Event Waiver

1) I represent that I am the legal owner of the registered dog(s) and I assume all risks, dangers, and responsibility for injuries to the named dog(s). I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for any harm to my dog(s) while on the premises of City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC.

2) PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE: I agree to allow City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC to use my dog's name and any image, likeness, or recording of my dog taken while in a class, lesson, workshop, seminar, fun run/mock trial, or other event, in any form, for use at any time, in any media, marketing, advertising, illustration, trade or promotional materials without compensation, and I release to City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC all rights that I may possess or claim to such image, likeness, recording, etc.

3) RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I understand and agree that neither City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC owners, nor any of their employees, staff, or volunteers will be liable for any illness, injury, death, and/or escape of my dog(s) provided that reasonable care and precautions are followed, and I hereby release City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC and all staff or volunteers thereof of any liability of any kind whatsoever arising from or as a result of my dog(s) attending training or events at the City Sniffers Chicago Building.

I further release City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC and all agents, officers, sub-contractors and employees thereof from any and all liabilities, and otherwise, for injuries to myself, my dog, or any other property of mine, which arise in any way from services and/or products provided by or as a consequence of our association.

4) PERSONAL PROPERTY: I understand that I am solely responsible for any harm caused by my dog(s), including to any other dog(s), to the employees, volunteers, or invitees of City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC, or to the equipment, facilities, or other property of City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC. I further agree that City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC shall not be responsible or liable for any lost or damaged personal property belonging either to myself or my dog.

5) RIGHT OF REFUSAL: City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC reserves the right to refuse admittance to any dog displaying aggression to spectators or staff. The determination shall be made at the sole discretion of City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC.

6) FULL FORCE AND EFFECT: I further understand and expressly agree that each and every of the foregoing provisions contained in paragraphs 1-5 shall be in force and effect and shall apply to each and every occasion on which my dog(s) are on the property of City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect as between the parties until and unless otherwise cancelled or superseded by a writing signed by both parties.

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 MEGAN RENNER, CITY SNIFFERS DOG SPORTS LLC, AND ALL OF THEIR AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, REPRESENTATIVES, 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 MEGAN RENNER AND/OR CITY SNIFFERS DOG SPORTS LLC 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 Megan Renner and/or City Sniffers Dog Sports LLC, and their agents and employees.

I, THE UNDERSIGNED PARTICIPANT, AFFIRM THAT I AM OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OR OLDER, AND THAT I AM FREELY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT, THAT I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND THAT THIS RELEASE CANNOT BE MODIFIED ORALLY. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND THAT I AM SIGNING OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

Facility Policies

• Dogs must be on leash when entering the building; no socializing with other dogs.
• Dogs may only be off leash during their turn in the fenced ring.
• Dogs must go in crates between runs; you may bring your own travel crate or use the community crating provided. Alternatively, you may crate out of your car.
• To prevent disruptive/excessive barking: handlers are encouraged to bring Kongs, lick mats or snuffle mats to keep dogs busy during their downtime.

Equipment Policies (aligned with Happy Ratters rules)

• Collars: Prong*, choke, pinch, and/or electric collars are not allowed in the staging area or on the way from staging area to the ring. Martingale collars and collar/leash combos are allowed.
• Leashes: No flexi/retractable leashes either on the property or in the building.
• Dogs may wear only a flat buckle or snap collar during their runs, with no dangling attachments. Dogs should be brought to the ring with equipment that can be easily and quickly removed and replaced.

*Special note: While covered prongs are allowed in training and at Barn Hunt trials, they are NOT allowed inside Happy Ratters trial venues.

Event Registration Policies

Missed Events (including No Shows)
City Sniffers does not refund or credit accounts for missed events, regardless of reason.

Cancelled Events (by City Sniffers)
In the event of a cancellation by City Sniffers, students will be offered the option to reschedule for another date OR receive a full refund.

Cancelled Event Entries (by Handler)

If a handler needs to cancel an event entry, they must notify City Sniffers in writing at info@citysniffers.org. If at least 5 days in advance of the event, they may choose to either reschedule for another time (depending on availablility) OR receive a refund of the original amount paid, minus a 10% processing fee.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 5 days in advance of the event date. This is without exception.