By signing this form you are waiving important legal rights. Please read this form carefully.
This Waiver covers my and my families' participation in the following activities: Community Farm Days;
Youth and Adult Programs;
Workshops and Retreats;
Any events or activities on the property of The Farm School.
Any events or activities facilitated by The Farm School staff, volunteers, or contractors.
I acknowledge, agree and represent that I understand the nature of farming activities, which may include physical labor involving the use of tools, heavy objects, as well as ambient environmental conditions, and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activities.
Participating in the above activities involve risks, dangers and hazards. Farming can be strenuous and subject to risk of injury. I am aware that by participating in the above activities I am risking permanent personal injury, paralysis, death, or damage to property. I further acknowledge that The Farm School's water supply is private. I accept and assume all of these risks.
I release the following parties (all of whom are referred to as the “Releasees” in this Waiver Form)
The Farm School Inc, The Farm School and
The directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors and volunteers of any of the above from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expenses that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the activity above, no matter how caused, including if caused by the negligence of any of the Releasees.
I also agree not to hold Releasees liable for any loss or damage to my personal property as a result on my participation in the above activities.
If someone sues me for negligence, I agree not to claim contribution or indemnity from any of the Releasees. I release the Releasees from all liability that could arise from such a contribution or indemnity claim.
I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Releasees in respect of any claims, liability or legal expenses that they incur arising directly or indirectly by reason of a claim brought by me against any person or entity for loss, damage, injury or expenses suffered by me.
I also understand that the Releasees do not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability insurance. The Farm School does not provide Worker’s Compensation for volunteer participants or contractors.
I understand that I am a volunteer or program participant, and am not an employee, contractor, or agent of The Farm School.
I confirm that I have attained the age of 16 years, and if under age 18, my parent or guardian has signed this Waiver.
I recognize and agree that I am not allowed to participate in the activity above unless I sign this Waiver. I agree that this Waiver is binding on me and on my heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives. If any portion of this release from liability shall be deemed by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then the remainder of this release from liability shall remain in full force and effect and the offending provision or provisions severed herefrom.