RELEASE FORM FOR ON-FIELD ACTIVITIES

RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

In consideration of participating in a Lake Country DockHounds activity, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to release and discharge from liability arising from negligence the Lake Country DockHounds, and its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releases”‘), on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, and also agree as follows:

  1. I acknowledge that the activity involves known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, and damage. Risks include, but are not limited to, broken bones, torn ligaments, bruises, and other bodily injuries caused by contact with other participants or structures, like walls or fences, or caused by uneven ground, medical conditions resulting from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.
  2. I expressly accept and assume all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation.
  3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releases from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct. Should Releases or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and
  4. I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume – and bear the costs of-all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.
  5. In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so solely in the state where Releases’ facility is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall
  6. 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

By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.

I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if l were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.

PARENT OR GUARDIAN ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)

In consideration of my child being permitted to participate in this activity, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releases from any claims alleging negligence which are brought by or on behalf of minor or are in any way connected with such participation by minor.