RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.
BY CHECKING THE WAIVER BOX WITH YOUR TICKET PURCHASE YOU WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!
HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC and WOODED WONDERLAND and
RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
616 S Devil's Ladder Rd, Galena, IL 61036
(563) 663-6944 hoof.it.galena@gmail.com
I acknowledge that I voluntarily have chosen to participate in activities-including activities for Recreational or Conservation Purposes at HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC and Wooded Wonderland located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. For the purpose of this agreement, “Recreational or Conservation Purposes” means entry onto the Wooded Wonderland property to conduct walking, hiking, or any recreational/ entertainment activity or a combination thereof or any activity related to the aforesaid walking, hiking, or recreational activity, or entry by the undersigned onto the land of Wooded Wonderland for any activity undertaken for conservation, resource management, educational, entertainment, or other outdoor recreational use.
I AM AWARE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES AND THAT I COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN KILLED. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM WAIVING ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ACTIONS WHICH I MIGHT PURSUE AGAINST HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC and WOODED WONDERLAND, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, ADVISORY BOARD, AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, "HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC" and“WOODED WONDERLAND”) FOR ANY AND ALL BODILY INJURY OR INJURIES, DEATHS, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC and WOODED WONDERLAND.
As consideration for being permitted by HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC and Wooded Wonderland, to participate in the aforementioned activities, I forever release HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC and Wooded Wonderland,(“Releasee”) from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, or property damage, related to (i) my participation in these activities, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to these activities or not, and however caused, by any Releasee, or (iii) the condition of the premises where these activities occur, whether or not I am then participating in the activities. I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Releasee in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release.
By signing this release form, I do hereby grant and convey unto HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC and Wooded Wonderland, all rights, titles, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Hoof It Goat Treks, LLC, during my activities with Hoof It, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. I expressly consent to the photographing and/or videotaping of my images and expressly consent to the audiotape recording of my voice and acknowledge these images may be used in print, social media, and for internet/online promotion purposes.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND HOOF IT GOAT TREKS, LLC, AND WOODED WONDERLAND. I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT – I AM IN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND DO NOT SUFFER FROM ANY HANDICAPS OR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT COULD CONSTITUTE A DANGER TO MYSELF OR OTHERS AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES, AND I ACCEPT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES FREELY.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL – I acknowledge that pictures and/or videos may be taken of me by the Releasees while I participate in the Activities. I give my permission to use my name, likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made by the Releasees. I agree that the Releasee has complete ownership of such pictures, etc., including the entire copyright, and may use them for any purpose. These uses include, but are not limited to illustrations, bulletins, exhibitions, videotapes, reprints, reproductions, publications, advertisements, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium now known or later developed, including the Internet. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation, etc for the use of such pictures, etc., and hereby release the Releasees and its agents and assigns from any and all claims which arise out of or are in any way connected with such use.
If this waiver is delivered by any electronic means whatsoever and said delivery shall be of the same force and effect as the delivery of an original signature.