ACCEPTANCE: I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives, my minor children and my heirs hereby voluntarily agree to indemnify, defend, release, hold harmless, and forever discharge the Rivers Edge Community Development District (the “District”), Governmental Management Services, LLC, Vesta Property Services, Inc., and their respective present, former, and future supervisors, staff, officers, employees, representatives, agents, and contractors (together, the “Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, lawsuits, actions, suits, or demands, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, for any and all loss, injury, damage, theft, real or personal property damage, expenses (including attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, paralegal fees, costs and other expenses for investigation and defense and in connection with, among other proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, trial court, and appellate proceedings), and harm of any kind or nature arising out of, or in connection with, my, my children’s and my guests’ participation in the special event(s) hosted by the District(s) and any other use of the Districts’ property (together, the “Activities”). I acknowledge that I have freely chosen to participate in the Activities, and I agree that by participating in the Activities, I will fully comply with all rules, policies, or other requirements, or I will be required to leave. I also acknowledge that certain dangers are inherent in participation in certain recreational activities, including but not limited to bounce houses, sports competitions, and other physical activities, including risk of physical injury or death. I expressly acknowledge that I assume all risk for any and all injuries and illness that may result from my, my children’s and my guests’ participation in any and all of the Activities. This Waiver and Release is binding upon me, my children, my guests, my heirs, executors, legal representatives, and successors. The provisions of this Waiver and Release will continue in full force and effect even after the conclusion of my use of the District’s property. The provisions of this waiver of liability may be waived, altered or amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of the District. I understand that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Florida. I further understand that nothing in this waiver and release shall constitute or be construed as a waiver of the District’s limitations on liability contained in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes or other statute or law. I agree that if any portion of this waiver and release is deemed invalid, that the remainder will remain in full force and effect. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT AND FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING BELOW, SUCH WAIVER AND RELEASE, INCLUDING ALL OF THE TERMS IN THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS, SHALL APPLY EACH AND EVERY TIME I, MY CHILD, OR MY GUEST UTILIZE THE DISTRICT’S FACILITIES OR LANDS.
