Standard Waiver
RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
The following is an agreement between Stronghold-Athletics LLC d/b/a Stronghold-Athletics (herein referred to as “Stronghold-Athletics”) and its participants. Stronghold-Athletics offers classes and other training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense, and other physical fitness activities (herein collectively referred to as “Activities”). In consideration of being permitted to participate in such Activities at Stronghold-Athletics I agree and affirm that:
1. I understand the nature of the Activities I am about to participate in, and I am mentally and physically qualified to participate in these Activities.
2. I acknowledge that prior to participating in these Activities, I will inspect the mats, equipment, and facilities. If I see anything that is unsafe or beyond my capability, I will immediately advise the coach, supervisor, and/or other employee(s) of Stronghold-Athletics and refuse to participate. By participating in these Activities, I acknowledge that I have inspected the mats, equipment, and facilities, and they are safe and within my physical capability.
3. I acknowledge and fully understand that I will be engaging in a contact sport that might result in serious injury, illness, disease, disability, death, other injuries, or severe social and economic losses (herein collectively referred to as “Risks”). I understand these Risks may be caused by my own actions, inactions, or negligence. These Risks also may be caused by the actions, inactions, or negligence of others, training partners, the rules of the Activities, or conditions of the premises of Stronghold-Athletics, or of any equipment used. Further, I acknowledge that there may be other risks not known to me or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. I acknowledge that if I perceive any action, task, or technique in the Activities is beyond my physical capability, I will refuse to perform that action, task, or technique.
4. Knowing the Risks involved in the Activities, I assume all risk and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such Risks.
5. I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Stronghold-Athletics, Stronghold-Athletics LLC, its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, instructors, coaches, participants, training partners, their parents, legal guardians, sponsors, affiliates, and all other persons affiliated with the Activities (herein referred to as “Releasees”), from any and all liability, litigation expenses, attorney’s fees, damages, or costs on account of the Risks resulting from any acts or omissions of the Releasees.
6. I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer, or cause, while participating in these Activities, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume, and bear the costs of, all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.
7. This release is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and only the State of Wisconsin has jurisdiction pertaining to this release.
8. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WARNING, WAIVER, AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND KNOWING THIS, SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE. I AGREE TO PARTICIPATE KNOWING THE RISKS AND CONDITIONS INVOLVED AND DO SO ENTIRELY OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I AFFIRM THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, OF IF I AM UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, I HAVE OBTAINED THE REQUIRED CONSENT OF MY PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN AS EVIDENCED BY THEIR SIGNATURE BELOW. I INTEND THIS TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID THAT THE BALANCE, NOTWITHSTANDING, SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understand this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.
PARENT OR GUARDIAN ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT
(Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)
In consideration of my child being permitted to participate in this activity, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any claims alleging negligence which are brought by or on behalf of minor or are in any way connected with such participation by minor.