AKC
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A G R E E M E N T
I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly
authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide
by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at
the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations
appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any
decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding
this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club
shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry
and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog
judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold
the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors,
officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner
and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are
necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the
aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this
event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged
to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by
the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or
near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all
responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further
agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for
loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume
the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the
aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense
(including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon
any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily
injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained
by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account
of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our)
participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property
damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused
or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the
aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other
persons.
I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR
CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE
AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS
OTHERWISE STATED IN TIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO
THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE
AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS
SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
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