This Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability covers the entirety of my participation in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY , including travel to any locations off of the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY venue in order to participate in activities associated with the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY.
- Risk Factors- I understand and acknowledge that participation in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY involves risks including, but not limited to the following: risk of property damage, bodily injury, including, but not limited to permanent disability, paralysis, and possibly death. These risks may result from a variety of circumstances including, but not limited to, my own and others actions, inactions or negligence, the rules of the martial arts, or conditions of the facilities and equipment provided by PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY or from the unavailability of emergency medical care.
- Assumption of Risk- I am participating in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY at my own free will. I understand that my decision to participate in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY is entirely voluntary. I assume full responsibility for all risks that may arise out of or result from my participation in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY, including by not limited to those risks described in Section 1, above. Excepted from this section are any injuries caused by the gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct of any officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers of Perth Tai Chi Academy School.
- Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures- I acknowledge that I have read, know, and agree to all of the policies and procedures relating to my participation in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY . I understand that the safe and proper use of all facilities, equipment or participation in the activity is dependent upon carefully following these policies and procedures. I agree to comply with and abide by all rules, regulations and policies of PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY and of Perth Tai Chi Academyl. I understand that Perth Tai Chi Academy School reserves the right to revoke or terminate my participation with the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY for any violations of these rules, regulations, or policies.
- Release, Indemnify, and Defend. I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Perth Tai Chi Academy, and all of their affiliates, predecessors, successors, trustees, officers, directors, faculty, employees, agents and representatives, past or present (hereinafter jointly referred to as the(” Released Parties”) from any and all claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses (“Claims”) for any property damage, property loss or theft, personal injury or illness, death or other loss arising from or relating to my participation in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY. I also agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any Claims arising from or related to my own acts or omissions in connection with my participation in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY.
- Prerequisite Skills. I acknowledge that I have the requisite skills, qualifications, physical ability and training necessary to properly and safely participate in the Club Sport Program. I agree that if I have any questions as to what skills, qualifications, or training is necessary to properly participate in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY, then I shall direct such questions to the appropriate individuals.
- Waiver- I hereby waive any protections afforded by any statute or law in any jurisdiction whose purpose, substance and/or effect is to provide that a general release shall not extend to claims, material or otherwise which the person giving the release does not know or suspect to exist at the time of executing the release. This means, in part, that I am releasing unknown future claims.
- Payment for Damages. I agree to pay for any and all damages to any property or Release Party caused by me negligently, willfully or otherwise.
- Representatives. I enter into this agreement for myself, as well as for my heirs, assigns and legal representatives.
- Consent for Emergency Treatment- I consent to medical treatment for emergencies that occur during or are related to my participation in PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY where I am unable to consent to such treatment. I understand the provisions of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability apply to any treatment that might be provided to me under this Section, including but not limited to Section 1, Section 2, and Section 4.
- Insurance- I understand that I am solely responsible for any medical, health or personal injury costs relating to my participation with PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY . I understand that I am strongly encouraged to have a medical physical examination and purchase health insurance prior to any and all participation in the PERTH TAI CHI ACADEMY.
- Jurisdiction. This Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Western Australia. The parties agree to use the State of Western Australia as Venue for any disputes between the parties related to this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability.
- Severability. If any term or provision of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall to any extent be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term hereof or of any provisions hereof which survive termination, then and in any such event, it is the express intention of the parties that the remainder of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability, or the application of such term, clause or provision other than to those as to which it is held illegal, invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term, clause or provision of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability and the application thereof shall be legal, valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I have read and fully understand this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability and understand that it relates to surrendering and releasing valuable legal rights. I do so freely and voluntarily.