Waiver*:
For good and valuable consideration, including permission to participate in the Haute Dog Parade & Adoption Fair (EVENT) and related activities, I, for myself, my successors, heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, spouse, my dog(s) and next of kin: 1. I have read this document, understand that I give up substantial rights and assume all risks by signing it, and sign voluntarily. 2. Acknowledge that I fully understand that my participation may involve risk of serious injury or death, including economic losses, which may result not only from my own actions, in-actions, or negligence, but also from the actions, in-actions, or negligence of others, and/or their animals, the condition of the streets/sidewalks, weather; 3. Assume any and all risk of bodily injuries to myself and my dog(s), including medical or hospital bills, permanent or partial disability, death, and damages to my property, caused by or arising from my participation in EVENT or activity; 4. Covenant not to sue or present any claim for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death against JUSTIN RUDD, Belmont Shore Business Assoc., Haute Dogs, Community Action Team (CAT), other sponsors, their officers, employees, volunteers, and agents for damages attributable to my participation in EVENT or activity; 5. Release, waive, discharge, and relinquish JUSTIN RUDD/ Haute Dogs, the City of Long Beach, Haute Dogs, other sponsors, CAT and their officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any liability, loss, damage, claim, demand, or cause of action against them arising from or attributable to my participation in EVENT or activity, whether same shall arise by their negligence or otherwise; 6. Agree that photographs, pictures, slides, movies, or videos of me and/or my pet(s) may be taken in connection with my participation in EVENT or activity without compensation, and consent to their use for any legal purpose; 7. Warrant that I and my dog(s) are in good health, as per my physicians and veterinarians, and we have no physical condition that prevents me from participating in this event or activity; and 8. Acknowledge that the City of Long Beach and JUSTIN RUDD/ Haute Dog Parade (PERMITEE/Sponsor) are not joint sponsors, joint venturers, partners, or otherwise jointly engaged in the above-named EVENT or activity. If participant is under 18, parent/guardian must sign below (acknowledge by clicking). I understand you'll add my email to Justin Rudd's DOG e-News database.
No Native American costumes will be allowed at the Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade. It is our policy to treat people with honor, dignity and respect -- regardless of their beliefs, gender, age, race, creed, sexual orientation, special needs and ethnicity.
I have read and agree with the above terms of the Haute Dog Howl'oween Costume and Dog Parade and Adoption Fair.
