INFO
Texas
AGREEMENT
LIABILITY WAIVER & MEDIA RELEASE
I, , have agreed to take a prescribed course of martial arts (jiujitsu, grappling, wrestling, and judo) and strength & conditioning instruction provided by East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor. I hereby represent that I am physically and mentally fit to take the prescribed course of instruction, and use the included health and fitness equipment (free weights, steam room, and cardio training equipment). The mats/equipment is to reduce the possibility of accident or injury; however, East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor does not warrant the protective equipment or its effectiveness. I understand further that during the course of instruction, employees, volunteers or representatives of East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor and/or other students or authorized persons will be engaged in a course of conduct requiring physical contact; and I give full consent to such contact as is required by the training. I understand and accept that by participating in any of the programs offered by East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor I voluntarily assume any and all risk and loss that I may suffer whether direct or indirect. I understand further and agree that East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor nor any member of its ownership group will be held liable for any injuries, damages, or loss however caused whether direct or indirect, etc., resulting from the negligence of the owners, operators, or persons in charge of such establishment, or their agents, servants or employees.
I hereby authorize the East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor to use photos, videos, and media content of our facility and training for but not limited to advertising, promotional events, social media, promotional DVDs and our website.
I understand that sparring is a contact sport. Every reasonable precaution is taken during training, however, accidents and injuries may still occur. I hereby agree to waive all claims against all persons and organizations relating to injuries and/or illnesses sustained while engaged in sparring practice/competitions inside the academy. I understand that strict and immediate compliance to all rules and commands (by instructors, students, training partners and any other participants) is required. I have informed my instructors, training partners and other students of any health or safety concerns. I hereby assume full responsibility and liability for all damages, injuries and losses that I may sustain or incur while participating in or watching any sparring session.
I realize that serious injury is commonplace in martial arts sparring and that even death is a very real possibility. I also realize that if I am injured during training or sparring, I might be disfigured, disabled and/or rendered unable to work again. I realize that regardless of how this consequences might occur – whether it be the result of another’s actions, the action or inaction of an instructor or other volunteer or representative of East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor, the condition of the mats used, the conduct of a non-participant or some other reason – by entering into this agreement I accept the risk of participating in training and sparring and give up and waive all claims I or anyone acting on my behalf or through me might have against East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor and the owners, operators, or persons in charge of such establishment, or their agents, servants or employees for any injury regardless of its nature, effect or affect on me as a result of my participation and / or presence.
I represent that I am in good health, free of any illness or skin born infections as covid or staph; that I am not presently, nor will I participate with the aforementioned conditions or while under the influence of any drug or medication; that no one affiliated with East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor has encouraged me to enter or made any representations regarding my fitness or ability to participate; that I have read and understood every provision of this release; and that I am legally competent to and freely enter into this waiver, release and assumption of risk agreement. I further represent that I understand that in doing so I have forfeited substantial rights. I understand it is intended to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowable by law, and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, that the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
Texas
East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor