Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. Online Herdsire Stud Auction Breeder’s Contract Date: May 17, 2014 Parties: “Breeders”: Name: Papa’s Alpacas Farm Address: 705 Cheek Road City, State, Zip: Monroe, GA 30655 Telephone: (706) 363-6614 Email: owners@papasalpacas.com “Owners”: Name: ___________________________ Address: _________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________ Phone: ___________________ Email: ____________________________ Identity of Alpacas: Sire: Select (ONE) of the Sire’s You Bidded on and Won the Breeding for: ( ) Sire’s Name: Ausable Valley’s Ascent ( ) Sire’s Name: Aussie REO Speedwagon ARI#: 31511605 DOB: 09/01/2009 ( ) Sire’s Name: Jamaica’s Marley ARI#: 30613058 DOB: 05/31/2006 ARI#: 31651905 DOB: 09/24/2008 Dam: Alpaca’s Name: _______________________ ARI#: ___________ DOB: __________ Contract for Breeding Services 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Services. Owners purchased one-breeding to the sire identified in this contract. Breeding for this auction is offered on a drive-by basis only. Should the Owners be unable to do a drive-by breeding we will, with the following conditions, be willing to host the female as listed below in this contract. We will “Only” accept boarded females that have been pre-screened by a licensed veterinarian and found to be of “breeding ready” condition. We cannot accept Maidens for this contract and only proven females brought for breeding. Price. The stud fee for the alpaca identified in this contract is normally $2000.00. Payment is due in full at the time of the signing of this contract to the Alpaca Owners Association and no breedings will occur until payment is verified by AOA. This contract is good for a term of 18 months only. In addition, the Owners are responsible for all boarding Females the costs of all veterinary bills and lab fees incurred while the dam (and any cria at her side) is at the breeding location with the inclusion of any testing or ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. Discounts: There are no discounts with this contract. Transportation and Delivery of Female. Owners agree to be responsible for arrangement and payment of all transportation of the dam to and from the agreed location. Owners agrees to deliver the dam in a manageable (halter trained) and healthy condition accompanied by a veterinarian certificate of health, a clean fecal exam, including a PCR negative test signed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of arrival to the breeding location. Risk of Loss. Risk of loss shall pass to Owners upon entering into this contract for breeding. It is the Owner’s responsibility to obtain insurance to protect against possible loss. Owners agree to indemnify and hold Breeders harmless from any liability of any kind and to release Breeders from all claims for damages in connection with the care and breeding of Owner’s dam (and any cria at her side) while at the breeding location. Boarding. Owners agree to pay $4.00 per day board, payable monthly on the 1st of each month. If dam is not confirmed pregnant within this 60 day time period, either breeding activities will cease and the dam will be returned to the Owners All monies owed are to be paid to the Breeders in full prior to the female leaving the property, including boarding fees, all veterinary bills and lab fees for the time the dam was under the care of the Breeders. Breeding Soundness. It is not the intent of Breeders to provide breeding services to females, which have had any history of difficulty in conceiving or in maintaining a pregnancy. If, in spite of Breeders’ best efforts, the Owners’ dam does not maintain a pregnancy within sixty (60) days from the initial breeding date, Breeders may decide to cease breeding efforts. Waiver of Implied Warranties. The implied warranties of merchantability and 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. suitability of a particular purpose are waived. There are no warranties, which extend beyond description on the face of this contract. The breeding is sold “as is.” In lieu of any implied warranties, the breeding sells with the written, express warranty, and specific rights and remedies of this contract, and no others. Seller’s Express Warranties. Breeders are not aware of any current adverse medical or reproductive condition in the animal. Breeders warrant that the sire’s genealogy is as set forth in the ARI Registration Certificate, a copy of which is attached. The animal’s ARI Registration Certificate is merged into, and made a part of, this contract. Live Birth. If the dam identified in this contract fails to have a live birth of ninety (90) days (with the exception of death due to Owners’ negligence), Breeders will rebreed the same alpaca free of breeding charges to the herd sire listed above when available however, boarding fees will still apply. No Other Warranties. No other warranties are made. All descriptions and representations about the sire and breeding services are merged into this document. The Buyer has no right to rely on any statement, description, or representation concerning the animal and breeding except as set forth in this document. Cancellation of Services. Breeder and/or Owner retain the right to cancel this agreement at any time prior to the Owner’s female becoming pregnant. No assignment. The warranties and remedies under this contract are no assignable and inure only for the personal benefit of the Owners. The warranties and the remedies shall be void and lapse in the event of any sale or transfer of any interest (including transfer part-ownership) in the Owners’ alpaca. Entire agreement. This is the entire agreement between the parties. All previous discussions and negotiations have been merged into this written contract. Jurisdictions and venue. If any dispute arises between the parties, venue and jurisdiction shall lie within the state judicial district were Breeders reside. In addition to legal relief, a court is hereby authorized to grant injunctive, declaratory or other appropriate equitable relief to enforce both the grant and the limitation of warranties and remedies as set forth by this contract. Attorney’s Fees. In any legal to proceeding arising out of this contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of suit, in addition to any other relief granted by the Court. Limitation of Damages. In no event shall damages be awarded in any legal proceeding for the Owners’ incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, lost profits or lost production. Requirement of Timely, Written Notice of Claim. No legal proceedings shall be instituted arising out of this contract unless written notice is delivered by Owners to Breeders within 36 months of the date of this agreement, which notice shall specify the grounds upon which Owners assert their claim, and give Breeders reasonable opportunity to respond and offer to cure the alleged breach, if appropriate. Breeder: ____________________________ Owners: __________________________________ Phillip L. Volz Papa’s Alpacas Farm Papa’s Alpacas Farm Owners:__________________________________ Date: May 17, 2014 Date: