Anam Cara Farm Sanctuary Waiver, Consent, and Release of Liability Read carefully before signing Introduction: A waiver, consent and release of liability for a farm sanctuary event is a legal document that participants sign to acknowledge and accept the potential risks and hazards associated with visiting a farm sanctuary. This type of document is designed to protect Anam Cara Farm Sanctuary from legal claims in case of accidents, injuries, or damage(s) that may occur while on the Sanctuary property. Photo consent: Anam Cara has my permission, both during and any time during the event, to use my likeness, name, voice, or words on either social media, website, television, radio, film, newspapers, magazines, or other media, and in any form, for the purpose of advertising or communicating the purposes and activities of Anam Cara and applying for funds to support these purposes and activities. Physical Fitness: I certify that I am physically fit for the event and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems that preclude my participation in the event. Medical Treatment Authorization: If during my participation in the event at Anam Cara I need emergency medical treatment and I am not able to give my consent or make my own arrangements for that treatment because of my injuries, I authorize Anam Cara to take whatever measures are necessary to protect my health and well-being, including, if necessary, hospitalization. Agreement to Follow Rules & Instructions: I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Anam Cara, or the employees, representatives, or agents of Anam Cara. I understand that I can be removed from the farm for failure to follow rules or direction or for being reckless, endangering others, or disturbing others, all at the discretion of Anam Cara, its employees, representatives, or agents. I will not be entitled to a refund or any fees or monies paid in the event I am required to leave the farm. Assumption of Risk: I hereby acknowledge and assume the risk of participating in the event at Anam Cara Farm Sanctuary. I acknowledge that this event my involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I understand that there are inherent risks involved with this event, which may include, but are not limited to: exposure to varying weather conditions, harmful plants, insects, and animals; uneven terrain, farm equipment; unpredictable animal behavior; dehydration; and other hazards associated with a farm. Release of Liability and Indemnification: I hereby acknowledge my understanding and acceptance of these risks and hereby indemnify, release, and hold harmless Anam Cara Farm Sanctuary, its Board of Directors, officers, employees, volunteers, advisors, and representatives from any claims of injury, damage, or loss to person or property that may result from my volunteer participation at Anam Cara. Governance: This waiver, consent, and release of liability will be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to the State’s conflict of law provisions, and enforced entirely within the State. All disputes must be submitted to alternative dispute resolution options first. A good faith effort by all parties to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution options must be attempted. Only if those good faith efforts fail can you commence litigation in the Federal or State courts in Connecticut without a jury trial. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts, agree to accept service of process by registered mail, and hereby waive any jurisdictional or venue defenses otherwise available to you. BY SIGNING THIS FORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL FOR ANY CLAIM RESULTING FROM YOUR EVENT PARTICIPATION. This waiver, consent, and release of liability will be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law; however, it will not extend to any claims not permitted to be released by State law. BY SIGNING, I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A WAIVER, CONSENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND A CONTRACT AND, IF I SIGN, I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. I SIGN THIS DOCUMENT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. Signature of Participant or Parent/Legal Guardian (if event participant is a minor or lacks legal capacity):August 14, 2025 |