CONROE KRAV MAGA
WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
READ CAREFULLY — THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT
This Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Release & Indemnification Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by the undersigned participant (“Participant”), or if Participant is a minor, by the Participant’s parent or legal guardian (“Guardian”), in favor of Conroe Krav Maga (“CKM”), including its owners, instructors, coaches, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”).
1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INHERENT RISKS
Participant understands and acknowledges that Krav Maga, self-defense, martial arts, fitness training, and combat-based instruction are inherently dangerous activities that involve physical contact and the risk of serious injury.
Risks include, but are not limited to:
- Striking, kicking, grappling, throws, takedowns, and falls
- Training with partners of varying skill levels
- Use of training weapons, simulated weapons, or scenario-based exercises
- Intense physical exertion
- Risk of bruises, sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, concussions, paralysis, permanent injury, or death
Participant voluntarily chooses to participate with full knowledge of these risks.
2. EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK
PARTICIPANT KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND EXPRESSLY ASSUMES ALL RISKS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, INCLUDING THOSE ARISING FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY TEXAS LAW.
3. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
PARTICIPANT HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, AND FOREVER DISCHARGES THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER IN LAW OR EQUITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN ANY CKM ACTIVITY, INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
THIS RELEASE DOES NOT APPLY TO GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, WHICH CANNOT BE WAIVED UNDER TEXAS LAW.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
Participant agrees to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from:
- Participant’s conduct
- Participant’s participation
- Injury to third parties caused by Participant
5. MEDICAL FITNESS & EMERGENCY CONSENT
Participant represents that they:
- Are physically and mentally capable of participating
- Have disclosed any medical conditions that may affect participation
CKM does not provide medical care. Participant authorizes CKM to obtain emergency medical treatment if deemed necessary and agrees to be financially responsible for all related costs.
6. SAFETY RULES & CONDUCT
Participant agrees to:
- Follow all instructions and safety rules
- Use required protective equipment
- Refrain from reckless or unsafe conduct
Failure to comply may result in removal from training without refund.
7. PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA RELEASE
Participant grants CKM permission to use photographs or video recordings for promotional, educational, or marketing purposes without compensation.
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8. MINORS — PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT
If Participant is under 18, the undersigned Guardian:
- Consents to the minor’s participation
- Assumes all risks on behalf of the minor
- Releases all claims on behalf of the minor
- Agrees to indemnify CKM for claims arising from the minor’s participation
9. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, with exclusive venue in Montgomery County, Texas.
10. SEVERABILITY
If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements or representations.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT & SIGNATURE
I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM WAIVING SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS.
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