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.