1. Acknowledgement of Risks
Participant acknowledges that dog training involves inherent risks, including but not limited to bites, scratches, falls, and other injuries to both dogs and humans. Participant understands that even well-trained dogs can be unpredictable and that the actions of other participants and their dogs are beyond the control of Pets Lifeline.
2. Release of Liability
Participant, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, assigns, and representatives, hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue Pets Lifeline, its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and any other persons or entities acting on its behalf (collectively, the "Released Parties") from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees arising out of or in any way connected with Participant’s participation in the dog training class, including but not limited to any injury to Participant or Participant’s dog, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.
3. Indemnification
Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to Participant’s participation in the dog training class, including any injury to third parties or damage to property caused by Participant’s dog.
4. Assumption of Risk
Participant acknowledges that they have voluntarily enrolled in the dog training class and assume all risks of injury or harm associated with their participation. Participant further acknowledges that they are solely responsible for their own safety and the safety of their dog.
5. Medical Authorization
In the event of an injury to Participant or Participant’s dog, Participant hereby authorizes Pets Lifeline to seek medical attention and treatment as necessary. Participant agrees to bear any costs associated with such treatment.
6. Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The place of arbitration shall be Sonoma County, California. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees, and shall share equally in the fees and costs of the arbitration.
7. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 8. Entire AgreementThis Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written.