WARNING Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from an inherent risk of equine activity, pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. Aiken Hounds Liability Release Form I acknowledge, understand, and agree, in consideration of my participation in equine and related activities operated by or on behalf of or under the auspices of the Aiken Hounds, that: Equine activities involve inherent dangerous risks of loss and accident (including, for example, bodily and personal injuries, death, and property damage) to participants, bystanders, and horses. These risks include, for example, riding over steep and rough terrain and riding and jumping over fences, ditches, and other obstacles. These risks of and from equine activities can, for example, additionally involve and be caused by sudden and unforeseen occurrences, and it is not possible to foresee, prevent or eliminate all these risks. There are, at all times, likely to be other participants in equine activities, and, despite the risks of these equine activities, I knowingly and voluntarily (a) choose to participate in equine activities (b) to assume any and all risks arising from or related to participation in equine activities to the maximum extent permitted by law. I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge the Aiken Hounds and their respective Masters, directors, officers, members, employees, guests and volunteers and any land owners or other persons making property available for Aiken Hounds (collectively, the “Releasees”), to the maximum extent permitted by law, from any and all claims, demands, actions, and rights of action of whatever kind or nature, in law or in equity, known or unknown, arising from or related to bodily and/or personal injuries, death, and/or property damage arising from or related to equine activities or the use of any land made available to Aiken Hounds by me or others including bodily and/or personal injuries, death, and/ or property damage arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, the negligence of the Releasees. The Releasees strongly encourage the use of protective equipment. I am acquainted with appropriate equestrian and other safety practices. It is not the responsibility or obligation of any of the Releasees to teach or advise me of appropriate equestrian safety practices and/or to monitor my compliance therewith. This Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability (this “Agreement”) is given on behalf of (a) me and my executors, heirs, and assigns and (b) any child of whom I am a parent or guardian and his or her executors, heirs, and assigns. I agree that, if I am a parent or guardian of a minor participant in equine activities, I consent to the participation by the minor and agree to all of the above provisions and agree to assume all of the obligations of this Agreement on behalf of the minor. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid by any court or tribunal, the remainder hereof shall continue in full force and effect. I agree this release and waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of South Carolina. In the event any action, suit or proceeding is instituted as a result of any matter of thing affecting this Release and Waiver, the partied hereto hereby designate Aiken County, South Carolina as the jurisdiction and the venue in which same is to be instituted.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the following: Warning. Under South Carolina law, an equine professional is not liable for any injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. I have read and understand this release of liability and its contents. I represent that I am 18 years of age. I am aware that this is a release of liability and I sign it of my own free will.
Fox Nation LLC Liability Release Form FOX NATION LLC
WARNING Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from an inherent risk of equine activity, pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. Fox Nation LLC Liability Release Form I acknowledge, understand, and agree, in consideration of my participation in equine and related activities operated by or on behalf of or under the auspices of the Fox Nation LLC, that: Equine activities involve inherent dangerous risks of loss and accident (including, for example, bodily and personal injuries, death, and property damage) to participants, bystanders, and horses. These risks include, for example, riding over steep and rough terrain and riding and jumping over fences, ditches, and other obstacles. These risks of and from equine activities can, for example, additionally involve and be caused by sudden and unforeseen occurrences, and it is not possible to foresee, prevent or eliminate all these risks. There are, at all times, likely to be other participants in equine activities, and, despite the risks of these equine activities, I knowingly and voluntarily (a) choose to participate in equine activities (b) to assume any and all risks arising from or related to participation in equine activities to the maximum extent permitted by law. I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge Fox Nation LLC and their respective directors, officers, members, employees, guests and volunteers (collectively, the “Releasees”), to the maximum extent permitted by law, from any and all claims, demands, actions, and rights of action of whatever kind or nature, in law or in equity, known or unknown, arising from or related to bodily and/or personal injuries, death, and/or property damage arising from or related to equine activities including bodily and/or personal injuries, death, and/ or property damage arising from or related to, directly or indirectly, the negligence of the Releasees. The Releasees strongly encourage the use of protective equipment. I am acquainted with appropriate equestrian and other safety practices. It is not the responsibility or obligation of any of the Releasees to teach or advise me of appropriate equestrian safety practices and/or to monitor my compliance therewith. This Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability (this “Agreement”) is given on behalf of (a) me and my executors, heirs, and assigns and (b) any child of whom I am a parent or guardian and his or her executors, heirs, and assigns. I agree that, if I am a parent or guardian of a minor participant in equine activities, I consent to the participation by the minor and agree to all of the above provisions and agree to assume all of the obligations of this Agreement on behalf of the minor. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid by any court or tribunal, the remainder hereof shall continue in full force and effect. I agree this release and waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of South Carolina. In the event any action, suit or proceeding is instituted as a result of any matter or thing affecting this Release and Waiver, the partied hereto hereby designate Aiken County, South Carolina as the jurisdiction and the venue in which same is to be instituted. I acknowledge I have read and understand the following: Warning. Under South Carolina law, an equine professional is not liable for any injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.
I have read and understand this release of liability and its contents. I represent that I am 18 years of age. I am aware that this is a release of liability and I sign it of my own free will.
The Hitchcock Woods Liability Release Form
As with all of our users, your safety is our top priority. While The Hitchcock Woods is accessible again, our restoration efforts are far from complete. Our focus to this point has been to remove trees, obstacles, and obvious aerial hazards from the major trails and obvious aerial hazards so we could open the Woods. Please remember that The Hitchcock Woods is a hurricane-storm disturbed area. All visitors must exercise extreme caution. Potential hazards include: * Falling limbs and trees * Blocked trails/routes * Eroded trails and uneven surfaces
In addition: * Stay on the trails. Do not wander off-trail for any reason. * Stay off all trails marked "Closed." They are unsafe for use. For those entering the Woods on horseback, please be aware that there are debris piles, stumps, and cut trees throughout the forest that could potentially spook horses.
In many places, the trails and the footing are very different from pre-storm conditions. The trails have not been groomed or mowed, and the jumps have not been inspected or repaired. Many trails have suffered extreme erosion following Helene and several heavy rains since Helene. Accordingly, please acknowledge the following: I have read this warning and I understand and accept the additional risks posed by entering and riding in the Hitchcock Woods, a hurricane-disturbed area, with the Aiken Hounds; I enter the Hitchcock Woods at my own risk, whether on foot or on horseback, and I am wholly responsible for any injury to me or my property, as well as any injury or property damage to others caused by me or my horse, in either case resulting from my entering into and/or riding in the Hitchcock Woods with the Aiken Hounds. The Hitchcock Woods Foundation is not, and shall not be, responsible for any injury to me or my property, as well as any injury or property damage to others caused by me or my horse, in either case resulting from my entering into and/or riding in the Hitchcock Woods with the Aiken Hounds.
By signing below, I state that I have read and understand these independent releases of liability from each of Aiken Hounds, Fox Nation, LLC, and Hitchcock Woods Foundation. I represent that I am at least 18 years of age and my signature below is of my own free will. I further understand that this single signature serves as a separate, comprehensive and independent release of liability for each of the three released entities named above.
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