FDMA LLC Liability Waiver and Photo Release Form
STUDENT RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS, PHOTO RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
In consideration for the opportunity for event participation and utilization of the studio facilities, FDMA LLC (dba., United Studios of Self Defense) and their affiliates in furtherance of karate, martial arts, yoga, dance, aerobics, general exercise, weight lifting, and all other exercise related activities, (hereinafter collectively called "Martial Arts").
I hereby understand and agree to this Release of Liability, Waiver of Legal Rights, Photo Release and Assumption of Risk and to the terms hereof as follows:
I acknowledge that Martial Arts is an action sport and recreational activity involving travel in three dimensions and that such activity is subject to mishap and even injury to or the death of participants. I understand I may suffer broken bones, internal injuries, paralysis, or fatal injury, as well as the loss of or damage to personal property while participating in the sport of Martial Arts.
I hereby RELEASE AND DISCHARGE FDMA, LLC and all related parties, other participants of Martial Arts, volunteers, company officers, directors, elected officials, agents employees, and owners of equipment and the land and buildings used for Martial Arts activities (hereinafter collectively referred to as ''Released parties''), from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that I or my representatives may hereafter have for injuries, loss of life, and all other forms of damages arising out of my participation in Martial Arts activities, including, but not limited to, losses CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES
I understand and acknowledge that Martial Arts activities have inherent dangers that no amount of care, caution, instruction or expertise can eliminate and I EXPRESSLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK OF DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER FORMS OF DAMAGES SUSTAINED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN MARTIAL ARTS ACTIVITIES WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASE PARTIES.
I further agree that I WILL NOT SUE OR OTHERWISE MAKE A CLAIM against the Released Parties for damages or other losses sustained as a result of my participation in Martial Arts activities.
I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE RELEASED PARTIES HARMLESS from all claims, judgments and costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with any action brought against them, jointly or severally, as a result of my participation in Martial Arts activities.
I will take full responsibility for, and hold harmless Released Parties for any injury, property damage, or death that I may suffer or inflict upon others or their property as a result of my engaging in Martial Arts activities.
I agree that if I operate any equipment while participating in Martial Arts, I will do so in a reasonable and safe manner so as not to endanger the lives of persons or property of any individual.
I have read and understand the above and acknowledge that the same constitutes a release of liability and a waiver of my legal rights and also acknowledgement of the assumption of liability by me of all risks arising out of my engaging in Martial Arts activities.
I hereby grant and authorize FDMA LLC (dba, United Studios of Self Defense) the right to take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute and make use of any and all pictures or video taken of me and/or MY MINOR CHILD by FDMA LLC and it’s employees or agents to be used in and/or for legally promotional materials including, but not limited to, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, fundraising letters, annual reports, press kits and submissions to journalists, websites, social networking sites and other print and digital communications, without payment or any other consideration. This authorization extends to all languages, media, formats and markets now known or hereafter devised. This authorization shall continue indefinitely, unless I otherwise revoke said authorization in writing.
I understand and agree that these and will not be returned. materials shall become the property of Dragon Bushido Martial Arts and will not be returned.
I further represent that this Release of Liability, Waiver of Legal Rights, Photo Release and Assumption of Risk shall continue in full force and effect for so long as I engage in Martial Arts activities which are in any way connected to or with the Released Parties.
I further represent that I am at least 18 years of age, or that as the parent or (adult) legal guardian, I waive and release any and all legal rights that may accrue to me, to my minor child or to the minor child for whom I am (adult) legal guardian, as the result of any injury or damage that my minor child, the minor child for whom I am (adult) legal guardian, or I may suffer while engaging in Martial Arts activities.
I hereby expressly recognize that this Release of Liability, Waiver of Legal Rights, Photo Release and Assumption of Risk is a contract pursuant to which I have released any and all claims against the Released Parties resulting from participation in Martial Arts activities including any claims related to the negligence of the Released Parties by any of the undersigned.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY IT.