ADAGIO BALLET NEW JERSEY, LLC
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
By signing this Waiver and Release of Liability (the “Waiver”), I, the undersigned participant (or the parent/legal guardian of the participant if the participant is under 18 years of age) (hereinafter referred to as “I” or “Participant”), in consideration of being permitted to participate in ballet classes and related activities (collectively, the “Activities”) offered by Adagio Ballet New Jersey, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Adagio Ballet”), located in Branchburg, New Jersey, hereby acknowledge, understand, and agree to the following:
1. Assumption of Risk: I understand and acknowledge that participation in ballet and related activities involves inherent risks, dangers, and hazards, which may result in serious personal injury, death, or property damage. These risks include, but are not limited to:
- Strains, sprains, fractures, and other musculoskeletal injuries.
- Falls, slips, and collisions with other participants or objects.
- Injuries resulting from improper technique or lack of physical conditioning.
- Aggravation of pre-existing medical conditions.
- Other unforeseen injuries that may occur during participation.
I voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks associated with participating in the Activities, whether foreseen or unforeseen. I understand that these risks may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activities, the condition of the facilities or equipment, or other factors.
2. Release of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby waive, release, and forever discharge Adagio Ballet New Jersey, LLC, its owners, officers, directors, employees, instructors, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, expenses, and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in the Activities, including but not limited to any injury, illness, death, or property damage sustained by me, even if such injury, illness, death, or property damage is caused by the negligence or other fault of the Released Parties.
3. Indemnification: I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, expenses (including attorneys’ fees), and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in the Activities, including but not limited to any claims made by third parties as a result of my actions or inactions.
4. Medical Treatment: I hereby give my consent to Adagio Ballet to provide or arrange for any medical treatment deemed necessary in the event of any injury or illness during my participation in the Activities. I understand that I will be responsible for any and all costs associated with such medical treatment.
5. Photographic and Video Release: I hereby grant Adagio Ballet the right to take photographs and videos of me during my participation in the Activities and to use these photographs and videos for promotional and marketing purposes without any further consent or compensation.
6. Governing Law and Venue: This Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Waiver shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New Jersey, and I hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
7. Severability: If any provision of this Waiver is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
8. Entire Agreement: This Waiver constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES. I AM SIGNING THIS WAIVER FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.
Participant Name (Print): _______________________________
Participant Signature: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
(If Participant is under 18 years of age):
Parent/Legal Guardian Name (Print): _______________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________