Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary Tour Participant Waiver, Consent, and Release of Liability Read Carefully Before Signing: Introduction: A waiver, consent, and release of liability for a farm sanctuary tour is a legal document that participants sign to acknowledge and accept the potential risks and hazards associated with visiting a farm sanctuary. This type of document is designed to protect Rosie’s from legal claims in case of accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during the tour. Photo Consent: Rosie’s has my permission, both during and any time after the tour, to use my likeness, name, voice, or words on either social media, website, television, radio, film, newspapers, magazines, and other media, and in any form, for the purpose of advertising or communicating the purposes and activities of Rosie’s and applying for funds to support these purposes and activities. Physical Fitness: I certify that I am physically fit for the tour and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems that preclude my participation in the tour. Medical Treatment Authorization: If during my participation in Rosie’s tour I should need emergency medical treatment and I am not able to give my consent or make my own arrangements for that treatment because of my injuries, I authorize Rosie’s to take whatever measures are necessary to protect my health and well-being, including, if necessary, hospitalization. Agreement to Follow Rules and Instructions: I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Rosie’s, or the employees, representatives, or agents of Rosie’s. I understand that I can be removed from the farm for the failure to follow rules or direction or for being reckless, endangering others, or disturbing others, all at the discretion of Rosie’s, its employees, representatives, or agents. I will not be entitled to a refund of any fees or monies paid in the event I am required to leave the farm. Assumption of Risk: I hereby acknowledge and assume the risk of participating in this tour at Rosie’s, a farm sanctuary. I acknowledge that this tour may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I understand there are inherent risks involved with this tour, which may include, but are not limited to: exposure to varying weather conditions; harmful plants, insects, and animals; uneven terrain; farm equipment; unpredictable animal behavior; dehydration; and other hazards associated with a farm. Release of Liability and Indemnification: I hereby acknowledge my understanding and acceptance of these risks and hereby indemnify, release, and hold harmless Rosie’s, its Board of Directors, officers, employees, volunteers, advisors, and representatives from any claims for injury, damage, or loss to person or property that may result from my volunteer participation at Rosie’s. Governance: This waiver, consent, and release of liability will be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to the state’s conflict of law provisions, and enforced entirely within the State. All disputes must be submitted to alternative dispute resolution options first. A good faith effort by all parties to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution options must be attempted. Only if those good faith efforts fail can you commence litigation in the federal or state courts located in Montgomery County, Maryland, without a jury trial. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts, agree to accept service of process by registered mail, and hereby waive any jurisdictional or venue defenses otherwise available to you. By signing this form, you acknowledge that you are waiving your right to a jury trial for any claim resulting from your tour participation. This waiver, consent, and release of liability will be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law; however, it will not extend to any claims not permitted to be released by state law. BY SIGNING, I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A WAIVER, CONSENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND A CONTRACT AND, IF I SIGN, I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. I SIGN THIS DOCUMENT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. Signature of Participant OR Parent / Legal Guardian (If tour participant is a minor or lacks legal capacity): Date: February 5, 2025
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