RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES I, on behalf of myself, and/or my personal representatives, heirs, next-of-kin, spouses and/or assigns, desire to participate in physical activity program(s) which may include, but are not limited to, using the Fitness Center & Spa, hiking, rope courses, boating, ATVs, fishing, archery, use of air rifle, bicycle, games, sports, horseback riding, and other physical activities (collectively, the "Activities") provided or offered by Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, located at 1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 ("Alisal"). In consideration of being permitted by Alisal to participate in the Activities and in recognition of Alisal's reliance hereon, I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this instrument (this "Release"). I am aware and understand that the activities are or can be potentially dangerous activities and involves the risk of serious injury, disability, death, and/or property damage that I could incur by participating in the Activities, including, without limitation: falls; collision with other participants, horses or objects; being kicked, bucked, or thrown off by horses; hit by mallets, racquets or balls; slipping, falling, drowning; contracting an illness or disease, including but not limited to coronavirus; being injured by other participants, onlookers or horses, or by defects or failures in equipment, grounds or facilities; falls, fractures, concussions; dangerous or unanticipated weather; overexertion, overheating, or injuries from my lack of fitness or conditioning; hypothermia; hostile or aggressive wildlife; venomous or disease-carrying animals or insects; communicable diseases; exposure to allergens which could cause life-threatening reactions; losing control of or crashing a bike; traffic collisions; collisions with moving or parked vehicles or other obstacles; road and/or mountain bike trail hazards (e.g., sewer gratings, gravel, logs and debris); failure to wear a helmet and/or other protective equipment; and negligence of others, whether the hazards are inherent in the activity, or caused by the active or passive negligence of Alisal or its employees, members, contractors, managers, staff, or others, including negligent emergency response or rescue operations of Alisal. I understand and acknowledge that the above list is not complete or exhaustive, and that other risks, known or unknown, identified or unidentified, anticipated or unanticipated, may also result in injury to myself, my property, or others. I also understand that some Activities are physically strenuous and that I may be exerting myself and could be injured or die as a result of activities resulting from a known or unknown medical condition. Further, I acknowledge that Alisal is providing recreational services. GENERAL NOTWITHSTANDING THE RISK, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY VISITING THE ALISAL AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES WITH AN EXPRESS UNDERSTANDING OF THE DANGER INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM MY VISIT TO THE ALISAL AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF ALISAL OR OTHERWISE. In consideration of being allowed to visit the Alisal and/or participate in the Activities, I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims which I may have, or which I may hereafter have, whether known or unknown, against Alisal, and its officers, directors, managers, employees, agents, affiliates, shareholders/members, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), on account of injury, disability, death, or property damage arising out of or attributable to my visit to the Alisal and/or my participation the Activities, whether arising out of the ordinary negligence of Alisal or any Releasees or otherwise. I covenant not to make or bring any such claim against Alisal or any other Releasee, and forever release and discharge Alisal and all other Releasees from liability under such claims. This waiver and release does not extend to claims for gross negligence, intentional or reckless misconduct, or any other liabilities that California law does not permit to be released by agreement. I understand that by signing this release, I am waiving any and all claims, of any kind arising out of or attributable to the Activities, including those claims that may be unknown to me, or which I do not suspect to exist at this time. WITH THE INTENTION OF WAIVING ALL UNKNOWN AND UNSUSPECTED CLAIMS, I HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS, BENEFITS, AND PROTECTIONS I MAY HAVE UNDER CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, WHICH READS AS FOLLOWS:A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party
does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the
release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her
settlement with the debtor or released party. I shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Alisal and all other Releasees against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorney fees, fees, the costs of enforcing any right to indemnification under this Release, and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers, incurred by Alisal or any other Releasees, arising out of or resulting from any claim of a third party related to my visit to the Alisal and/or participation in the Activities, including any claims arising out of my own negligence or the ordinary negligence of Alisal. I hereby consent to receive from any licensed hospital, physician, or medical personnel any medical treatment deemed necessary if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the Activities. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment and any related medical transportation and/or evacuation. I further understand that photographs may occasionally be taken by Alisal or its guests and hereby agree to a blanket release of all rights related to photographic images that may arise out of my participation in the Activities releasing Alisal from any liability resulting from the publication of such photographs, my name or likeness, known or unknown, without any reimbursement of any kind due to me or the need to pay me any fee whatsoever. I also agree that if any legal dispute arises that related to the released activities, then the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable legal costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by any dispute. This Release constitutes the sole and entire agreement of Alisal and me with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Release is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Release or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. This Release is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of Alisal and me and our respective heirs, successors, and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction). Any claim or cause of action arising under this Release may be brought only in the federal and state courts located in Santa Barbara County, California and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts. PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS RELEASE AND THAT I AM KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE ALISAL FOR CLAIMS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, ARISING OUT OF THE ACTIVITIES.
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