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FODR Golf Cart Rental, Rules, and Waiver

This agreement is between the renter, hereinafter referred to as "Renter," and Farm of Dreams Resort, Farm of Dreams Resort Land, LLC, Matthews Family Limited Partnership, hereinafter referred to as “FODR”.

The renter agrees to use the golf cart responsibly and to follow all safety guidelines provided by FODR.

• Before taking responsibility for the cart, please inspect it for any previous damage. Any damages found must be reported immediately before your rental starts.  Any damage caused to the golf cart during your rental period, including but not limited to major scratches, dents, and mechanical issues, will be charged to your credit card on file. Normal wear and tears are expected.
• You must be 16 years of age or older to operate the golf cart. It’s the responsibility of the parents to enforce this rule.
• Please keep off grass and 20 feet away from all buildings.
• Use seatbelts whenever the vehicle is in motion. 
• Do not stand up until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
• Keep arms, hands, legs, and feet inside the cart.
• Our golf carts are not 4-wheel drive and are only suitable for use on flat even terrain. Please use caution and care when driving on rough trails and off-road. (Sand causes damage to the motors.)
• Golf carts are more prone to tipping than other vehicles, so slow down when making turns. For your safety, we ask that you maintain the posted 10 mph speed limit.
• Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not place or carry items on top of the cart.
• Carts are equipped with Bluetooth and radio. Renter agrees to use these features responsibly and not to distract themselves while driving. Please refrain from music with profanity and sexual references.
• Golf carts may not leave the property. Although they are roadworthy and legal, they do not have required insurance to use on public roads.

FODR is not liable for any accidents or injuries that occur while the golf cart is being rented, except in cases of negligence on our part. 

By signing below, Renter agrees to abide by the terms of this agreement and to pay for any damage caused to the golf cart during the rental period.

I have received, read, and understand the FARM OF DREAMS RESORT LAND, LLC (FARM/FODR) WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.

 

____________________Renter Signature/Date___________________Employee Signature/Date

FARM OF DREAMS RESORT WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

This waiver and release are executed on the date signed below, by the undersigned, in the county of Hernando, in the state of Florida, referred to as Releasor, in favor of Farm of Dreams Resort, LLC, Farm of Dreams Resort Land, LLC and Matthews Family Limited Partnership (collectively known as the “FARM”).

•           A section of the Farm is dedicated to the maintenance of livestock and may cause risk or harm if accidentally disturbed.

•           The natural lakes and ponds are unattended by a lifeguard.

•           The paths, driveways, and walkways are uneven, unpaved, and contain holes or debris.

•           Many of the on-site activities involve strenuous physical activity and exercise.

•           Alcoholic beverages may be sold or provided as well as consumed at the FARM.

•           The FARM does not have an Automated External Defibrillator on-premises.

•           There are no security guards on FARM property.

•           The FARM reserves the right to take and use photography on its websites, social media, and other marketing materials.

The FARM is an agritourism property whose agribusiness is conducted through the Farm of Dreams Resort Land, LLC as sanctioned by Florida State Law: 2013 definition (F.S. 570.96) and clarifications passed in 2016 (F.S. 570.85-89), it cannot be held liable for injury or death.

The Releasor understands that under Florida Law an agritourism operator is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury, death, damage, or loss results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for the Releasor to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to Releasor’s injury, death, damage, or loss. The Releasor assumes the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.

Releasor assumes full responsibility for and risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage due to the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise while in, on, or around the FARM, or participating in any of its numerous activities. Releasor is entering into this Waiver and Release with the full understanding with full understanding, knowledge, and consent that:

Releasor acknowledges that the foregoing represents conditions with may contribute to injury to my person including, without limitation, lacerations, abrasions, contusions, fractures, sprains, paralysis, drowning, dismemberment, disease, scarring, snake bites, wild animal attacks, disfigurement, embarrassment, psychological damage, sickness, memory loss, etc., and may cause death.

Moreover, the Releasor and their heirs, administrators, personal representatives, or assigns specifically release and forever discharge Releasees from any liability for libel, slander, loss, damage, breach of contract, negligence, infringement or other tort harm, damage to property, injury or death suffered by Releasor which may occur during or as a result the presence of the Releasor in, on or around the FARM, or their participation in activity on property, including the use of Releasor’s likeness and image, whether caused by negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

Furthermore, Releasor does hereby further covenant and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Releasees, harmless of and from any claims, demands, losses, expenses, attorneys fees, cause of action, or judgments, lawsuits, proceedings, damages, and liability which are brought or claimed by anyone and which relate in any way to, or arise in any way from, the presence of Releasor in, on or around the FARM property, or his/her participation in activities on the property, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

Releasor further releases the FARM, a Florida Limited Liability Company, and Partnership, their officers, owners, members, managers, managing members, employees, agents, and assigns all from any claim whatsoever on account of first aid, treatment or service rendered him/her during their stay at the FARM.

This Waiver and Release contains the entire agreement between the parties to this agreement and the terms of this release are contractual and not a mere recital. Releasor agrees that this release, waiver, and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the State of Florida and that if any portion of the agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

I HAVE READ THIS GENERAL RELEASE, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTED MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTEND OF THE LAW.

 

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Guest Signature/Date                                                              Farm of Dreams Representative/Date