Hard Headed Homestead Visitor Waiver, Agreement & Release of Liability Form 2026
As a condition to visiting and entering onto property located at 7677 Hewitt Rd. Avoca MI 48006 (hereinafter referred to as “The Homestead”), the signatory below executes and delivers this release and waiver.
I fully understand that by signing this agreement, I waive, release, and relinquish, any and all right to seek the recovery of damages for any personal injury, property damage, other cause of action, known or unknown, which may arise from my entry onto The Homestead and activities associated therewith.
I, hereby sign this agreement on behalf of myself, my child, my personal representatives, heirs and assigns. I agree as a precondition to my participation in any event, walking path, animal interaction, pick your own, educational activity (hereinafter referred to collectively as The Homestead Experience”) organized and/or conducted by The Homestead and in further consideration of The Homestead allowing me to do so, to be strictly bound by the terms of this Homestead Visitor Waiver, Agreement & Release of Liability Form (hereinafter referred to collectively as “This Agreement”).
1. I acknowledge that interactions with animals, including pony rides, goat yoga and any other animal-related event, involve inherent risks that may cause serious injury, illness and possibly death to participants.
2. I am in full understanding that riding on a wagon pulled by a tractor is subject to sudden movements, turns and stops and I am responsible for following all verbal and written instruction and enforcing these messages with any participating children listed on this form.
3. I recognize the dangers of participating in farm activities (including, but not limited to walking paths, tours, interaction with animals and pick-your-owns) including uneven ground, insect and animal bites/stings, and utilizing sharp objects (scissors, pruners and other tools used to cut stems/stalks). I understand The Homestead is not responsible for any allergic reactions that may occur while on the property.
4. I fully understand the risks and dangers associated with my experience and the experience of any guest or child accompanying me (or my personal representative, heirs or assigns) participation in The Homestead Experience, and accept those risks and dangers unconditionally and know them to be inherently dangerous.
5. I hereby waive, release, relinquish any and all claims, which I may have against The Homestead, and/or its business owner, staff, vendors and/or land owners and release The Homestead business owner, volunteers, vendors and/or land owners from all liability for injury, death, property damage, or any other loss sustained by me or my child (or any child accompanying me while at the Homestead) as a result of my/their participation in the Event, due to any cause whatsoever including, without limitation, negligence on the part of The Homestead or its staff members. I further release the Homestead from any and all claims seeking to recover legal fees and/or costs of any type or nature.
6. I understand, acknowledge and agree this release applies whether The Homestead is at fault or not and it releases not only the property owners but staff of the Homestead. I understand and acknowledge that The Homestead, in securing execution of this release and waiver, is relying upon my actions herewith as free and voluntary actions and my signature is not subject to any promise or inducement made to me by anyone.
7. I consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by The Homestead of any and all photographs and any other audio/visual materials taken of those individuals listed on this agreement for marketing, exhibitions or other use.
I have read and understand this Agreement, I understand this document contains a promise not to sue The Homestead or its Staff Members and release and indemnify same for all claims.