COVID
Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Willard Taekwondo has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, Willard Taekwondo cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participation could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.
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By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participation; and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at Willard Taekwondo may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Willard Taekwondo’s employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my participation at Willard Taekwondo On my behalf, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Willard Taekwondo its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Willard Taekwondo its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation at Willard Taekwondo
I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or illness I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or illness myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume – and bear the costs of – all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.
In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so in the state where Willard Taekwondo is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
By signing this document, I agree that if I am exposed or infected by COVID-19 during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.
I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.
If I have signed a separate general waiver of liability connected to my participation at Willard Taekwondo. I agree that the terms of that waiver are wholly incorporated into this document and that the terms of this document are incorporated into the separate general waiver.
I agree that I will practice safe social distancing and clean hygiene during my participation at Willard Taekwondo.
Liability Waiver
RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
In consideration of participating in the sport of martial arts, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree
to release and discharge from liability arising from negligence Willard Taekwondo and its owners, directors,
officers employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter
collectively referred to as “Releasees”), on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal
representative and estate, and also agree as follows:
1. I acknowledge that the sport of martial arts involves known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or
emotional injury, paralysis or permanent disability, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to,
death, paralysis, broken bones, torn ligaments, bruises, and other bodily injuries caused by contact with other
participants, objects used during martial arts activities, or walls, matting or the floor; medical conditions resulting
from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other property. I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated,
despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.
2. I expressly accept and assume all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the
negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the
risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to
physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation.
3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all
claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use
of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from
intentional conduct. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs
to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.
4. I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause while participating in
this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no
medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume –
and bear the costs of – all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.
5. In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so solely in the state where Releasees’ facility is located, and I further
agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply.
6. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain
in full force and effect.
By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this
activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties
being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.
I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to
signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity
would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the
stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document
and I agree to be bound by its terms.