Swans Trail Farms – Full Liability Waiver
By purchasing a ticket and/or entering Swans Trail Farms, I acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. Assumption of Risk
I understand that visiting a working farm and participating in agritourism and recreational activities—including but not limited to animal interactions, berry picking, walking fields and pathways, and use of farm attractions—includes inherent and obvious risks.
These risks include, but are not limited to:
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Slips, trips, and falls on uneven ground, dirt paths, mud, holes, ruts, rocks, and natural terrain
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Animal behavior, including bites, kicks, scratches, or sudden movement
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Contact with farm equipment, structures, fences, and tools
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Crowds and the actions of other guests, including children
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Weather conditions, including rain, heat, and slippery surfaces
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Allergic reactions (animals, hay, insects, food, plants)
I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my participation, whether known or unknown.
2. Washington Agritourism Warning
WARNING:
Under Washington state law, there is limited liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such an injury or death results exclusively from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death.
We are required to ensure that minors only access age-appropriate activities, equipment, and animals. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.
3. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless Swans Trail Farms, its owners, members, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to my presence at or participation in activities at the farm, including but not limited to claims for personal injury, illness, death, or property damage, except where caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.
4. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Swans Trail Farms, its owners, members, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from my actions or the actions of anyone in my party, including minors under my supervision.
5. Responsibility & Conduct
I agree to follow all posted rules and staff instructions, including all animal interaction guidelines.
I understand that unsafe behavior or failure to follow rules may result in removal from the property without refund.
6. Minor Supervision & Parent/Guardian Agreement (if applicable)
If attending with a minor, I accept full responsibility for their supervision and safety at all times. Children must be closely supervised, especially in animal interaction areas and on uneven terrain.
If I am attending with a minor, I assume all risks for the minor and agree to release and indemnify Swans Trail Farms from any claims arising from the minor’s participation.
7. Medical Authorization (Minors)
In the event of injury or illness, I authorize Swans Trail Farms to obtain emergency medical care for any minor in my care if I cannot be immediately reached.
8. Ticket / Attendance Agreement
I understand that purchasing a ticket and/or entering Swans Trail Farms property constitutes agreement to this waiver.
9. Severability
If any portion of this agreement is found to be invalid, the remaining portions will remain in full force and effect.