Agritainment Services Agreement

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on date:

By & Between:

Provider:

Heritage Ranch

191 Victory Road

Howell, NJ 07731

(732) 333 - 7324

Heather@HeritageRanchnj.com

Client

1. Services Provided

Services Provided Heritage Ranch NJ’s Tiny Traveling Troop

(“Provider”) agrees to provide agritainment services at the Client’s event. Services may include:

1. A traveling miniature farm with animals such as miniature donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, and/or horses.

2. Petting zoo services, where children and guests are allowed to safely interact and engage with various types of miniature farm animals and horses under staff supervision.

3. Set up and safe containment of animals using portable fencing and equipment.

4. Supervision of animals by experienced handlers for the duration of the event.

5. Sanitation measures, including the setup of a designated hand-sanitation station (sanitizer) for use by guests after animal contact, in accordance with best practices and state/local health guidelines.

6. Proper clean up, breakdown

7. Removal and disposal of Tiny Traveling Troop animal waste.

2. Event Details

3. Payment Terms

• A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure the event date.

• Event dates are reserved with a deposit & signed agreement only.

• The remaining balance is due the week of the event date.

• Accepted payment methods: Credit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay.

Failure to make the final payment may result in cancellation of services.

4. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

1. Provide a safe, accessible, and level location for setup (minimum 20 ft. x 20 ft. for small parties or a minimum of 30 ft. x 30 ft. for large parties).

2. Ensure adequate shade, shelter, and access to water for animals when outdoors.

3. Provide on-site parking for the Provider’s vehicle and trailer within a reasonable distance from the set-up area.

4. Supervise children and guests; Provider is not responsible for child supervision.

5. Prevent guests from feeding animals outside of Provider-approved guidelines.

6. Sanitation

   1. Provider will supply sanitizer for guests after animal contact at private events.

   2. The client agrees to encourage guests to use the provided sanitation

5. Provider Responsibilities

Provider will:

1. Supply healthy, well-cared-for animals and equipment.

2. Maintain supervision and handling of all animals at all times.

3. Carry appropriate liability insurance coverage for agritainment services.

4. Adhere to all state and federal animal care requirements.

6. Safety & Liability

Animals are living creatures and may act unpredictably. While Heritage Ranch takes every reasonable precaution to provide a safe experience, interactions with animals involve inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated.

• The Client accepts responsibility for supervising all children and guests attending the event and agrees that all participants will follow the instructions of Heritage Ranch staff at all times.

• Provider is not responsible for damage to lawns, landscaping, clothing, personal property, vehicles, or other belongings resulting from normal event operations or interactions with animals.

• The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Heritage Ranch, its owners, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from the event, except to the extent caused by the Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Pony Ride Warning

If this event includes pony rides or any other equine activity, the following warning applies pursuant to New Jersey law:

WARNING: UNDER NEW JERSEY LAW, AN EQUESTRIAN AREA OPERATOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO P.L.1997, c.287 (C.5:15-1 et seq.).

The Client understands that horses and ponies are living animals that may react unpredictably to sounds, sudden movements, unfamiliar people, weather conditions, or other animals. By participating in pony rides, participants voluntarily assume the inherent risks associated with equine activities.

The Client agrees that all riders will:

• Follow all instructions given by Heritage Ranch staff.

• Ride only when directed by staff.

• Wear any required safety equipment provided by Heritage Ranch.

• Never approach, mount, dismount, or feed a pony without staff permission.

• Ensure that children remain under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult when not actively participating in a pony ride.

7. Cancellations

• If cancelled by the client +30 days prior to event: Deposit may be transferred to a new date within 3 months (subject to availability).

• If cancelled by the client 1 - 30 days prior to event: No refunds issued (deposit remains non-refundable). If event is paid in full, 50% of total event fee will be refunded.

8. Weather Policy

The Provider reserves the right to cancel due to unsafe conditions, including:

• Extreme heat or cold

• Heavy rain, lightning, or high winds

• Unsafe ground conditions

• Any condition that may compromise animal or guest safety

If canceled by Heritage Ranch:

• Client may reschedule to a mutually agreed rain date within 3 months.

• If rescheduling is not possible, payments made (including the deposit) will be refunded.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.

10. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Provider and Client. Any modifications must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

11. Signatures