Liability Waiver, Release and Assumption of Risk
I have voluntarily elected to allow the minor child(ren) identified below and all minor children under my supervision and referred to individually and collectively herein as (“Child” or “Children”), to use the Theory Of Play Facilities and equipment located at 2970 Univeristy Pkwy, Sarasota, Fl 34243, (the “Theory Of Play Facility,” “Company”). In consideration for being allowed to use said facilities and equipment, and any other services provided by Theory Of Play or its employees or agents at said location within the State of Florida, I – on behalf of myself, my Child, or any other person under my supervision or control – represent, acknowledge and agree as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES, RISKS, AND POTENTIAL FOR INJURY:
I acknowledge and agree that I am executing this Agreement as consideration for my Child, myself and any other person under my supervision and control to use the Theory Of Play Facilities and participate in related activities. The use of the playscape area and equipment at the Theory Of Play Facility, and participating in other related activities, does come with risk as children as scissors and other items to create and play. I understand that the risk of injury extends to all extremities and all other parts of the body. 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 activities that take place at the Theory Of Play Facility are monitored generally by Theory Of Play 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, Theory Of Play Facility employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible.
VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
I acknowledge and agree that I and the Child(ren) are participating voluntarily
at our own risk. AGREEMENT TO PAY MY OWN MEDICAL EXPENSES: 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 Theory Of Play Facility, such assistance shall be at my own expense.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
The Releasing Parties (as defined below) hereby forever, irrevocably and unconditionally release, waive, relinquish, discharge from liability and covenant not to sue Theory Of Play , 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, contracting Covid-19 and other contagious illnesses, 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 Theory Of Play Facility, premises and/or its equipment, the Child’s and/or my entry into the Theory Of Play Facility, the condition, maintenance, inspection, supervision, control or security of the Theory Of Play Facility, the failure to warn of dangerous conditions in connection with the Theory Of Play Facility, and/or the acts or omissions of the Company or any of the Releasees, including, without limitation, any claim alleging negligent act(s) or omission(s) of Releasees. This release extends to claims seeking relief for any and all forms of damage or injury, including property damage, personal injury, emotional injury, illness, bodily harm, paralysis or death. I understand that this release and waiver applies to all activities and games at the Theory Of Play 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 Theory Of Play 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. I understand and fully acknowledge and agree that all of the risks identified herein and any other risks associated with use of the Theory Of Play facility and its equipment are sometimes beyond the control of the Releasees. I agree and acknowledge that
should The Company or any other Releasee or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorneys’ fees and/or costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to immediately defend, indemnify and hold the Company and any other Releasee or them harmless for and against all such attorneys’ fees and/or costs.
ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES; TIME LIMIT TO BRING CLAIM:
I understand that by agreeing to arbitrate anydispute 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 the Company 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, the Company 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 THEORY OF PLAY PREMISES AND/OR ITS EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, AND/OR 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 THEORY OF PLAY, FLORIDA, BEFORE ONE ARBITRATOR. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY JAMS PURSUANT TO ITS RULE 16.1 EXPEDITED ARBITRATION RULES AND
PROCEDURES, AS WELL AS APPLICABLE JAMS APPELLATE 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 Florida, 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, as well as applicable JAMS Appellate Rules.
PHOTO/VIDEO WAIVER: In connection with my and the Child’s use of the Theory Of Play 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 the Company 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 Theory Of Play 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)/ward(s) visit Theory Of Play. 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 Theory Of Play 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 the Company and me relating to the Child’s and my use of the Theory Of Play Facility. There are no other agreements – oral, written, or implied – or any other outside terms or conditions 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 below, I represent and warrant that I am the parent, legal guardian, or power-of-attorney of the below 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 Theory Of Play 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 BELOW, 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 THEORY OF PLAY RELATED ENTITY. Parent(s) or court-appointed legal guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.