BLOOMINGTON AIKIDO COLLECTIVE INC
WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
In consideration of the opportunity to participate in Regular Training Sessions and Scheduled Club Activities (the “Event”)
hosted by BLOOMINGTON AIKIDO COLLECTIVE INC (the “Released Organization” or “RO”), the undersigned Participant hereby agrees as follows:
Waiver of Liability
I acknowledge that I am over 18 years of age and have the capacity to enter into a contract. I hereby freely and voluntarily release and discharge Indiana University and the RO and their respective agents, officials, representatives, directors, officers, members, employees, and trustees, from ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES accruing to any person or property, including those based upon serious injury or death, which may result from my preparation for or participation in the event, or sustained while traveling to or from the Event. I agree that while participating in the Event, I will abide by all applicable state and federal laws and Indiana University policies.
2. Assumption of Risk
I recognize that my participation in the Event may include inherently dangerous activities both foreseen and unforeseen. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death. Specifically, these risks may include, but are not limited to, the following: driver error, including my own; adverse weather conditions; exposure to theft and other criminal activity; temporary or permanent disability; other physical, mental, and emotional injury; and other risks and dangers, whether known or unknown, reasonably foreseeable or unforeseeable. I understand that my participation in the Event is entirely voluntary. I fully understand the scope of the activities and the risks involved in participation, and I freely and voluntarily assume the risks of my participation in the Event.
3. Indemnification Agreement
I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Indiana University and the RO and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, volunteers, independent contractors, vendors, and business partners from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and investigative costs incurred as a result of my participation in the Event, and to reimburse them for any such expenses they incur. This indemnification, release, and hold harmless includes release of any and all claims of negligence against the aforementioned parties.
I have read this agreement and fully understand that by signing it I am giving up legal rights and/or remedies that might otherwise be available to me.
This waiver will be binding upon my heir(s), next of kin, estate, executor(s), and anyone claiming any rights on my behalf.
4. Governing Law
Indiana law will control any issues of validity or interpretation of this Agreement. I agree that I will file no action against the RO or Indiana University or against their respective agents, employees, officials, representatives, directors, officers, or trustees, in any court other than the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Indiana.
This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. If any provision or part of any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of the Agreement will remain valid and enforceable.
I have read this Agreement and fully understand that by signing it I am giving up legal rights and/or remedies that might otherwise be available to me.