StirrUp Purpose Hold Harmless Agreement/Release and Waiver of Liability

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

StirrUp Purpose
I have chosen to participate in equine-related activities directed by StirrUp Purpose including but not limited to riding, volunteering, teaching, training, ground work, grooming and ranch work (the “Activities”). In consideration for StirrUp Purpose allowing me and/or my family, as applicable, to participate in the Activities, to the fullest extent permitted by law, on behalf of myself or my minor children, I hereby voluntarily acknowledge, agree, and contract as follows:
Activity and Associated Risk: (please check each box)*

I am fully responsible for my own safety and the safety of my minor children at all times. StirrUp Purpose makes no assurance the Activities are safe. It is my responsibility to decide whether the Activities present an unreasonable risk of harm or loss to me or my minor children;I acknowledge and understand that working around horses is an inherently dangerous activity and that I may be exposed to dangers and hazards that may include but are not limited to: animal kicks, bites or falls, inclement weather, heat stroke or exhaustion, equipment failures, insect bites, and the negligence of others;As a consequence of the above-stated risks, I acknowledge and understand I may be seriously hurt, disabled or may die from resulting injuries and my property may become damaged;I agree to comply with all posted barn rules at any StirrUp Purpose facility and with the directives given to me by StirrUp Purpose staff and understand StirrUp Purpose staff reserves the right to dismiss me from the facility if I refuse to comply with StirrUp Purpose rules and directives;I acknowledge and understand that the possession and/or use of drugs or alcohol at any StirrUp Purpose facility is strictly prohibited and that failure to comply with this rule will result in my immediate dismissal from any StirrUp Purpose facility;I hereby acknowledge and agree that my and/or my family's right to enter and remain on StirrUp Purpose property and/or to participate in the Activities shall remain at all times solely in StirrUp Purpose discretion, and that StirrUp Purpose may terminate such right at any time in StirrUp Purpose's sole and absolute discretion;In the event of an emergency, if medical aid/treatment is required due to illness or injury while participating in the services of, or while being on the property of, StirrUp Purpose, I authorize StirrUp Purpose to secure and retain medical treatment and/or transportation if needed. This authorization includes any treatment deemed necessary by a treating health care professional and includes, but is not limited to, x-ray, surgery, hospitalization, and medication. In addition, I authorize StirrUp Purpose to release my/my child/my ward's records to any individual involved in medical treatment and/or necessary transportation.
Release of Claims:*

I hearby fully and completely release and hold harmless StirrUp Purpose, and its agents, representatives, employees, contractors and participants (the "Released Parties"), from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, demands, causes of action and damages, including attorneys' fees and costs, arising from or relating to any accident, incident, occurence, injury or loss of any kind to my person or property, including my death or the death of a minor child of mine, resulting, directly or indirectly from: (1) the condition of any StirrUp Purpose property including any buildings or structures; (2) the condition or operation of any machinery or equipment; (3) my participation or my child's participation in the Activities; and (4) the negligent acts or omissions of any Released Party.I hereby further expressly agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any suit, action, claim, or other liability, including attorney fees and court costs, for any injury, death, or property damage to any third party relating to or arising from my participation in the Activities or my presence on any StirrUp Purpose property. I hereby further agree that I, my heirs, successors and agents will not make any claim or institute any suit or action at law or in equity against StirrUp Purpose or any Released Party. This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law.This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining covenants and/or provisions shall remain biding and enforceable.
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CAREFULLY READ, REVIEW, AND CLARIFY ANY QUESTIONS I HAVE PERTAINING TO THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE SIGNING BELOW. I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER AND THAT I UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL AND BINDING EFFECTS OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND EXPRESSLY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT NOW AND AT ALL TIMES IN THE FUTURE. I HEREBY VOLUNTARILY SIGN AND ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON THE DATE SETH FORTH BELOW.
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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY