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  • RELEASE OF LIABILITY

    Participant with Non-Service Dog
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  • International Association of Canine Professionals (hereafter "IACP") will permit a conference participant to have a maximum of one (1) non-service dog ("Pet Dog") attend the conference with participant, subject to any rules and regulations set forth by the conference facility. The IACP takes care to plan and organize such events in a careful and thoughtful manner, but nevertheless, the IACP is unable to plan for every contingency or to minimize every possible risk.

     

    I, Participant, wish to attend the IACP Conference (the "Event") with one (1) Pet Dog accompanying me at the Event. In consideration of my Pet Dog being permitted to attend the Event in any way, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree:

     

    1. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally competent to sign this Release of Liability (the "Release Form"

    2. I understand the IACP will not permit my Pet Dog to attend the Event unless 1 sign this Release Form. 1 agree that my signing of this Release Form is entirely voluntary.

    3. I understand the terms of this Release Form are contractual and legally binding on me. I understand this Release Form is binding not only on me, but also on my respective representative heirs, estates, beneficiaries, successors, and assigns.

    4. I understand it is my obligation to inform the management of the IACP of any and all health considerations or medical conditions that would restrict my Pet Dog from attending and/or participating in the Event with the IACP. My Pet Dog will not attend or participate in the Event should 1 become aware of any such condition or limitation and will not attend or participate in the Event should my Pet Dog have any illness or disease which I reasonably understand to be contagious to other or would put other animals or people in jeopardy of contracting such illness or disease.

    5. I certify and affirm that my Pet Dog is not of an aggressive nature and is not in heat. I further certify that my Pet Dog does not exhibit any behaviors that may endanger any participant, spectator, or other individual. I understand and acknowledge that I may be required to remove my Pet Dog from the Event if it displays behaviors or conditions that the IACP staff deems to be disruptive or dangerous.

    6.I understand that the IACP reserves the right to refuse admittance to any dog that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be unruly, aggressive, ill. unclean, or otherwise unsuitable for admittance.

    7.I accept full financial responsibility for any damage(s) to persons or properties relating to, resulting from, or arising out of my Pet Dog's attendance at the Event.

    8.I agree to immediately remove any soiling caused by my dog inside or outside the facility of the Event.

    9.RELEASE FROM LIABILITY. I HEREBY AFFIRM THAT I AM SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MY PRET DOG. I VOLUNTARILY RELEASE IACP FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY RESULTING FROM OR ASSOCIATED WITH MY PET DOG.

  • I, PARTICPANT, FURTHER AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE IACP AND ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS. INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ITS DIRECTORS. OFFICERS. EMPLOYEES. VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS. CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WORKERS (THE "RELEASED PARTIES"), FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, DAMAGES, LOSEES, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY OF ANY KIND, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH MY PET DOG'S ATTENDANCE AT THE IACP EVENT. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL FURTHER INDEMNIFY IACP FOR ANY LEGAL COSTS ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH MY PET DOG'S ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES.

    10. I hereby certify that I have carefully read and agree to the 2024 Conference Policy for Participants with Non- Service Dogs.

    11. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged while my Pet Dog attends and/or participates in the Event with the IACP. I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the IACP on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.

    12. I agree that if any portion of this Release Form is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

    13. This Release Form represents the entire understanding of the parties and may not be amended unless mutually agreed to by both parties in writing.

    14. I agree that any claim or dispute arising from or related to this Release Form, other than a claim for injunctive relief as otherwise provided in this Release Form, shall be settled by mediation or arbitration in Texas, Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in any other court otherwise having jurisdiction. I agree that each party, myself, and the IACP, shall bear our own costs related to any other mediation or arbitration proceeding.

    15. I understand all the statements made in this Release Form are contractual and not merely recitals.

     

    I CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM BEFORE I VOLUNTARILY SIGNED IT.

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