WAIVER FOR TEAM OCTOPUS HENDERSON AND TAKO JIU JITSU LLC
(“Waiver”)
In consideration for being allowed to participate in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts training and practice, I hereby acknowledge and understand that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts training and practice involves certain inherent risks and dangers including, but not limited to:
- Contact-related inherent risks
- Joint and muscular risks
- Collision-related inherent risks
- Risks of judgment errors of personnel
- Equipment failure/misuse risks
- Infectious disease risks
- Participant/co-participant related risks
I acknowledge that these risks and dangers might result in serious bodily injury, permanent disability, or death. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept those risks.
Release of Liability
I hereby release and forever discharge TAKO JIU JITSU LLC, Team Octopus Henderson, Christopher Acosta and Risson Medina (the “Company”) and their agents, employees, representatives, volunteers, and any other persons or entities acting on their behalf (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability for any injury, damage, or loss that I may sustain as a result of my participation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts training and practice, including any and all claims arising from the negligence of the Released Parties.
Indemnification
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, damages, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses, arising out of or related to my participation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts training and practice.
Photography and Video Release
I understand that the Company may take photographs and videos of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts training and practice, including participating students, for business purposes, including advertising and marketing. I hereby authorize the Company to use any photograph or video of me and/or my minor child solely for use by the Company in its promotional, marketing, and advertising materials, including:
- Website postings
- Newsletters
- Social media
- Brochures
I waive any rights that I or my minor child has to inspect or approve any photograph or video used by the Company in any form of media prior to publication. I also waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the Company’s use of my photograph or video.
Governing Law
I understand that this Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of Nevada and shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Nevada. If any portion of this Waiver is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.
Acknowledgment of Understanding
I have carefully read this Waiver and fully understand its contents. I am aware that by signing this Waiver, I am giving up certain legal rights and remedies that may be available to me, my child, heirs, executors, administrators, representatives, and any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate, and I voluntarily and knowingly agree to its terms.
Participant's Name: {name}
Signature of Participant or Guardian of Minor:
Date: {sign_date}
