Starry Night Cat Café Waiver
& Liability Release

Please review the following rules and go over them with any minors in your group before agreeing. By entering the Cat Sanctuary, you agree to the waiver and liability release below.

Starry Night Cat Sanctuary House Rules:

• Socks are required.

• Do not pick up the adult cats.

• Please do not pet cats while they eat and drink

• Gentle pets while sleeping - don’t try to encourage play while asleep.

• Respect the cats' boundaries: Cats do have teeth and claws.

• Age 3-13 require a ticket and adult supervision.

• Stay close to your child to help supervise.

• Use inside voices and walk, don't run.

• Two or more children under 13 will require an extra adult.

• You can bring in covered drinks but do not leave drinks unattended.

• We are not liable for any bites or scratches. If you are bitten or scratched, please inform a cat care staff member for antibacterial and a bandage.

• Please note that while we strive to create an enjoyable experience, we can't guarantee that our cats will be up and playing during your visit. Cats have their own schedules and may be napping or relaxing. Your understanding and respect for their needs are greatly appreciated.

Waiver & Liability Release:

EVEN THOUGH OUR FOSTER CATS ARE HEALTHY AND FRIENDLY TO HUMANS BEFORE ENTERING STARRY NIGHT CAT SANCTUARY AREA, ALL VISITORS MUST SIGN A WAIVER STATING THEY UNDERSTAND THE POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS OF BEING AROUND OUR FOSTER CATS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY; YOU ARE AGREEING TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE CAFÉ MAKES NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ANY LEVEL OF MONITORING OR CONTROL OF THE CATS IN OUR CARE. CAT CARE STAFF WILL BE AVAILABLE TO GENERALLY MONITOR ACTIVITIES AND ANSWER QUESTIONS BUT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING WITH MY INTERACTION WITH THE CATS.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF AND WILL ABIDE BY ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES FOR THE CAT SANCTUARY. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN BEING ASKED TO IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE CAT ROOMS, WITHOUT A REFUND, AND I MAY BE REFUSED ENTRY THEREAFTER. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK AND I ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITY FOR MYSELF AND MINORS FOR WHOM I AM RESPONSIBLE, IF ANY. I HEREBY, FOR MYSELF, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS, OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ENTER INTO THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS, CLAIMS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF STARRY NIGHT CAT CAFÉ, ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, AND DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE STARRY NIGHT CAT CAFÉ, LOCATED AT 1141 CLARK ST., STEVENS POINT, WI.

I UNDERSTAND THAT AS PART OF THIS ACTIVITY, I WILL BE IN THE PRESENCE OF AND INTERACTING WITH CATS OF ALL SIZES, SHAPES, AND TEMPERAMENTS. FURTHER, I UNDERSTAND CATS CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE IN NATURE AND MAY BITE, CLAW, OR SCRATCH ME OR MY RESPONSIBLE MINORS AT ANY MOMENT. FURTHER, I UNDERSTAND THE RISK ASSOCIATED WITH ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO CAT DANDER WITHIN STARRY NIGHT CAT CAFÉ AND EXPOSURE TO TRANSFERABLE INFECTIONS SUCH AS RINGWORM AND CAT BODILY EXCREMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO URINE, FECES, VOMIT, AND BLOOD. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS’ NEGLIGENCE, OR THE CONDITION OF THE ACTIVITY LOCATION. NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY AND ANY INJURY THEY CAUSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF STARRY NIGHT CAT CAFÉ, HUMANE SOCIETY OF PORTAGE COUNTY AND/OR THEIR BOARD, AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, OR OTHER INVOLVED VENDORS/INSTRUCTORS.

IN THE EVENT THAT I SHOULD REQUIRE MEDICAL CARE OR TREATMENT, I AGREE TO BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF SUCH TREATMENT. I AM AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THAT I SHOULD CARRY MY OWN HEALTH INSURANCE. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES OCCURS AS A RESULT OF MY OR MY FAMILY’S WILLFUL ACTIONS, NEGLECT OR RECKLESSNESS, I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY ACTIONS OF NEGLECT OR RECKLESSNESS.

BY BOOKING MY RESERVATION, I AFFIRM THAT I AM OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OR OLDER, AND THAT I AM FREELY ACKNOWLEDGING THIS AGREEMENT. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT, AND THAT THIS RELEASE CANNOT BE MODIFIED ORALLY. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY PROVISION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE SEVERABLE OR INVALID, OR IF ANY TERM, CONDITION, PHRASE, OR PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DETERMINED TO BE UNLAWFUL OR OTHERWISE UNENFORCEABLE, THE REMAINDER OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, SO LONG AS THE CLAUSE SEVERED DOES NOT AFFECT THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES. IF A COURT SHOULD FIND THAT ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, BUT THAT BY LIMITING SAID PROVISION IT WOULD BECOME VALID AND ENFORCEABLE, THEN SAID PROVISION SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE WRITTEN, CONSTRUED, AND ENFORCED AS SO LIMITED.

PARENT/GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS IN THE EVENT THAT THE PARTICIPANT IS UNDER THE AGE OF CONSENT (18 YEARS OF AGE), THEN THIS RELEASE MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN, AS FOLLOWS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY ACCOMPANYING MINORS AND DO HEREBY GIVE MY CONSENT WITHOUT RESERVATION TO THE FOREGOING ON BEHALF OF THIS INDIVIDUAL.

MEDIA: STARRY NIGHT CAT CAFÉ OCCASIONALLY TAKES PHOTOS FOR PROMOTIONAL OR OTHER PURPOSES. YOU AUTHORIZE STARRY NIGHT CAT CAFÉ TO TAKE PICTURES OF YOU, YOUR CHILD(REN), AND THOSE UNDER YOUR CARE, GUARDIANSHIP, OR SUPERVISION. YOU HEREBY AUTHORIZE AND GRANT PERMISSION TO STARRY NIGHT CAT CAFÉ, AND ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS, TO USE THOSE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES FOR ANY ELECTRONIC OR NONELECTRONIC FORM OR MEDIA. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR IMAGE MAY BE REPRODUCED, EDITED, AND USED IN WHOLE, OR IN PART, FOR ANY AND ALL MEDIA, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PRINT, AUDIO-VISUAL, MULTIMEDIA, AND/OR EXHIBITION PURPOSES. YOU AUTHORIZE STARRY NIGHT CAT CAFÉ TO USE YOUR IMAGE IN ANY COMMERCIAL MANNER, IN PERPETUITY. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS TO ANY BENEFITS DERIVED FROM ANY SUCH IMAGE.