General Waiver of Liability

In consideration of being permitted to participate in tours, events, volunteering, or internships at Blue Iris Farm, I, the undersigned, agree to the following:

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS: I understand that visiting a farm and working with animals involves risks and hazards that include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage, and death. I acknowledge that I am aware of these risks and that I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks involved.

2. RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION: I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Blue Iris Farm, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action for any and all losses, damages, injuries, or expenses that may be sustained by me or my property, whether caused by the negligence, gross negligence, or other acts of Blue Iris Farm or its directors, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers while I am on the premises of Blue Iris Farm, participating in tours, events, volunteering, or internships.

3. SAFETY: I understand that visiting a farm and working with animals involves risks and hazards that include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage, and death. I acknowledge that I am aware of these risks and that I will take responsibility for my own safety and the safety of the animals while I am on the premises of Blue Iris Farm.

4. ANIMAL WELFARE: I agree to treat all animals on the farm with kindness and respect. I will not engage in any behavior that may harm or injure the animals, including but not limited to, chasing, hitting, or yelling at them.

5. RULES AND REGULATIONS: I agree to abide by all rules and regulations established by Blue Iris Farm, including but not limited to safety regulations, animal handling procedures, Volunteer policies, and visitor policies.

6. INDEMNIFICATION: I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blue Iris Farm, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from my participation in tours, events, volunteering, or internships at Blue Iris Farm.

I hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless Blue Iris Farm, its agents, employees, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate, may have or claim to have, whether now or in the future, against Blue Iris Farm or any of its agents, employees, or assigns, for any and all damages, injuries, or losses, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or invasion of privacy, arising out of or in connection with the taking, use, or distribution of the photographs and/or video recordings.

1. MEDICAL TREATMENT: I understand that Blue Iris Farm does not provide medical insurance coverage for me. In the event that I require medical attention as a result of my participation in tours, events, volunteering, or internships at Blue Iris Farm, I authorize Blue Iris Farm, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers to administer or arrange for any necessary medical treatment, and I agree to assume full responsibility for all costs associated with such treatment.

2. AGREEMENT TO ABIDE BY RULES: I agree to abide by all rules and regulations established by Blue Iris Farm, including but not limited to safety regulations, animal handling procedures, and visitor policies.

3. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

4. APPLICABLE LAW: This agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state in which Blue Iris Farm is located.

5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof.