GENERAL LIABILITY WAIVER
9.- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, RELEASE, AND HOLD HARMLESS WITH REGARD TO RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN LAB RATS COOPERATIVE LEARNING, LLC
By signature below, Parent acknowledges and accepts the risks associated with:
1. Participating in anticipated risks (as described within this document) as well as unknown and unanticipated risks associated with Class, Lab and Field Work.
2. Participation could cause injury, illness, or death to Student a person other than Student and/or damage to or destruction of another person(s)’ property.
3. The description of risks found within this document is neither complete nor exhaustive, and that other risks, known or unknown, identified or unidentified, anticipated or unanticipated may also result in injury, illness, or death to Student, Student’s property or other third parties.
4. All courses, lectures, and labs are conducted in the home of Danielle V. Startt and Jason A. Startt and by Student’s participation in the activities associated with LRCL held at Danielle and Jason Startt’s private home, the Parent acknowledges and agrees to the following:
4.A.- Assumption of Risk: Parent understands that Student’s participation in activities at a private home may present inherent risks, including but not limited to, physical injuries, property damage, or emotional distress. Parent voluntarily assumes all risks related to these activities. Parent also assumes responsibility for any personal property belonging to the homeowners or other LRCL participants, or property of LRCL that is damaged, destroyed, stolen, or lost by Student.
4.B.- Release of Liability: The Parent, on behalf of themselves, their heirs, executors, and assigns, hereby releases, waives, and discharges Danielle V. Startt, her family members, and any affiliated entities from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death that may be sustained by the participant, or to any property belonging to the participant, whether caused by the negligence of the Danielle V. Startt, the her family, or otherwise, while participating in the activities or while in, on, or upon the premises where the activities are being conducted.
4.C.- Pet Interaction Waiver: Parent acknowledges that Danielle V. Startt has informed them of the presence of pets in the home. Parent agrees that any interaction with these pets is at the Student’s own risk. Parent waives any and all claims against Danielle V. Startt, Jason A. Startt, T. Cole Startt, and Ann F. Vellines related to any incidents involving pets, including but not limited to, bites, scratches, allergies, or other pet-related injuries.
4.D.- Indemnification: Parent agrees to indemnify and hold harmless LRCL, Danielle V. Startt, her family members, and any affiliated entities from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and costs, including attorney's fees, resulting from any breach of this agreement or any acts or omissions by the participant.
4.E.- Medical Treatment: In the event of any injury, accident, or illness, Parent authorizes the host to seek medical treatment on their behalf. Parent agrees to be responsible for any and all costs associated with such medical treatment.
By signature below, Parent acknowledges and accepts that in consideration of LRCL permitting Student to participate in this activity, Parent takes action for him/herself, executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: