READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, THE PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO THE DOCUMENT'S TERMS. I acknowledge that working with - and being exposed to - all animals on the property of Harmony Farm Sanctuary is a high risk activity and that I am participating at my own risk. I have full knowledge of the hazards and potential hazards that are inherent in this activity. I acknowledge that the inherent risks of animals-related activities mean there are dangers or conditions that exist that are an integral part of activities with the animals, including but not limited to: a) The propensity of an animal to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or dealth to persons on or around the animals; b) The unpredictability of an animal's reaction to things such as sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; c) Certain hazards, such as surface and subsurface conditions that exist in the arm and its property; d) Collisions between animals or objects; and e) The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or to others, such as failing to maintain control over an animal or not acting within the participant's ability. In consideration fo being allowed to participate in this activity - and on the property of Harmony Farm Sanctuary - I hereby assume all risk and I hereby release and absolve Robine Bots, and any staff member or volunteer associated with Harmony Farm Sanctuary, from all responsiblity, liability, or claims of any nature and kind may arise from pariticipation in this activity, including but not limited to bodily injury or dealth to myself or an animal and damage to property arising from any cause whatever, including the negligence of one or more of the individuals and organziations referred to herein. I hereby indemnify, and save and hold harmless, the Released Parties from and against any loss, liability, damage that they may incur arising out of or in any way connected with my or our use of any animals and any equipment or gear provided therewith, any acts or omissions of wranglers or other employees or agents, or my presence on the Premises. I hereby agree that the foregoing release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement is goverened by the laws of the State of Oregon and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law, that it is intended to comply with and is subject to any specific limitations of O.R.S. 30.689. In the event any portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the balance of the Agreement shall not be affected or impaired in any way and shall continue in full force and effect. I hereby declare that in making this entry that I have read and fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein and that it is binding upon my exectors, heirs, and assigns. |