Legal

Woody Acres Farm Policies


Read Before Entering Premise 

*New York State Law now requires us to post a warning to all visitors to Woody Acres.

 

Warning to Visitors

You are entering a farm protected under New York State Law (Subsection 18- 303(1)(d)”Safety in Agritourism Act.” State law requires this posting. This farm may have uneven pathways and grounds, animals and equipment. You are assuming the risk and must exercise reasonable care, comply with all posted signage, and not willfully damage, remove or ignore signage and directions from employees. Inherent risks of agritourism and Christmas tree activities include among others, risks of injury inherent to land, farm equipment, playground equipment and animals. This agritourism and Christmas tree facility is not liable for injury, death, damage or a loss to participate in an agritourism activity conducted at this facility. By entering this facility you agree to not act in any negligent manner that may contribute to injury, death, damage or loss. You are assuming the risks by participating in activities at this facility.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GOB/18-303

  

Photography

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY. When you enter Woody Acres, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises/property, you consent to, photography, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose deemed by Woody Acres and its representatives. Images, photos and/or video may be used to promote similar Woody Acres events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of Woody Acres. You release Woody Acres Farm, LLC (DBA Woody Acres), its officers and employees from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing or publication and use of photographs, computer images, and video. By entering the event premises/property, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in the connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video or audio recording taken by Woody Acres or the person or entity designated to do so by Woody Acres. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the property.

  

COVID-19 Warning

According to the CDC there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where there are people. COVID-19 is a contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting Woody Acres, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

 

Safety

The safety of our customers and staff is paramount. Our employees will adhere to the most current NYS and CDC mandates. We will abide by Fire Marshall capacity limits and any mandates should they occur. Visit the farm only when you are healthy. If you have a fever, or other symptoms of illness, we suggest you visit the farm another day.