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WAIVER + CAMPING RULES

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Limited Liability Waiver

Sloss Furnaces Waiver and Release of Liability

Checking the box "Terms and Conditions" during checkout constitutes as your digital signature, and that you have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions.

IN CONSIDERATION OF the risk of injury that exists while participating in foundry usage (including but not limited to mold-making, metalwork, sculpting, welding, equipment usage, iron pouring, etc.) (hereinafter the “Activity”); and

IN CONSIDERATION OF my desire to participate in said Activity and being given the right to participate in same;

I HEREBY, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives (hereinafter collectively, “Releasor,” “I” or “me”, which terms shall also include Releasor’s parents or guardian if Releasor is under 18 years of age), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and
I HEREBY release and forever discharge SLOSS METAL ARTS, SLOSS FURNACES FOUNDATION, CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, and the SLOSS FURNACES NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, located at 20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35222, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (collectively “Releasees”), from any physical of psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of myparticipation in the aforementioned Activity.

 

I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY
ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHER’S NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.


I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all claims, suits, or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs.


I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts of failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releases. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize SLOSS FURNACES FOUNDATION to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.


I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Activity may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I agree to abide by the decision of the Sloss Furnaces Foundations official or agent, regarding my approval to participate in the Activity.


I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS “WAIVER AND RELEASE” AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE SLOSS FURNACES FOUNDATION AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, STAFF, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST SLOSS METAL ARTS FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.


To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this release is also for such negligence on the part of Sloss Furnaces Foundation, its agents, and employees.


I agree that this Release shall be governed for all purposes by Alabama law, without regard to any conflict of law principles. This Release supersedes any and all previous oral and written promises or other agreements.


In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my team or my agent’s willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness.


THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE DURATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE
ACTIVITY, DURING THIS INITIAL AND ALL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OF PARTICIPATION.


THIS AGREEMENT was entered into at arm’s-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. Both Participant, and Sloss Furnaces Foundation agree that this agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence shall be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this Agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into. In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
 

Camping Rules

CAMPING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Checking the box "Terms and Conditions" during checkout constitutes as your digital signature, and that you have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions.

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is a museum open to the public during the day. It is not equipped to support overnight guests and can only supply primitive accommodations and facilities. In staying here, you agree to remain only in the areas designated and to use only the facilities provided. You also agree to abide by the following rules and regulations:

 

  • Because of the nature of the site’s fragile structures, you must remain in public areas only and on public surfaces only. You may not venture beyond yellow barriers, yellow safety tapes, mesh fencing, or any other barrier of any other material whatsoever. YOU MAY NOT CLIMB UPON ANY STRUCTURES. If you are caught climbing on any structures or entering a proscribed/prohibited area, you will be asked to leave the premises.

  • Due to potential falling and collapsing hazards, it is especially crucial that you stay at least 30 (thirty) feet away from the stock trestle and the pig casting machine at all times.

  • You must only use the restrooms provided.

  • Pets and domesticated animals are prohibited from the site (except for service animals).

  • There will be no open campfires. Use only hibachi, grills, and fire rings provided by Sloss in designated areas.

  • You are responsible for keeping the camping area clean. You must use the trash receptacles provided.

  • When you depart the campgrounds, you must remove all belongings and dispose of any trash.

  • Sloss is an urban environment and as such is susceptible to infestations by reptiles, insects, mammals, and rodents. You are encouraged to keep food and fragrant items out of your tent at all times.

  • Please park your vehicle in designated areas after unloading.

  • Sloss will not be held responsible any for lost, stolen, or damaged materials.

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