No refunds are available for missed appointments, non-transferable missed appointments or no-shows. To qualify for a credit for another date or activity, changes must be made at least 14 days in advance lessons or classes.
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The owner agrees to be responsible for any property damages caused by themselves or their animal companion(s) while at GDU.
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Owner specifically represents to GDU that the animal companion(s) has not been exposed to rabies, bordetella (if applicable to species), distemper, parvo, or other communicable diseases within any thirty-day period prior to participating in programs at GDU, and that all vaccinations are current and will be maintained to include rabies, bordetella (if applicable to species), and parvo/distemper. The owner understands that animal companion(s) require a veterinarian certification of health to be readmitted to GDU programs after any illness.
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The owner understands that all animal companion(s) must have a properly fitting collar and an identification tag with the phone number of the Owner. A microchip is strongly suggested for all animal companions but is not required for program attendance. All animal companions must be on a leash or in a crate when entering or leaving GDU’s facilities.
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GDU will not be responsible for any items brought for the animal companion(s).
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Owners understand that GDU reserves the right to refuse any animal companion from any of its programs. Classes and the Play Therapy and Socialization Programs need to be positive environments and some animal companions may not be suitable. Private training sessions are available for animals with behavior issues that may need some individual training.
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By signing this contract Owner certifies to the accuracy of all information given about said animal companion(s) in this document and in the Animal Companion Information Form and Medical Release Form. The owner also agrees to the terms stated in this document, Registration Form, and Medical Release Form all incorporated herein by reference.
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GDU shall exercise due diligence and reasonable care for the animal companion(s) participating in GDU programs. All animal companions handled or cared for by the GDU staff or volunteers are without liability on the Facility’s or their staff and volunteers part for loss or damage from disease, theft, fire, death, escape, injury or harm from any other unavoidable causes, due diligence and care having been exercised. The Owner of the animal companion(s) further agrees to be solely responsible and liable for any and all acts or behavior of said animal companion(s) while participating in the programs at GDU.
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Owner hereby acknowledges that participation in programs with GDU is voluntary. Owner understands that attendance in GDU programs is not without risk to self, owner’s animal companion(s), any attending guests, family members and owner’s personal property, because some of the other animal companions, as well as the Owner’s animal companion(s), may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury, damage, or death, even when handled with the greatest amount of care. In consideration for being permitted to participate in the GDU programs , the Owner, on behalf of self, Owner’s heirs, next of kin, executors, and personal representatives hereby unconditionally waive, release, discharge and covenant not to sue GDU, its directors, officers, agents, volunteers, employees, sponsors, organizers, facility/property owners and management, or other representatives, their successors and/or assigns (hereinafter collectively “Releases”),from any and all liability of any nature for any illness, injury, death, damage, or loss that Owner, Owner’s animal companion(s), and anyone attending with Owner may suffer, including specifically, but without limitation, any injury or damage resulting from the action of any animal companion(s), whether or not caused by an ordinary negligent act or omission of the Releases while the undersigned is engaged in or participating in any programs at GDU buildings or the surrounding areas thereto, including but not limited to 1171 North Boston Road, Troy VA, 22974 and all properties and structures adjacent thereto, as well as any other locations where GDU programs may be held as a result of any action by any animal companion(s), including Owner.
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Owner specifically represents that he or she is the sole owner of the animal companion(s), free and clear of all liens or encumbrances.
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Client agrees to pay any reasonable attorney fees incurred by GDU to collect any charges incurred by the owner.
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Owner agrees that their animal companion(s) may be videotaped, photographed and recorded while they are attending GDU programs. GDU shall be the exclusive owner to the results and all proceeds of such tapings, photography, and recordings with the rights, throughout the world, an unlimited number of times in perpetuity, to copyright, to use and to license to others in any manner. The owner further agrees that their animal companion(s) may be used in any and all media and in the promotion, advertising, sale and publicizing, and exploitation of GDU at no cost to GDU.
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Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, or as the result of any claim or controversy involving the alleged negligence by any party to this contract, shall be settled in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and the judgment upon the reward rendered by an arbitrator may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator shall, as part of his award, determine an award to the prevailing party of the costs of such arbitration and reasonable attorney’s fees of the prevailing party.
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This contract contains the entire Agreement between the parties. All terms and conditions of this contract shall be binding on the heirs, administrators, personal representatives, agents, and assigns of the Owner and GDU. Any part of this contract found to be invalid shall not affect the remainder of this contract, which shall remain in full force. I have read, understand, accept, and agree to be bound by the terms, and conditions of this Agreement.*