Common use of Independent Entities Clause in Contracts

Independent Entities. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a legal partnership, joint venture, landlord-tenant, agency, or employee-employer relationship between any of Charities or PetSmart, on the one hand, and Organization, its employees, volunteers or agents, on the other hand. The Parties agree that Organization is an independent entity solely responsible for itself, its employees, volunteers, agents, and any of Animals at all times. Each Party shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its respective officers, agents, servants, employees, representatives and subcontractors during and after the term of any Statement of Terms. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between Organization, on the one hand, and PetSmart or Charities, or their respective officers, agents, servants, employees, representatives or subcontractors, on the other hand.