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WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY—BEARSPRAY SHACK LLC

IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to rent bear spray (“Spray”) from Bearspray Shack LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Company”), its agents, affiliates, or partners, I, for myself, my personal representatives, executors, assigns, heirs, successors, and next of kin:

  1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree and represent that I am voluntarily renting and using the Spray provided by Company.
  2. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree and represent that I have reviewed the tutorial video at https://bearsprayshack.com/rent-now , that I have read and reviewed the directions for safe use of the Spray, and that I understand how to use the Spray.
  3. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree and represent that I will not intentionally spray myself or others with the Spray.
  4. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree and represent that will act responsibly with respect to wildlife, including but not limited to bears.
  5. I ACKNOWLEDGE and FULLY UNDERSTAND that even when using the Spray properly, there is a possibility of injury due to malfunction, blow back, wind or inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances.
  6. I ACKNOWLEDGE and FULLY UNDERSTAND that whether using the Spray properly or improperly, in the event that the Spray comes into contact with my eyes, skin, or lungs, it may cause damage and/or irritation; that I may temporarily lose my eyesight; and that subsequent injury may take place if I attempt to move after spraying myself with the Spray.
  7. I ACKNOWLEDGE and FULLY UNDERSTAND that the act of utilizing or discharging the Spray is not a guarantee against bear attacks or the SERIOUS INJURY(IES) and/or DEATH that may result therefrom.
  8. I ACKNOWLEDGE and FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) being physically present in locations where wildlife, including but not limited to bears, may live involves risks and danger with a potential for SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH; (b) even when precautions are taken around such wildlife, animal attacks and encounters may still occur; (c) even when all precautions are taken to avoid a bear attack and I have used the Spray properly, I (or others I am with) may still be attacked by a bear; (d) there may be OTHER RISKS either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY(IES), LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my use of the Spray.
  9. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE COMPANY, their directors, officers, affiliates, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, (each considered one of the “Releasees” herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT MALFUNCTION OF THE SPRAY, SERIOUS INJURY/death, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me; I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorneys’ fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as a result of such claim; and I further agree to INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of any of my actions during my use of the Spray.
  10. I ACKNOWLEDGE that I have had the opportunity to review this Waiver and Release before executing this document and before renting the Spray. I acknowledge that this Waiver and Release of Liability will be used by the Company and affiliates, in which I may rent the Spray from and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events.
  11. I expressly agree that this Waiver and Release of Liability is governed by the laws of State of Utah. I hereby expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in, or with jurisdiction covering, Salt Lake County, Utah, for any action or proceeding arising from or relating to this Waiver and Release of Liability, waive any argument that venue in any such forum is not convenient, and agree that any such action or proceeding shall only be venued in such courts.
  12. This Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I hereby certify that I have read this document; and, I understand its content.

BEAR SPRAY SHACK LLC

BEAR SPRAY RENTAL AGREEMENT

This BEAR SPRAY Rental Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into this @DateTime.Now.Day day of @DateTime.Now.ToString(“MMMM”), @DateTime.Now.Year (the “Effective Date”) by and between BEAR SPRAY SHACK LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Company”) and the undersigned, (“Renter”). Company and Renter are also referred to individually in this Agreement as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS:

  1. WHEREAS, Company rents bear spray (“Spray”), and has the right to rent such Spray to Renter;
  1. WHEREAS, Renter wishes to rent from Company the Spray on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and
  1. WHEREAS, Company wishes to rent the Spray on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

  1. Bear Spray Rental Pricing.
Days Price (excluding tax) Damage Fee
1 Day $10 $45
2 Days $15 $40
3 Days $20 $35
4 Days $25 $30
5 Days + $30 $25
Canister Used and Returned $55 N/A
Canister Lost or Not Returned for any reason $60 N/A
  1. Rental Period. The Rental Period shall begin the day the Spray is picked up from the agreed upon location and shall end when the Spray is returned to the point of origin or equivalent receiving point as designated by Company, except for rentals more than twenty-five (25) days.
  1. Rental Charges.  The Renter shall pay all charges incurred for the Rental Period on the Spray rented at the rate stipulated herein.
  1. Damages or Loss. Renter accepts responsibility for all damage or loss, direct or indirect or consequential, however caused, during the entire Rental Period.
  1. Payment. All payments shall be made by credit or debit card. Upon rental of the Spray, Company shall charge Renter’s credit or debit card the amount owed for the Rental Period selected by Renter.. In the event Renter’s credit or debit card is declined after return of the Spray or after twenty-five (25) days from the first day of the Rental Period, Renter shall be liable for interest at 5% per annum for all amounts owed until payment is received by Company.
  1. Damage or Use of Spray. Renter agrees to return the Spray to Company in the same condition as when received by Renter, except where the Renter has used the Spray. Use or discharge of the Spray in any manner, whether intentional or not, or loss of the Spray, will result in Renter being charged the applicable Damage Fee. .
  1. Early Return of Spray. Renter shall be charged for the full Rental Period selected and shall not be entitled to a refund for returning the Spray before the Rental Period ends.
  1. General Use of Spray. Renter shall use the Spray only for its intended purpose, which is deterring bear attacks while located in the wilderness. At no time shall the Spray be intentionally subjected to improper, careless or needlessly adverse use or to any usage in violation of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or order of any government or other entity having jurisdiction over the place of use or while in transit. Renter further agrees: (a) to use the Spray in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; (b) to use the Spray in accordance with the tutorial video and/or instructions provided by Company; (c) to protect the Spray from all hazards, including adverse weather conditions or other environmental exposure; and (d) not to alter or modify the Spray.
  1. Warranties. Company warrants that it has the right to rent the Spray and that Renter shall have quiet possession of the Spray during the term of this Agreement.
  1. Limits of Liability. In consideration of Company ’s agreement to enter into this Agreement, Renter agrees as a limitation of liability that Company, its employees, affiliates and agents shall not be liable for direct, indirect or consequential loss, however caused, including but not limited to loss of use, loss of revenue and profit or other added costs resulting from Renter’s operation and use of the Spray. Company shall not be responsible for direct, indirect or consequential damages arising out of the operation of the Equipment, delay or loss of use of the Equipment for any reason, including but not limited to any act, failure to act or negligence of Company or any of its servants, agents, affiliates or employees.
  1. Assignment. Renter shall not assign this Agreement.
  1. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors, administrators, executors, trustees, and assigns, subject to the assignment provisions herein.
  1. Governing Law, Attorneys’ Fees. The Parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of the State of Utah in any action concerning this Agreement or its subject matter. Except as otherwise provided herein, the laws of the State of Utah shall govern such legal action. Venue shall lie exclusively in Salt Lake County, State of Utah. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs in any suit to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
  1. Modification. This Agreement may be modified only in a writing signed by the Parties.
  1. Entire Agreement.  If any term or provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, that invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be interpreted and construed as if such term or provision, to the extent the same shall have been held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, had never been contained herein.
  1. Waiver. Failure by either Party to enforce any rights under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such rights nor shall a waiver by either Party in one or more instances be construed as constituting a continuing waiver or as a waiver in other instances.
  1. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, that invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be interpreted and construed as if such term or provision, to the extent the same shall have been held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, had never been contained herein.
  1. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two counterparts and each counterpart shall be deemed an original thereof.