By electronically signing below, I HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge Richard and Jena Cooper and Cooper’s Knoll Farm, LLC  and its agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, successors and assigns, of and from any and all claims, demands, debts, contracts, expenses, causes of action, lawsuits, damages and liabilities, of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that I or Child ever had or may have arising from or in any way related to my/child’s participation in any events or activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of, Richard and Jena Cooper and Cooper’s Knoll Farm, LLC  provided that this waiver of liability does not apply to any acts of gross negligence, or intentional, willful or wanton misconduct. 

I understand that the activities that I/children will participate in and that I/children will see are inherently dangerous and may cause serious or grievous injuries, including bodily injury, damage to personal property and/or death. I/children will be in direct contact with animals that include but are not limited to: goats, rabbits, pigs, sheep, cows, chickens, etc., among other animals that may not be listed. 

I understand that, as with most animals, they may react in an unpredictable way to sounds, sudden movements, people, or other animals that could result in injuries to people. On behalf of myself, said children, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I/children waive all claims for damages, injuries and death sustained to me/children or property, that I/children may have against the aforementioned released party to such activity. 

By this waiver, I/children, assume any risk, and take full responsibility and waive any claims of personal injury or death or damage to personal property with Richard and Jena Cooper and Cooper’s Knoll Farm including but not limited to entering the Petting Zoo, observing or interacting with the animals, using the equipment in any manner, form or fashion, and practicing and/or engaging in other related activities including the initiating of prohibited contact with the animals on and off the premises and disobeying any Petting Zoo regulations both posted and unposted. It is a condition of entry that visitors observe all verbal and visual warnings, do not venture over exhibit safety barriers without explicit permission and do not enter the petting Zoo’s off limit areas. 

This WAIVER AND RELEASE contains the entire agreement between parties, and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. The provisions of the WAIVER AND RELEASE may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties. The provision of this WAIVER AND RELEASE will continue in full force and effect even after the termination of the activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of Richard and Jena Cooper and Cooper’s Knoll Farm, whether by agreement, by operation of law, or otherwise. 

I have read, understand and fully agree to the terms of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. I understand and confirm that by signing this WAIVER AND RELEASE that I/children have given up considerable future legal rights. I have signed this Agreement freely, voluntarily, under no duress of threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee being communicated to me. My signature is proof of my intention to execute a complete and unconditional WAIVER AND RELEASE of all liability to the full extent of the law. I am 18 years of age or older, and/or legal guardian of children, and mentally competent to enter into this waiver. 

The client shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying while on Cooper’s Knoll Farm, LLC Premises. The client agrees that a Cooper’s Knoll Farm, LLC representative may, at our sole discretion, be present at all times. If the representative observes or otherwise becomes aware of dangerous, illegal, or negligent practices or activities, the representative reserves the right to stop the visit or event and may require the client and their party to leave immediately with no refund. 

I hereby release Richard and Jena Cooper and Cooper’s Knoll Farm, its contractors, its employees and any third parties involved in the creation or publication of Company publications, from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with my participation or the participation of the minor children listed below.I understand that this agreement contains a promise not to sue Richard and Jena Cooper and Cooper’s Knoll Farm or their employees.