General Liability Release

SCRAPE FOR THE GRAPE

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Loudoun County invasive removal event “Scrape for the Grape” and any and all related activities (the “Event”) sponsored by the Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance (“LIRA”), Visit Loudoun (“VL”), Loudoun County Government entities, including without limitation, any Loudoun County park or community center property (collectively, the “County”), the Towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, and Round Hill (collectively, the “Towns of Loudoun”), and each and every private property owner, including without limitation, each farm, property, ranch, and/or vineyard in or on which the Event is conducted (the “Private Property Owners’), by clicking the “I Agree” button or signing a hardcopy of this General Liability Release (this “Release”),  I hereby acknowledge and agree on the date of such agreement or of my signature below that:

1. The risk of injury from participating in the Event does exist.

2. I agree that my participation in the Event may be considered an “agritourism activity,” as that term is defined under the Code of Virginia, and that the Code of Virginia sections with respect to the limitation of liability associated with an agritourism activity shall apply to the Event.

3. I knowingly and freely assume all such risk, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees set forth herein, and assume full responsibility for my participation in the Event.

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated terms and conditions for participation in the Event. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation in the Event, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest Event official immediately.

4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby fully release and hold harmless, and promise not to sue, each of LIRA, VL, the County, the Towns of Loudoun, the Private Property Owners, and each of their officers, directors, owners, members, officials, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, subcontractors, other participants, sponsoring agencies and/or organizations, sponsors, advertisers, and lessors/lessees of any of the properties or premises used to conduct the Event (collectively, the “Releasees”), with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to persons or property incurred by or related to my participation in the Event, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

5. As a participant in the Event or any activities sponsored and/or co-sponsored by any of the Releasees associated with the Event, I hereby consent to use of any photography, film, or videotape of the Event in any marketing or promotional materials.