8. Certificate. Upon notification of birth of a live foal and full payment of all fees and expenses and the performance of all other obligations of Mare Owner under this Agreement, TSF shall issue one breeder’s certificate to the Mare Owner.
9. Substitution. This contract cannot be traded, sold or transferred, in any fashion, to another party. If the Stallion dies, is unavailable , or becomes unfit for service, and the Mare is not in foal, this Agreement shall become null and void. TSF, at its sole discretion may substitute another stallion in this event only with written consent of substitute stallion’s owner. No refund will be made on the breeding fee.
10. No representations or Warranty. Mare Owner agrees and acknowledges that TSF has not made and does not make any representation or warranty as to the quality or conformation of the foal or that the foal will be free of any infirmity, conformation defect, disease or inherited trait. TRI-STAR FARMS DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT AND THIS BREEDING.
11.Waiver/Indemnification. TSF shall not be liable for any damages to the Mare arising out of or from the keeping or breeding of the Mare or that may occur from any cause whatsoever in connection therewith including but not limited to loss by fire, theft, running away, death, or injury dur ing or after the term of this Agreement, whether the Mare is on TSF property or not. Mare Owner shall be solely responsible for all acts and behavior of the Mare at anytime during the term of this Agreement and in no case shall TSF, its owners, management, agents, and/or employees be held liable. Owner shall indemnify TSF, its owners, agents, management, and employees for all damages sustained or suffered by reason of the breeding or keeping of the Mare and for any claims arising out of the breeding act or keeping of the Mare. WARNING: Under Tennessee law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of the equine activities.
12.Miscellaneous. It is further agreed: (a) this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between both parties hereto and there are no binding agreements, understandings, restrictions, warranties or representations between the parties other than those set forth herein; (b) this Agreement cannot be amended except in a writing executed by all parties hereto; (c) this Agreement may not be assigned or transferred in any manner, absent the express written permission of TSF; (d) this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee and shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors, agents and permitted assigns of the parties; (e) all actions concerning this Agreement shall be instituted in the Sumner County Circuit or Superior Courts, Gallatin, Tennessee, or in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division and Mare Owner irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the personal jurisdiction of said courts; (f) Mare Owner acknowledges that failure of TSF to requi re performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect TSF’ right to later require performance, nor shall a waiver of any breach or default of this Agreement constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default or a waiver of the provision itself; (g) the person executing this Agreement on behalf of the Mare Owner is fully authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of Mare Owner; (h) should it be necessary for TSF to employ an attorney to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement, including collection of money owed, Mare Owner shall pay all attorney fees, paralegal fees, accountant fees and any other costs or expenses incurred by TSF; and (i) Mare Owner acknowledges that TSF acts solely as agent for the owner of the Stallion, and TSF will be bound by the terms of this Agreement only for so long as TSF is designated as the agent for the Stallion.