This Assumption of Risks, Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”), together with any documents referred to herein, governs the Participant’s (described below) use of the Ark Encounter Virtual Reality Exhibit, known as “Truth Traveler” (the “Activity”), including certain virtual reality (VR) equipment, content and software at the Ark Encounter attraction located at 1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, Kentucky (the “Premises”). This Agreement shall apply to Ark Encounter and all of its parent, subsidiary and affiliate organizations, and their respective directors, officers, members, owners, employees, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively, “Ark”). I acknowledge that my use of Ark VR equipment entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the Activity. The risks include, among other things: seizures, loss of awareness, eye strain, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, disorientation, impaired balance, impaired hand-eye coordination, excessive sweating, increased salivation, nausea, light-headedness, discomfort or pain in the head or eyes, drowsiness, decreased ability to multi-task, fatigue, or any symptoms similar to motion sickness, all of which can persist and become more apparent hours after use and which may lead to an increased risk of injury when engaging in normal activities in the real world after leaving the Premises. I acknowledge that Ark employees have difficult jobs to perform; that they seek to create a safe environment but they are not infallible; that they might be unaware of a Participant’s health or abilities; and that they may give incomplete warnings or instructions and the equipment being used might malfunction. Closed Captions or subtitles are not included with this experience. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this Activity. My participation in this Activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate in spite of all the risks, whether known and unknown. If I and/or my child/ward are injured, I acknowledge that I and/or my child/ward may require medical assistance, which I acknowledge will be at my own expense or the expense of my personal insurer(s). I hereby represent/affirm that I have adequate insurance to provide coverage for such medical expenses. I understand and agree that Ark will not pay for any cost or expenses incurred by me if I and/or my child/ward are injured. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Ark from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my use of Ark VR equipment. I also agree to indemnify and fully compensate Ark for any property damage I cause to Ark property, including but not limited to Ark VR equipment, resulting from my use of Ark VR equipment. Furthermore, should Ark or anyone acting on its behalf be required to incur legal fees and costs to enforce this Agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold Ark harmless from all such fees and costs. I acknowledge that I have read, viewed or heard the rules governing my participation and/or my child/ward’s participation in any Activity at Ark (the “Ark VR rules”). I certify that I understand and have explained the Ark Rules to my child/ward. I understand that Ark VR rules have been implemented for the safety of all Participants at Ark, including myself and/or my child/ward. I acknowledge that failure to follow the rules could result in the expulsion of myself and/or my child/ward from Ark. This Agreement serves as the complete and exclusive agreement between me and Ark. This Agreement supersedes and replaces any and all previous discussions, negotiations, agreements, and understandings, written or oral, regarding any or all of the subject matter herein. No term of this Agreement will be deemed waived by reason of any previous failure to enforce it. No term of this Agreement may be waived except in writing, signed by the party waiving enforcement. I agree that if any portion of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. If there are any disputes regarding this Agreement, I on behalf of myself and/or my child/ward hereby waive any right I and/or my child/ward may have to a trial and agree that such dispute shall be brought within one (1) year of the date of this Agreement and will be determined by binding arbitration before the Christian Law Association (CLA) before a single arbitrator assigned by the CLA to the case. Any arbitration proceeding involving the parties to this Agreement, and any litigation to enforce any decision, judgment, ruling, decree, or order from such proceeding, shall be brought solely within the Commonwealth of Kentucky and shall be governed by the laws of Kentucky. I understand that my rights under these Terms and Conditions are in no way transferable, in whole or in part, without your prior written consent. Contact details for Ark can be found on Ark’s website (www.ArkEncounter.com) under the home page footer. All notices regarding this Agreement and the Activity will be provided in writing to Ark by e-mail or by post first class, using the contact information provided by me upon registration. Notice will be deemed given one (1) business day after e-mail transmission from Ark to me, or three (3) business days after the date of posting by mail. I am responsible and liable for all equipment I use. If I, or my child, breaks a controller, headset or computer I will pay back the full cost of the equipment within three (3) months from the date I visited. Payment arrangements can be made with Ark. By signing below, I am verifying I have had sufficient opportunity to read this Agreement and understand and agree to be bound by these terms. I also accept that I will be watching any Ark reality tutorial videos presented in its entirety and also accept that any experience involving the Activity and my use of the Ark VR equipment is dependent on my own ability to follow the instructions of the operator.
Date signed: November 15, 2024
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