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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

This document waives the liability of Georgia Aquarium, Inc., and all its subsidiary and affiliated companies (collectively referred to herein as GAI).

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  1. I desire to participate in animal interactive/ encounter activities with LIVE ANIMALS at GAI which may include being in physical contact with Live Animals and Live Animal dietary items, including shellfish/ seafood, provided to the Live Animals. 
    I Agree
  2. I understand that the physical activity has varying effects on individuals based upon their size, age, physical condition, and/or state of health. I further understand that it is my sole responsibility to determine my physical fitness for any activity, including participating in animal interactive/ encounter activities with Live Animals. 
    I Agree
  3. I, THE UNDERSIGNED PARTICIPANT IN AN ANIMAL INTERACTIVE/ENCOUNTER PROGRAM OF GEORGIA AQUARIUM, INC. (WITH ALL ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES GAI), IN CONSIDERATION OF GAIS ALLOWING ME TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITY AND TO USE ITS EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, HEREBY VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS I HAVE, OR MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, FOR DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS TO MY PERSON OR PROPERTY WHICH ARISES FROM OR IS CONNECTED IN ANY WAY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITH THE HEREIN DESCRIBED ACTIVITY AND/OR MY PARTICIPATION THEREIN. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WRITTEN MATERIALS GAI HAS FURNISHED ME IN CONNECTION WITH THIS ACTIVITY. I RECOGNIZE THE RISKS INHERENT IN OR POTENTIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY. I RELEASE GAI AND ITS TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR CAUSE OF ACTION OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER THAT I MAY HAVE OR ASSERT AT ANY TIME IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING. I HEREBY ASSUME THE RISK OF ALL DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH OR ATTRIBUTABLE TO GAIS ANIMALS AND OTHERWISE IN AND ABOUT THE PROPERTY OF GAI, AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL SPECIFIC NOTICE OF THE EXISTENCE OF DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. I FURTHER INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS GAI, ITS TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DEBTS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR OTHER LIABILITY OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH MAY ARISE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY, THROUGH, OR IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY DESCRIBED HEREIN. I INTEND THAT THIS SIGNED AGREEMENT SHALL BIND ANY PERSON OR ENTITY CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER ME OR WHO WOULD ASSERT A CLAIM ON MY BEHALF, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ASSIGNS, AND MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY.

  4. I understand that GAI and all its subsidiary and affiliated companies are not liable for the loss of or damage to my personal belongings while I am participating in activities offered by GAI.
    I Agree
  5. I consent to the unlimited use, including but not limited to commercial advertising use, of my recorded image, voice, or photograph by GAI and its agents. No further permission is required beyond this consent.
    I Agree
  6. I have read, fully understand, and agree to comply with the Animal Interactive Program Guidelines of GAI as follows: In order to ensure a safe and engaging program for all guests, animals, and staff; acknowledgment of and adherence to the following guidelines are required for participation in all interactive programs at Georgia Aquarium Inc., (GAI): (A.) All participants are required to listen to and follow direction of all employees and agents of GAI while participating in any activity offered by GAI. (B.) While participating in a program always listen to and wait for specific instructions from animal interactive program and/ or training staff prior to: Approaching and/or entering an animals exhibit or habitat; Approaching or interacting with an animal; Touching and/ or feeding an animal. (C.) Guests not following instructions or direction from animal interactive program and/ or training staff may be required to leave the program without reimbursement. (D.) For the safety of the animals, guests participating in the animal interactive program may be required to remove jewelry, watches, and any other loose item such as glasses, sunglasses, hair accessories, etc., prior to entering the animal habitats (*Prescription lenses necessary for vision correction are an exception to this guideline; however we strongly recommend and may require they be secured with a neck strap.). (E.) For the safety of the animals, guests participating in animal interactive programs will be required to wash their hands and/ or sanitize their hands with an approved hand sanitizing product prior to any interaction with animals. (F.) Guests participating in animal interactive programs requiring a GAI wetsuit must wear personal swimwear beneath the suit. It is advised (but not required) to wear a t-shirt or rash-guard beneath the wetsuit for personal comfort. Footwear is required for all guests. (G.) The use of personal cameras, video equipment, and cellular phones is not permitted during animal interactive programs. (H.) Guests believed by GAI staff or agents to be under the influence of alcohol and/ or a controlled substance, or who conduct themselves in a manner that compromises the safety or quality of the program for the animals, other guests, and/ or GAI staff will be required to leave the program immediately, forfeit the right to participate in any remaining aspects of the interactive program, and will not receive reimbursement. 
    I Agree
  7. I acknowledge that I have read this Waiver of Liability carefully and understand its meaning. I am voluntarily releasing the above named parties from liability arising out of or resulting from my participation in activities offered by GAI.
    I Agree

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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Acknowledgement and Release

I acknowledge that under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering the Georgia Aquarium premises or participating in any of its affiliated interaction programs if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. I accept that I am assuming this risk by entering the premises of Georgia Aquarium Inc. and participating in the additional Animal Interaction or Animal Encounter programs.

For the safety of our Animals, Program staff, and other participants, I attest and affirm to the following:

  • I am not experiencing any COVID-19 symptom of illness such as fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
  • I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.
  • I do not believe I have been exposed to, or that I have been in close or proximate contact with someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
  • I have not tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days; I am not waiting on results of a COVID-19 test; and I have not been advised to remain in isolation or quarantine.
  • I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19.​

     

 

First Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
First Participant's Date of Birth*
First Participant's Signature*
Second Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Second Participant's Date of Birth*
Second Participant's Signature*
Third Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Third Participant's Date of Birth*
Third Participant's Signature*
Fourth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Fourth Participant's Date of Birth*
Fourth Participant's Signature*
Fifth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Fifth Participant's Date of Birth*
Fifth Participant's Signature*
Sixth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Sixth Participant's Date of Birth*
Sixth Participant's Signature*
Seventh Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Seventh Participant's Date of Birth*
Seventh Participant's Signature*
Eighth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Eighth Participant's Date of Birth*
Eighth Participant's Signature*
Ninth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Ninth Participant's Date of Birth*
Ninth Participant's Signature*
Tenth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Tenth Participant's Date of Birth*
Tenth Participant's Signature*
Participant's Address
Address Line 1:*
Street address, P.O. box, company name, c/o
Address Line 2:
Apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.
Country:*
City:*
State/Province:*
Zip/Postal:*
Parent (biological or adoptive) or Court Appointed Legal Guardian's Email Address

Email*

Confirm Email*
Emergency Contact

First Name*

Last Name*

Emergency Contact's Phone Number*
Program Reservation Details

Reservation Order Number (if known)

Program Date *
Program Type*
Which program(s) will you be participating in? Check all that apply *
Beluga Encounter
Dolphin Encounter
Penguin Encounter
Sea Lion Encounter
Sea Otter Encounter
Seal Encounter
Shark & Ray Interaction
SHARKS! from Above
Parent (biological or adoptive) or Court Appointed Legal Guardian's Relationship to Minor (if a minor is not included on this waiver select 'Not Applicable')
Please select your relationship to the minor:*
Not applicable (no minor)
Parent with legal custody
Court-appointed legal guardian
Other

If Other, please specify:
Parent(s) or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian(s) MUST sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above. By signing this form, A PARENT (if they are signing on behalf of the minor) AFFIRMATIVELY REPRESENTS THAT THEY HAVE LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR; AND A LEGAL GUARDIAN (if they are signing on behalf of the minor) AFFIRMATIVELY REPRESENTS THAT THEY HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN in that capacity and on behalf of the minor. READ THIS FORM COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. YOU ARE AGREEING TO LET YOUR MINOR CHILD ENGAGE IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY. YOU ARE AGREEING THAT, EVEN IF GAI USES REASONABLE CARE IN PROVIDING THIS ACTIVITY, THERE IS A CHANCE YOUR CHILD MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY BECAUSE THERE ARE CERTAIN DANGERS INHERENT IN THIS ACTIVITY WHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED OR ELIMINATED. BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR CHILD’S RIGHT AND YOUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM GAI IN A LAWSUIT FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO YOUR CHILD OR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGES THAT RESULTS FROM THE RISKS THAT ARE A NATURAL PART OF THIS ACTIVITY.


In the State of Georgia, ONLY a Parent (biological or adoptive with legal custody of the minor child) or Legal Custodian (appointed by a court the duties of making decisions for the minor child) can sign this form on behalf of a minor child. By signing below the Parent or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
Parent (biological or adoptive) or Court Appointed Legal Guardian's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Relationship*

Phone*
Parent (biological or adoptive) or Court Appointed Legal Guardian's Date of Birth*
Parent (biological or adoptive) or Court Appointed Legal Guardian's Signature*
Electronic Signature Consent*
 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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