This Acknowledgment, Release and Waiver of Liability for Participants in activities (hereinafter, the “Agreement”) must be signed and returned before the above-named Participant may enter into and engage in physical activities in the gym or activity center of Grace Community Church of FS, Inc. (hereinafter “Grace”).
For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “Activities” shall refer to all physical activities and sports and shall include practices, games, and other organizational functions and events. For the purposes of this Agreement, references to “Grace” shall include its respective officers, employees and agents.
*(Initial) I acknowledge and affirm that my participation in Activities is entirely voluntary. I am aware that the Activities may involve hazardous activities and involve risk of serious personal injury or death. I am voluntarily participating in these Activities with knowledge and appreciation of the specific dangers involved and hereby voluntarily agree to accept and assume all risks of personal injury, death, damage or harm of any kind.
*(Initial) Additionally, I understand that when I participate in Activities, I may be in contact with equipment, machines, and other items that have been touched or used by other participants, and I may also come into contact with other guests. I acknowledge that such contact may expose me to additional risks of exposure to bacterial and viral infections and other transmitted diseases, and I assume those risks.
*(Initial) I agree to abide by any and all policies and procedures of Grace, including but not limited to any rules and regulations specifically related to my participation in Activities or use of the premises and/or equipment. I understand that these rules and protocols are subject to change, as additional guidance becomes available from the state and federal governments and Grace. I acknowledge and agree that my intentional or inadvertent failure to abide by any of these rules may result in my immediate removal from Grace without notice.
*(Initial if 18 or older) I hereby certify that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age.
*(Initial) For, and in consideration of, my participation in Activities at Grace, I hereby generally and forever release and discharge, without limitation, and agree not to sue Grace and/or its respective officers, employees and agents from and against any and all manner of claims, causes of action, or liability that I may have now or at any time in the future against Grace, including without limitation, any staff members or volunteers assisting with Activities at Grace, which may arise out of or relate to any injury (including, but not limited to death), loss, damage or harm of any kind that may result or may happen to me during the time when I am participating in the Activities (including transportation to and from any such Activities), including any injury (including, but not limited to death), loss, damage or harm which may result from the negligence of Grace and/or its respective officers, employees and/or agents.
This Agreement may be in addition to and does not revoke or modify any other agreement or release that I may execute in connection with my participation in Activities, or in connection with my general use of Grace facilities and other programs.
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to its choice of law principles.
This Release and Waiver of Liability shall be binding on my executors, survivors, heirs and assigns.
*(Initial) I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY SHALL BE BINDING UPON MY SURVIVORS, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY IS A RELEASE OF LIABILTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LIABILTY FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL AS A VOLUNTARY CONDITION OF BEING PERMITTED TO TAKE PART IN GRACE ACTIVITIES.