By signing this waiver, Participant (self/Parent/ guardian) agree and understand the following:
1. The practice of yoga involves physical movement and by which it requires physical exertion that may cause physical injury. Participant accepts and assumes the risks associated with goat yoga to include but not limited to:
a. Overexertion
b. Inability to perform suggested maneuvers, positions, or exercises
c. Physical or mental conditions that impede the ability to perform suggested maneuvers
d. Failure to follow directions
e. Injuries that occurs as a result of performing the yoga exercises
2. The participant understands that goats will be a part of this yoga activity. Working with goats comes with an inherent risk since animals are unpredictable. Animals may nibble, jump, scratch or step on participants. Participant takes full responsibility of medical care cost that may result if an injury occurs.
3. The participant understands their responsibility to consult with a medical physician prior to joining a yoga class, workshop, or any session. Participant represents and warrants that he/she/they have no physical or mental conditions that would prevent full participation in yoga with goats.
4. In case that instructors provide physical (hands-on) adjustments to the body to correct position, participant understands that they have the option to opt-out by letting the instructor know they wish not have physical adjustments. The participant understands that participation is at their own skill level and ther are not required to perform any skill they are not comfortable with.
5. The participant hereby release, waive, discharge and hold harmless and indemnify Christie Winckler, Teddy Bloom, the Town of Taos, it's directors, officers, staff, volunteers, affiliates, and partners from any and all liabilities arising from any untoward incident in my participation to any yoga with goats sessions which may result to injury, loss, damage, or death.
6. This liability waiver includes claims, financial responsibilities, and liabilities arising from any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to, negligence. This Waiver is binding upon participant, participant's heirs, assigns and legal representatives.
7. If signing on behalf of a minor participant, parent/guardian accepts full responsibility for any medical expenses incurred due to the minor's participation in Yoga with goats and agrees to release, hold harmless and indemnify (including costs and attorney's fees) Christie Winckler, Teddy Bloom and The Town of Taos for any claims brought by or on behalf of the minor.
8. WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS. In case of inclement weather either a refund or rain check for future date will be issued for cancellation
The undersigned herby acknowleges that he/she/they have read this waiver of liability and fully understands its terms and conditions. By signing this waiver the participant hereby represents and warrants that they are physically fit and capable to participate in yoga with goats class. Participant agrees and legally binds, with full understanding to the contents and meaning of the provisions above. Participant (guardian/Parent) declares that they are over 18 years of age and fully capable in giving my consent for themselves or for a minor.