Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement
Waiver: In consideration of Midwest Martial Arts LLC, DBA - Gracie Barra Novi ("Gracie Barra") allowing the undersigned to participate in training at the above referenced facility, I for myself, my heirs, personal representative or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Gracie Barra, it’s directors, officers, employees and agents from liability from any and all potential claims related to or resulting in personal injury or illnesses (including death) and property loss, including arising from any COVID-19 transmission, that results from the undersigned being present at the facility and participating in training.
Assumption of Risk: At this time some human contact or confinement in the same location carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid COVID-19 Transmission. I have read the previous paragraph and I know and understand and appreciate these and other risks are inherent in the activity I am participating in. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks and while aware of these risks I have elected to be present at the facility and participate in training.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gracie Barra, its directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities including attorney fees resulting from any injury or illness, including COVID-19 transmission, that occurs from to being present at the facility and participating in training.
Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the forgoing waiver and assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Michigan and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Acknowledgement of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, and fully understand its terms. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I attest that I have not tested positive for COVID-19 or If I have previously tested positive for COVID-19 I have been cleared by a medical professional that I no longer carry COVID-19. Additionally, I do not have any symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and I have not had any recent contact with anyone who has COVID-19.
Signature of Client. If Minor: The undersigned parent and or legal guardian affirm that I am freely signing this agreement.