Malibu Farmers Market
Animal Rescue Participation Agreement
Release & Indemnification
This Agreement is entered into by ______ (“Rescue”) and Malibu Farmers Market / Cornucopia Foundation (“Market”) for participation in Market events.
1. Responsibility for Animals
Rescue is solely responsible for all animals brought to the Market and for all actions of its volunteers, representatives, and agents. All animals must remain under direct supervision at all times and may not be left unattended.
2. Assumption of Risk
Rescue acknowledges that public events involving animals carry inherent risks, including but not limited to dog bites, scratches, attacks, escape incidents, and injury or property damage. Rescue assumes full responsibility for these risks.
3. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rescue releases and discharges:
- Malibu Farmers Market
- Cornucopia Foundation
- City of Malibu
- County of Los Angeles
- Their officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents
from any claims arising out of Rescue's participation or animals under its care. This release does not apply to gross negligence or willful misconduct.
4. Indemnification
Rescue agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the above entities from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Injury to persons
- Property damage
- Animal-related incidents
- Acts or omissions of Rescue or its representatives
5. Insurance
Rescue must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance covering animal-related incidents and event participation. A current Certificate of Insurance must be provided listing as Additional Insured:
- Malibu Farmers Market
- Cornucopia Foundation
- City of Malibu
- County of Los Angeles
Participation is contingent upon maintaining active insurance coverage.