Lotus Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seattle Waiver
In consideration for my participation in this facility’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) class I, the member acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation.
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS House Of Lotus LLC (Lotus Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seattle), their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Because of the physical demands of martial arts and/or personal defense instruction, the participant understands that he/she must be in good physical condition to participate in the event.
Participant understands that in case of injury, the only medical treatment House Of Lotus LLC members will provide is first aid.
Participant agrees that any pictures, audio, or visual recordings taken of him/her in connection with the class, tournament, and seminar can be used for publication, promotion, articles, shows and advertisement without additional consent and without compensation at this time or any other time.
COVID-19 Addendum to the Liability Release
Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19. The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is contagious and is believed to spread mainly through tiny droplets called aerosols floating in the air and person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. House Of Lotus LLC, hereby referred to as (“the Program”) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Program cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Program could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the Program and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the Program may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Program employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at the Program or participation in Program programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Program, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Program, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any program.
I, and My Representative, if a Minor, hereby agrees to hold harmless, release, indemnify and forever discharge House of Lotus LLC (Lotus Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), its officers, directors and employees, instructors, agents and authorized representatives from any liability, claim or loss, due to exposure, personal illness up to and including death, and associated medical expenses incurred by Me or My Representative arising from participation in any program offered by House of Lotus LLC I and/or My Representative specifically understands and agrees that I am assuming the risk of any and all exposure to the COVID-19 virus as a result of my participation of any program offered by House of Lotus LLC.
By signing this legal waiver, you agree that the House of Lotus LLC may send you text (SMS) messages as part of the normal business operation of your use of the Services. You may opt-out of receiving text (SMS) messages from House of Lotus LLC at any time contacting us at lotus@lotusbjjseattle.com. You acknowledge that opting out of receiving text (SMS) messages may impact your use of membership for updates on classes, special seminars, cancelations, etc.