Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement
Waiver: In consideration of being permitted to participate at Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC (also known as Gracie Barra Jefferson City) martial arts program (hereinafter called “the Activity”), I, for myself, my heirs, my personal representative and assigns, do covenant not to sue, and to release, waive and discharge Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC, its owners, officers, managers, employees and agents from liability for any and all claims, including negligence, for actions or inaction of Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC, its owners, officers, managers, employees and agents that result in personal injury, accident, illness, death or property loss arising from participation in the Activity.
Assumption of Risks: My participation in the Activity is voluntary and carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, and range from minor injuries (such as scratches, cuts, bruises, sprains and dislocations), to major injuries (such as eye injury, loss of sight, joint or back injuries, broken bones, heart attacks, and concussions), to catastrophic injuries (such as paralysis and death). I understand and appreciate that these injuries could be caused by my own actions, inactions or negligence, or those of others participating in the Activities including other students and Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC, its owners, officers, managers, employees and agents, or the condition of the facility in which the Activities are taking place. I understand that the social and economic losses and consequences of these types of injuries could be severe. Nonetheless, I knowingly assume all such risks.
I acknowledge that once I begin participating in the Activity, I am free to refrain from participating in any aspect of the Activity that I feel presents too great a risk to me, and that I may do so at any time and without judgment or scrutiny from Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC, its owners, officers, employees and agents.
I further acknowledge that prior to participation in the Activity, I may inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if I believe them to be in an unsafe condition, I will avoid the unsafe area or equipment and immediately advise an owner, employee or agent of Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC of such condition.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to indemnify and hold Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC, its owners, officers, managers, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, liabilities and attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement in the Activity and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred. If the participant is a minor and I am signing this agreement as parent or guardian of the minor participant, I agree to indemnify and hold Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC, its owners, officers, managers, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims brought by the non-signing parent or guardian of the minor participant.
Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including certain rights to sue Jefferson City Jiu Jitsu, LLC, its owners, officers, managers, employees and agents. I acknowledge that I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily, and that I understand it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
Severability: I expressly agree that this waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Missouri and that if any portion of it is held to be invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.
