NOTE TO GUESTS: This is a standard release for any recreational facility where participants face risks in order to benefit from the experience . The ominous tone of it should not be attributed to Magic Pond, in particular. The same type of form is used by public schools and common marathon organizers who, similarly, do not expect injuries but must protect themselves from claims filed by participants who knew beforehand that intrinsic risks exist.

MAGIC POND
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND GUEST HOUSE
Post Office Box 174, Blaine Maine 04734
(207) 429-8787
Waiver and Release from Liability

In consideration of Linda Griffith furnishing access to the property in Blaine, Maine known as “Magic Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and Guest House” to enable me to rent and utilize vacation facilities operated in close proximity to dangerous and unrestrained wildlife and to participate in activities both on and off the property that may be offered or suggested for recreational, educational or other purposes during my stay, I agree to the following:

I fully understand and acknowledge that:

•a) Risks and dangers exist in my use of the Magic Pond facilities and in my attempts on and off the grounds to observe wildlife, explore, hike, climb and otherwise interact with unfamiliar, untamed and isolated environments that might include extremely dangerous animals, hunters, traps and other hazardous elements.
•b) My participation in such activities and/or use of Magic Pond facilities, transportation and grounds may result in my injury including, but not limited to, bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, eye injury, blindness, blood loss, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, heart attack, death, maiming, loss of limbs and other body parts or other ailments that could cause serious disability;
•c) These risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the owner, employees, caretakers, contractors, guides, friends, family, neighbors, other guests or agents of Magic Pond, the negligence of trespassers, the negligence of others, accidents, breeches of contract, the forces of nature, animal attacks and other causes;
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•d) By my participation in these activities and/or use of the facilities, I hereby assume all risks and dangers, and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the owner, employees, caretakers, contractors, friends, family, neighbors, other guests or agents of Magic Pond, or by any other person.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Magic Pond and the owner, employees, caretakers, contractors, friends, family, neighbors, other guests or agents of Magic Pond from any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, or otherwise, which may arise out of my use of Magic Pond facilities and/or my participation in activities offered or suggested by Magic Pond. I specifically understand that I am releasing, discharging, and waiving all claims or actions that I may have presently, or in the future, for the negligence or other conduct by the owner, employees, caretakers, contractors, registered guides, friends, family, neighbors, other guests or agents of the Magic Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and Guest House.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND I RELEASE AND AGREE WITH MY SIGNATURE THAT IT IS MY INTENT TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE MAGIC POND, AND OWNER, EMPLOYEES, CARETAKERS, CONTRACTORS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, OTHER GUESTS OR AGENTS OF MAGIC POND FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE, OR BY ANY OTHER CAUSE.

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ARE THERE ANY PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS/ALLERGIES THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT (i.e. bee sting allergy, hypertension, diabetes, etc.)?