Terms & Conditions for Future Harvest events

Cancellation Policy: 

• We will provide a 100% refund for cancellations for health-related or other emergencies. 

Health & COVID-19 Safety Protocol:

• Our main concern is the health and safety of our community. We will be staying up to date on recommendations from the government and medical fields. 
• Stay home if you are sick or if you have tested positive for COVID-19 less than 5 days before the conference. Remember, the day of the positive test is day 0. We recommend you plan ahead and have a test on hand for use before the conference. 
• Participants must, at minimum, adhere to any state and/or local government public health requirements for mask-wearing, social distancing, testing, and/or vaccination requirements.
• For on-farm events, participants must strictly follow any biosecurity protocols required (i.e. utilize handwashing stations, foot powder trays, etc.)

Future Harvest and participating farms or venues reserve the right to impose additional safety measures at any time. By consenting to these terms & conditions, you agree to abide by these measures as presented at the time of your participation.

Updates to these policies will be provided here as needed.

Website, Social Media, and Print Release:

All Participants give consent to Future Harvest to take photographs and or videos at Future Harvest activities for either internal or promotional use. Participants consent to Future Harvest’s use of their image, voice, name and/or story in any format, including video, print, or electronic (“Materials”) on its website, in its publications, or through any other media, including social networking platforms. Participants waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or to receive any payment. Participants grant Future Harvest all copyrights in the Materials and waive any legal claims relating to the Materials, including those relating to copyright or rights of publicity or privacy.

Limitation of Liability:

In no event will Future Harvest be liable to Participants in the program for any liability, claims, costs, and/or damages arising out of or relating to this agreement. Participants waive and release Future Harvest, its directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and affiliates (“Released Parties”) as well as any liability, claims, costs, and damages arising during, after, directly, or indirectly from any sponsored events or activities of Future Harvest. This release and waiver includes, but is not limited to, claims for death, personal injury, illness, property damage, loss, financial obligation, or expenses, and in each case regardless of the cause or whether such claims arise from tort, contract, or otherwise, and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. Participants agree not to sue any of the Released Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims.

Waiver - Assumption of Risk:

Participants may from time to time participate in activities or events sponsored or organized by Future Harvest, including activities and events hosted by third parties in connection with the BFTP or other Future Harvest programs (“FH Activities”). Parties are knowingly and voluntarily participating in FH Activities and are assuming the risk of injury, illness, disease, death, property damage or loss, financial obligation, loss of privacy, wrongful act, omission, negligence, errors, strict liability, breach of contract or warranty, and all other injuries and other consequences (collectively, “Losses”) that may result directly or indirectly from their participation.

Future Harvest is not liable for any Losses that may result from, arise out of, or in any way relate to this Agreement or any FH Activities.

Consent to Medical Treatment:

All Participants authorize Future Harvest, its employees, its members, or other Participants to provide them first aid and to arrange for medical assistance, transportation, and/or emergency medical services for them if they get hurt during their participation in any program, event, or activity in relation to Future Harvest. Participants agree that they will pay for any costs related to their own medical treatment and transport.   

PROGRAM PARTICIPANT 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I, __________________________________________, desire to participate in a 2023 Program organized and conducted by Future Harvest Inc. (“Future Harvest”).  In consideration for being permitted by Future Harvest to participate in the Program, I agree to all of the terms and conditions in this Program Participant Assumption of Risk Agreement and Release of Liability (the “Agreement”).

1.RESPONSIBILITY.  Future Harvest, and its employees, directors, agents, officers, successors and assigns, act only as an intermediary for the various independent suppliers that provide accommodations, meals, transportation, activities, sightseeing or other goods and services connected with the Program (“Supplier” or “Suppliers”).  As a result, I understand and acknowledge that Future Harvest assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any Supplier, or of any other person or entity.  Any goods or services provided by any Supplier during the Program are subject to the Supplier’s own terms and conditions and the provisions of federal, state or local laws, rules and regulations.  

2.COVID-19.  

(a)I am aware of the highly contagious nature of the 2019 novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and the risk that I might be exposed to or contract COVID-19 or other diseases through my participation in the Program.  I understand and acknowledge that such exposure or infection might result in serious illness or death. I acknowledge that this risk might result from or be compounded by the actions, omissions, or negligence of others, including Future Harvest employees, contractors, agents and/or Suppliers. I understand that, although Future Harvest has taken preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during the Program, Future Harvest cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with COVID-19 or other infectious diseases while participating in the Program and that participating in the Program might increase my risk of contracting COVID-19. 

(b)I acknowledge that I am familiar with federal, state and local laws, orders, directives and guidelines related to COVID-19, including guidance on COVID-19 and appropriate prevention practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and applicable state or local boards of health.  As a condition of my participation in the Program, I agree to comply with all applicable COVID-19 prevention requirements under federal, state and local laws, orders, directives and guidelines during the Program, as well as any additional safety or prevention policies, procedures or practices of Future Harvest or any Supplier.  I further agree to refrain from engaging in any unlawful activity during the Program.

3.OTHER HAZARDS.  I am also aware of the fact, and fully understand and acknowledge, that there are other risks and hazards inherent in my participating in the Program or taking part in any activity during the Program, including but not limited to, physical exertion, weather conditions, acts of God, trip, slip and fall hazards presented by stairs, escalators, elevators, smooth flooring, carpeting and rugs, tight spaces, loud noises, odors, dark and low light conditions, becoming lost or separated from guides or other participants, negligence of other participants or Suppliers, and health risks presented by exposure to or contraction of COVID-19 or other diseases.

4.VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION; ASSUMPTION OF RISK.   Notwithstanding the risks associated with COVID-19 or other hazards, I acknowledge and agree that I am voluntarily choosing to participate in the Program with full knowledge of the danger, risks and hazards involved.  I VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RELATED TO COVID-19 OR ANY OTHER HAZARDS OR RISKS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF Future Harvest, SUPPLIERS, OR OTHERWISE.

5.WAIVER AND RELEASE.  In consideration of my participation in the Program, I, an adult participant in the Program, hereby fully release and discharge Future Harvest, its employees, directors, agents, officers, insurers, successors and assigns, both individually and in their representative capacities (collectively, the “Released Parties”), of and from any and all claims for any liability, injury, loss, cost or damage, now known or hereafter known, arising out of or in any manner connected with my participation in the Program, whether related to COVID-19 or otherwise, and whether or not caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other acts or omissions of any of the Released Parties.  This Waiver and Release shall bind not only me, but also the relatives, personal representatives, heirs, executors, beneficiaries, next of kin, assigns and subrogees of myself, and anyone else who might pursue any lawsuit, legal action or claim for any such liability, injury, loss, cost, or damage.  I further covenant and agree not to make or bring any such claim against the Released Parties, or authorize any other person or entity to bring, make or bring such a claim, and I forever release and discharge Future Harvest and all other Released Parties from liability under any such claims.

6.INDEMNIFICATION.  I agree to fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless Future Harvest and the other Released Parties from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including attorneys’ fees, expenses and the costs of enforcing any right to indemnification under this Agreement, and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers, incurred by or awarded against the Company or any of the Released Parties, arising out of or resulting from any claim of a third party caused by or related to my participation in the Program, including related to COVID-19 or other hazards, whether or not resulting from my own negligent or intentional actions or inactions.

7.ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between Future Harvest and me with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.  This Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of Future Harvest and me and our respective successors and assigns. 

8.GOVERNING LAW.  All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.