Hold Harmless Waiver
I. Parties and Consideration
By signing this form in consideration of being permitted to interact with Street Paws, you (Releasor), being of lawful age, for himself/herself and personal representative, heirs and next of kin, executors, and administrators, covenants, affirm and agree to bind the following:
The parties released and protected hereunder are Street Paws, Inc. and its directors, officers, promoters, members, advertisers, sponsors, volunteers, owners, lessees and owners of the premises and each of them, their officers, directors, employees and volunteers, their heirs, administrators, and executors (collectively, the Releasees).
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II. Release and Waiver of Liability
The Releasor hereby releases, waives, and discharges the Releasees from liability to the Releasor, his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for all assigns from any and all loss, damage, claim, action, demand, right of action, suit or liability to third persons arising from any cause of any kind or nature whether either in law or in equity arising from or by reason, directly or indirectly related to this event or this agreement.
This release includes but is not limited to claims for any bodily injury or personal injuries known or unknown, to persons including death or destruction of property; whether intentional, negligent or consequential as result of any act or omission of yours or the officers, director, volunteers, employees or agents of your business, or to result from any accident which may occur as a result of interacting or working with Street Paws Inc or the dogs/cats up for adoption with Street Paws, Inc., whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
EXCLUSION: Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, this Release and Waiver of Liability shall not apply to, and does not release or waive, the Releasees from any liability for, damages or claims arising from the gross negligence, willful misconduct, intentional torts, or illegal acts of Street Paws, Inc. or any of its directors, officers, employees, or volunteers, as such exclusion is required by Georgia law and public policy.
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III. Assumption of Risk
Releasor assumes full responsibility for and risk of bodily injury, death or property damage while interacting with Street Paws, Inc., and expressly acknowledges the fact that while interacting with Street Paws, Inc., he/she may come in contact with dogs/cats which may not yet have up to date vaccinations, and dogs/cats which could bite/scratch or otherwise cause injury, while interacting and or working with Street Paws, Inc.
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IV. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
The Releasor hereby covenants, affirm and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Releasees and each of them from:
1. Defense and Costs: Any loss, liability, damage or cost the Releasees may incur due to the presence of Releasor at the Street Paws, Inc., event, kennels or other location where the dogs/cats are being adopted or cared for.
2. Third-Party Claims: Any liability, suit, claim, or demand by third persons (including attorney fees at trial and appeal) arising from or related to the Releasor's participation or conduct at the event.
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V. Acknowledgment and Certification
Releasor further states that he/she has carefully read the above release and knows the contents of the release and signs this release as his/her own free act. In addition, the Releasor certifies that he/she is over the age of eighteen (18).
This release contains the entire agreement between the parties to this agreement and the terms of this release are contractual and not mere recital.