This Waiver and Release of Liability (the “Agreement”) is executed on this day of (recorded below), by and between (“Participant”) and JLKungfu (“Organization”).
1. Acknowledgment of Risk
The Participant acknowledges and understands that engaging in self-defense, fitness, and martial arts exercises involves inherent risks of physical injury or harm. These activities include, but are not limited to, physical exertion, impact training, martial arts techniques, and various forms of exercise. The Participant fully understands and accepts that participation in these activities may result in injury or damage.
2. Assumption of Risk
The Participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with participating in self-defense, fitness, and martial arts exercises. The Participant agrees to assume all responsibility for any injury or harm that may occur, including but not limited to bruises, sprains, strains, fractures, and other physical injuries.
3. Waiver and Release
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Participant hereby waives, releases, and discharges the Organization, its officers, employees, agents, instructors, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, or liabilities of any kind arising from or related to the Participant’s involvement in self-defense, fitness, and martial arts exercises. This waiver and release extends to any claims for negligence, including but not limited to, those arising from any acts of negligence or failure to act on the part of the Organization.
4. Medical Evaluation
The Participant confirms that they have no physical or medical condition that would prevent them from safely participating in self-defense, fitness, and martial arts exercises. The Participant agrees to consult a physician prior to participating if they have any doubts or concerns about their physical condition.
5. Emergency Medical Treatment
In the event of an injury or medical emergency, the Participant authorizes the Organization to provide or seek emergency medical treatment on their behalf. The Participant agrees to be responsible for any costs associated with such treatment.
6. Code of Conduct
The Participant agrees to adhere to all rules, guidelines, and instructions provided by the Organization and its representatives. The Participant acknowledges that failure to comply with such rules may result in suspension or termination of their participation.
7. Personal Property
The Organization is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property brought onto the premises by the Participant. The Participant is solely responsible for their personal belongings.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state/province of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
9. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Participant and the Organization regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
Participant’s Acknowledgment and Acceptance
By signing below, the Participant acknowledges that they have read and understood the terms of this Agreement, and agree to be bound by its terms. The Participant further acknowledges that they are signing this Agreement voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.