WOODS Walk Terms of Service
Representations, Warranties, and Acknowledgements
- I recognize that signing up for the Woods Walks has increased risks.
- I recognize long lines are a necessary risk to my dog. Risks are not limited to sprains, broken bones, and death.
- I recognize traveling in a vehicle is a risk to my dog. Risks are not limited to sprains, broken bones, and death.
- I recognize that group walks are a risk to my dog. Risks are not limited to sprains, broken bones, death, getting lost, and encounters with wildlife.
- I recognize that we can not prevent the dogs from ingesting stagnant water or fecal matter and that can result in upset Gastrointestinal upset, leptospirosis, parasites or other illness.
- I recognize that encounters with wildlife/ticks are a risk to my dog. Risks are not limited to sprains, broken bones, death, getting lost, porcupine quills, lyme or other tick illnesses and sprayed by a skunk.
- I represent and warrant that my dog has never injured or harmed any person or canine.
- I represent and warrant that my dog has never displayed or engaged in any aggressive behaviours, saving and excepting those behaviours which would be considered typical or normal during play, which a reasonable dog owner, fully informed and acting reasonably, would permit and find reasonable while dogs are at play, and which would not result in any harm or injury to any person or canine. I understand Woof Pack reserves the right to permanently remove any dog from our care at any time for any reason.
- I agree that my dog(s) will be videotaped, photographed and recorded. Woof Pack shall be the owner and all proceeds of such media.
- I acknowledge that Woof Pack fees and packages are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- I acknowledge that any vet bills resulting from the walking service is not the responsibility of Woof Pack. I acknowledge that I will pay any vet bills resulting in injury to my dog while in Woof Packs care.
WAIVER, AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I have applied to have my dog attend Woof Pack K-9 Lifestyle Centre ("the Centre"), owned by Woof Pack K-9 Lifestyle Centre Incorporated ("Woof Pack"), and my application has been approved. In exchange for this approval, and as a condition of myself and my dog attending and being a client of Woof Pack, I hereby confirm and agree as follows:
1. WAIVER OF LIABILITY
I release and forever discharge Woof Pack, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, affiliates, volunteers, sponsors, insurance brokers and insurers, (collectively, “Representatives” and individually a “Representative”), jointly and severally, from any and all claims against one or more of Woof Pack and its Representatives, including, but not limited to, claims for any injury
or death arising from my attendance and my dog's attendance at the Centre. This waiver, release, and discharge applies to all legal rights, including those resulting from any negligence of one or more of Woof Pack and any Representative.
2. COVENANT NOT TO SUE
I, for myself, my heirs, family members, personal representatives and assigns, hereby covenant and agree not to sue Woof Pack or any of its Representatives, jointly and severally, for any claims (including, but not limited to, claims for injury or death) arising from my attendance and my dog's attendance at the Centre. This covenant not to sue applies to all legal rights, including those resulting from any negligence of one or more of Woof Pack and its Representatives.
3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I understand and acknowledge that my attendance and my dog's attendance at a place of business highly populated with dogs involves risks. Serious injury to myself or my dog can result from many causes, including but not limited to aggressive dog behaviour, dog bites, dogs getting in fights, uneven ground during agility and training courses, or canine-related infections, injuries, or diseases. I understand that the Centre's property contains some uneven terrain and acknowledge that I could potentially suffer any manner of accidental injuries on the property. Injuries to myself or my dog could be minor, such as bruises, scratches and sprains; or major, such as eye injuries, broken bones and concussions. I understand these risks. I, for myself, and for my heirs, family members, personal representatives and assigns, assume all risks and full responsibility for any injury or death arising from my attendance and my dog's attendance at the Centre. For
certainty, I acknowledge and confirm that I have been informed and am fully aware of all risks involved in my attendance and my dog's attendance at the Centre.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Woof Pack and its Representatives, jointly and severally, from any claims, costs, damages, and liabilities, including lawyer’s fees, arising from my attendance and my dog's attendance at the Centre. This duty to indemnify and hold harmless Woof Pack and its Representatives applies even if one or more of Woof Pack and any Representative is negligent.
5. LEGAL ADVICE
I know that I can talk to my legal advisor about this document and I have either done so or declined to do so. I understand I have the right and have been given the opportunity to object to and negotiate the provisions of this WAIVER, AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I am freely and voluntarily signing this WAIVER, AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and intend it to be an unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
6. MISCELLANEOUS
This WAIVER, AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY is governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia, and I hereby irrevocably attorn to the jurisdiction of the Courts of Nova Scotia. If any part of this WAIVER, AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY is held invalid, the rest of the provisions shall remain in effect.