VENTURESOME SPIRIT
General Policies & Liability Waiver for Venturesome Spirit, LLC
WARNING: Under Indiana law, an agritourism provider is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in agritourism activities at this location if the death or injury results from the inherent risks of agritourism activity.
Inherent risks of agritourism activities include risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death, or for other participants to act in a manner that may cause you injury or cause your death. You assume the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.
Venturesome Spirit Policies:
● Check-In: 1pm
● Check-Out: 11am
*All campers and visitors must check in upon arrival.
★ LATE ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES - For late arrival arrangements or to check on early arrivals, please contact us during normal business hours. If arrangements have not been made in advance, and if the guest has not departed the site by the appropriate check-out time, then there will be an additional day charged to the account.
★ SITE CHANGES - You have been assigned a specific site. If you wish to make a change, please check with Venturesome Spirit. Due to current reservations and maintenance, we may not be able to accommodate a move. Do not change sites without approval.
★ PET POLICY - There is a maximum of 2 pets per site. Pets must always be on a leash and may not be left unattended/tethered outside of your tent site or to trees, doors or posts. Pets are not allowed in community buildings, sports facilities or beach areas. Pet owners are required to always clean up after their pet. Pets are not allowed in tents due to future potential guest allergies. All pets must be vaccinated. Excessive barking will not be tolerated. Proof of current rabies vaccination may be requested at time of check-in.
★ PARKING - Two (2) vehicles included per cabin and one (1) vehicle per tent site. Please do not park your vehicle, trailer, or boat in an adjacent site. Use of more than one site will result in additional charges. Additional parking in designated areas may be available for a fee. Do not park in the middle of the road, in front of garages or restrooms/bathhouses.
★ FIRE RINGS AND PICNIC TABLES - Fire rings and picnic tables are assigned to designated sites and are not to be removed from that site. Fire rings are not trash receptacles. Please only place items that you plan to burn during your stay in your fire ring (no plastic, no glass, no cans).
★ VEHICLES (ATVs, UTVs, GOLF CARTS, DIRT BIKES, MOTORCYCLES) - No recreational vehicles (ATVs, UTVs, Golf Carts, Dirt Bikes, Motorcycles) are permitted on the property. No bicycle riding after dark; helmets are recommended.
★ SPEED LIMIT - Speed limit is 10 mph. Drive slowly and watch for children.
★ SITE AND PARK NAVIGATION - Please be respectful of your neighbor and do not walk between sites when navigating the park. Please use main roads and public paths to walk around the campground.
★ WIFI – The campground Wi-Fi service is available throughout our property. However, we cannot guarantee the Wi-Fi reception at each site.
★ OPEN FIRES - Fires must be in fire rings only. Dry firewood may be purchased at The Lodge. State law prohibits out-of-state firewood; only local firewood may be brought into the park.
★ VISITORS - Only registered guests are permitted to enter the property. All visitors must check in at The Lodge to register, pay for a day pass and receive a parking pass.
Venturesome Spirit reserves the right to limit the number of people visiting a site. Guests with a day pass must depart the property by 9pm EST. Vehicle passes must always be visible.
★ ELECTRICAL USE – If your site includes electricity, you are responsible for understanding how many amps you are using at your site. Amp usage over what is provided can trip your breaker. Please notify the front desk if you have any electrical issues during your stay. Guests are not permitted to diagnose/attempt repair of our electrical pedestals.
★ SEVERE WEATHER - In case of severe weather, seek shelter in bathrooms or The Lodge.
★ LAUNDRY - There are no laundry facilities available at the campground.
★ RESTROOMS/BATHHOUSES - Restrooms/bathhouses are open 24/7 except for maintenance and cleaning. We ask for your help in keeping the restrooms/bathhouses clean. Guests under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult in all restrooms/bathhouses.
★ LAKES - No lifeguard is on duty and all swimming/recreational activities are “at your own risk”. Anyone under the age of 18 must be supervised in these areas, always. Horseplay, running and diving are not permitted in our beach area. Loud music, glass and rough play are also not permitted in our beach/sports areas or any other areas of the campground.
★ QUIET TIME - Quiet time: 11pm to 7am. Any noise disturbances including loud music will be warned once and then asked to leave without a refund.
★ TRASH DISPOSAL & RECYCLING - Trash cans are located throughout the park during peak seasons. Please tie trash bags and place them inside a trash container (to prevent nightly visitors such as possums, raccoons, etc.). Do not dispose of wires, oil, furniture, mattresses or any toxic waste or chemicals, motor oil, or cooking oil in our trash cans. If you are staying during our off-season, all trash must be disposed of in the dumpster at The Lodge.
★ DRONES - Drones are not permitted on our property.
★ FIREWORKS AND FIREARMS - Fireworks and firearms are strictly prohibited on our property. This includes sparklers, smoke bombs, aerials, and firecrackers. The prohibiting of firearms includes all guns of any type including air soft, BB, and pellet guns. If these items are seen outside your tent site, you will be asked to leave immediately without a refund and with no option to return.
★ SAFETY - Safety of our guests and staff is a priority. For the safety of younger guests, we ask that parents accompany children under the age of 14 using the facilities.
Children should use extreme caution when crossing or playing near any internal roads.
★ SMOKING - Absolutely no smoking in cabins or community areas including The Lodge or restrooms/bathhouses ($200 fine will be charged for anyone who smokes inside a cabin). Please be respectful of other guests and dispose of any butts properly.
★ LOST KEY POLICY - A $25 fee will be charged per lost cabin key.
★ FISHING – The campground offers catch-and-release fishing on the two small lakes from 9am to 9pm. No overnight fishing and no fishing on the large lake for the safety of our guests using the lake for water sports.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
NO REFUNDS DURING SPECIAL EVENTS. Our cancellation policy varies depending on the timing of your cancellation notice in advance of the reservation date. We do not give credits or refunds due to weather…the fun continues rain or shine.
★ 21+ DAYS PRIOR: Refund minus $25 cancellation fee OR full refund issued in camp credit
★ 14-21 DAYS PRIOR: 50% of reservation issued in camp credit and 50% of reservation forfeited
★ LESS THAN 14 DAYS: Full reservation forfeited
VENTURESOME SPIRIT CONTACT INFORMATION
317-960-4386 (call or text)
Email: yourventuresomespirit@gmail.com
Emergencies, call 911
Venturesome Spirit Liability Waiver
All Venturesome Spirit guests must be checked in and out upon arrival and departure and agree to the campground’s following rules and regulations. Acknowledgment of risks, release, indemnification agreement and covenant not to sue. Each part of this document must be completed and signed before using Venturesome Spirit, LLC (referred to as Venturesome Spirit from here on) facilities or participating in Venturesome Spirit activities.
1. Acknowledgement of Risks
The undersigned user ("User") hereby acknowledges and agrees that the use of the facility operated by Venturesome Spirit has inherent risks. User fully recognizes and appreciates the dangers inherent with lakes, outdoor activities and general areas of the campground. User is assuming the hazard of risk to User since User desires to use campground and Venturesome Spirit facilities. User realizes that User is subject to injury from these activities and that no form of pre-planning can remove all the danger to which User is being exposed. User further represents and warrants to Venturesome Spirit that User has full knowledge of the nature and extent of all risks associated with activities at Venturesome Spirit and the use of equipment, including but not limited to risk of physical injury, disability, or death and risk of loss of use or damage to my personal property. Risks include but are not limited to weather-related hazards, animal, or insect attack, allergy or injury or death from plant life, drowning, the possibility of slips and falls, 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 the acts 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 Venturesome Spirit, injuries resulting from the actions, omissions or negligence of Venturesome Spirit or others; blatant or apparent defects or conditions in equipment or property supplied by Venturesome Spirit; injuries resulting from the 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, or the ground; injuries resulting from contact with other users of Venturesome Spirit facilities and activities; injuries resulting from contact with Venturesome Spirit Facilities including but not limited to ladders, doors, counters, windows, and furniture whether permanently or temporarily in place; first aid, emergency treatment or other services rendered by Venturesome Spirit 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 ASSUMES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
I understand that Venturesome Spirit does not guarantee my personal health or safety at any point during my use of Venturesome Spirit camping and watercraft product, or activities hosted by Venturesome Spirit or the campground, nor does it protect me against risk of loss of my personal property. I understand the Venturesome Spirit does not assume responsibility for the actions of others, for events that are not part of Venturesome Spirit, or that are beyond the control of Venturesome Spirit or its contractors, or for situations that may arise due to the failure of the User to disclose pertinent information.
2. Releases, Indemnification and Covenant Not to Sue
User voluntarily releases and forever discharges and covenants not to sue Venturesome Spirit, 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 Venturesome Spirit or participation in any Venturesome Spirit activity, including, but not limited to any and all negligence, of Venturesome Spirit, its agents 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 Venturesome Spirit, its agents, workers, directors and employees, and all other persons or entities against all damage which user may negligently or intentionally cause to spectators or other third parties during User's participation in any Venturesome Spirit activity. User further agrees, promises and covenants not to use, assert or otherwise maintain any claim against Venturesome Spirit, its agents, workers, directors and employees, and all other persons or entities, for any 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 Venturesome Spirit facilities, User will have no rights to make any claim or file a lawsuit against Venturesome Spirit, its agents or employees even if Venturesome Spirit, its agents or employees, or any of them negligently caused the bodily injury or property damage.
3. Acknowledgment 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 Venturesome Spirit, its agents, workers, directors 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 Venturesome Spirit, its agents or 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 costs, which may be asserted by third parties against User because of User's use of the Venturesome Spirit.
4. Participant Insurance Benefits and Representation of Physical Condition
Users understand and acknowledge that no medical insurance benefits will be provided to User for injuries occurring while User is using Venturesome Spirit. User certifies that User has sufficient health, accident, and personal liability insurance to cover bodily injury, property damage, or any consequences resulting from User's participation in Venturesome Spirit activities. If User has no such insurance, User certifies that User is capable of personally paying for 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 Venturesome Spirit.
5. Consideration
In consideration of this agreement, Venturesome Spirit will permit User to participate in Venturesome Spirit activities, subject to user's compliance with all Venturesome Spirit 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. Venturesome Spirit retains the right to deny entrance to its facilities or participation in its activities, to anyone in its sole discretion.
User understands that this constitutes the entire agreement between undersigned ("User") and Venturesome Spirit, its agents or employees, and that it cannot be modified or changed in any way by the representations or statements of Venturesome Spirit, its agents, workers, directors, or employees or by User. User’s and Parents/Guardians’ signatures below indicate that they have read this entire document in full, understand it completely, and agree to be bound by its terms. This Waiver and Release is an Indiana contract and User consents to the jurisdiction and venue for any action relating to this Waiver and Release in Pendleton, Indiana 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 Venturesome Spirit camping or watercraft product or campground activities and amenities.
○ In the event I am injured or become ill while participating in this during my use of Venturesome Spirit camping or watercraft products or campground activities and amenities, I understand and agree that I will accept responsibility for any medical bills, including co-payments and deductibles.
○ In the event I am injured, or my property is damaged because of my use of Venturesome Spirit camping or watercraft products or campground activities and amenities, I will not seek reimbursement from Venturesome Spirit.
○ If while using Venturesome Spirit camping or watercraft products or campground activities and amenities, I cause harm to another person or another person’s property I accept sole responsibility for my actions and indemnify Venturesome Spirit and hold it and its officers, directors, employees, contractors and assigns harmless therefrom.
7. Photographic Releases
As a User, I grant and convey unto Venturesome Spirit, all right, title and interest in all photographic images, video and audio recordings obtained during my use of the Venturesome Spirit.
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 Venturesome Spirit (“vendor” and “releasee”), its owners, agents, servants and employees from any liability regarding me or anyone staying in my camping unit relating to COVID-19 and any other viruses or illnesses that they may get as a result of renting with Venturesome Spirit.
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 Indiana, 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 Indiana. I agree that if any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such a 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 or am the parent or legal guardian of a minor under the age of 18; 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.
I have carefully read, clearly understood, and voluntarily sign this waiver (Under 128 requires parent’s signature)
Guest Name:___________________________________ Guest Phone:_____________________________ Site/Cabin #:______________________________
# of Vehicles___________________________________ License Plate #:___________________________ License Plate #:___________________________
Do you have a pet? (Y/N)_________________________ Number of Pets: __________________________
Number in camping party here now _______________ Number coming later but paid now___________
Guest Name (print)______________________________ Guest Signature___________________________
Guest Name (print)_____________________ Guest Signature___________________________ Guest Name (print)_____________________ Guest Signature___________________________
Guest Name (print)_____________________ Guest Signature___________________________ Guest Name (print)_____________________ Guest Signature___________________________
Venturesome Spirit Camp Gear Rental Agreement
1. THE PARTIES. This Equipment Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on this day of ___________ by and between:
Owner: Venturesome Spirit, LLC (“Owner).
Renter: ______________________ (“Renter”).
2. EQUIPMENT. The Owner and Renter agree to enter into a binding agreement for the leasing of the following camping gear:
q Camp Gear for 2 People (all items included)
q Add On Rentals (select all that apply)
Hereinafter known as the “Equipment.”
3. TERM. The rental period begins on ______________ and ends on ______________.
Hereinafter known as the “Term.”
4. Notice of Cancelation. This Agreement ends upon cancelation of the reservation. Notice of cancelation must be received within 14100 day(s) of the reservation start date.
5. LEASE PAYMENTS. The Renter agrees to pay the Owner a one-time payment to lease the Camping Gear during the Term. Such payment is due and payable at the execution of this Agreement.
Hereinafter known as the “Lease Payments.”
6. SECURITY DEPOSIT. A Security Deposit is: (check one)
☐ - Not Required. There is no Security Deposit required under this Agreement. Any damage to the Camping Gear or losses incurred by the Owner as a result of this Agreement shall be paid by the Renter in a separate payment.
☒ - Required. $100 shall be paid by the Renter for any damage to the Equipment or losses incurred by the Owner as a result of this Agreement.
7. LATE FEE (RETURNING EQUIPMENT). If the Renter does not return the Equipment on the last day of the Term: (check one)
☐ - No Late Fee shall be Charged.
☒ - Late Fee shall be Charged. $120 shall be charged to the Renter for each day the Camping Gear is late and not returned to the Owner (“Late Fee”). In addition, the unpaid Late Fee shall accumulate interest at the maximum interest rate (usury rate) allowed under Governing Law.
Under this Agreement, the Camping Gear shall remain the property of the Owner and must be returned to the Owner in the same condition as the start of the Term, normal wear and tear excepted.
8. INSURANCE. There is no insurance required to be obtained by the Renter under this Agreement for the Camping Gear. The Renter shall be fully responsible for any loss, damage, or destruction of the Camping Gear.
9. USE OF EQUIPMENT. The Renter agrees to use the Camping Gear for its intended use and legal purposes. Any use of the Camping Gear outside of its intended use or for unlawful purposes can result in the termination of this Agreement.
10. RENTER’S RESPONSIBILITY. It is the Renter’s responsibility to maintain the Camping Gear in accordance with industry standards during the Term. Any repairs, modifications, or damage caused to the Camping Gear, except for common wear and tear resulting from its intended use, shall be the Renter’s responsibility.
11. REPAIRS. If, at any time, the Camping Gear ceases to function in its intended use at no fault of the Renter, the Owner agrees to either:
a.) Replace the Equipment. The Owner shall replace the specific Camping Gear item with another that is equal in respect to function and purpose. During the exchange period under which the Renter has notified the Owner of the requested repair and the time it takes to replace the Camping Gear, there shall be no lease payment owed by the Renter; or
b.) Repair the Equipment. The Owner shall repair the Camping Gear on a timely basis and in accordance with industry standards. During the repair period under which the Renter has notified the Owner.
c.) Compensation. The Owner shall offer the Renter compensation to replace the camping gear for convenience or compensate for malfunction.
If the Renter is not at fault for the repair needed to the Camping Gear, the Renter shall not be charged during the exchange period under which the Renter has notified the Owner of the Camping Gear malfunction to when the Camping Gear is repaired or replaced and returned to the Renter. Any payments made shall be credited for future use of the Camping Gear.
12. DEFAULT. In the event of Default by the Renter, the Owner may terminate this Agreement without prejudice to any other remedies the Owner may have.
13. INDEMNIFICATION. The Renter shall indemnify and hold the Owner harmless from any loss, damage, or expense arising from the Renter’s possession, use, or misuse of the Camping Gear.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Owner and the Renter concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written.
15. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed under the laws located in the State of Indiana.
16. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS. [ADDITIONAL TERMS]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner and Renter have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
Owner Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________
Print Name: _____________________________
Renter Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________
Print Name: _____________________________
Venturesome Spirit Watercraft Waiver
Rental Period: _________________________
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK
I, the undersigned, in consideration of the services of VENTURESOME SPIRIT, LLC., its officers, employees, agents or representatives, hereby agree to release and discharge VENTURESOME SPIRIT, LLC. on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:
1) I understand and acknowledge that the activity I am about to voluntarily engage in as a participant and/or volunteer is an unsupervised kayak, standup paddleboard, or river tube activity, which bears certain known risks and unanticipated risks which could result in injury, death, or damage to myself, to my property or to spectators or other third parties. The following describes some, but not all, of these risks: DROWNING, CAPSIZING, COLLISION WITH ROCKS OR OTHER ITEMS NATURALLY OR UNNATURALLY FOUND IN LAKES, EXPOSURE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS, INJURY CAUSED BY ME OR OTHERS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN WATERCRAFT ACTIVITIES.
2) With full knowledge that this activity entails both known and unknown risk of injury to myself, to spectators, and to other third parties, I accept and assume sole and entire responsibility for any loss of life or injury to myself, to others, and to any property arising from my participation in this activity.
3) I hereby covenant for myself, my heirs and assigns, not to sue and to forever release and discharge, and to hold harmless and indemnify VENTURESOME SPIRIT, LLC., its agents, employees, property owners, lessors and all other persons or entities from any and all claims, demands, rights and causes of action of whatsoever kind and/or nature arising from and by reason of any and all known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, bodily and personal injuries, damage to per-sonal or real property, and the consequences thereof, in any way connected with my participation in this activity, including specifically but not limited to the negligent acts or omissions of VENTURESOME SPIRIT, LLC., its agents, employees, property owners, lessors, and all other persons or entities, for any and all injury, death, illness or disease, and damage to myself or my property.
4) Should it become necessary for VENTURESOME SPIRIT, LLC. or someone on their behalf, to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, or any portion thereof, I agree to pay VENTURESOME SPIRIT, LLC.’s reasonable costs and attorney fees thereby expended or for which liability is incurred.
5) I certify that I have sufficient health, accident and liability insurance to cover any bodily injury or property damage I may incur while participating in this event and to cover bodily injury or property damage caused to a third party as a result of my participation in this event. If I have no such insurance, I certify that I am capable of personally paying for any and all such expenses or liability.
6) I will be held liable for any damage or loss of equipment (Kayak $500, Tube $40, Paddle $15, Life Jacket $10). If I abandon my equipment, I will pay all costs incurred in retrieving the equipment.
Having read this entire document, front and back, I fully understand and agree with its terms and conditions. All participants will sign for themselves and participate in minors on the back of this agreement.
Owner Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________
Print Name: _____________________________
Renter Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________
Print Name: _____________________________