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Liability waiver and release

Gyms, studios, tours, rentals, events and classes that ask participants to accept the risks of an activity before taking part.

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What you fill in

  • Your business name
  • The activity
  • The governing state

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Liability Waiver and Release

Please read this document carefully. By signing, you give up certain legal rights. This waiver is given by the participant named below to [Business name] (the "Organizer") in connection with [describe the activity] (the "Activity").

1. Voluntary participation

I am taking part in the Activity voluntarily. I confirm that I am physically able to take part and that I will follow the Organizer's safety instructions.

2. Risks

I understand that the Activity involves risks, which may include physical injury, illness, damage to or loss of property and, in rare cases, serious injury or death. These risks may arise from my own actions, the actions of others, the condition of equipment or premises, or other causes.

3. Assumption of risk

I accept these risks and take full responsibility for my participation.

4. Release

To the fullest extent the law allows, I release the Organizer and its owners, employees and agents from all claims for injury, loss or damage arising from my participation in the Activity, including claims based on ordinary negligence. This release does not apply to gross negligence or intentional misconduct, or to any claim that cannot be waived by law.

5. Medical treatment

If I am injured or become ill, I consent to first aid and emergency medical treatment, and I agree that I am responsible for its cost.

6. Minors

[If the participant is under 18: I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant, I have read this document, and I sign it on the participant's behalf.]

7. General

This document is governed by the laws of [state]. If any part of it is found unenforceable, the rest stays in effect. I have read this document, I understand it, and I sign it of my own free will.

Participant
Signature, name and date

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