Guest Waiver

Everyone 18 and older staying with us or attending an event signs this waiver before enjoying the pond, pool, hot tub, trampoline, fire pits, trails and the rest of our 125 acres. A parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18. It takes about 5 minutes, you can sign with your finger, and you will get a signed PDF copy.

Property rules

  1. Every adult guest and visitor must sign this waiver before arriving or using any part of the property. A parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18.
  2. There are no lifeguards anywhere on the property. Children must be watched by an adult at all times, and within arm's reach in or near any water.
  3. Pond: no swimming or wading, stay off the ice, no glass near the water, and fishing is catch and release unless the host says otherwise.
  4. Pool (Wildwood): open 8 AM to 10 PM. No diving or running, no glass, keep the gate closed and put the cover back on when you are done.
  5. Hot tubs: shower first, 15 minutes at a time, no glass, never soak alone or after drinking, not advised if pregnant or with a heart condition, and latch the cover when done.
  6. Trampoline and playground: adults supervise, one jumper at a time, no flips, shoes off, and stay off when wet.
  7. Fire pits: fires only in the pits, never leave a fire unattended, keep children and pets back, no fires on windy days or during a burn ban, and drown it, stir it and drown it again.
  8. Trails and woods: stay on marked trails, be back before dark, carry a phone and tell someone where you are going. Watch for uneven ground, ticks and poison ivy.
  9. Disc golf and yard games: shout "Fore!" and wait for a clear fairway, stay off the pool deck, and return equipment when done.
  10. Golf carts: drivers must be 16 or older with a valid driver's license, sober, and the cart's seat count is the limit. No carts on State Route 93 or any public road.
  11. No fireworks, sky lanterns, or drones over other guests or events. Firearms and bows are allowed only for hunting with the host's written permission, and never loaded inside any building.
  12. Hunting: only in Ohio seasons, with the host's written permission, a valid Ohio license and permits, written landowner permission on you, hunter orange when required, a safety harness in tree stands, and never within 200 yards of buildings, trails or people. No hunting on wedding or event days.
  13. Do not sit or climb on railings, and watch children on stairs, decks, lofts and bunk beds.
  14. Report every accident, injury, hazard or damage to the host right away at (614) 379-2170. In an emergency call 911 and give your property address.
  15. Breaking a rule may end the use of an amenity, or your stay or event, without refund. You are responsible for any damage you or your party cause.

Guest Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Red Brick Ranch, 14279 State Route 93 S, Logan, Hocking County, Ohio 43138, and related lodging

READ CAREFULLY. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT YOU GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES. DO NOT SIGN UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD EVERY SECTION.

1. Parties, Property and Definitions

This Agreement is made by the person signing below ("Guest", "I" or "me") and, where a minor is listed, by the minor's parent or legal guardian, in favor of the Releasees.

"Releasees" means SR 93 Cabins LLC; RTH Group LLC; Red Brick Ranch (a trade name, or DBA, used by them), Red Brick Ranch Ohio, Red Brick Ranch Hocking Hills, Red Brick Vacation Rentals, the Brick House, Wildwood Cabin and the Birdhouse (and any other name under which the Property or any part of it is operated or advertised); Chaitanya "Shay" Reddy, individually; any present or future owner, lessee, manager or operator of the Property; and each of their members, managers, owners, officers, spouses and family members, employees, caretakers, event staff, agents, contractors, volunteers, lenders, insurers, successors and assigns.

"Property" means the land and improvements known as Red Brick Ranch at and around 14279 State Route 93 S, Logan, Ohio 43138, including the wedding and event venue, The Barn and every other barn and outbuilding, the Brick House, Wildwood Cabin, all grounds, fields, woods, trails, ponds and creeks, and Hocking County Auditor parcels 02-000702.0000, 02-000704.0100, 02-000688.0000 and 02-000705.0000; together with every other rental home, cabin, venue or parcel of land in Ohio that is owned, leased, managed or operated by any Releasee and at which I stay or visit, and any adjoining land owned, leased or controlled by any Releasee.

"Activities" means entering, staying at, visiting, touring or attending any wedding, event or gathering on the Property, and every activity on or near it, whether or not supervised, whether or not offered by Releasees, and whether or not I pay for it, including without limitation: lodging and use of the houses, cabins, barns, decks, porches, balconies, lofts, stairs, bunk beds, kitchens, appliances, grills and furnishings; use of the hot tubs, swimming pool, pond, dock, bridge, creeks and any boat, kayak, paddleboard or fishing equipment; fishing; hiking and walking the trails, woods, fields and lawns; use of the trampoline, playground, swings and play equipment; fire pits, campfires, firewood and outdoor heaters; disc golf, yard games, sports and recreation equipment; riding in or driving golf carts, wagons, hayrides or other vehicles; contact with animals; consuming food and alcohol; dancing, photography and decorating; and setting up, attending and taking down weddings and events, including with vendors, rentals, tents, lighting, cords and equipment.

"Activities" also includes hunting, trapping, scouting, tracking and retrieving game, and carrying, handling, transporting or discharging any firearm, muzzleloader, bow, crossbow or other hunting weapon on the Property ("Hunting"). Riding ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes or other off-road vehicles also requires the separate Red Brick Ranch off-road agreement. Any hunting lease, permission form or off-road agreement I sign is in addition to this Agreement, and this Agreement applies to those activities as well.

2. Voluntary Participation; Use at Your Own Risk

My presence on the Property and my participation in every Activity is entirely voluntary. No amenity, trail or piece of equipment is required for my stay or event, and I may choose not to use it. Releasees may close, limit or refuse the use of any amenity or area at any time, for any reason, including weather, maintenance, safety or events, without notice and without refund.

There is no lifeguard, attendant, security guard or medical staff at the Property. I understand that every amenity is provided "as is" and that I use it at my own risk.

3. Acknowledgment of Inherent and Other Risks

I understand that the Property is a rural working property and that the Activities involve risks of serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, brain injury, illness, drowning, death, and damage to or loss of property. These risks include, without limitation:

  • water hazards: drowning or near-drowning, especially of children, in the pond, swimming pool, hot tubs, creeks or standing water; deep, cold or murky water; submerged objects, mud and steep banks; thin ice; slippery decks, docks and bridges; and illness from water, algae or bacteria;
  • hot tub and pool hazards: overheating, dehydration, fainting, entrapment by drains, chemical irritation, slips and falls, and risks to anyone who is pregnant, has a medical condition or has been drinking;
  • trampoline, playground and recreation hazards: falls, collisions, sprains, fractures and head, neck and spinal injuries; being struck by discs, balls or other equipment; and equipment that wears, breaks or is used improperly;
  • fire hazards: burns, smoke, sparks, embers and wildfire from fire pits, campfires, grills, heaters, candles and fireplaces;
  • terrain and buildings: steep, uneven, sloped or rough ground; holes, ruts, roots, rocks, stumps, culverts, ditches and drop-offs; mud, wet grass, leaves, ice and snow; gravel drives; stairs, ladders, lofts, bunk beds, decks, railings and balconies; low light and darkness; and barns and outbuildings with hard floors, beams, doors and equipment;
  • trails and woods: informal, unmarked or unmaintained trails; falling trees and limbs; getting lost; and the absence of lighting, barriers, guardrails, fencing or warnings;
  • nature and animals: wildlife, snakes, insects, spiders, bees and wasps, ticks and tick-borne disease, mosquitoes, poison ivy and other plants, allergic reactions, and the behavior of livestock, dogs and other pets, including those brought by other guests;
  • weather: heat, cold, rain, lightning, wind, storms, flooding, snow and ice, which may change quickly and without notice;
  • golf carts, wagons and vehicles: tip-overs, collisions, being thrown or struck, and traffic on the drives and on State Route 93 and other public roads;
  • food, drink and events: alcohol and its effects on me and others; food allergies and foodborne illness; crowds, dancing, tents, decorations, lighting, extension cords and equipment brought by vendors or other guests;
  • hunting hazards: being shot or struck by a firearm, arrow or bolt, including by another hunter or by myself; mistaken identity; ricochets and projectiles that travel past the target or off the Property; falls from tree stands, ladders and blinds; cuts from knives and broadheads; injuries while dragging, field dressing or handling game; and the presence of hunters, firearms and gunfire on or near the Property during hunting seasons, even for guests who do not hunt;
  • illness, including contagious and communicable diseases spread by other guests, staff, vendors, animals, insects, water, food or surfaces;
  • the acts or omissions of other guests, vendors, contractors and third parties, and my own inexperience, fatigue, carelessness, poor judgment or failure to follow rules and warnings; and
  • the Property's rural location: limited or no cell service, distance from hospitals, and delayed emergency response, rescue and transport to medical care.

I also understand that the Activities involve risks that are unknown or not reasonably foreseeable, and that injury or loss may result from the NEGLIGENCE of the Releasees, including negligence in owning, designing, building, maintaining, inspecting, cleaning or operating the Property, its buildings, amenities and equipment, in supervising or failing to supervise, and in giving or failing to give warnings or instructions.

4. Express Assumption of All Risks

Knowing the risks described above, I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS, both known and unknown, of injury, illness, death and property damage or loss to me, to any minor I list and to my property, arising from my presence on the Property and the Activities, EVEN IF THOSE RISKS ARISE FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES. I accept sole responsibility for my own safety and for the safety of every minor in my care.

5. Release and Waiver of Liability, Including for Negligence

In consideration of being permitted to enter and stay on the Property and to take part in the Activities, I, for myself and for my spouse, children, heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, personal representatives and assigns, HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND FOREVER GIVE UP every claim, demand, cause of action, damage, loss, cost and liability of every kind (including claims for personal injury, wrongful death, loss of consortium, medical expenses, lost income, and property damage, theft or loss) that I or they now have or may later have against any of the Releasees arising out of or relating in any way to the Activities or my presence on the Property, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by Ohio law.

This release does not apply to claims that Ohio law does not permit to be released, such as claims for willful or wanton misconduct, but it applies to every other claim, including claims of ordinary negligence, premises liability, negligent supervision, negligent failure to warn and breach of any duty.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, if any claim against a Releasee is not fully released by this Agreement, the total liability of all Releasees combined for that claim will not exceed the amount I paid to Releasees for the stay, event or visit on which the claim arose.

6. Covenant Not to Sue

I agree that I, and anyone claiming through me, will never file or pursue any lawsuit, claim, arbitration or other proceeding against any Releasee for any claim released by this Agreement. If I or anyone claiming through me does so in breach of this Agreement, I will pay all attorney fees, expert fees, court costs and other expenses the Releasees incur in defending it.

7. Indemnification and Defense

I will DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from and against every claim, lawsuit, judgment, settlement, loss, liability, cost and expense (including reasonable attorney fees) brought by anyone, including minors in my care, my guests, invitees and vendors, family members, heirs, any insurer or any other third party, that arises out of or relates to: (a) my presence on the Property or my participation in the Activities; (b) the acts or omissions of me or anyone in my party, including anyone I invite or allow onto the Property; (c) alcohol served, supplied or consumed by me or anyone in my party; or (d) my breach of this Agreement or of the Property Rules, EVEN IF THE CLAIM IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY RELEASEE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

8. My Health, Conduct and Alcohol

I represent and promise that:

  • I am physically and mentally able to take part in the Activities I choose, I will not take part in any Activity that is beyond my ability or not advised for my health, pregnancy or medications, and I will seek medical advice if I am unsure;
  • I will not swim, use the hot tub, operate a golf cart or any vehicle, tend a fire, or supervise children while impaired by alcohol, cannabis, any drug or any medication;
  • no one under 21 in my party will be served or allowed to drink alcohol, and I will not serve alcohol to anyone who is visibly intoxicated; and
  • I will use every amenity only for its intended purpose, follow posted signs, manufacturer warnings and the host's instructions, and stop any activity that becomes unsafe.

9. Property Rules

The Red Brick Ranch Property Rules shown with this Agreement, the house rules for my lodging, and all posted signs are part of this Agreement. I have reviewed them and will obey them, and every instruction from Releasees, and I will make sure everyone in my party does the same. Posted signs and the host's instructions control if they differ from the Property Rules.

Releasees may end the use of any amenity, or the stay or event of any person, who breaks the rules or acts unsafely. A violation may result in immediate removal from the Property without refund, and I will pay for all damage caused by me or my party.

10. Guests, Visitors and Minors in My Party

I am responsible for every person who stays with me, visits me, attends my event or comes onto the Property because of me. Every adult in my party must sign his or her own copy of this Agreement before arriving or before using any part of the Property, and I will tell each of them about the risks and the Property Rules. No minor may use the pond, pool, hot tub, trampoline, playground, fire pits, trails or golf carts unless a parent or legal guardian has signed this Agreement for that minor and an adult is present and actively watching.

10A. Hunting on the Property (applies to every guest; the duties apply to anyone who hunts)

I understand that Releasees may allow hunting on parts of the Property during Ohio hunting seasons, and that hunters, firearms, bows and gunfire may be present on or near the Property while I am there, whether or not I hunt. I assume that risk and release the Releasees from it as provided in this Agreement.

No one may hunt on the Property without the host's prior written permission for the specific dates, areas and number of hunters, and only under any hunting lease or permission form the host requires. Permission may be limited, changed or withdrawn at any time, and hunting is never allowed during weddings or events or wherever the host says other guests are present. Any amount I pay that relates to hunting is a lease or access payment and not a fee for the use of any particular amenity, and Releasees keep every protection available to Ohio landowners, including under Ohio Revised Code 1533.181, to the fullest extent the law allows.

If I or anyone in my party hunts, I represent and promise that each hunter will:

  • hold and carry every license, permit, stamp and registration Ohio and federal law require for the species, season and method, including an Ohio hunting license and any deer or turkey permit (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1533), Ohio HIP certification and the federal duck stamp for migratory birds, and proof of completing hunter education when the law requires it;
  • carry the written landowner permission that Ohio Revised Code 1533.17 requires to hunt on private land, and show it, with all licenses and permits, to the host or any wildlife officer on request;
  • follow every Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife law and rule, including season dates, legal shooting hours, legal weapons and ammunition, bag and possession limits, game check and tagging rules (deer and turkey must be checked as ODNR requires), and the hunter orange requirement of Ohio Administrative Code 1501:31-15-11 during the seasons when it applies;
  • hunt only in the areas the host approves, stay inside the Property boundaries, never shoot across a property line, road, driveway, trail, pond or lawn, and never cross onto a neighbor's land, including to recover game, without that neighbor's permission;
  • never shoot toward or within 200 yards of any house, cabin, barn, venue, parking area, trail or person, and keep at least the distances from buildings that Ohio law requires;
  • positively identify every target and what is beyond it, treat every weapon as loaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, and keep firearms unloaded and cased in vehicles, in and near buildings, and at all times when not actively hunting;
  • use a full-body safety harness attached to the tree at all times in any tree stand, inspect every stand, ladder and blind before each use, and understand that Releasees do not own, inspect or maintain any stand, blind or hunting equipment;
  • never hunt or handle a weapon while under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, any drug or any impairing medication (see Ohio Revised Code 2923.15);
  • store firearms and ammunition locked and out of reach of children, and never bring a loaded firearm into any lodging, barn or venue;
  • make sure any hunter under 18 is accompanied and supervised as Ohio law requires, by a parent or guardian who has signed this Agreement; and
  • report every shot animal that is not recovered, every accident or injury, and any trespasser or unsafe hunter to the host immediately, and field dress and dispose of game only where the host directs.

Releasees do not check licenses, permits, hunter education, skill or equipment, do not supervise hunting, and do not guarantee any game or any hunting success. I am solely responsible for complying with all hunting laws and for any fine, penalty, forfeiture or loss of privileges that results from my conduct or the conduct of anyone in my party. My release, covenant not to sue and indemnity in Sections 5, 6 and 7 expressly include every claim arising out of Hunting, including claims by other hunters, guests, neighbors and third parties, EVEN IF CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES. Breaking any hunting rule ends hunting privileges immediately and may result in removal from the Property without refund and a report to an ODNR wildlife officer.

11. Parent or Guardian Agreement for Minors (if any minor is listed)

If I list a minor on this Agreement, I represent that I am that minor's parent or legal guardian with full authority to sign for the minor. On my own behalf and on behalf of the minor, I agree to every term of this Agreement, including the assumption of risk, release, waiver and covenant not to sue, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I further agree, in my individual capacity, to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from any claim brought by or on behalf of the minor (including by the minor after reaching adulthood) arising out of the Activities, EVEN IF CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, and to reimburse all attorney fees and costs of defending any such claim.

I will personally supervise the minor, or have another responsible adult supervise the minor, at all times, and always within arm's reach when the minor is in or near water. I will allow the minor to use only the amenities and equipment that are suitable for the minor's age, size and ability.

12. Medical Treatment and Emergencies

I authorize Releasees, emergency responders and medical providers to obtain or provide emergency medical treatment and transport for me and any minor I list, as they consider necessary. Releasees have no duty to provide first aid or rescue. I am solely responsible for all costs of rescue, transport and medical care, and I release Releasees from any claim arising from such decisions or care.

I am responsible for having my own health, accident and liability insurance, and I understand that Releasees do not provide medical, accident or other insurance for guests.

13. Property Damage and Personal Belongings

I am financially responsible for, and will promptly pay the cost to repair or replace, any damage to the Property, its buildings, furnishings, amenities, equipment, lawns, fields, trails, ponds, trees or animals, or to the property of other guests, caused by me or anyone in my party. Releasees are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal belongings, vehicles, decorations, gifts or vendor equipment.

14. Relationship to My Booking or Event Contract

This Agreement is in addition to, and does not replace, the terms of any rental booking (including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com or direct bookings), house rules, wedding or event contract, hunting lease or other agreement with any Releasee. If those terms and this Agreement conflict, the terms that give the Releasees the greater protection apply. Nothing in this Agreement makes any Releasee's insurance available to me, and any insurance I or my event carry is primary.

15. Duration and Scope

This Agreement applies to the stay, event or visit for which I sign it and to every later stay, event or visit by me or anyone I list, until I revoke it in writing delivered to Releasees. Revocation applies only to future visits. Releasees may require me to sign a new agreement at any time.

16. Electronic Signature and Records

I agree to sign this Agreement electronically. My electronic signature, typed name and initials have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1306 (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) and the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. I consent to Releasees keeping this Agreement as an electronic record, together with the date and time, my IP address and device information, and a digital fingerprint of the exact text I agreed to, and to receiving my copy by email. I may print or save a copy, and I may request a paper copy at any time.

17. Governing Law, Venue and Jury Waiver

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict of law rules. Any action relating to this Agreement, the Property or the Activities must be brought only in the state or federal courts serving Hocking County, Ohio, and I consent to their jurisdiction. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY in any such action.

18. Severability, Interpretation and Entire Agreement

This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as Ohio law permits. If any part of it is held invalid or unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and the rest of the Agreement will remain in full force. Headings are for convenience only. I have not relied on any oral or written statement not contained in this Agreement or the agreements described in Section 14, and this Agreement may be changed only in a writing signed by Releasees. Releasees' failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of it.

Each Releasee is an intended beneficiary of this Agreement and may enforce it, even though it did not sign it. This Agreement binds me and my spouse, children, heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, personal representatives and assigns, and it benefits the successors and assigns of each Releasee. The words "including" and "includes" mean "including without limitation". If a court finds any release, waiver or indemnity too broad, I ask that it be narrowed only as much as needed to make it enforceable.

19. Acknowledgment

I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE HUNTING SECTION AND THE PROPERTY RULES. I UNDERSTAND IT. I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TO CONSULT A LAWYER OF MY CHOICE. I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND LEGALLY COMPETENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING MY RIGHT TO SUE, AND I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

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