In consideration of my signing this agreement, I hereby assume any and all risks which might be associated with the OAHS special event I am attending. I waive and release any and all rights for damages which I may have against the organizers and anyone associated with the event.

I fully and voluntarily consent to my child’s participation in this event. I hereby acknowledge my awareness that participation in the Program may expose me/my child to risk of property damage, bodily or personal injury.

I knowingly and freely assume any and all such risks. In exchange for being allowed to participate in the event, I hereby release and forever discharge and agree to indemnify the Oshkosh Area Humane Society, the OAHS Board of Directors, its members individually, and their officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, rights, expenses, actions, and causes of action, of whatever kind, arising from or by reason of any personal injury, bodily injury, property damage, or the consequences thereof, whether foreseeable or not, resulting from or in any way connected with my participation in the event.

I further covenant and agree that for the consideration stated above, I will hold forever harmless and will not take legal action against the Oshkosh Area Humane Society, the OAHS Board of Directors, its members individually, and their officers, agents, and employees for any claim for damages arising or growing out of my participation in this activity whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

I understand that the acceptance of this Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant not to sue shall not constitute a waiver, in whole or part, of sovereign immunity by the OAHS Board of Directors, its members, officers, agents, and employees. I certify that I understand and have read the above carefully before signing. I acknowledge and represent that I freely and voluntarily sign this Agreement, and that it is my express intent that this Agreement shall contractually bind my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and my child’s heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, as well as myself and my child.

I also understand and agree to permit OAHS to use for publicity purposes my first name and photos of me attending the event, without liability or obligation to me. I understand that no photos will be taken of the faces of any children I bring to the event without verbal permission.