Waiver Violence Prevention and Self Defense Classes

Warning, Waiver, Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk And Agreement to Participate THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY EVENT. I, _________________________________________, hereby assume all risks by agreeing to the following: 1. That I am voluntarily participating in a Training Course (hereafter referred to as “Class”) offered by The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense. I understand the risks and hazards involved, and I recognize serious and life-threatening injuries can occur while engaging in self defense, participating in Class, or later from the materials presented, whether caused by the passive or active negligence of The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense or its representatives, its entities or otherwise. Recognize that there may be other risks that are not known to me or to others or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 1a Recognize and understand that martial arts training is a physical contact activity and that my participation might result in serious injury, including permanent disability or death, and severe social and economic loss. 1b Recognize and understand that such risk may be due to not only my own actions, but also the action, inaction, or negligence of others, the regulations of participation, or the conditions of the premises, or of any of the equipment used. 2. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Class. I represent that I am physically fit and I have no medical, psychological, or any other condition, which would prevent my full participation in the Class. 3. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. Agree to inspect the facilities, equipment, and pairings prior to participation. I will immediately inform an instructor if I believe that anything is unsafe or beyond my capability and refuse to participate. 4. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the activities of the Class, I agree to assume full responsibility for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the Class. 5. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Class, I, my legal heirs, executors, administrators, next of kin, successors, or legal representatives knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waive, release, discharge, hold harmless and promise to indemnify and covenant not to sue The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense, or its representatives, their agents, facilities owner, officers, director, shareholders, employees, and instructors. 6. I understand that this type of training may result in minor injuries such as bruises and lacerations. 7. I certify that if I am over the age of fifteen (15) and under the age of eighteen (18) at the time of the course, I will be accompanied by my legal guardian during the Class. If I am over the age of eighteen (18) at the time of the course, Participants under the age of fifteen (15) are unable to attend a course. 8. I hereby authorize The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense to seek qualified medical assistance to care for me in the event of injury or other medical condition requiring treatment and to administer emergency care during this Class. 9. I also voluntarily assume all risks that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 as a result of participation in the Class, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, sickness, and/or death. I understand that the risk of exposure or infection may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself, The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense staff or agents, other Class participants, or others not listed, and I acknowledge that all such risks are known to me. 10. I agree that if any provisions of this release are held to be invalid, nevertheless, the balance of the release shall continue in full force and effect. 11. I agree that if the instructor believes that I am or will be involved in criminal activity, the instructor will expel me from the Class with no refund. I also agree to hold the parties covered in this waiver not liable for slander and/or libel as part of being expelled. 12. I agree that if the instructor believes that I am or will be unsafe or dangerous, the instructor can expel me from the Class with no refund. I also agree to hold the parties covered in this waiver not liable for slander and/or libel as part of being expelled. 13. I understand that photos and video may be taken during the Class and I grant permission to The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense, agents, and employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to reproduce the photographs and/or video images taken of me, or members of my family, for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, or trade, in any manner or in any medium. 14. I understand that I must sign this release of liability and photo waiver and fully comprehend the structure and nature of the Class, and also the risks involved before being allowed to participate in this Class. I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents. I have been informed of all risks involved and I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above. 15. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense, 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 and leasers of the premises from any and all liability to the undersigned, his or her 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 releases or otherwise. 16. I understand and agree that the decision to use or apply any information, skills, techniques, or materials I receive during this training (“Training Materials”) is solely within my exclusive control and discretion. CVPSD does not warrant or guarantee successful application or use of the Training Materials by participants outside of its direct control. I hereby release and waive any and all claims and covenant not to sue CVPSD, its agents, employees, officers, directors, parents or subsidiaries for any loss, damage, or injury arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any Training Materials by me or my employer. 17. I understand that the Training Materials may be used or applied in situations (e.g. human resources) which could result in litigation. I hereby agree to defend, indemnify, and hold CVPSD harmless from and against any and all suits, claims, and/or actions by any third party alleging damage or injury purporting to arise out or as a consequence of the use or application of the Training Materials by me or my employer. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WARNING, WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE. I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND DO HEREBY SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. By checking this box consider it is my digital signature for The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense for the participant or the Parent / Legal Guardian of the participant. I understand participant information will be completed