CIRCUS CULTURE, LLC PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK In consideration of the services of CIRCUS CULTURE, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other Persons or entities acting in any capacity by, through, under or on their behalf), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge CIRCUS CULTURE, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents and estate as follows: 1. I acknowledge that my participation in instruction and training of circus arts instruction, including but not limited to; aerial arts, acrobatics, balancing, juggling and other various disciplines entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. 2. The risks include, among other things: The hazards of slips and falls; rope burns; pinches, scrapes, twists and jolts that could result in scratches, bruises, sprains, lacerations, fractures, concussions or even more severe life threatening hazards. Further risks include: Being struck by objects dislodged or dropped from above; the hazards from using safety ropes and equipment; the risks of falling off circus equipment; the risks of landing improperly; the risks of being entangled in the safety lines; my own physical condition, the physical exertion associated with this activity and the negligence of other participants, instructors, or other persons who may be present. 3. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. 4. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge and agree to indemnify and hold harmless CIRCUS CULTURE from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, judgments, damages, liability, cost or expense, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in any activity at CIRCUS CULTURE or my use of any CIRCUS CULTURE equipment or facilities, including but not limited to those alleging negligent acts or omissions of CIRCUS CULTURE. 5. Should CIRCUS CULTURE or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorneys fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 6. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have. 7. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining document shall remain in full force and effect. 8. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged or lost during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against CIRCUS CULTURE on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. 9. By this agreement, I permit CIRCUS CULTURE to use any photos and video footage, name, voice, statement and portrait or picture, motion or still (analog or digital) for publicity and advertising purposes, including, but not limited to our website, brochures, CD/DVDs, posters, blogs, Facebook, Instagram, and all social and static media. If I would like to opt out of being included in any/all of the media above I will contact CIRCUS CULTURE directly on a case by case basis. 10. When contact or medical information changes that I will notify CIRCUS CULTURE of the changes. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms. |