GUARDIAN SELF DEFENSE, LLC
Assumption of Risk, Release, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification
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Acknowledgement of Risks:
I understand and acknowledge that participation in marital arts, self-defense, fitness, sparring, and related activities ("Activities") involves inherent and obvious risks of physical injury, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, use of training equipment, and strenuous physical exertion. Risks include serious physical or emotional injury, including but not limited to, cuts, bruises, sprains, strains, broken bones, concussions, paralysis, or even death, and damage to others or to my personal property or the personal property of others. I understand that these risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of martial arts training.
Voluntary Participation:
I certify that I (or my child, if applicable) am in good physical health and fully capable of participating in the Activities. I voluntarily choose to participate, knowing and accepting the risks involved.
Release and Waiver:
To the fullest extent permitted by South Carolina law, I hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive, release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the School, its owners, instructors, employees, contractors, volunteers, insurers, successors, assigns, and the owner of the premises where the School is located, (collectively, "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, rights, actions, suits, causes of action, obligations, debts, costs, losses, charges, expenses, attorneys’ fees, damages, judgments, and liabilities, of any kind or nature, in law, equity, or otherwise, whether known or unknown, arising out of or related to my or my child’s participation in the Activities, including but not limited to, any personal or emotional injury, illness, or damage I (or my child) may sustain, including claims based on the negligence or failure to warn or other omission of the Released Parties. I understand that this release and waiver applies to and includes all of my or my child’s activities at the School.
Medical Treatment:
In the event of injury or medical emergency, I authorize the School to seek emergency medical treatment for me (or my child), and I agree to be financially responsible for all costs incurred.
Insurance:
I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to maintain appropriate health insurance coverage.
Indemnification:
I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of my (or my child's) participation in the Activities, including any claim brought by, on behalf of, or against me or my child.
Severability:
If any part of this Waiver and Release is held to be invalid under South Carolina law, then the remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect.
Parental Consent (If Participant Is a Minor):
If the participant is under 18 years of age, I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian, consent to my child's participation in martial arts training and related activities at the School. I acknowledge and accept all of the risks stated above on behalf of my child and I further agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the School from any claims brought by or on behalf of my child.
Agreement with Subparts:
This Waiver and Release is incorporated into and made part of the overall enrollment/participation agreement between the Participant and Guardian Self Defense, LLC.
By signing this document electronically (via DocuSign, email, PDF, or other electronic means), I agree that my electronic signature shall have the same legal effect and enforceability as a handwritten signature.
Participant:
Name: {name}
Date: {sign_date}
Parent/Guardian (if participant under 18):
Name:
Date: {sign_date}
Guardian Self Defense
