Participant, Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement
I have voluntarily elected to use and, if applicable, to allow the minor child(ren) identified within and all minor children under my supervision and referred to individually and collectively herein as “Child”, to use the Training HQ facility and equipment located at 850 East Gude Drive, Suite D, Rockville, MD 20850, (“Training HQ Facility”). In consideration for being allowed to use said facility and equipment, and any other services provided by Training HQ Inc or its employees or agents at said location, I represent, acknowledge and agree as follows:
General Release
I acknowledge and agree that this Agreement covers and is intended to release and provide other benefits, legal protections, and consideration to Training HQ Inc, and their respective and collective agents, owners, officers, managers, shareholders, affiliates, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their respective or collective behalf (collectively, “Training HQ”).
Release of Potential Injuries
I acknowledge and agree that the use of training and testing equipment at the Training HQ Facility and that participating in coaching, training and other activities is inherently and obviously dangerous. These risks include serious physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, damage to myself, the Child, and/or third parties, and damage to personal property of any or all such persons. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity, which I further agree is for recreational purposes and completely voluntary. I acknowledge and agree that, while the coaching, training and other activities that take place at the Training HQ Facility are monitored generally by Training HQ Facility employees, it is not feasible for such employees to monitor the activities and actions of all customers at all times or all customers simultaneously. Furthermore, Training HQ Facility employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant’s health or abilities. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.
Voluntary Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge and agree that I and the Child are participating voluntarily at our own risk. I acknowledge and agree that the actions or activities of other customers or the actions or inactions of Training HQ Facility employees could cause me or the Child significant bodily injury (as described in this Agreement), and that Training HQ is not responsible for the actions or activities of customers using the Training HQ Facility or the negligence of its employees in supervising the Training HQ Facility or its usage, including actions, activities, or omissions that result in such harm. Some of the risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Participants may die or become paralyzed, partially or fully, through their use of the Training HQ facility and participation in Training HQ activities.
- Participants may suffer cuts, scrapes, bumps, bruises, the transmission of disease strains and allergic reactions through use of the Training HQ Facility equipment or contact with other participants or surfaces they have contacted. Participants may sprain, pull, break or otherwise seriously externally or internally injure their head, face (including nose and teeth/jaw), neck, torso, spine, arms, wrists, hands, legs, knees, ankles, feet or other body parts as a result of using the training and testing equipment, or making contact with other participants. As noted in paragraph 1 above, such injuries can lead to paralysis, disfigurement or death. Participation may result in heat stroke, heart attacks, dehydration and other exertion-related medical events.
- Participants may fall on each other, resulting in broken bones and other serious injuries. Balls bouncing off nets and equipment (whether planned or unplanned) can create a rebound effect and lead to unpredictable and unanticipated bodily contact, any or all of which can lead to serious injury.
- Traveling to and from different areas within the facility can result in similar physical injury (even if the participant is not himself or herself engaging in activity at the time).
- Observing, standing, sitting or taking photographs at or near any coaching or training activity can result in similar physical injury (even if the observer is not himself or herself participating at the time).
Agreement to Pay My Own Medical Expenses
I acknowledge, accept, and assume the risk of any and all medical conditions, limitations, or disabilities (whether temporary or permanent) that I or the Child possess, whether known or unknown, which might contribute to or exacerbate any injury I or the Child might sustain as a result of using the Training HQ Facility or any of its equipment. I acknowledge and agree that if medical assistance (of any form, including emergency care, hospitalization, out-patient care, and/or physical therapy) is required or performed as a result of any injury I or the Child sustains while using the Training HQ Facility, such assistance shall be at my own expense.
Release of Liability
The Releasing Parties hereby forever, irrevocably and unconditionally release, waive, relinquish, discharge from liability and covenant not to sue Training HQ, and their successors, predecessors-in-interest, and insurers (collectively, the “Releasees") from any and all claims, demands, rights, actions, suits, causes of action, obligations, debts, costs, losses, charges, expenses, attorneys’ fees, damages, judgments and liabilities, of whatever kind or nature, in law, equity or otherwise, whether now known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, and whether or not concealed or hidden, related to or arising, directly or indirectly, from my or the Child’s access to and/or use of the Training HQ Facility, premises and/or its equipment, the Child’s and/or my entry into the Training HQ Facility, the condition, maintenance, inspection, supervision, control or security of the Training HQ Facility, the failure to warn of dangerous conditions in connection with the Training HQ Facility, and/or the acts or omissions of Training HQ or any of the Releasees, including, without limitation, any claim for negligence, failure to warn or other omission, property damage, personal injury, emotional injury, illness, bodily harm, paralysis or death. I understand that this release and waiver applies not only to use of the turf and gym areas, but also all other equipment, and all activities at the Training HQ Facility. I understand that this release and waiver applies to and includes all activities that I or my Child engage in at the premises, whether inside or outside the Training HQ Facility. In the event that any claim released herein is brought by, or asserted on behalf of, the Releasing Parties, I shall immediately defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees, and any of them, from any loss or liability, including reasonable attorneys' fees, associated therewith or arising therefrom.
Arbitration of Disputes: Time Limit to Bring Claim
I understand that by agreeing to arbitrate any dispute as set forth in this section, I am waiving my right, and the right(s) of the minor child(ren) above, to maintain a lawsuit against Training HQ and the other Releasees for any and all claims covered by this Agreement. By agreeing to arbitrate, I understand that I will NOT have the right to have my claim determined by a jury, and the minor child(ren) above will NOT have the right to have claim(s) determined by a jury. Reciprocally, Training HQ and the other Releasees waive their right to maintain a lawsuit against me and the minor child(ren) above for any and all claims covered by this Agreement, and they will not have the right to have their claim(s) determined by a jury. ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO MY OR THE CHILD’S ACCESS TO AND/OR USE OF THE TRAINING HQ PREMISES AND/OR ITS EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE SCOPE OR APPLICABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE, SHALL BE BROUGHT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ITS ACCRUAL (I.E., THE DATE OF THE ALLEGED INJURY) AND BE DETERMINED BY ARBITRATION IN THE COUNTY OF THE TRAINING HQ FACILITY, MARYLAND, BEFORE ONE ARBITRATOR. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY JAMS PURSUANT TO ITS RULE 16.1 EXPEDITED ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES. JUDGMENT ON THE AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. THIS CLAUSE SHALL NOT PRECLUDE PARTIES FROM SEEKING PROVISIONAL REMEDIES IN AID OF ARBITRATION FROM A COURT OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to choice of law principles. Notwithstanding the provision with respect to the applicable substantive law, any arbitration conducted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C., Sec. 1-16). I understand and acknowledge that the JAMS Arbitration Rules to which I agree are available online for my review at jamsadr.com, and include JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures; Rule 16.1 Expedited Procedures; and, Policy on Consumer Minimum Standards of Procedural Fairness.
Photo, Video and Social Media Waiver
In connection with my and the Child’s use of the Training HQ Facility, I consent to the recording of the Child’s and my physical likeness and/or voice through mechanical, photographic, technical, digital, electronic or other means (“Recordings”). I hereby consent to and authorize TRAINING HQ and its agents, representatives, employees, successors and assigns to use, in perpetuity, such Recordings, as well as the Child’s name and my name, for any purpose, including advertising, promoting, exploiting and/or publicizing any Training HQ Facility. I further agree that the foregoing includes the consent to use the Child’s and/or my physical likeness in any form. In addition, I waive any and all claims I may have in connection with the Recordings.
Term of Agreement
I understand that this agreement extends forever into the future and will have full force and legal effect each and every time I or my child(ren) visit Training HQ, whether at the current location or any other location or facility.
Safety Is Your Responsibility
I and each child(ren) agree to follow the code of patron responsibility:
- You acknowledge that there are inherent risks in the participation in or on any turf or gym area, and that such risks include the use of training and testing and equipment. Patrons of a turf and gym area, and those who engage in any other activities or use any other equipment, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Patrons have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the turf and gym areas and other equipment, and while engaging in such activities. Patrons have a duty to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, or both.
- You have a duty to not participate in any activity in any turf or gym area, or engage in any other activity or use any other equipment, when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You understand that you will NOT have the right to access any Training HQ Facility if deemed under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- You have a duty to properly use all safety equipment provided, whether for the turf and gym areas, or otherwise.
- You have a duty to not participate in any activity in any turf and gym areas, or engage in other activities or use other equipment, if you have pre-existing medical conditions, circulatory conditions, heart or lung conditions, recent surgeries, back or neck conditions, knee or ankle conditions, high blood pressure, known pregnancy, any history of spine, musculoskeletal or head injuries, or if you may be pregnant.
- You have a duty to remove inappropriate attire including hard, sharp or dangerous objects such as buckles, pens, purses, badges and so forth.
- You have a duty to avoid bodily contact with other patrons.
- You have a duty to conform with or meet height, weight or age restrictions imposed by Training HQ to use or participate in any turf and gym area activity, whether involving the use of equipment (e.g. ball machines, weights etc) or otherwise.
- You have a duty to avoid crowding or overloading individual sections of the turf and gym areas, or other equipment.
- You have a duty to use the turf and gym areas, and other equipment, within your own limitations, training and acquired skills.
- You have a duty to avoid landing on or hitting the head or neck. Serious injuries, paralysis or death can occur. You and each Child have a duty to use safety helmets in or around the turf areas of the facility.
- You also agree to follow and obey all posted and stated warnings and patron education signs.
- You agree to explain all safety rules to each Child you accompany, and to ensure that each Child obeys the safety rules.
Contact Information
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Represent and Warrant
I have had sufficient opportunity to read this document. I have read and understood and agree to be bound by its terms. I understand that employees working at the Training HQ Facility, including the manager, do not have the authority to waive any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes and contains the entire agreement between Training HQ and me relating to the Child’s and my use of the Training HQ Facility. There are no other agreements, oral, written, or implied, with respect to such matters. I agree that if any portion of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force.
By signing, I represent and warrant that I am the parent, legal guardian, or power-of-attorney of the above listed Child(ren) and have the authority to execute this Agreement on his/her or their behalf and to act on his/her or their behalf. I have read each and every paragraph in this document and I and they agree to be bound by the terms stated therein, including the release of liability contained therein. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all claims which are brought by or on behalf of this or these minor Child or Children, or any of them, which are in any way connected with, arise out of, or result from their use of the Training HQ Facility. I am 18 years of age or older. I am entering this agreement on behalf of myself, my spouse or domestic partner, the Child, and our respective and/or collective issue, parents, siblings, heirs, assigns, personal representatives, estate(s), and anyone else who can claim by or through such person or persons (collectively, the “Releasing Parties”).
IN SUMMARY, BY MY SIGNATURE, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IF I OR ANY OF MY CHILDREN ARE INJURED IN ANY WAY, THIS WAIVER PREVENTS AND PROHIBITS ANY RECOVERY OF MONEY FROM ANY TRAINING HQ RELATED ENTITY.