Liability Release Form for Participants of Yoga, Tantra, or Other Classes and Workshops at Centered PLLC, 285 Nicoll Street, New Haven, CT
I, the undersigned participant, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions in connection with my participation in yoga, tantra, or other classes and workshops (collectively, the "Activities") at Centered PLLC, located at 285 Nicoll Street, New Haven, CT (the "Center").
1. Acknowledgment of Risks: I understand that participation in the Activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to, physical injury, emotional distress, and damage to personal property. I acknowledge that the Activities may involve physical exertion, stretching, and other movements that may cause injury or discomfort. I understand that the Activities may also involve close physical contact with other participants and/or instructors, which may result in personal injury or discomfort. I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Activities with full knowledge of the risks involved and accept full responsibility for any and all risks associated with my participation in the Activities.
2. Assumption of Risk:I hereby assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with my participation in the Activities. I accept personal responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with my participation in the Activities.
3. Release and Waiver of Liability: I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives, hereby release, waive, and discharge Centered PLLC, its owners, members, managers, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on its behalf (collectively, the "Releasees") from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or any of the property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, in connection with my participation in the Activities.
4. Indemnification: I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, obligations, costs, damages, and/or expenses whatsoever, including but not limited to any and all attorneys' fees, costs, damages, and/or judgments directly or indirectly arising out of or related to my participation in the Activities.
5. Medical Treatment: I hereby grant permission to the Releasees to provide or arrange for any necessary first aid or emergency medical treatment in the event of an injury, illness, or other emergency situation arising during my participation in the Activities. I understand that I am solely responsible for any and all costs arising out of any bodily injury or property damage sustained through my participation in the Activities.
6. Fitness to Participate
I represent and warrant that I am physically and mentally fit to participate in the Activities and that I do not have any medical condition, injury, or impairment that might inhibit my safe and active participation in the Activities. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Activities, and to receive medical clearance to participate in the Activities. I acknowledge that the Releasees are not responsible for monitoring my medical condition or fitness to participate in the Activities.
7. Governing Law and Venue
This Liability Release Form shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Liability Release Form or my participation in the Activities shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New Haven County, Connecticut, and I hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating any such action or proceeding.
8. Severability
If any provision of this Liability Release Form is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
9. Entire Agreement
This Liability Release Form constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties.