Ruff Run 2020- Human/Canine Obstacle Race

Ruff Run 2019 Liability Release Hosted by High Desert Dog Sports 1. Release and Waiver of Liability. I understand and agree that by executing this agreement I am expressly assuming the risk of and releasing High Desert Dog Sports, a private non-profit organization, April Vaillincourt, the City of Phelan, the County of San Bernadino, the City of Pinon Hills, City of Hesperia, Hesperia Animal Control and any sponsors or hosts of the Ruff Run, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors or representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from all liability or responsibility whatsoever for any injury, death, or any other type of damages to me, my family, my heirs, my personal/legal representatives, or my assigns, however caused, that may occur as a result of my participation, including my travel to and from, the Ruff Run, including, but not limited to, injury, death or any other type of damages as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active and regardless of the form of negligence. I assume full responsibility for the risk of bodily injury, death or property damage while participating, including traveling to and from, the Ruff Run, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise and agree not to sue for any such cause. 2. Indemnification. I understand and agree that by executing this agreement that I am agreeing to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify, the Released Parties from and against all liability, losses, claims, damages, costs, attorney’s fees and expenses of whatever kind and nature (the “Losses”) that the Released Parties may incur due to my participation, including my travel to and from, the Ruff Run, including, but not limited to, Losses as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active and regardless of the form of negligence. 3. Execution by Minor and Parent or Legal Guardian. In the event that any person participating in the Ruff Run is a minor, then this agreement must be signed by the minor and a parent or legal guardian of the minor. By signing this agreement, each parent or legal guardian gives permission for the minor to participate in the Ruff Run, warrants his or her authority to give such permission and further agrees, on behalf of himself or herself and on behalf of the minor, to the terms of this Agreement. 4. The owner of any dog is statutorily liable for damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness. A keeper or harborer, in contrast to an owner, is not an insurer of a dog’s behavior, but must have scienter or knowledge of the dog’s vicious propensities to be liable for injuries inflicted by the dog. 5. Photographic Release. I agree that the Released Parties may use my likeness or photograph and name in any manner relating to my participation in this event free of charge and without further notice or consultation. Each of the undersigned has read and voluntarily signed this Agreement and agrees that no oral representations or statements in contradiction of this agreement have been made. Participant Name (Printed): __________________________________ Date: ______________________ Participant Signature: _______________________________________ Canine Partners Name :______________________________________ SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.