I, the undersigned, fully understand, appreciate and agree that I have voluntarily requested to participate in the ¡°Bark at the Park¡± event (the ¡°Event¡±) located at Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (¡°Ballpark¡±), which will involve my attendance and the attendance of my dog of which I have custody (the ¡°Dog¡±). I understand that by participating in, attending and/or observing the Event, my actions may result in anticipated and/or unanticipated injuries and damage to myself and others, including said Dog, as well as the dogs of others.
I acknowledge and assume any and all risks and dangers to me and my Dog associated with my and my Dog¡¯s participation in the Event including, but not limited to, all risks and dangers inherent in a canine-oriented event (e.g., dog bites, fights or altercations, falls, contact with spectators at the Event), the effects of the weather including extreme temperatures, and the sport of baseball (e.g., throwing and/or batted balls, thrown bats, or contact or collisions with any other persons). I accept personal responsibility for any and all actions of my Dog and agree that if my Dog becomes unruly, rowdy or disruptive, or I believe Event conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue my participation in the Event. I further agree that my Dog will be in my care and control during the Event, and Minnesota Twins, LLC (the ¡°Twins¡±) shall not be responsible for supervising the actions of my Dog. I hereby represent and confirm that my Dog is (i) in good health and current on all vaccinations, including Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Leptospirosis, Parasites, Bordetella, (ii) licensed, (iii) spayed or neutered at seven (7) months or older, and (iv) not the subject of a quarantine order, a pending adjudication or administrative hearing, and has never been declared a dangerous, potentially dangerous, or vicious or potentially vicious dog.
I agree to be bound by the terms of the rules and regulations established by the Twins for both the Ballpark and the Event, and I will abide by all applicable governmental laws, ordinances, orders, directions, rules and regulations as well as all rules and regulations that are adopted for this Event by the Twins or its representatives. I acknowledge the Twins reserve the right to exclude or eject any and all unruly, rowdy or disruptive owner or dog from the Event and/or the Ballpark without liability and that I shall be fully responsible for any damages or expenses, direct or indirect, incurred as a result of my or my Dog¡¯s disruptive behavior and/or ejection. I further agree that the Twins or its representatives may authorize necessary treatment for me and/or my Dog in the event of injury.
In consideration for allowing me to participate in the Event with my Dog, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators or anyone acting on my behalf, waive, release, and covenant not to sue and fully indemnify, defend and hold harmless and discharge Minnesota Twins, LLC, Twins Ballpark, LLC, Minnesota Ballpark Authority, any entity hosting or sponsoring the Event, any supplier or concessionaire at the Event, Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, the other Major League Baseball Clubs, Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., MLB Advanced Media, L.P., The MLB Network, LLC and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, and all of their respective directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents, independent contractors, partners, representatives, successors and assigns, (collectively, the ¡°Indemnitees¡±), from and against any and all actions, causes of action, claims, suits, demands (or other legal actions), losses, damages, costs and/or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney¡¯s fees and disbursements) for personal injury, property damage or any other injury or loss of any kind arising out of, in connection with, or resulting from my and/or my Dog¡¯s participation in and/or attendance at the Event, regardless of the cause of the injury or loss sustained and regardless of whether based on fault or negligence or otherwise.
I further agree that I authorize the Indemnitees to depict in perpetuity my and my Dog's likeness, images, name, words, voice and biographical information ("Images") in photographic, video, or other works appearing in any and all media for purposes of promoting, advertising, or marketing current or future events related to baseball, and I agree that such Images may be used by them for that purpose without compensation.
This Waiver and Release (the ¡°Waiver¡±) shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to applicable conflicts of laws provisions or the principles of comity. I expressly understand that I am giving up substantial rights by signing this Waiver and I INTEND MY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS WAIVER TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law, and agree that if any portion of this Waiver is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect. Should any claims be deemed not to be covered by this Waiver, I agree that all legal claims against any of the Indemnitees, including any dispute over the terms or coverage of this Waiver, may be brought on an individual basis only through confidential, final and binding arbitration before a private and impartial arbitrator (conducted in accordance with the then-current JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures), and I hereby waive my right to commence, or be a party to, any class or collective claims or to bring jointly with any other person any claim against the Indemnitees.
By clicking "I Accept", I, the undersigned, have read and accept this Waiver, and I am competent and of legal age to sign this Waiver with full understanding of the above information.
