Informed consent and assumption of risk agreement Waiver (18+)
For participants 18 years old and older
WARNING! By agreeing and signing you will waive certain legal rights, including the right to sue in circumstances outlined in this Agreement. Please read carefully.
Last updated August 30, 2023
1. This is a binding legal agreement; therefore clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant participating in the sport of badminton, including training, competitions, and practices (collectively the “Activities”), the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:
Disclaimer
2. The YBA and its trainers, instructors, agents, and representatives (collectively the “YBA”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the YBA.
Description of Risks
3. I am participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of my participation, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with or related to the Activities. The risks, dangers, and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:
a.) The hazards particular to the activity(ies) in which I am participating;
b.) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques;
c.) Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts, and rapid movements;
d.) Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
e.) Failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
f.) Contact, colliding, falling, or being struck by other participants or equipment; and
g.) Spinal cord injuries which may render the Participant permanently paralyzed.
4. Furthermore, I am aware:
a.) That injuries sustained can be severe;
b.) That I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during the activities, events, and programs;
c.) That I may come into close contact with other participants;
d.) That my risk of injury is reduced if I follow all rules established for participation; and
e.) That my risk of injury increases as I become fatigued.
Release of Liability and Disclaimer
5. In consideration of the YBA allowing me to participate, I agree:
a.) That my physical condition has been verified by a medical doctor to participate;
b.) The sole responsibility for the Participant’s safety remains with the Participant;
c.) To remove myself if I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition; or feel unable or unfit to safely continue;
d.) To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with, or related to my participation;
e.) To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the YBA;
f.) To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense, and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the activities, events, and programs of the YBA; and
g.) To FOREVER RELEASE the YBA from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special, and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which I may have or may in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Activities, even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the YBA
Acknowledgment
6. I acknowledge that I have read and understand this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, spouse, children, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators, and legal or personal representatives.
Questions or concerns? If you do not agree with our informed consent and assumption of risk agreement waiver, you can not participate in our offered services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].