I (owner) do hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the Aberdeen Area Humane Society (AAHS) Soggy Doggy Dock Diving competition. To the best of my knowledge, my dog is in good physical condition and fully able to participate in this event. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with the participation in this event, including physical injury or even death, and herby elect to voluntarily participate in said event, knowing that the associated physical activity may be hazardous to my dog. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OR LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me or my dog, or loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of participation in this event. The AAHS and Richmond Lake Anchors Away are not responsible for any actions that may result from my participation in the event. The AAHS and Richmond Lake Anchors Away do not assume any responsibility for lost or stolen animals at the event. That in bringing my pet to participate in this event I understand that I am doing so at my sole risk. Any cost and expense and any harm that may come to the animal(s) shall be my sole responsibility; and in attending the competition with my pet(s), should any injury occur to any person, other animal, or property as a result of the behavior of my animals(s), whether expected or unexpected, regardless of the stimulus for the behavior (pets spontaneous conduct, conduct of another animal, conduct of any person or thing, or combination therein) I will be solely liable and held responsible for any injury, or property damage that results from my participation (including any attorney fees) and that will not indemnify, and hold harmless, protect and defend AAHS, Richmond Lake Anchors Away and its sponsors for any and all claims of damages and liability from injury, property damage, loss, claim or expense resulting from the behavior of my animal; and to report any and all such injuries or incidents to the AAHS and Richmond Lake Anchors Away and/or the additional named insureds. I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, The AAHS and Richmond Lake Anchors Away (hereinafter referred to as RELEASEES) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in physical activity, or while on or upon the premises where the event is being conducted. It is my expressed intent that this release and hold harmless agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, and CONVENTION TO SUE the above named RELEASEES. I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota. In electronically signing and submitting this release, I acknowledge and represent that I HAVE READ THE FORGOING Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, UNDERSTAND IT AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreements have been made; and I EXECUTE THIS RELEASE FOR FULL, ADEQUATE AND COMPLETE CONSIDERATION FULLY INTENDING TO BE BOUND BY SAME.