Participant Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement
San Marcos Jiu Jitsu LLC
1104 Thorpe Ln. Suite P
San Marcos, TX 78666
In consideration of being allowed to participate in Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, kickboxing, martial arts classes, and open mats at San Marcos Jiu Jitsu LLC (hereinafter referred to as "the Gym"), I, , the undersigned participant, or the parent/guardian of the participant if the participant is a minor, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:
Assumption of Risk: I understand that Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, kickboxing, and martial arts activities involve physical contact, which may result in bodily injury, including but not limited to cuts, bruises, strains, sprains, fractures, or more severe injuries. I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks involved, and I assume all risks associated with my participation.
Health and Medical Condition: I hereby certify that I am physically fit and have no medical conditions that would prevent me from participating in Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, or martial arts activities. I agree to inform the Gym's staff of any relevant medical conditions and update them if there are any changes to my health status.
Waiver and Release: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Gym's activities, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, executors, and anyone else who might claim on my behalf, hereby release and discharge San Marcos Jiu Jitsu LLC, its owners, coaches, volunteers, and employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or my child, regardless of whether such loss is caused by the negligence of the Gym or its staff.
Hold Harmless: I agree to hold harmless and indemnify San Marcos Jiu Jitsu LLC, its owners, coaches, volunteers, and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any injury, damage, or loss sustained by me or my child while participating in Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, martial arts classes, or open mats at the Gym.
Public Open Mats: I understand that the Gym may occasionally host open mats to the general public. I acknowledge that participation in these open mats involves additional risks due to the presence of participants who may not be affiliated with the Gym. I agree to assume all such risks and hold the Gym and its staff harmless for any incidents that may occur during these events.
Photographic Release: I grant San Marcos Jiu Jitsu LLC the right to take photographs or videos of me or my child while participating in Gym activities. I authorize the Gym to use these photographs or videos for promotional and marketing purposes without compensation.
I, , HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION IN CASE OF INJURY. I SIGN THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY AND OF MY OWN FREE WILL.