RELEASE OF LIABILITY READ CAREFULLY - THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS In exchange for participation in the activity of interacting with donkeys organized by Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al, of 15900 S Thayer Road, Oregon City, Oregon, 97045 and/or use of the property, facilities and services of Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al, I, agree for myself to the following: 1. AGREEMENT TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al, or the employees, representatives or agents of Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al. 2. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS AND RELEASE. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above described activity and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al for injury, loss or damage arising out of my or my family's use of or presence upon the facilities of Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al, whether caused by the fault of myself, my family, Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al or other third parties. 3. INDEMNIFICATION. I agree to indemnify and defend Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my or my family's use of or presence upon the facilities of Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al. 4. FEES. I agree to pay for all damages to the facilities of Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al caused by any negligent, reckless, or willful actions by me or my family. 5. APPLICABLE LAW. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be resolved under Oregon law. 6. NO DURESS. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this Agreement and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. I further agree and acknowledge that I am free to have my own legal counsel review this Agreement if I so desire. I further agree and acknowledge that Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest, et al has offered to refund any fees I have paid to use its facilities if I choose not to sign this Agreement. 7. ARM'S LENGTH AGREEMENT. This Agreement and each of its terms are the product of an arm's length negotiation between the Parties. In the event any ambiguity is found to exist in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any of its provisions, the Parties, and each of them, explicitly reject the application of any legal or equitable rule of interpretation which would lead to a construction either "for" or "against" a particular party based upon their status as the drafter of a specific term, language, or provision giving rise to such ambiguity. 8. ENFORCEABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement or of any other applications of such provision, as the case may be, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement.
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through friendly negotiations amongst the parties. If the matter is not resolved by negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure. Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction. 10. MEDIA RELEASE AUTHORIZATION. I understand and agree that visitation at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary Northwest may result in publicity. I authorize ODS and any of its staff, volunteers, or agents to photograph, film, or videotape any member of my family at all ODS programs or events, for the purpose of thanking sponsors/donors and promoting/growing the unique work of ODS. I agree it is not necessary for ODS to contact me prior to using any photos or video in ODS literature, newsletter, website, social media, or other promotional material. This authorization shall be used both at present and all times in the future. I relinquish all rights, title, and interest and prior approval of the finished photos, negatives, and copies. My signature below acknowledges the fact that I have read and fully understand this agreement and voluntarily agree to these terms. I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS. Today's Date: September 7, 2024 |