ALL guests/participants/students or children that plan to be on the mats or play within the Signature of Jiu Jitsu facility, must have a signed Waiver and Release of Liability form, regardless of participation in any of the classes, programs, or events. Exceptions will be made for spectating guests ONLY.
Children that are not students: All children brought into the Signature of Jiu Jitsu Facility must have a parent signed Release of Liability Waiver on file regardless of their non-member status and are expected to be closely monitored by a parent or legal guardian at all times. No exceptions will be made.
Participation. In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Signature of Jiu Jitsu programs and/or being permitted to enter for any purpose any restricted area (herein defined as any area where admittance to the general public is prohibited), I (or parent/guardian of) the participant named below, agree to the following:
Prior to participating in any physical activities or events, I should and will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if I believe anything is unsafe, I should and will immediately inform the instructor or officials of such conditions and refuse to participate.
I understand and agree that, if at any time, I feel anything to be unsafe, I will immediately take all precautions to avoid the area of concern and refuse to participate any further.
IN CONSIDERATION OF the risk of injury that exists while participating in MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU (hereinafter the “Activity”); and IN CONSIDERATION OF my desire to participate in said Activity and being given the right to participate in the same; I HEREBY, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives (herein referred to as “Releasor,” “I,” or “me,” which terms shall also include Releasor’s parents or guardian if Releasor is under 18 years of age), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and hereby waive any and all rights, claims, or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and I HEREBY release and forever discharge SIGNATURE OF JIU JITSU, located at [501K Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002], any other franchise, franchisee, their affiliates, directors, officers, managers, instructors, independent contractors, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors, and assigns (collectively “Releasees”), from any physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity.
I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PROPERTY DAMAGE, PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS’ NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, also expressly acknowledge the injuries received may be compounded or increased by negligent rescue operations or procedures of the Releasees.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, further expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California or State in which the Releasees may participate in activities or events, and if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal effect.
I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all claims, suits, or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation, or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs.
I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Releasees, and any promoters, lessees, lessors of premises used to conduct any activity related to a mixed martial arts program or event, premises and event inspectors, underwriters, consultants, and others who may provide recommendations, directions, or instructions to engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the Signature of Jiu Jitsu facility or events held at such facility, FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES AND ANY CLAIMS OR DEMANDS, THEREFORE ON ACCOUNT IF ANY INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DEATH OF MYSELF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE EVENT(S) CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasees. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize Signature of Jiu Jitsu to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and sharing of medical information with medical personnel.
I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment.
I am aware and understand that I am to carry my own health insurance.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Activity may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I agree to abide by the decision(s) of the Signature of Jiu Jitsu officials or agents regarding my approval to participate in the Activity.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that I am executing a legal document of importance stating my inability to sue or make any claim against the Releasees and anyone hosting or conducting a seminar, demonstration, competition, or anyone renting, providing facilities, or equipment to the Releasees. Signing this Waiver and Release of Liability (“form” or “release”) is a requirement for anyone who will not be sitting or standing as a spectator, and the Form must be signed prior to participating in any activity offered by the Releasees. The Releasees will not offer me any training or instruction without signing this Form.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that by signing this Form, I am expressing to the Releasees, my understanding that in the instance in which I acquire an injury of any sort or severity, the Releasees are not to provide insurance, medical reimbursement, and will not be liable for the undersigned in any way .
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS “WAIVER AND RELEASE” AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Signature of Jiu Jitsu, and all Franchises, Franchisees AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST Signature of Jiu Jitsu FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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