Company: GiddyUp LLC, doing business as Giddyapp (the “Company”)

In consideration of using Giddyapp to discover, connect, and engage with equestrians and equine-related businesses, I, the undersigned participant (“Participant”), on behalf of myself and, to the extent legally permitted, my heirs, estate, personal representatives, and assigns, acknowledge and agree as follows.

For purposes of this Agreement, “Released Parties” means the Company and its members, owners, managers, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and other persons or entities acting on its behalf, to the extent applicable and legally permitted.

1. Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks

Participant acknowledges that horse-related activities, including but not limited to handling, grooming, riding, training, schooling, jumping, trail riding, loading and unloading horses, horse transportation, boarding, taking lessons, providing horse care, attending equine events, and being a spectator, visitor, or participant in the vicinity of horses, whether involving Participant’s own horse or another person’s horse, in private or public spaces (collectively, the “Activities”), involve known and unanticipated risks.

These risks include, but are not limited to, falls, kicks, bites, loose horses, collisions with vehicles, horses, objects, or structures, equipment failure, unpredictable animal behavior, natural hazards, personal injury, injury to horses, property damage, emotional injury, paralysis, permanent disability, delayed or unavailable emergency medical care, and death.

Participant understands that these risks cannot be entirely eliminated and that unexpected and unpredictable events may occur.

2. Assumption of Risk

Participant expressly acknowledges and voluntarily assumes the inherent risks associated with the Activities, including risks arising from the actions or inactions of other participants, horse owners, transportation providers, persons providing horses, and other third parties, to the extent permitted by law.

Participation in the Activities is voluntary. Participant is responsible for evaluating the risks involved and determining whether to participate. If Participant believes an activity or situation is unsafe, Participant agrees to notify the applicable activity provider and discontinue participation until the concern is addressed.

3. Release, Waiver, and Hold Harmless

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Participant voluntarily releases and discharges the Released Parties from claims, demands, causes of action, damages, or liabilities arising from Participant’s involvement in the Activities, including claims associated with inherent equine risks, the use of equipment or facilities, or proximity to horses.

To the extent legally permissible, this release includes claims arising from the ordinary negligence of a Released Party. This Agreement does not release liability for intentional misconduct or any other conduct or liability that cannot legally be waived.

Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from claims, liabilities, losses, and reasonable expenses to the extent arising from Participant’s own acts, omissions, negligence, or breach of this Agreement, as permitted by law.

If a Released Party is required to incur reasonable attorney fees and costs to enforce an enforceable provision of this Agreement or defend against a claim brought by Participant, recovery of such fees and costs shall be subject to applicable law and the outcome of the claim.

4. Insurance and Responsibility for Losses

Participant represents that Participant has considered the need for appropriate insurance coverage for potential personal injury, medical expenses, property damage, and injury to or loss involving Participant’s horse or horses.

Participant understands that Participant may be responsible for expenses or losses not covered by insurance, subject to applicable law and any separate agreement governing the relevant activity.

5. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.

6. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, subject to applicable law. Any venue provision shall be subject to applicable jurisdictional and venue requirements.

Participant acknowledges that equine activities involve inherent risks and that this Agreement may affect certain legal rights, including the right to bring claims for negligence where such claims may legally be waived.

Participant acknowledges having had sufficient opportunity to read this Agreement and seek independent legal advice before accepting it.

PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS HOLD HARMLESS, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT; THAT IT MAY WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS; AND THAT IT IS INTENDED TO BE A BINDING AGREEMENT TO THE EXTENT ENFORCEABLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

7. Wisconsin Equine Activity Liability Notice

The following notice is reproduced from Wisconsin Stat. § 895.481(4):

Notice: A person who is engaged for compensation in the rental of equines or equine equipment or tack or in the instruction of a person in the riding or driving of an equine or in being a passenger upon an equine is not liable for the injury or death of a person involved in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, as defined in section 895.481 (1) (e) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

This statutory notice describes a limitation of liability for qualifying equine professionals under Wisconsin law. Its applicability to a particular person or activity depends on the statute and the circumstances.

8. Helmet Policy and Acknowledgment

Participant acknowledges that horseback riding involves inherent risks of serious injury or death and that wearing an appropriately fitted, equestrian-specific protective helmet can reduce the risk of certain head injuries.

Giddyapp's policy is that helmets must be worn whenever riding. Riders must comply with applicable helmet requirements and the safety policies of the relevant property owner, facility, event organizer, or activity provider.

Participant acknowledges the importance of wearing a properly fitted helmet and agrees not to ride without one where required by this policy or by the applicable provider's rules.

Participant understands that a helmet does not eliminate all risks associated with horseback riding or guarantee protection against injury or death.

This helmet acknowledgment does not waive any rights that cannot legally be waived or authorize conduct prohibited by law or by an applicable facility or activity provider.

Participant Acceptance

By affirmatively accepting this Agreement, Participant acknowledges that they have read and understood its terms and agree to be bound by them to the extent enforceable under applicable law.

Electronic acceptance: By downloading and creating a profile on the Giddyapp platform, I have read and agree to the Giddyapp Hold Harmless, Release of Liability & Helmet Policy.