Visitor Liability Waiver

Visitor Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk

IMPORTANT NOTICE: BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY BE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF YOUR PRESENCE ON THE PROPERTY OR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OR OBSERVATION OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES OR RELATED RANCH ACTIVITIES. READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.

In consideration for being allowed to enter, remain on, visit, observe, or participate in activities at the Nadine & Ripley property, ranch, facilities, pastures, barns, corrals, arenas, driveways, parking areas, and surrounding grounds (collectively, the “Property”), I agree as follows:

1. Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks

I understand and acknowledge that horses, donkeys, livestock, ranch dogs, farm animals, and ranch environments are inherently dangerous. I understand that risks may include, without limitation: kicking, biting, bucking, bolting, rearing, stepping on, striking, crushing, dragging, collisions, falls, spooking, unpredictable animal behavior, reactions to people, noise, weather, equipment, vehicles, or other animals, and hazards involving gates, fencing, trailers, tack, tools, tractors, machinery, mud, uneven ground, holes, slippery surfaces, insects, wildlife, dust, hay, allergens, and heat.

2. Voluntary Assumption of Risk

I voluntarily enter the Property and voluntarily assume all risks of injury, death, illness, allergic reaction, or property damage arising from or related to my presence on the Property, whether I am visiting, observing, handling an animal, near an animal, participating in any activity, or accompanying another person.

3. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law, I release, waive, and discharge Nadine & Ripley, the property owners, operators, family members, agents, representatives, contractors, volunteers, guests, and affiliates (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to my presence on the Property or participation in any ranch or farm animal activity, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of any Released Party.

4. Agreement to Follow Rules and Instructions

I agree to follow all posted rules and all verbal instructions given by the Released Parties. I understand that entering restricted areas, approaching animals without permission, feeding animals without permission, bringing pets without permission, or failing to follow safety instructions may increase risk and may result in my removal from the Property.

5. Responsibility for Minors and Guests

If I bring or accompany a minor, or if I sign on behalf of a minor, I represent that I have legal authority to do so. I accept responsibility for supervising that minor at all times unless the Released Parties expressly agree otherwise in writing. I further agree that this waiver applies to my own conduct and, to the extent allowed by law, to the conduct and presence of any minor or guest for whom I am responsible.

6. Medical Responsibility

I understand that there may not be medical personnel on site. I accept full responsibility for my own medical care, insurance, and emergency expenses. I authorize emergency medical treatment to be sought for me if deemed necessary, at my sole cost and expense.

7. Indemnification

I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims, demands, actions, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to my conduct, my presence on the Property, my violation of instructions or rules, or claims brought by or on behalf of any minor or guest for whom I am responsible, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

8. Texas Farm Animal Warning

WARNING: UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL OR FARM OWNER OR LESSEE IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING AN EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES.

9. Continuing Effect

This agreement applies to my current visit and all future entries onto the Property unless revoked by the Property owners in writing. If any provision of this agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10. Electronic Signature Consent

I agree that my electronic signature is intended to be legally binding and has the same force and effect as an original handwritten signature. I acknowledge that I have read this agreement, understand it, and sign it voluntarily.