AGREEMENT: I understand that the club holding this event has the
right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the
actions of myself and the dog (“the dog”) that accompanies me in
relationship to this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry
and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD
HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any
claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly
or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to
this event: the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
(GSMDCA) and the event-giving club or group of individuals, their
members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or lessor of the
premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or
volunteers of the parties listed here, and any Draft Judge (or other
judge) judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and
liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and
expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties
based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of
the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by
third parties or by myself. Additionally, I agree to assume the sole
responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself
or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE,
INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any
such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the
cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been
caused by the negligence of the listed parties. I AGREE THAT ANY
CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF
OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT
THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO
THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION
ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL
APPLICABLE GSMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN
THE GSMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES,
REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. In
consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules
and regulations of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
(GSMDCA) in effect at the time of these GSMDCA Draft Tests and
other events and by any additional rules appearing in the premium list
for these events. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a
hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for
acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I agree to
conduct myself in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations
(including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any
decisions made in accordance with them. I am fully and personally
responsible for my own safety and actions while and during these
activities I recognize that I may be in any case at the risk of contracting
COVID-19. I am not experiencing any symptoms nor have I been
around anyone who has.
