree to irrevocably, unconditionally and fully waive any claim for, and release and forever discharge Released Parties from all actions, causes of actions, complaints, suits, debts, costs, claims, losses, damages and demands whatsoever, which I, and anyone acting through, by or on my behalf, now has, or may have in the future, arising or alleged to arise in any way out of any cause, matter or thing relating to the Event, or my participation in the Event, regardless of the cause or blame, including, without limitation, any negligent act or omission of Volvo Cars.
  6. I understand that participation in driving/track/racing events involve inherent risks and dangers that can never be completely eliminated. Risks include, but are not limited to, accidents, property loss or damage, serious personal and bodily injury, mental injury, pain and suffering, death, and severe social and economic losses, and emotional distress. These may result not only from my own actions, inactions, or negligence, but the actions, inactions, or negligence of others, the rules of participation, the effects of the weather, or the condition of the facilities, equipment, or vehicles. Further, there may be other risks that are not known to me or reasonably foreseeable at this time. I waive any and all specific notice of the existence of risks. I understand, and I have considered and evaluated the nature, scope, and extent of the risks involved before, during and after driving/track/racing events, and I am voluntarily and freely choosing to assume these risks. I warrant that I am physically and mentally able to fully participate in driving/track/racing events.
  7. I acknowledge and agree that while participating in the Event I may be filmed and/or photographed by cameras on-board or elsewhere in the Event. I agree to allow Volvo Cars, its parent company, and third parties authorized by Volvo Cars and its parent company, to use such photographs and footage, together with my name, in any media for any purpose without further payment to me, including without limitation in marketing material, on the Volvo Performance AB or Volvo Cars website or in social media.
  8. I further warrant that my motor vehicle driving record contains no violations or accidents in the past 36 months.
  9. I acknowledge that the Vehicle may be a pre-production vehicle. I further acknowledge that a pre-production vehicle does not conform to some or all government regulations, potentially including federal motor vehicle safety standards and regulations regarding required safety equipment and safety performance.
  10. Waiver of Cal. Civil Code § 1542. I acknowledge and agree that by reason of the release contained above, the I am assuming all risk of bodily injury, death or property damage, and all other unknown and unanticipated claims and agrees that I release the Released Parties. I expressly waive whatever benefits the I may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (or similar applicable law from another state), which reads as follows: A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOW BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE. Thus, notwithstanding the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542, and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Released Parties, I expressly acknowledge that this release is intended to include in its effect, without limitation, all Claims which I do not know or suspect to exist in my favor at the time of execution hereof, and that this release contemplates the extinguishment of any such Claim or Claims.
  11. I hereby agree that this Release and Waiver of Liability is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State in which the Event is conducted and if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of New Jersey. I did not receive any promise, representation, understanding or interpretation of any term of this Agreement as an inducement to sign this Agreement; and that no officer, employee, representative, contractor or agent of any of the Event is authorized to alter or vary the terms or provisions of this Agreement or to make any representations to the contrary.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.



MINOR RELEASE OF CLAIMS, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT; AND WAIVERS

In consideration of allowing my child or ward to participate, and as a condition to their being permitted to participate (must be at least 18 years old to drive any motorized vehicle) in the test drive (“Event”), the undersigned (“Undersigned”) for himself/herself, his/her personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, acknowledges, represents and agrees as follows:

  1. Representations: The Undersigned represents and warrants that their child or ward (a) is a citizen or legal resident of the United States; (b) their child or ward is: (i) 1) a minimum of eight (8) years old, 2) weighs a minimum of eighty (80) pounds, and 3) is not required by state or local law to use a booster or similar car seat on the date of the Event or (ii) shall ride in the vehicle in a required safety systems that I shall be solely responsible for installing safely and securely in the vehicle; c) will operate the vehicle in a safe manner, will properly wear seat belts while in a vehicle in operation, and will follow instructions, recommendations and cautions of the representatives of Volvo Car USA LLC (“Volvo Cars”), and their vendors at all times; d) will not be under the influence of any alcohol or illegal drug; and e) will not be under the influence of any legal drug which would impair his/ her driving ability or ability to understand or comply with oral or written directions regarding the use of a vehicle, and does not have any physical or mental condition which would impair his or her driving ability to operate the vehicle, nor does Driver have any physical or mental condition which would make participation in a performance drive test an undue risk to Driver, other vehicle occupants, workers, spectators or vehicle.
  2. The Undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows:
    1. That he/she is duly aware of the risks and hazards inherent in participating in operating or riding as a passenger in a motorized vehicle and hereby elects to allow his/her child or ward to participate and voluntarily assumes all risk of loss, danger or injury, including death, that may be sustained or any loss or damage to any of the child’s or ward’s property.
      THE UNDERSIGNED EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT ARE DANGEROUS AND INVOLVE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH AND/ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE;
    2. That his/her child or ward will only be permitted to participate in the Event if representatives of Volvo Cars or its contractors determine in their sole discretion that such child or ward is in compliance with Event guidelines and the representatives’ instructions, and is not engaging in any activity which presents any additional danger to herself/himself or others participating in the Event; and
    3. That he/she is aware that in connection with the Event, Volvo Cars may make video and/or audio recordings of the child or ward and other participants in the Event (the “Videotape”). The Undersigned agrees to relinquish all rights, if any, that he/ she or his/her child or ward may have related to and/or associated with the Videotape and acknowledges and agrees that all rights appertaining thereto, including any right, title and interest in or to any present or future copyrights related to the Videotape or any derivative works, as well as any still photos, audiotapes, advertisements, releases, or derivations associated with or related to the Videotape and the Event, shall belong exclusively and unconditionally to Volvo Cars and their successors and assigns without payment of any royalties, compensation, fees or consideration of any kind above and beyond the consideration described in the Waiver and Release. Volvo Cars shall, now and forever, have the exclusive right, title, and interest to use, edit, display, reproduce, sell, distribute, or otherwise disseminate the Videotape and any derivative works for any commercial or promotional or other purposes and in any manner that Volvo Cars (and its agents, publicists, and authorized persons or entities) desires.
  3. Release. The Undersigned for himself/herself and on behalf of his/her child or ward hereby releases, waives, and discharges all claims and potential claims against, and covenants not to sue Volvo Cars, and its parent corporations, subsidiaries or affiliated entities and all of the respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents of the foregoing and the facilities (the “Released Parties”), from and against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, demands, liens, rights, controversies, losses, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and costs), or charges of whatsoever nature, whether known or unknown, developed or undeveloped, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, past, present or future, including, without limitation, wrongful death and bodily injury, any injuries to property, real or personal, whether or not liability is alleged to arise from NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS CONDUCT of Released Parties, or any of them (“Claim” or “Claims”), with respect to any damages, injuries or losses of any kind to the child or ward or any vehicle or any property damage or loss or injury to any other party arising in connection with the child’s or ward’s participation in this Event or of the child’s or ward’s operation or use of the vehicle.
  4. Release of Unknown or Unanticipated Claims. The Undersigned further agrees and acknowledges that there is a risk that subsequent to the execution hereof, he/she will discover, incur or suffer Claims which were unknown or unanticipated at the time of execution, including without limitation, unknown or unanticipated Claims which arose from, are based upon, or are related to the child’s or ward’s physical proximity to, or other connection with any vehicles, equipment, or other items made available by or through the Released Parties, which if known by the Undersigned on the date of execution hereof may have materially affected the Undersign’s decision to agree to this release.
  5. Waiver of Cal. Civil Code §1542 The Undersigned acknowledges and agrees that by reason of the release contained above, the Undersigned is assuming all risk of bodily injury, death or property damage, and all other unknown and unanticipated Claims and agrees that the Undersigned’s release of Released Parties applies thereto. The Undersigned expressly waives whatever benefits the Undersigned may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code (or similar applicable law from another state), which reads as follows: A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR. Thus, notwithstanding the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542, and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Released Parties, the Undersigned expressly acknowledges that this release is intended to include in its effect, without limitation, all Claims which the Undersigned does not know or suspect to exist in Undersigned’s favor at the time of execution hereof, and that this release contemplates the extinguishment of any such Claim or Claims.
  6. Miscellaneous. Undersigned acknowledges that this waiver and release agreement and the releases contained herein are given in exchange for good and valuable consideration. Further, this agreement reflects the entire agreement, and no statements, promises or inducements made by Volvo Cars or its/their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives that are not contained herein shall be valid or binding. If any provision in this agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the provisions or enforceable parts of this agreement shall not be affected, and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of New Jersey. Ambiguities herein shall not be construed against the drafter. Undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by applicable law, and, if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
I AM THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE ABOVE NAMED PARTICIPANT. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN IT, AND FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT NO OTHER ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS OR INDUCEMENTS OR PROMISES HAVE BEEN MADE BY VOLVO CARS OR ITS RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES THAT ARE NOT CONTAINED HEREIN, AND THAT NO SUCH FUTURE STATEMENTS SHALL BE VALID OR BINDING UNLESS MADE IN WRITING SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.