In consideration of participating in the training offered by Z Health Performance Solutions, LLC, (the “Company”) and its certified Trainers (the “Training”), I understand and acknowledge that this Informed Consent Waiver and Release of (“Release”) shall govern my Training at all locations at which the Training occurs:
1. It is my responsibility to discuss any concerns about my health with my physician before participating in Training, and to obtain my physician’s consent prior to beginning my Training.
2. It is my responsibility to fully disclose my medical history to my instructor before participating in Training. This disclosure includes, but is not limited to, all injuries, surgeries, medications, supplements, and medical or health-related conditions or illnesses.
3. Training includes the use of various types of equipment. Prior to participating in Training it is my responsibility to inspect the facilities and equipment and to notify my instructor or other staff member of any unsafe equipment and/or facilities. If the unsafe equipment and/or facilities are not remedied to my satisfaction, it is my responsibility to refuse to participate.
4. I am fully aware of risks and hazards connected with the Training, including the risk of injury to my neck, back, spine, shoulders, knees or other parts of my body, and I hereby elect to participate as a voluntary participant in the Training and to engage in such Training knowing that the activity may be hazardous to me. If I am an athlete or Sport Trainer and professionally training to compete, I am fully aware that the risks and hazards noted in this Paragraph 4 are highly probable, they will occur and they are a natural part of an aggressive training program and I accept such risks and hazards as part of my training.
5. I understand that while the Company will take steps to maximize safety, Training includes an inherent risk of serious injury, including economic loss, property damage, serious physical injury, permanent disability, or death (collectively “Injuries”). I further understand that this risk may arise from my negligence; or the negligence of the Company, its employees, independent contractors, or other participants; equipment malfunction; the condition of the premises; or other causes.
6. Regardless of the cause of the Injuries, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin:
(a) I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL RISK OF INJURY, HARM, LOSS, AND/OR DEATH THAT MAY BE SUSTAINED BY ME OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OWNED BY ME AS A RESULT OF BEING ENGAGED IN SUCH TRAINING, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE COMPANY, EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION, THE CONDITION OF THE PREMISES, OR OTHER CAUSES;
(b) I covenant not to file suit against, and I release, waive, and discharge the Company, Company’s employees, independent contractors, trainers, members, managers, assistants, volunteers, officers, agents, participants, lessors and all others (collectively referred to as the “Company’s Agents”) from any and all liability to me, my heirs, next of kin, administrators, successors and assigns, for any and all claims, demands, actions and causes of action of any sort for losses or damages on account of injury, damages or death, caused or alleged to be caused, whether in whole or in part, by negligence of the Company or the Company’s Agents.
(c) I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company and the Company’s Agents from any loss, liability, damage, claim or costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees, that they may incur due to my participation in the Training, whether caused or alleged to be caused, whether in whole or in part, by negligence of the Company or the Company’s Agents.
7. I fully understand that the Company’s staff members are not physicians or medical practioners. Knowing this, I hereby consent to their rendering temporary aid in the event of any injury or illness, and if deemed necessary, to call a doctor and to seek medical help, including transportation to a health care facility or hospital and I release the Company and the Company’s staff members, from any damages or injuries arising from these actions.
8. I acknowledge that I have choices to select Training with other providers and trainers and that I have selected Z Health Performance Solutions, LLC Training as my Training of choice and I freely enter this Informed Consent Waiver, Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk to receive the Training.