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Gracie Humaita Hemet – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Location:
Hemet, California, USA

Phone: (951)603-4202

“Building champions on and off the mats.”

WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

This Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Release Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into by {Full Name} (hereinafter referred to as the “Participant”) and Gracie Humaitá Hemet, including its owners, officers, directors, instructors, coaches (permanent, substitute, visiting, or volunteer), employees, agents, representatives, and affiliates (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Academy”).

1) Assumption of Risk

Participant acknowledges and understands that participation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, self-defense training, physical conditioning, sparring, competitions, and related activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, illness, or death.

Participant knowingly and voluntarily assumes all such risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, arising from participation in any Academy activities.

2) Release and Waiver of Liability

Participant, on behalf of himself/herself and his/her heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby releases, waives, discharges, and holds harmless the Academy from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to participation in Academy activities, including those caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Academy, to the fullest extent permitted by California law.

3) Covenant Not to Sue

Participant agrees that he/she will not initiate, file, or pursue any legal action against the Academy for any injury, disability, illness, or death arising from participation in Academy activities, including claims based on alleged negligence.

4) Activities Inside and Outside the Academy

This Agreement applies to all activities associated with the Academy, including but not limited to regular classes, open mats, private lessons, seminars, workshops, tournaments, competitions, demonstrations, special events, and travel to and from such activities.

5) Medical Condition and Physical Fitness

Participant represents and certifies that he/she is physically and medically fit to participate and has no condition that would prevent safe participation. Participant agrees to immediately inform an instructor of any injury, pain, dizziness, medical condition, or physical limitation.

Participant understands that the Academy does not provide medical insurance and that all medical expenses incurred as a result of participation are the sole responsibility of the Participant.

6) Personal Equipment and Hygiene

Participant acknowledges that he/she is responsible for providing, maintaining, and using appropriate training attire, protective equipment, and hygienic practices as required by the Academy.

7) Media Release

Participant grants the Academy permission to photograph, video record, or otherwise capture his/her likeness during classes, events, or activities and authorizes the use of such media for promotional, marketing, advertising, and educational purposes in any medium, including social media, without compensation or prior approval.

8) Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements, representations, or understandings.

9) Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts located in Riverside County, California.

COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE

Participant acknowledges that COVID-19 and other communicable diseases are contagious and that participation in close-contact sports increases the risk of exposure.

Participant voluntarily assumes all risks related to exposure, infection, illness, injury, or death related to COVID-19 or similar illnesses and agrees to release and hold harmless the Academy from any related claims or liabilities.

Participant agrees:

• Not to attend classes or events if experiencing symptoms of illness or fever;

• To comply with all health, safety, and sanitation rules established by the Academy.

FOR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF MINORS

I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian, consent to the minor’s participation in Gracie Humaitá Hemet activities and agree to all terms of this Agreement on behalf of the minor. I further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Academy from any claims arising from the minor’s participation, including claims based on negligence.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND SIGNATURE

I certify that I have read this Agreement in its entirety, fully understand its contents, understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights, and sign it freely and voluntarily.