General Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Breakthrough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, programs or seminars, and all related events and activities sponsored or run by Breakthrough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, its successors and assigns, and its members, managers, instructors, employees, agents and, if applicable, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the Activities (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “BTBJJ”), whether at the premises located at 26 Industrial Park Drive, Amherst N.S B4H 4R5, or otherwise (hereinafter, the “Activities”), I, the undersigned, acknowledge, knowingly consent, and agree, as indicated by my initials next to each of the following provisions, that:
1. Participation in the activities carries with it certain inherent risks of injury that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid such injuries. Such risks include, but are not limited to, minor injuries, such as scratches, bruises and sprains, and major injuries, such as eye injuries or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks and concussions, and permanent paralysis and death. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for such risks resulting from my participation in the Activities
2. I willingly agree to comply with the instructions, policies and customary terms and conditions for participation in the Activities as adopted by BTBJJ from time-to-time. If I observe any hazard during my participation in the Activities, I will remove myself from participation and advise my instructor or BTBJJ employee immediately
3. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal and legal representatives and next of kin, do hereby forever RELEASE, WAIVE, AND DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, BTBJJ FROM OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, PROCEEDINGS, CAUSES OF ACTION, ORDERS, OBLIGATIONS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, DEBTS AND LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, BOTH AT LAW AND IN EQUITY, INCLUDING CLAIMS FOR NEGLIGENCE OF BTBJJ, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illness (including death), and property damage or loss arising from or related in any way to my participation in the Activities
4. I also agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS BTBJJ from any and all claims, liability, losses, damages, demands, lawsuits, settlements, judgements and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) caused directly or indirectly by my participation in the Activities
5. I understand and agree that if any provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall in no way be affected impaired thereby.
6. I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Release
7. This release shall be governed by and construed under the Provincial laws of Nova Scotia and the Federal Laws of Canada
I, {name}, confirm and agree that I have read and accept the above risks and terms associated with training at Breakthrough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu {sign_date}