PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITYREAD CAREFULLY – THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING DOCUMENT By signing this waiver, you (“Participant”) acknowledge and accept the risks associated with visiting DK Farms & Gardens and participating in activities, including but not limited to capybara encounters & mechanical bull, animal interactions, and other general farm-related experiences. 1. ASSUMPTION OF RISKI understand and acknowledge that interacting with animals, including capybaras, goats, birds, and other species & mechanical bull ride involves inherent risks, including but not limited to physical & emotional injury, bites, scratches, allergic reactions, zoonotic diseases, and unpredictable animal behavior. I also acknowledge the risks associated with uneven terrain, farm equipment, water features, and other natural or artificial hazards present on a working farm. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for all risks of bodily injury, emotional distress, illness, property damage, or death that may result from my presence on the premises or participation in farm activities & rides. 2. RELEASE OF LIABILITYIn consideration of being permitted to visit DK Farms & Gardens and participate in capybara encounters and other attractions like the mechanical bull, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless DK Farms & Gardens, its owners, employees, agents, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death that may be sustained by me or my minor child(ren), whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I agree that, if i bring a lawsuit against DK Farms & Gardens, i will do so solely in the state of Florida and the substantive law of the state of Florida will apply in that lawsuit without regard to the conflict of law rules. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. 3. SUPERVISION OF MINORSI understand that children under the age of 18 must be supervised at all times. I, as the parent/legal guardian, take full responsibility for the safety and behavior of any minors I accompany. I acknowledge that failure to supervise may result in removal from the premises without refund. 4. ANIMAL ENCOUNTERSCapybaras and other animals at DK Farms & Gardens are social but may act unpredictably. I agree to follow all posted rules and instructions given by staff. I will not chase, pick up, or otherwise harass the animals. I understand that touching or feeding animals is only allowed under staff supervision. 5. MEDICAL EMERGENCIESIn the event of an injury or medical emergency, I authorize DK Farms & Gardens to seek medical assistance as deemed necessary. I understand I am financially responsible for any medical treatment received as a result of participation. I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage i may cause or suffer while participating or i agree to bear the costs of any injury or damage. 6. PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASEI grant DK Farms & Gardens permission to use photos or videos taken of me and my party during our visit for promotional or advertising purposes, without compensation. 7. ACKNOWLEDGMENTI certify that I am in good health and physically able to participate in all activities. I have read and understood this waiver, and I agree to be bound by its terms. If signing on behalf of a minor, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian with authority to do so. I elect to participate in spite of these risks. |