Release of Liability for Volunteers
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. BY SIGNING BELOW, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.
1. Purpose: GMFE offers farm-based educational programs for individuals diagnosed with autism (the "Programs"). Additionally, GMFE rescues animals and incorporates them into some of its programs. This Agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which participants may participate in the programs and interact with the animals (the "Animals").
2. Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs and interact with the Animals, Participant, on his/her own behalf, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, hereby agrees to release and hold harmless GMFE, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and successors in interest (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, and damages (collectively, "Claims") arising out of or in any way connected with Participant's participation in the Programs and interaction with the Animals, including but not limited to:
Participant acknowledges that participation in the Programs and interaction with the Animals involve inherent risks, including the potential for physical injury. Participant assumes all risks associated with such participation and interaction, and agrees to hold the Released Parties harmless for any and all Claims arising therefrom.
4. Medical Conditions and Insurance
Participant represents and warrants that he/she is in good health and physically able to participate in the Programs and interact with the Animals. Participant further represents that he/she has adequate medical insurance to cover any potential injuries or medical expenses arising from participation in the Programs and interaction with the Animals.
5. Parental/Guardian Consent
If Participant is under the age of 18, this Agreement must be signed by the Participant's parent or legal guardian ("Parent/Guardian"). The Parent/Guardian agrees to be responsible for Participant's conduct and supervision while participating in the Programs and interacting with the Animals. The Parent/Guardian further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all Claims arising from Participant's participation in the Programs and interaction with the Animals.
6. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
7. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
8. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
10. Acknowledgement
Participant acknowledges that he/she has read, understood, and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
1. Purpose: GMFE offers farm-based educational programs for individuals diagnosed with autism (the "Programs"). Additionally, GMFE rescues animals and incorporates them into some of its programs. This Agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which participants may participate in the programs and interact with the animals (the "Animals").
2. Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Programs and interact with the Animals, Participant, on his/her own behalf, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, hereby agrees to release and hold harmless GMFE, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and successors in interest (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, and damages (collectively, "Claims") arising out of or in any way connected with Participant's participation in the Programs and interaction with the Animals, including but not limited to:
- Any injuries, damages, or losses sustained by Participant, regardless of the cause, including but not limited to animal bites, scratches, kicks, or other interactions with the Animals.
- Any property damage
- Any claims arising from Participant's violation of any GMFE rules or instructions.
Participant acknowledges that participation in the Programs and interaction with the Animals involve inherent risks, including the potential for physical injury. Participant assumes all risks associated with such participation and interaction, and agrees to hold the Released Parties harmless for any and all Claims arising therefrom.
4. Medical Conditions and Insurance
Participant represents and warrants that he/she is in good health and physically able to participate in the Programs and interact with the Animals. Participant further represents that he/she has adequate medical insurance to cover any potential injuries or medical expenses arising from participation in the Programs and interaction with the Animals.
5. Parental/Guardian Consent
If Participant is under the age of 18, this Agreement must be signed by the Participant's parent or legal guardian ("Parent/Guardian"). The Parent/Guardian agrees to be responsible for Participant's conduct and supervision while participating in the Programs and interacting with the Animals. The Parent/Guardian further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all Claims arising from Participant's participation in the Programs and interaction with the Animals.
6. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
7. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
8. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
10. Acknowledgement
Participant acknowledges that he/she has read, understood, and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.