PHOTO/VIDEO LIABILITY, & GENERAL POLICIES RELEASE
This agreement is between The Well Mannered Mutt and the responsible party "Owner" of the dog listed above. The signature at the bottom of the page indicates the Owner's acknowledgment, understanding, and agreement to the terms and conditions outlined in this document for daycare, grooming, transporting, evaluating, boarding, and training services with The Well Mannered Mutt both on and off facility grounds by any The Well Mannered Mutt's employee, apprentice, student, volunteer, or independent contractor. In addition, by signing below, signee agrees that they are legally able to enter into a binding, legal agreement as Owner of the dog listed on this form.
Health and Vaccination Requirements: Owner represents that dog is in good health, groomed appropriately, and has provided The Well Mannered Mutt with any necessary medications or medical information. Any dogs found to have fleas or ticks will be treated at a cost to be paid by the Owner at check out. All dogs 12 weeks and older must be up to date on Rabies, Parvo, and Distemper vaccinations. Vaccination records must be supplied at the time of drop off or prior to drop off and must include expiration dates of vaccinations. Owner agrees that dog is in good health and fully vaccinated. Dogs under 12 weeks must be at the vaccination level required by their veterinarian.
Payment: Owner agrees to pay for any and all charges, including veterinary bills, food charges, medication charges, and necessary grooming as dictated in this form. Owner is responsible for full payment of any check bouncing fees. Non-reserved prices are subject to change at any time. No refunds or exchanges permitted for any The Well Mannered Mutt service or training program. Any training appointment missed or canceled without 48 hours, prior notice is non-refundable. Trainers will wait 15 minutes past the start of a scheduled, appointment time before canceling the training with no refund.
Training Results: Owner understands that training results depend on a huge variety of factors including, but not limited to, dog's genetic make-up, dog's early life experiences, handler in charge of dog, environment dog is placed in, and new experiences the dog acquires. Because of these factors, The Well Mannered Mutt cannot guarantee training results of any kind and in any circumstance. All training programs expire one year after purchase and are non-refundable/transferrable.
Liability: Owner understands that it may be possible for a dog to become sick or injured as a result of their stay. Owner acknowledges and agrees to assume all risk of illness, allergic reaction, disease, loss, injury, and/or death by allowing their dog/s to stay with The Well Mannered Mutt employees, apprentice trainers, or independently contracted trainers. Owner agrees to hold The Well Mannered Mutt or any contractor, student, volunteer, or apprentice affiliated with The Well Mannered Mutt harmless in the case of loss, injury or death. The total liability of any claim against The Well Mannered Mutt shall not exceed $1,000.00 in any circumstance. The Owner is required to report any injury or illness right way to The Well Mannered Mutt and agrees to fully inspect their dog upon checkout. Once a dog has been handed over to the Owner or their representative, The Well Mannered Mutt is no longer responsible for said animal’s care, behavior, or welfare. Furthermore, Owner agrees to be held responsible for any payment or liability ensuing from their dog biting another dog, animal, or person anytime during their stay with a The Well Mannered Mutt trainer or representative.
OWNER ACCEPTS ANY AND ALL RISKS TO DOG/S FOR INJURY, LOSS, DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES AND THE USE OF THE FACILITIES ON AND OFF OF THE PROPERTY OF THE WELL MANNERED MUTT, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER ACTION OF ANY OF THE RELEASEES.
This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law. If any provision or any part of any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and fully enforceable.
Photography and Digital Recording: Owner agrees to allow The Well Mannered Mutt trainers and representatives to take digital recordings and photographs during evaluation and training sessions. Any photographs or digital recordings obtained are the property of The Well Mannered Mutt and may be used for commercial marketing including on social media platforms.
Items From Home: The Well Mannered Mutt is not responsible for any property damaged, destroyed, or lost while in our possession including, but not limited to, dog beds, leashes, collars, toys, ID tags, treats, and bowls.
Abandonment: Any dog left for 14 days after their checkout time will be considered abandoned and will be treated according to California state law.
Dispute Resolution: EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING (WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT. Any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, shall be submitted to arbitration by one arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties, and if no agreement can be reached within 30 days after names of potential arbitrators have been proposed by the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”), then by one arbitrator having reasonable experience in transactions of the type provided for in this Agreement and who is chosen by the AAA. The arbitration shall take place in Sacramento County in the State of California, in accordance with the AAA rules then in effect, and judgment upon any award rendered in such arbitration will be binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. There shall be limited discovery prior to the arbitration hearing as follows: (a) exchange of witness lists and copies of documentary evidence and documents relating to or arising out of the issues to be arbitrated, (b) depositions of all party witnesses, and (c) such other depositions as may be allowed by the arbitrators upon a showing of good cause. Depositions shall be conducted in accordance with the California Code of Civil Procedure, the arbitrator shall be required to provide in writing to the parties the basis for the award or order of such arbitrator and a court reporter shall record all hearings, with such record constituting the official transcript of such proceedings. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled. With respect to any disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement, the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of, and venue in, the state courts in Sacramento County in the State of California (or in the event of exclusive federal jurisdiction, the courts of the Northern District of California).