In consideration of the opportunity to participate in Goal Driven Fitness’ (“GDF”) indoor fitness activities including, but not limited to personal training, group training, and fitness pop-up classes (collectively, “Fitness Activities”), I hereby agree to the below Participant Waiver and Release of Liability:
Acknowledgement of Risks
(a) I understand that my participation in the Fitness Activities may subject me to the possibility of serious physical injury including, but not limited to, bodily injury, cardiac arrest, paralysis or death (collectively, the “Risks”).
(b) I represent that I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such activities. I understand and acknowledge that GDF recommends that I check with a physician before participating in Fitness Activities.
Voluntary Assumption of Risks
I understand that the Risks identified herein and associated with the Fitness Activities. I hereby voluntarily accept any and all risks of injury, death or property damage associated with the Fitness Activities.
Waiver and Release of Liability. In exchange for the opportunity to participate in Fitness Activities, I agree to the following:
(a) I hereby release and hold harmless GDF, its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and/or contractors (collectively “Releasees”) from any claim, demand, loss, liability, damages, and attorney’s fees, and costs whatsoever arising from, related to, or resulting from said Risks (“Claims”), including those caused by the negligent acts or omissions of any or all of the Releasees;
(b) As between each of the Releasees and myself, I will be solely responsible for any and all medical and related bills that I may incur because of any injury, and costs related to loss or damage to my property, that I may sustain as a result of my participation in the Fitness Activities;
(c) This Agreement shall be binding on my estate, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and any other party asserting a Claim on my behalf or on behalf of my estate.
General Provisions.
(a) I hereby expressly agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
(b) This Agreement contains the entire understanding between and among the parties concerning the matters herein. No waiver, modification, or amendment of any of the terms of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the party to be charged.
(c) I hereby agree that any claim or dispute arising out of this Agreement or your participation in the Fitness Activities shall be settled by binding arbitration to be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such arbitration shall be conducted in Harris County, Texas, upon the request of either party hereto, with costs of such arbitration to be paid by the parties equally. Judgment upon an award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction of such controversy.
(d) I hereby expressly agree that if any portion of this Agreement is held invalid, the balance of the Agreement shall nonetheless continue in full legal force and effect.
I warrant that I have read and understand that this Agreement involves my waiver and release of significant rights and my assumption of significant indemnification responsibilities in order to participate in the Fitness Activities.
I am aware of the fitness activity policy that all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. By entering your name, you electronically agree to the terms listed above.