4. I agree that I will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Schools of the Sacred Heart, the Academy of the Sacred Heart of Grand Coteau, Inc., their employees, volunteers, servants, agents, representatives, attorneys, successors, administrators, insurers, protectors, underwriters, indemnitors, parent companies, subsidiary companies, affiliated organizations, shareholders, officers, directors, and all Roman Catholic entities whatsoever against any and all claims, actions, lawsuits and/or liability, or other proceeding (specifically agreeing to be responsible for all litigation expenses incurred, including reasonable attorney fees, in connection with defending any such claim, action,lawsuit or proceeding), that in whole or in part arises out of my fault, negligence, strict liability and/or absolute liability.
5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, I agree to waive, acquit, release, exclude and forever discharge any and all claims against the Schools of the Sacred Heart, the Academy of the Sacred Heart of Grand Coteau, Inc., their employees, volunteers, servants, agents, representatives, attorneys, successors, administrators, insurers, protectors, underwriters, indemnitors, parent companies, subsidiary companies, affiliated organizations, shareholders, officers, directors, and all Roman Catholic entities whatsoever (hereinafter collected referred to in this paragraph as “Released Parties”) for any and all damage/harm to property and/or animal except
damage caused by intentional or gross fault of one or more Released Parties.
6. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event of any liability (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) on the part of the Schools of the Sacred Heart, the Academy of the Sacred Heart of Grand Coteau, Inc., their employees, volunteers, servants, agents, representatives, attorneys, successors, administrators, insurers, protectors, underwriters, indemnitors, parent companies, subsidiary companies, affiliated organizations, shareholders, officers, directors, and all Roman Catholic entities whatsoever for any damage (other than physical injury/death to human), including, but not limited to, damage/harm to property and/or animal, I agree that such liability shall be limited to $250.00.
7. I further agree that to abide and be bound by the Policies & Procedures of the Sacred Heart Equestrian Center, a copy of which is deemed an addendum hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
8. I agree that the terms of this Agreement constitute the full and complete agreement between the parties hereto and fully supersede and replace the terms and conditions of any prior Agreements relating to the Sacred Heart Equestrian Center. Any attempts to amend, modify, or revise this Agreement shall not be effective or enforceable unless reduced to writing and executed/dated by the parties. I agree that should any provision of this Agreement be deemed null and/or void or otherwise prohibited by law, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall still be enforceable and given full force and effect. Furthermore, I agree that this Agreement is a contract which is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana and that venue and jurisdiction relative to all disputes arising out of the rights, obligations and/or performance of this Agreement shall be in the Parish of St. Landry, Louisiana. I acknowledge that by executing this Agreement, I am presumed to know and understand the contents thereof. I do understand that by executing this agreement, I am, individually and on behalf of the listed minor child, relinquishing significant legal rights. 