The Woodlands Acres Campground

Rules

Cleaning Fee and Pet Damage fee- Houses and Cabins Reservations

There is a $90 cleaning fee charge for the Log Cabin and Vista View houses. There is a $150 cleaning fee for the Lake house. Pet damage, property damage or excessive mess may incur a restoration fee.

Extra Vehicles

Trailers and boats are considered extra vehicles and will be charged at 5$ a night.

Rental Agreement/Liability Waiver Woodlands Acres LLC ("Resort")

Notice: This is a legally binding document. If not understood, legal advice should be sought. By signing this document, you give up your right and the right of your heirs, next of kin, or personal representatives to bring a court action, now or at any time in the future to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for an injury to yourself (including family members or guests) or your property or for your death, however caused, arising out of your use of the resort facilities including, but not limited to, use of the lakes/creeks/ponds, playgrounds, trails, campsite and open fires.

1. Acknowledgement of Risks

The undersigned user hereby acknowledges and agrees that the use of resort facilities has inherent risks. User fully recognizes and appreciates the dangers inherent with Resort activities, including but not limited to being in or around lakes and ponds, hiking or adventuring on the vast trail system, being around open fires and other persons campsites, dangers inherent with Rock walls, swings, slides, basketball/volleyball courts and climbing course, dangers in or around the bathhouse and any other know or unknown risks associated with a campground or raw nature setting. I further acknowledge that I and my guest know there is no supervision on the property such as lifeguards, security guards, medical staff, firefighters etc. All Users of the Resort are assuming the hazard of risk to User since User desires to use facilities at Resort. User realizes that User is subject to injury from these activities and that no form of preplanning can remove all the danger to which User is being exposed. User further represents and warrants to Woodlands Acres LLC (Resort) that User has full knowledge of the nature and extent of all risks associated with activities at Resort and the use of lands, facilities and equipment, including but not limited to the risks of physical injury, disability, or death and risks of loss of use or damage to my personal property. Risks include but not limited to weather related hazards, animal or insect attack (honeybees kept on property), allergy or injury or death from plant life, swift water hazards, drowning, falling limbs, the possibility of slips and falls (i.e. bath house floor, steep terrain on property etc.) pinches, scrapes, crushing or jolts that could result in lacerations, fractures, burns, or even more severely debilitating or life threatening hazards. I understand that injury or loss may result from unknown or unexpected risks, but may also result from environmental conditions, from act or omissions of others, or from the unavailability of immediate and/or adequate emergency medical care, the use of equipment, materials owned by, or facilities acquired by the Resort, injuries resulting from the actions, omissions or negligence of Resort or others; blatant or apparent defects or conditions in equipment or property supplied by Resort; injuries resulting from physical condition or actions, omissions, negligence in any degree of User; all manner of injuries resulting from falling off of bikes and hitting furniture or other items such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, structures or the ground; injuries resulting from contact with other Users of Resort facilities and activities; injuries resulting from contact with Resort Facilities including but not limited to stairs, door, counters, windows, firepits and furniture whether permanently or temporarily in place; first aid, emergency treatment or other services rendered by Resort or others; and there is also the possibility that my engaging in such activities could cause injury or harm to a person other than myself. BY ENGAGING IN THESE ACTIVITIES, THE PARTICIPANT AND GUESTS ASSUME THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I understand that the Resort does not guarantee me or my guests personal health or safety at any point during my use of Resort Facilities, nor does it protect me or my guests against risk of loss of our personal property. I understand the Resort does not assume responsibility for the actions of others, for events that are not part of the Resort, or that are beyond the control of the Resort or its contractors, or for situations that may arise due to the failure of the User to disclose pertinent information.

2. Release, Indemnification and Covenant Not to Sue

User voluntarily releases and forever discharges and covenants not to sue Woodlands Acres LLC ("Resort"), and all other persons or entities affiliated therewith. from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of or are in any way connected with User's attendance at Resort or participation in any Resort activity, including but not limited to any and all negligence, of Resort, its agents, workers, owners or employees, and all other persons or entities, for any and all injury, death, illness or disease, and damage to User or User's property. User further agrees, promises and covenants to hold harmless and to indemnify Resort, its agents, workers, owners and employees, and all other persons or entities against all damage which User may negligently or intentionally cause to spectators or other third parties in the course of User's participation in any Resort activity. User further agrees. promises and covenants not to use, assert or otherwise maintain any claim against Resort, its agents, workers, owners and employees and all other persons or entities, for injury, death, illness or disease, or damage to User or User's property, arising from or connected to User's participation in any activity or from any claims asserted against User by spectators or other third parties. In signing this document, User fully recognizes that if anyone is hurt or dies, or property is damaged while User is in Resort boundaries or arising from Resort activities, User will have no rights to make claim or file a lawsuit against Resort, its agents, workers, owners or employees even if Resort, its agents, workers, owners or employees, or any of them negligently caused the bodily injury or property damage.

3. Acknowledgement of Effect of This Release Agreement

User Understands and acknowledges that by signing this document User has given up certain legal rights and/or possible claims which User might otherwise assert or maintain against Resort, its agents, workers, owners or employees, and other persons or entities, including but not limited to rights arising from or claims for the acts or omissions, fault or negligence of Resort, its agents, workers, owners and employees or any other persons or entities. User understands and acknowledges that by initialing and/or signing this document, User has assumed responsibility and LEGAL LIABILITY for the claims or other legal demands, including defense cost, which may be asserted by third parties against User as a result of User's use of the Resort.

4. Participant Insurance Benefits and Representation of Physical Condition

User understands and acknowledges that no medical insurance benefits will be provided to User for injuries occurring while User is using Resort. User certifies that User has sufficient health, accident, and personal liability insurance to cover bodily harm, property damage, or any consequences resulting from User's participation in Resort activities or on Resort Property. If User has no such insurance, User certifies that User is capable of personally paying for any and all expenses or liability. User further acknowledges that the undersigned is in good physical and mental health, not suffering from any condition, disease or disablement, which would or could potentially affect participation in activities at Resort.

5. Consideration

In consideration of this agreement, Resort will permit User to participate in Resort activities, subject to User's compliance with all Resort Rules, Regulations and Safety Policies, which may be amended from time to time. It is the responsibility of User to request to inspect all such Rules, Regulations and Policies. Resort retains the right to deny entrance to its property or participation in its activities, to anyone in its sole discretion. User understands that this constitutes the entire agreement between undersigned ("User") and Resort ("Woodlands Acres LLC"), its agents, workers, owners or employees, and that it cannot be modified or changed in any way by the representations or statements of Resort, its agents, workers, owners or employees or by User. User's and Parents/Gaurdians signatures below indicate that they have read this entire document in full, understands it completely, and agrees to be bound by its terms. This Waiver and Release is a Michigan contract and User consents to the jurisdiction and venue for any action relating to this Waiver and Release in Ogemaw County, Michigan regardless of User's residence or domicile.

6. Acknowledgement of Responsibility

* I consent to medical treatment in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during my use of the Resort * In the event I am injured or become ill while on property of Resort, I understand and agree that I will accept responsibility for any medical bills, including co-payments and deductibles * In the event that I am injured, or my property is damaged as a result of my use of the Resort, I will not seek reimbursement from the Resort *In the event that while using the Resort, I cause harm to another person or another person's property I accept Sole Responsibility for my actions and indemnify the Resort and hold it and its agents, workers, contractors, owners and employees harmless therefrom. * I agree not to ride or attempt to ride any Resort machinery on property. * I agree not to enter Structures (pole barn, sheds, rental homes) on property with the exception to shower house, restrooms and camp store.

7. Photographic Release

As a User, I grant and convey unto the Resort, all right, title and interest in any and all photographic images, video and audio recordings obtained during my use of the Resort.

8. Covid-19

I "Releasor" or "I" on behalf of myself and the occupants of my camping unit (meaning any physical unit located in a campground), hereby release and indemnify Woodlands Acres LLC ("campground" and "releasee", its owners, agents, servants, employees and contractors from any liability regarding me or anyone staying in my camping unit relating to COVID-19 and any other viruses or illness that they may get as a result of staying on Resort grounds.

9. Campground Rules

*Clean your site before you leave, a fee may apply if left in disarray *Maintain fires in designated areas only and put your fires out when unattended *Burn only paper products in campfires, no burning of plastics, Styrofoam, etc. *Clean up after your pets, a fee may apply if you don't *Maintain control of your pets at all times, if not you may be asked to leave the Resort *Don't wash dishes or clothing in the Shower house *Don't cut through campsites, respect others space *If you see a hazard or potential hazard, leave the area immediately and report it to Staff *Respect quiet hours 10:30pm to 8am *Respect Resort property and other camper's personal property * No firearms or fireworks * Two vehicles per campsite max * Check out time is 12pm check in time 2pm This is a non-exhaustive list of general good etiquette that we expect of all persons on property As a User, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Michigan, in the United States of America, and that this release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release, which shall continue to be enforceable. I understand and accept the risks; I understand and agree to abide by the code of conduct; and I accept responsibility for injury to myself; my own property; and harm to others that I have caused. In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that: A. I have read the foregoing release, understand it, and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; B. No oral representation, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; C. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and D. I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same. E. I agree that in any action to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be awarded, in addition to any other remedy or compensation, its reasonable attorney fees and costs.

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