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Liability Waiver and Services Agreement

Liability for Potential Harm Caused By or To Dog

If Dog causes property damage, or bites or injures any dog, animal or person (including but not limited to Trainer and Trainer’s agents), during or after the term of this Agreement, then Client agrees to pay all resulting losses and damages suffered or incurred, and to defend and indemnify SFTD LLC and SFTD LLC’s owners, employees, and/or agents from any resulting claims, demands, lawsuits, losses, costs or expenses, including attorney fees.

If Dog is injured in an accident or fight, gets sick during or after spending time at the SFTD facility or with a SFTD trainer, or is harmed in any other manner during or after the term of the Agreement, Client assumes the risk and agrees that Trainer should not be held responsible for any resulting injuries, illness, losses, damages, costs or expenses, even if that harm is caused in part by the negligence or carelessness of SFTD LLC or SFTD LLC’s agents, unless it is caused by the gross negligence or the intentional misconduct of SFTD LLC or SFTD LLC’s agents. This liability waiver and release extends to SFTD LLC together with all owners and employees.

Liability for Potential Harm Caused to Client or Client’s property

  • I understand that SFTD LLC is a training center and not a place of recreation or amusement. Its sole purpose is the training and education of pets and pet owners.
  • I knowingly and voluntarily assume all of the risks inherent in engaging in contact with pets and owners, including those that may not be specifically enumerated herein.
  • The risk of injury from the activities involved is significant, including the potential for permanent disfigurement, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist.
  • I also understand that among these risks is the possibility that I may get sick, including but not limited to with COVID-19. I acknowledge the contagious nature of the COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing. SFTD LLC has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19, but I acknowledge that SFTD LLC can not guarantee that I will not become infected with the COVID-19. I voluntarily seek services provided by SFTD LLC and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk of attracting COVID-19 by doing so.
  • I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my participation.
  • I willingly agree to comply with the stated instructions and policies and customary terms and conditions for participation.
  • I further acknowledge that I must comply with all policies and procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 while participating in any SFTD LLC event, and agree that I will not attend any SFTD LLC events or enter the SFTD LLC premises if I believe I, or anyone in my household or with whom I have regular contact, has (a) contracted or is suspected to have contracted COVID-19 and have not yet been cleared as non-contagious by a medical provider, or (b) been exposed to a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
  • If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest trainer or supervisor immediately.
  • I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify and hold SFTD LLC, and their officers, officials, agents, clients and/or employees harmless with respect to any and all injury, illness, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, even if that injury, illness or other loss is caused in part by the negligence or carelessness of SFTD LLC or SFTD LLC’s agents, unless it is caused by the gross negligence or the intentional misconduct of SFTD LLC or SFTD LLC’s agents. This liability waiver and release extends to SFTD LLC together with all owners and employees.

Participation in the School Yard

I am aware that there are inherent risks and hazards involved in activities with and around off-leash dogs. If I attend the School Yard (or other off-leash play/ meet and greets), I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of potential dangers. I am aware that any pet, regardless of training, handling, or environmental circumstance, is capable of biting, and that SFTD LLC also can not guarantee that I will not become infected with COVID-19 or other diseases, and I expressly acknowledge assume all risks of injury, illness, or other loss, even if that injury, illness or other loss is caused in part by the negligence or carelessness of Trainer or Trainer’s agents, unless it is caused by the gross negligence or the intentional misconduct of Trainer or Trainer’s agents.

Medical Emergencies

In the case of a medical emergency where Client is not present and/or cannot be reached, Trainer shall have the right to bring Dog to a veterinarian for treatment and to use our judgement (and rely on the judgment of said veterinarian) to authorize medical procedures in the Dog's best interest. Client agrees they will pay any medical bills or other costs associated with veterinary care which are provided during the time during which they could not be reached.

Trainer’s Option to Terminate Agreement in Case of Problems with Dog or Client

At Trainer’s sole election, Trainer’s duties hereunder shall terminate if (a) in Trainer’s sole judgment Dog is dangerous or vicious to Trainer or any other person or animal, or interferes with the training of other dogs, or (b) Client breaches any term or condition of this Agreement, consistently fails to follow Trainer instructions, or refuses to comply with the stated instructions and policies and customary terms and conditions for participation, including Trainer’s policies and procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Upon termination in accordance with the foregoing, Trainer’s duties shall terminate but all other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

Training Outcomes Not Guaranteed

The parties confirm that, except for that which is specifically written in this Agreement, no promises, representations or oral understandings have been made with regard to Dog or anything else. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Client acknowledges that Trainer has not represented, promised, guaranteed or warranted that Dog will never bite, that Dog will not be dangerous or vicious in the future, that Dog will not exhibit other behavioral problems, or that the results of the training will last for any particular amount of time.

Trainer will make every reasonable effort to help Client achieve training and behavior modification goals but makes no guarantee of Dog’s performance or behavior as a result of providing professional animal behavior consultation. Client understands that he/she and members of the household must follow Trainer’s instructions without modification, work with dog daily as recommended, and constantly reinforce training being given to Dog.

Visual and Audio Recording

I grant SFTD LLC, its representatives and employees, the right to take photographs or videos (including audio recording) of me and/or my pet (collectively “the Media”) while on SFTD premises or during SFTD classes or events, and to copyright, use and publish said Media in print and/or electronically for any and all lawful purposes, including for commercial purposes, advertising, and the purpose of trade.

I specifically consent to the digital compositing or distortion of the Media, including, for example, any changes or alterations as to color, size, shape, perspective, context, foreground or background, speed of playback and incorporating any other audio, video, or photographic materials which were not part of the Media as originally created. I waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve any finished product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be derived from or used in connection with the Media, or any right to approve or disapprove of the use to which it may be applied. I agree that the Media, and any reproductions or altered versions shall be deemed to represent an imaginary person and/or animal unless my name or the name of my pet is used. I further agree that SFTD LLC may use the Media to illustrate any wording or description, and agree that no such wording shall be considered to be attributed to me or my pet personally unless my name or the name of my pet is used.

I further agree that SFTD LLC may grant free licenses for others to use the Media under any model license published by Creative Commons. I hereby waive and agree not to assert any publicity, privacy, or other similar personality rights against any Creative Commons licensee using the Media so long as (1) that licensee is acting within the scope of that license, (2) that licensee does not use the Media for a pornographic or defamatory purpose, and (3) personal information concerning myself or my pets are not associated with the Media by the licensee, except as to personal information which was already included in the materials as licensed by SFTD LLC (e.g., if my name or the name of my pet was used in the original materials than that name does not need to be removed by the licensee).

Payment

All First Sessions:

  • Payment is required to book all First Sessions: the full price of the First Session will be charged to your account upon booking.
  • Cancellations may be made without penalty up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to the session start time.*
  • There are no refunds given on First Session fees if cancellations or reschedulings are made with fewer than 3 days' notice, given in person, by phone, voicemail, or email.*

All Followup Private Sessions and Day Training Sessions:

  • Cancellations may be made without penalty up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to the session start time.*
  • Cancellations made with fewer than 3 days' notice will result in a full session fee charge.*

All Video Sessions:

  • Cancellations may be made without penalty up to 1 day (24 hours) prior to the session start time.
  • Cancellations made with less than 24 hour notice will result in a full session fee charge.

*If you or someone in your household is experiencing any mild symptoms of the Coronavirus, such as congestion, cough, fever, sore throat or body aches, we request that you reschedule your in person private session without incurring a fee for a late cancellation

Cancellations and Refunds

Under no circumstances are refunds given on services that have already been used. Packages and classes are non-refundable from the time of purchase, except in the cases of the re-homing or death of a dog, in which case evidence may be requested in the form of a notarized letter from a shelter or vet; in such cases, a refund may be requested in the form of account credit. All packages expire four months after purchase date unless otherwise noted. Unused portions of a package will be forfeited. By signing this waiver, you consent to have us charge your credit card for cancellation fees, no-show fees, or for payment for a completed visit or completed visits. Monthly membership payments are not refundable. Membership may be canceled at any time so that payment will not be due the following month. Payments for yearly membership are not refundable and cover the year that follows the first day of payment (unless otherwise noted).

Entire Agreement, Severability, Written Modification Required

This Agreement supersedes all prior discussions, representations, warranties and agreements of the parties, and expresses the entire agreement between Client and Trainer regarding the matters described above. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both Client and Trainer. If any term of this Agreement is to any extent illegal, otherwise invalid, or incapable of being enforced, such term shall be excluded to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability; all other terms hereof shall remain in full force and effect; and, to the extent permitted and possible, the invalid or unenforceable term shall be deemed replaced by a term that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of such invalid or unenforceable term.

Privacy Policy

SFTD LLC collects a variety of information from you when you sign up for services, visit our website, make purchases, or interact with us on social media. We use this information to provide you with up-to-date information as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our use and collection of this information is described by the School For The Dogs Privacy Policy, which is available at https://www.schoolforthedogs.com/privacy-policy/ (including instructions for what to do if you wish to limit the information we collect about you or would like your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted).