THE ART OF FLOW MARTIAL ARTS Location: 1055 W 53rd St N, Wichita, KS
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL MEMBERS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY THE ART OF FLOW MARTIAL ARTS SANCTIONED EVENT.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the sanctioned events of The Art of Flow Martial Arts, I, {name}, {dob} , on {sign_date}, acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. Acknowledgment of Risks: I understand and acknowledge that the training, programs, and events held by The Art of Flow Martial Arts may expose me to inherent risks, including accidents, injury, illness, or even death. This includes, but is not limited to, risks associated with falls, contact with other participants, effects of the weather (including high heat and humidity), and all other such risks that are known and appreciated by me.
2. Physical Contact and Injuries: Martial arts training is a physical contact activity, which might result in serious injury, including permanent disability or death, and severe social and economic loss.
3. Assumption of Responsibility: I assume all risks and accept personal responsibility for any damages that may result from injury, permanent disability, or death. I acknowledge my responsibility to communicate any physical and psychological concerns that might conflict with participation in activity. I acknowledge that I am physically fit and mentally capable of performing the physical activities I choose to participate in. I understand that before participating in any fitness activity, I must first consult my doctor regarding personal risks and benefits.
4. Inspection and Safety:I agree to inspect the facilities, equipment, and pairings prior to participation. If I believe anything is unsafe or beyond my capability, I will immediately inform an instructor and refuse to participate.
5. Free Will Participation: I enter martial arts training and/or competition entirely of my own free will and understand the importance of following the rules of training and competition. I have been given a copy of the rules and regulations of The Art of Flow Martial Arts and agree to abide by the instructions given therein.
6. Medical Treatment: I grant permission in case of injury for a doctor, nurse, athletic trainer, or other emergency medical personnel to provide me with medical assistance or treatment for such injury.
7. Release of Liability: I release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Art of Flow Martial Arts, its affiliated organizations and governing bodies, their officers, instructors, and personnel, other members of the organizations, participants, supervisors, coaches, sponsoring organizations or their agents, and, if applicable, owners, lessors, and lessees of the premises, from any and all liability to myself, my heirs, and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses, and damages which may be sustained and suffered on account of injury, including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.
8. Photo and Video Release: I do hereby give The Art of Flow Martial Arts, its assigns, licensees, and legal representatives the irrevocable right to use my name, video, picture, portrait, or photograph in all forms and media and in all manners, including composite, for advertising, publication, or any other lawful purposes, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy, which may be created in connection therewith.
9. Authority to Treat: I authorize the instructors, staff, and responsible adults at The Art of Flow Martial Arts to provide medical or other treatment as necessary. This authority begins on the date signed and continues indefinitely.
10. Arbitration Clause: Should any dispute arise between me, my child, or anyone acting on behalf of my child regarding The Art of Flow Martial Arts, I agree that the dispute shall be resolved in binding arbitration.
11. Severability: If any clause, sentence, phrase, or statement is found unenforceable or invalid by any Court of Law, the remainder of the document shall remain valid and enforceable, and the invalid clause, sentence, phrase, or statement shall be struck from the document.
12. Durability: This document is effective from the date signed with no expiration. The terms of this document are retroactive to the beginning of training and visiting this school if signed after that date.
**I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WARNING, WAIVER, RELEASE, AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE. I UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND DO HEREBY SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY.**
*(Parent or guardian if under 18)*