Waiver of Liability Acknowledgement for Contestants/Participants
***CONSENT OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MINORS (UNDER THE AGE OF 18) - NO EXCEPTIONS***
AGREEMENT: In accordance with the Louisiana Farm Animal and Equine Laws, I acknowledge the following: "WARNING Under Louisiana Law, a farm animal activity sponsor or farm animal professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in a farm animal activity resulting from the inherent risks of the farm animal activity, pursuant to R.S. 9:2795.1." As such, in condiseration for being allowed to participate and/or compete in the named event/activity, the persons named below agree to the following:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK: The undersigned acknowledges that the event/activity taking place is inheritently dangerous and that participation in said event/activity, as a contestant, participant, employee, or vulunteer exposes the participant/contestant to a substantial and serious risk of property damage, personal injury, and/or death. The undersigned expressly acknowledges that his/her participation in this event will involve such a risk and hazard(s).
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: The undersigned, being fully aware that participation in this event will expose him/her to a substantial and serious risk of property damage and/or personal injury and/or death, hereby releases Lafourche Parish, the Lafourche Roping Club (members, officers, and directors), as well as sponsors, from liability for any and all property damage, personal injuries, or other claims arising from the undersigned's participation in the named event/activity, including those that are known, foreseen and unforeseen, future or contingent.
COVENANT NOT TO SUE: The undersigned covenants that he/she shall not now, or at any time in the future, directly or indirectly, commence or prosecute any action, suit, or other proceeding against Lafourche Parish, the Lafourche Ropoing Club (members, officer, and directors), or any sponsors, concerning arising out of, or related to the actions, cuases of actions, claims, and demands hereby waived, released or discharged by the undersigned.
BINDING EFFECT: This release shall be binding upon the undersigned and their spouse, legal representative, heirs, successors, and assigns. This release has been carefully and voluntarily executed and delivered as of this day. [] Signature by participant/contestant indicates acknowledgment and agreement to be fully bound by the terms and conditions of the above release. [] Signature by parents/legal guardians indicates acknowledgment and agreement to be fully bound by the terms and conditions of the above release in both their individual capacity and in the capacity as parent or legal guardian of the minor named. The parent/legal guardian does hereby voluntarily execute and deliver consent for the participation of the minor PARTICIPANT/CONTESTANT named in this event/activity. [] PUBLICATION RELEASE: Pictures and articles about LRC and its events may appear in local newspapers, or on program-affiliated websites and/or social media sites. These pictures and articles may or may not personally identify the person(s). By my signature below, I grant the use of these photos for myself and/or family members and understand the LRC and its affiliated sponsors may continue to use the pictures and/or videos in subsequent years.
ASSURANCES: The undersigned has full power, authority capacity and right without limitation to execute, deliver and perform this release.