Release of Liability
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In exchange for services organized by Jim’s Cleaning Service, of 121 Red Top Road, Indian Mound, Tennessee, 37079 and/or use of the property, facilities, and services of Jim’s Cleaning Service, I (the customer, owner, or property manager), agree for myself and (if applicable) for the members of my family, to the following.
1. Agreement To Follow Directions. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Jim’s Cleaning Service, or the employees, representatives, or agents of Jim’s Cleaning Service.
2. Assumption of the Risks and Release. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above-described activity and I assume full responsibility for the personal injury to myself and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge Jim’s Cleaning Service for any injury, loss, or damage arising out of my or my family’s use of or presence upon the facilities of Jim’s Cleaning Service, whether caused by the fault of myself, my family, Jim’s Cleaning Service, or other third parties.
3. Indemnification. I agree to indemnify and defend Jim’s Cleaning Service against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs, or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my or my family’s use of or presence upon the facilities of Jim’s Cleaning Service.
4. Fees. I agree to pay for all damage to the facilities of Jim’s Cleaning Service caused by any negligent, reckless, or willful actions by me or my family.
5. Applicable Law. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be resolved under Tennessee Law.
6. No Duress. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this agreement and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing this agreement. I further acknowledge that I am free to have my own legal counsel review this agreement if I so desire. I further agree and acknowledge that Jim’s Cleaning Service has offered to refund any fees I have paid to use its facilities if I choose not to sign this agreement.
7. Arm’s Length Agreement. This agreement and each of its terms are the product of an Arm’s Length Negotiation between the parties. In the event any ambiguity is found to exist in the interpretation of this agreement or any of its provisions, the Parties, and each of the members, explicitly reject the application of any legal or equitable rule of interpretation which would lead to a construction either “for” or “against” a particular party based upon their status as the drafter of a specific term, language, or provision giving rise to such ambiguity.
8. Enforceability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this agreement, whether standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this agreement or of any other applications of such provision, as the case may be. Such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this agreement.
9. Dispute Resolution. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement through friendly negotiations among the parties. If the matter is not resolved by negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure”
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to the final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having the proper jurisdiction.