STEMVILLE, LLC
GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
In consideration of participating in the benefits, activities, events and even entry onto the premises, and for other good and valuable consideration, I ___________________________ hereby agree to release and discharge from liability arising from negligence STEMVILLE, LLC and its owners, directors, officers employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”), on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representatives and estate, and also agree as follows:
- I acknowledge that STEMVILLE, LLC may potentially involve activities involve known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or permanent disability, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to, musculoskeletal injuries, broken bones, and/or overuse injuries, injuries caused by equipment that breaks or otherwise fails; materials that could potentially cause skin irritation and rash, death as a result of small piece choking hazard, hot coffee, or medical conditions resulting from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other property. It is also understood that at Stemville there are many toys, products, and materials that could potentially be choking hazards. I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated, and even with the best of supervision, and despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. As such I agree to waive, release, defend and indemnify any claims brought against Stemville for my children or those that I am charged with the responsibility of bring to and from Stemville.
- I expressly accept and assume all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event, activities or conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation.
- I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct outside the scope of the employment of STEMVILLE, LLC. It is at the discretion of STEMVILLE as to whether conduct shall be deemed as Intentional. If any claim, demand or case is filed and only claims an intentional act, STEMVILLE at it’s sole discretion may elect to declare the actions of its employees negligence. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.
- I represent that I have adequate personal insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume – and bear the costs of – all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition. If I do not have medical insurance and someone is hurt at the fault of STEMVILLE not only do I release all claims, I will not claim as damages any amount of medical bills or related expenses.
- In the event that I file a lawsuit against Stemville, its owners, mangers, employees, servants or agents, I agree that the defense and indemnification will be paid by me or my insurer.
- In the event that I file a lawsuit against Stemville I agree to do so solely in the state where Releasees’ facility is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply.
- I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
- It is further agreed and understood that this release, waiver/ document is valid for subsequent visits to the STEMVILLE facility even if a document similar or substantially similar was not signed on the date an individual, child, parent, guardian, baby sitter, care provider or otherwise a person in charge of supervision.
By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.
I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.
