Welcome to the Ancient City Pro Rodeo. By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to abide by the following Terms & Conditions. Please read these carefully before participating in any activities.
1. Event Host
The event is hosted by Ancient City Farmstead, LLC . The host reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel activities at its discretion for safety, operational, or other reasons. Participation in the event implies agreement to these Terms & Conditions. When used herein, the phrase “Released Parties” shall mean the host, as well the owner of the land where the venue is located, and any member, manager, agent, employee, vendor, affiliate, successor, or assign of same (the “Released Parties”).
2. Admittance.
In its sole discretion and without refund, the host reserves the right to refuse admittance to or expel from the event anyone that it determines is behaving in a manner that could be disruptive to the event or pose any danger to any other attendee. Attendee consents and agrees that in such event, it shall not be entitled to a refund of any portion of amounts paid. Breach of any of the terms herein shall entitle the host to all available legal remedies.
3. Assumption of Risk & Waiver of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND SAVE IN RELATION TO INSTANCES OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESS CONDUCT, WILLFUL/WANTON CONDUCT, OR INTENTIONAL ACTS BY THE HOST AND THE RELEASED PARTIES, ENTRANT, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND RELATED PERSONS, HEREBY FULLY UNDERSTANDS AND KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND IRREVOCABLY, ASSUMES ALL RISKS, HAZARDS AND DANGERS RELATED TO ENTRY INTO, AND PRESENCE IN, AT AND AROUND THE VENUE AND EVENT, WHICH MAY INCLUDE AN INCREASED RISK OF EXPOSURE TO COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COVID-19), VIRUSES, BACTERIA OR ILLNESSES OR THE CAUSE THEREOF, SICKNESS, PERSONAL INJURY, DISABILITY, OTHER SHORT-TERM OR LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS, AND/OR DEATH. ENTRANT HEREBY ACCEPTS PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS VOLUNTARY ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ENTRANT HEREBY ASSUMES, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND RELATED PERSONS, ALL RESPONSIBILITY OF CLAIMS AND POTENTIAL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE RISK, HAZARDS AND DANGERS DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT SAVE FOR INSTANCES OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESS CONDUCT, WILLFUL/WANTON CONDUCT, OR INTENTIONAL ACTS BY THE HOST.
4. The Ancient City Pro Rodeo involves live livestock, including but not limited to horses and cattle. Attendees acknowledge that equine and livestock activities involve inherent risks that may result in serious injury or death. Pursuant to Chapter 773, Florida Statutes, Ancient City Farmstead, its owners, employees, volunteers, sponsors, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine or livestock activities. By entering the premises, guests voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to livestock, rodeo activities, arena surfaces, crowd conditions, and related event operations.
5. Release; Injury & Liability Waiver
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ENTRANT, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND RELATED PERSONS, HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, IRREVOCABLY, AND FOREVER RELEASES, WAIVES, AND DISCHARGES, EACH OF THE RELEASED PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT ENTRANT OR ANY OF ENTRANT’S RELEASED PERSONS MAY HAVE (OR HEREINAFTER ACCRUE) AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, THAT RELATE TO ANY OF THE RISKS, HAZARDS AND DANGERS DESCRIBED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE IN ANY WAY TO ENTRANT’S OR RELATED PERSONS' EXPOSURE TO COVID-19, (COLLECTIVELY, THE "CLAIMS"), IN EACH CASE WHETHER CAUSED BY ANY ACTION OR INACTION (OTHER THAN GROSS NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESS CONDUCT, WILLFUL/WANTON CONDUCT, OR INTENTIONAL ACTS) OF ANY RELEASED PARTY OR OTHERWISE. THE RELEASEES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY.
6. Ticket Purchase & Refund Policy
Tickets for the event are non-refundable unless otherwise specified by the host. At the time of purchase, attendees may choose to add ticket purchase protection, which provides an option for refunds under certain conditions as outlined at the time of purchase. Ticket purchase protection cannot be added retroactively after the initial transaction is complete. Tickets are valid only for the date and time specified and may not be transferred or resold without prior authorization from the host.
7. Compliance with Event Rules
Attendees must follow all instructions provided by event staff, including safety guidelines, event regulations, and any posted signage. The host reserves the right to remove any individual who violates these rules or engages in behavior deemed unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate.
8. Photography & Media Consent
By attending the event, participants consent to photography and videography for promotional purposes. These images and videos may be used by the host in marketing materials, including but not limited to social media, print, and online advertisements. Participants waive any claims to compensation or rights related to the use of such media.
9. Insurance
It is the sole responsibility of attendees to arrange appropriate personal insurance appropriate or necessary in connection with their attendance at the event.
10. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property of the event is and shall remain the property of its owner. By attending the event, attendees obtain no interest in or right to use any intellectual property regarding the event or the host.
11. Amendments
The host reserves the right to amend or update these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on the event website or ticketing page, and continued participation in the event constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.
12. Force Majeure
The Released Parties shall not be held responsible or liable for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder (including the holding or hosting of the event) to the extent such delay or failure is caused by (i) storm, flood, fire, earthquake or other acts of God; (ii) war, invasion, hostilities, terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest or violence; (iii) any disease, epidemic or pandemic, including novel coronavirus COVID-19 (together with any mutation, adaptation, or variation thereof), (iv) embargoes or blockades; (v) national or regional emergency; (vi) strikes, labor stoppages, or slowdowns or other industrial disturbances; (vii) any order or guidance from any governmental or quasi-governmental organization, including without limitation in regard to travel, public gatherings, or health and safety; (viii) disruptions in supply chains, hotel inventory, commercial air travel or other public transportation; (ix) failure of carriers or utilities or equipment beyond the Released Parties’ reasonable control; (x) unavailability of the venue through no fault of the Released parties; or (xi) other similar causes beyond the reasonable control of the Released Parties. In any such event, the host shall be entitled but not obliged to either provide alternative facilities or venue for the event and/or reschedule the event, without liability on the part of the Released Parties.
13. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
Attendee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties for the costs of litigation, attorneys’ fees, and damages incurred by the Released Parties as a result of acts or omissions arising from or relating to the event (excluding the acts or omissions of Released Parties) (the “Covered Claims”) in accordance with this agreement. Attendee shall defend, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any action, claim, proceeding, or any other assertion against the Released Parties, arising from or in any way related to Covered Claims, by and through attorneys and other professionals selected by the Released Parties. This duty to defend is separate and independent of any indemnity provided to the Released Parties in this agreement. The duty to defend includes claims for which any of the Released Parties may be liable without fault or may be strictly liable. Such duty to defend applies immediately, regardless of whether any of the Released Parties have paid any sums or incurred any detriment arising out of or relating, directly or indirectly, to any claims covered by this duty. It is the express intention of attendee and the Released Parties that the Released Parties shall be entitled to obtain summary adjudication regarding the duty to defend at any assertion of any claim covered by this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any of the Released Parties may, in their sole and absolute discretion, engage their own attorneys and other professionals to defend or assist it, and, at the option of the Released Parties, their attorneys shall control the resolution of the claim or proceeding. Upon demand, the indemnifying party shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Released Parties, reimburse, the Released Parties for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, experts, and other professionals in connection therewith. Separate and independent of the duty to defend provided in the previous paragraph, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the indemnifying party shall indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all Covered Claims (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, regardless of whether a defense is provided as required by the duty to defend described above). Notwithstanding, such indemnity shall not apply to damages caused by the negligent acts or omissions or willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct of the Released Parties. The duties of this agreement shall be broadly construed so as to give them effect and any rules of interpretation which provide against a requirement to extend a duty of indemnification or to defend shall be ignored.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any claims asserted by attendees shall be subject to mandatory preclaim mediation. The procedures for selecting a mediator shall be the same as provided for Florida homeowners’ associations. In the event attendee fails to comply with the requirement of preclaim mediation, the prevailing party in any effort to compel mediation shall be entitled to an award of its fees and costs. Any disputes not resolved by mediation shall be subject to arbitration pursuant to American Arbitration Association rules. In the event of arbitration, the host shall be entitled to seek summary adjudication of any defenses provided for in this agreement or at law and the arbitrator shall grant such adjudication if in compliance with applicable law. In no event will any arbitrator have jurisdiction to award attendee any amount in damages beyond the cost of attendee’s ticket for admission to the event. EACH PARTY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND AGREES TO THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH HEREIN.
14. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes arising from or related to these terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Florida.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Rain or Shine Policy
The event will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions unless otherwise specified by the host.
17. Minors.
By permitting minors to attend the event, their legal guardian(s) consent to these Terms & Conditions on their behalf and agree that such minors shall be bound by the terms of same.
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[email protected]Last Updated: 2/12/26