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RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

 

In consideration of the services of Blanchard’s Gracious Acres, LLC hereinafter collectively referred to as “Gracious Acres”, their agents, owners, members, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf, I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge Gracious Acres, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

Article I.  I acknowledge that my participation in all activities at Gracious Acres entails known and unanticipated risks (from exposure to live animals, adverse weather, transportation injuries, flaws and/or defects in facilities and equipment, and uneven terrain within the Zoo) 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: bites from animals, slips and falls; falling from equipment; rope burns; pinches, scrapes, twists and jolts that could result in scratches, bruises, sprains, lacerations, fractures, concussions, or even more severe life threatening hazards; strains, cuts, bruises, muscle soreness and fractures; musculoskeletal injuries including head, neck, and back; injuries to internal organs; the negligence of other people; my own physical condition; and the risk of emotional and psychological injuries or physical damage associated with this activity.

Article II.  I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in all activities at Gracious Acres. My participation in these activities is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.  I FULLY AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the Program.

Article III.  I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gracious Acres from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in with being on the premises of Gracious Acres’ equipment or facilities, INCLUDING ANY SUCH CLAIMS WHICH ALLEGE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF GRACIOUS ACRES.  The foregoing sentence shall apply (without limitation) to all claims, demands, losses, damages, and liabilities, including but not limited to claims for negligence, to the broadest extent permitted by applicable law. I covenant not to sue any of the Released Parties in connection with any of the released claims, demands, losses, damages, and liabilities. The covenants and undertakings of this document are given for and on behalf of and shall be binding upon me, my family, heirs, estate, next of kin, executors, administrators, legal representatives, beneficiaries, successors and assigns.

Article IV.   Should Gracious Acres’ or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

Article V.  I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

Article VI.  I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties, and each of them, from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, attorney fees and costs, expenses, and liabilities made against or incurred by any of them, including those for indemnity, contribution or otherwise, arising from my participation in the Program activities and the Risks, whether resulting from claims, actions or lawsuits asserted by me or by another person against the Released Parties, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Article I.  When you enter the Gracious Acres’ premise, attend an event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.

Article II. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Gracious Acres and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Gracious Acres events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of Gracious Acres. You release Gracious Acres its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings.

Article III.  By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Gracious Acres or the person or entity designated to do so by Gracious Acres.

You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.

AGREEMENT

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IF ANYONE IS HURT OR PROPERTY IS DAMAGED DURING MY PRESENCE ON THE PREMISES OF GRACIOUS ACRES, I MAY BE FOUND BY A COURT OF LAW TO HAVE WAIVED MY RIGHT TO MAINTAIN A LAWSUIT AGAINST GRACIOUS ACRES ON THE BASIS OF ANY CLAIM FROM WHICH I HAVE RELEASED THEM HEREIN. I HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD IT, AND I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.

PARENT’S OR GUARDIAN’S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION

ADULT (Parent or Guardian) responsible for participants under the age of 18.

In consideration of THE PARTICIPANT being permitted by Gracious Acres to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gracious Acres from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of the Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by the Minor.

I am an adult, aged 18 or over. I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and voluntarily and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force.

Today's Date: September 20, 2024

First Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
First Participant's Age Acknowledgment*
First Participant's Date of Birth*
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
First Participant's Signature*
Second Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Second Participant's Date of Birth*
Third Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Third Participant's Date of Birth*
Fourth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Fourth Participant's Date of Birth*
Fifth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Fifth Participant's Date of Birth*
Sixth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Sixth Participant's Date of Birth*
Seventh Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Seventh Participant's Date of Birth*
Eighth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Eighth Participant's Date of Birth*
Ninth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Ninth Participant's Date of Birth*
Tenth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Tenth Participant's Date of Birth*
Parent or Guardian's Email Address

Email*

Confirm Email*
Emergency Contact

First Name*

Last Name*

Emergency Contact's Phone Number*
I am the Parent/Guardian of the below-named Participant who is under eighteen years of age and has voluntarily agreed to enter Gracious Acres. I am fully competent to sign this waiver and do so voluntarily. I give permission for Participant to be on Gracious Acres and participate in activities. I acknowledge that the nature of the activity could possibly expose the Participant to hazards or Risks that could result in personal injury and illness, permanent disability, paralysis, and even death, from exposure to live animals, adverse weather, transportation injuries, flaw and or defects in facilities and equipment, and uneven terrain within the Zoo management boundary. I grant Gracious Acres and its employee’s full authority to take whatever actions they may consider to be warranted under any circumstances regarding the protection of Participants’ health and safety. I understand and agree that if participant does not comply with all rules, code of conduct and instructions relating to this activities and Gracious Acres has the right to terminate his/her participation in the activity without refund. I have carefully read this agreement and understand it to be a release of all claims and causes of action for participant’s injury or death or damage to participants; property that occurs while participating in the Program.


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 or Guardian's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Relationship*

Phone*
Parent or Guardian's Age Acknowledgment*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
Parent or 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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