This Customer Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement (“Agreement”) is dated as of the Effective Date, which is the last date identified below, between West Invest LLC d/b/a Ruff House Family Entertainment Center d/b/a Mobile Ops Tactical Laser Tag, now referred to as “West Invest LLC,” and the undersigned in their capacity (“Adult Participant”) and if any minor(s) is/are named in the signature block below (collectively “Child Participant,” whether one or more) on behalf of and as a parent or legal guardian for such Child Participant(s) (collectively, “Participant”), to and for the benefit of the Protected Parties (as defined below). Accordingly, as valid consideration for entry into the Premises (as defined below) and participation in the Activities (as defined below) with West Invest LLC, including any of those Activities that may occur in, about, or from the premises located at 2310 E 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025 (the “Premises”) or any other premises wherever located, the undersigned agrees as follows: 1. Nature of the Activities. Ruff House is a Family Entertainment Center that allows clients to participate in several trampoline-related and climbing-related physical and other activities. Mobile Ops is Tactical Laser Tag that allows clients to participate in intense laser tag games in many locations. These activities and games can produce many benefits for the client, including pleasure, improved physical fitness, a more attractive appearance, more energy, greater enjoyment of life, and many health benefits. However, West Invest LLC feels it is essential that the Participants know that trampoline activities and other activities conducted at West Invest LLC are active and vigorous and, consequently, involve risks of injury inherent to the activity. Even though West Invest LLC a) has designed the facility with safety as a prime concern, b) provides instruction in some activities, c) provides general supervision of activities, d) has developed rules and policies that focus on safety, and e) has almost eliminated the traditional hazard of trampoline jumping (striking a hard surface or the floor), it is impossible to eliminate all risk and possibility of injury. 2. Types of Risks. The Activities available from West Invest LLC include but are not limited to general jumping, dodgeball, basketball, Wipeout, tumbling, rock wall climbing, laser tag, indoor playground, aerobics, and other activities (the “Activities”). There are inherent risks in participating in the Activities. Inherent risks might be divided into two types. The first type of risk is inherent in participation in the Activities, including, but not limited to, trampoline jumping (e.g., landing wrong, over-exertion, unexpected failure of the trampoline surface or attachments). The second type of risk is related to the type of Activity (e.g. when playing dodgeball: being injured by the ball or colliding with other participants; volleyball: being injured by the ball, colliding with another participant, or colliding with the standard supporting the net; tumbling: landing wrong, collisions, or using improper form or technique; and aerobics: over-exertion or muscle strains). Other inherent risks in the Activities include erratic co-participant behavior, unexpected equipment failure, and error of judgment by staff members. 3. Types of Injuries. Participants acknowledge that several types of injuries can occur in connection with the Activities. Such injuries include but are not limited to, the following: First is the common minor injury. This type includes but is not limited to, muscle strains and sprains, bruises, abrasions, and contusions. The second type of injury is a severe injury. Serious injuries include broken bones, ligament and joint injuries, concussions, and eye injuries. The third type of injury is a catastrophic injury. Some catastrophic injuries include brain injury, paralysis, heart attack, and death. Even though the likelihood of such an injury is remote, the Participants should know all possibilities. 4. Assumption of Risks. On behalf of myself (the Adult Participant) and as the parent or legal guardian of the Child Participant(s), I warrant I have read this Agreement in its entirety, acknowledge that the Activities contain inherent risks which vary depending upon the Activity, understand the demands of the Activities relative to Participant’s physical condition and skill level, appreciate the types of injuries that may occur as a result of the Activities and their potential impact on the safety, well-being, and lifestyle of the Participant, and assert that participation is voluntary and that all Participants knowingly assume all risks inherent with the Activities. 5. Release of Claims. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PARTICIPANT (AND ON BEHALF OF HIS OR HER HEIRS, EXECUTORS AND REPRESENTATIVES) HEREBY RELEASES AND AGREES NOT TO SUE WEST INVEST LLC, RUFF HOUSE, MOBILE OPS, LANDLORD’S MORTGAGEES AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE PREMISES, AND ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES, RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, PARTNERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, VOLUNTEERS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS, AND INSURERS OF ALL OF THEM (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROTECTED PARTIES”) FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, SUITS, CAUSES OF ACTION, COSTS, FEES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COURT OR OTHER COSTS) RELATING TO, RESULTING FROM, OR ARISING OUT OF OR ALLEGED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) ANY BODILY INJURY TO OR DEATH OF PARTICIPANT OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PARTICIPANT'S PROPERTY (A) DURING OR RELATING TO PARTICIPANT'S PARTICIPATION, WHETHER ACTIVELY OR PASSIVELY, IN ANY TRAMPOLINE RELATED ACTIVITIES, USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, CLASSES, OBSERVATION, USE OF ANY PORTION OF THE PREMISES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AND PARKING LOTS, AND ANY COMPETITION, EVENT, OR PROGRAM SPONSORED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH THE PROTECTED PARTIES (COLLECTIVELY, “ACTIVITIES”), (B) OCCURRING IN AND/OR ABOUT THE PREMISES (INCLUDING THE PREMISES) WHERE ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE, CONDUCTED, OR PERFORMED BY PARTICIPANT OR ANYONE ELSE, OR IN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, (C) RESULTING FROM DAMAGE TO, LOSS OF, OR THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF PARTICIPANT (D) THE RIGHT TO SUE THE PROTECTED PARTIES FOR ANY LOSS SUFFERED BY PARTICIPANT, PARTICIPANT’S HEIRS, EXECUTORS, FAMILY, PARENTS, AND/OR GUARDIANS OR DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES. THE RELEASE CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY SUCH INJURY OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT, OR STRICT LIABILITY OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES OR PARTICIPANTS. 6. Indemnity. ADULT PARTICIPANT (ON HIS/HER BEHALF, ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD PARTICIPANT(S), IF ANY, AND ON BEHALF OF EACH SUCH PARTICIPANT’S HEIRS, EXECUTORS AND REPRESENTATIVES) AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, RELEASE, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE PROTECTED PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, FINES, PENALTIES, LIENS, JUDGMENTS, SETTLEMENTS, PROCEEDINGS, COSTS, FEES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COURT OR OTHER COSTS) OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER FOR OR RELATING TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM, RELATING TO, OR CAUSED BY (WHETHER IN WHOLE OR IN PART) ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS (WHICH NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL CLAIMS THAT DO OR MAY BELONG TO THE CHILD PARTICIPANT(S)): (A) PARTICIPANT'S ACTS, OMISSIONS OR PRESENCE ON OR ABOUT ANY PART OF THE PREMISES OR OTHER PREMISES WHERE ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE, CONDUCTED, OR PERFORMED BY PARTICIPANT OR ANYONE ELSE, (B) PARTICIPANT'S ACTIVE OR PASSIVE PARTICIPATION IN, OR OBSERVANCE OF, ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES; (C) ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENT, GROSSLY NEGLIGENT, OR WILLFUL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF PARTICIPANT OR ANY GUEST OR INVITEE OF WEST INVEST LLC, OR (D) PARTICIPANT'S USE OF ANY FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL PROPERTY IN, ON OR ABOUT PREMISES OR OTHER PREMISES WHERE ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE, CONDUCTED, OR PERFORMED BY PARTICIPANT OR ANYONE ELSE. THE INDEMNITY CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY SUCH INJURY OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT, OR STRICT LIABILITY OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES OR PARTICIPANT BUT WILL NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT ANY SUCH INJURY OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES. 7. Dispute Resolution. A. Arbitration: If a dispute arises under this Agreement or from the Participant’s use of the Premises or participation in the Activities, the Participant shall engage in reasonable faith efforts to mediate a settlement before filing a demand for arbitration. Should the dispute not be resolved by mediation, West Invest LLC and the Participant agree that instead of resolving the dispute by a judge or jury in a court of law, any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the breach thereof, the Premises, Activities, property damage (real or personal), personal injury (including death), or the scope, arbitrability, or validity of this arbitration agreement (“Dispute”) shall be brought by the parties in their capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative capacity, and shall be settled by binding arbitration before a single arbitrator administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) per its Commercial Industry Arbitration Rules in effect at the time the demand for arbitration is filed. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any federal or state court with jurisdiction. No award shall exceed either party's claim amount, and the arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive or exemplary damages. If the AAA cannot hear the Dispute for any reason, the Dispute shall be heard by an arbitrator mutually selected by the parties. If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator, then either party may petition an appropriate court to appoint an arbitrator. The arbitration shall be subject to the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.) and the Nebraska Uniform Arbitration Act (Chapter 25, Article 26 of the Nebraska Statutes). If either party files suit in violation of this paragraph (except to toll the statute of limitations), such party shall reimburse the other for their costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in seeking abatement of such suit and enforcement of this paragraph. B. Waiver of Jury Trial: ADULT PARTICIPANT ON BEHALF OF THEMSELF AND THE CHILD PARTICIPANT AND WEST INVEST LLC AT THE MOMENT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, WITH FULL AWARENESS OF THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES, AGREES TO WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO A BENCH TRIAL AND A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM USE OF THE PREMISES OR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES. 8. Acknowledgments by Participant. Participant acknowledges on behalf of themself and the Child Participant(s) that Participant would not be granted access to the Premises or the ability to participate in the Activities but for these acknowledgments: - Child Participant(s) and Adult Participants possess sufficient skill and physical fitness for safe participation in the Activities. Participant also agrees to attempt only activities that Participant believes they can perform safely. Further, the Participant agrees to stay in areas that will not endanger the Participant.
- Neither Adult Participant nor the Child Participant(s) has health problems that would not allow them to participate in the Activities.
- West Invest LLC recommends the Participant receive medical clearance from Participant’s physician before participating in the Activities.
- West Invest LLC may but is not required to administer to Participant emergency aid, CPR, and use an AED (defibrillator) when deemed necessary by West Invest LLC, but shall not be liable for any damages caused or resulting from the administration of such procedures.
- West Invest LLC may but is not required to secure emergency medical care or transportation (i.e., EMS) when deemed necessary by West Invest LLC. Participants shall assume all costs of emergency medical care and transportation.
- The Participant must inform West Invest LLC and cease participation in the Activities if the Participant should feel any unusual discomfort. Examples of unusual discomfort include but are not limited to faintness, shortness of breath, high anxiety, and chest pains.
- West Invest LLC may terminate Participant’s participation when it determines the Participant to be incapable of safely participating in the Activities.
- Participant agrees to obey all safety rules while participating in the Activities and alert the Staff of any rules violations or dangerous behavior.
9. Authority. As the parent or legal guardian of the Child Participant(s), the undersigned represents to the Protected Parties that they have the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the Child Participant(s) and agrees to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS the Protected Parties from and against all claims or liabilities resulting from or relating to any insufficiency of the undersigned's legal capacity or authority to act for or on behalf of the Child Participant(s) in the execution of this Agreement. 10. Misc. Terms. Capitalized terms shall have the meaning set forth herein. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Protected Parties and the Participant, supersedes any previous oral or written promises or agreements, and may only be modified in writing. The Participant further expressly agrees that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of Nebraska and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Venue for any arbitration or other allowable action brought hereunder or as a result of Participant’s use of the Premises or participation in the Activities shall lie in Dodge County, Nebraska, and only the substantive laws of Nebraska shall apply. Wherever any words are used herein in the masculine or feminine gender, they shall be construed as though they were also used in another gender in all cases where they would so apply. 11. Communication Terms. By signing below, the Participant authorizes West Invest LLC to communicate with them via email, text, and other communication avenues. The participant opts in to receive texts from West Invest LLC—unlimited monthly messages. Msg/data rates may apply. 12. Acknowledgment & Understanding. Participant represents to the Protected Parties that they thoroughly understand this is a complete and final release and indemnity agreement, they are voluntarily entering into this Agreement, and no representations, promises, or statements made by any of the Protected Parties have influenced Participant in signing this Agreement. Participant agrees that there are no oral agreements, representations, promises, or warranties that are not expressly set forth herein and that they are not relying on any statements or representations of the Protected Parties that are not expressly contained herein. Participant acknowledges that they have read this Agreement in its entirety, fully understands its terms, and understands that they are giving up substantial rights herein, including their right to sue. Participant acknowledges that they are signing this Agreement freely and voluntarily and intends, by Participant’s signature, to completely and unconditionally release the Protected Parties from all liability due to ordinary negligence and the inherent risks of the Activities to the greatest extent permitted by the laws of Nebraska. 13. License. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is at this moment acknowledged, Adult Participant, on behalf of themself and the Child Participant, irrevocably grants Ruff House, Mobile Ops, West Invest LLC, and all franchisees, affiliates, and corporate stores of West Invest LLC (collectively, “Company”) and Company’s assigns, licensees and successors the right to use all or a portion of my image (including real and personal property owned by me) and name in all forms and media including composite or modified representations for all purposes, including advertising, trade or any commercial purpose throughout the world and in perpetuity. ADULT PARTICIPANT, ON BEHALF OF THEMSELF AND THE CHILD PARTICIPANT, WAIVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT OR APPROVE VERSIONS OF IMAGES USED FOR PUBLICATION OR THE WRITTEN COPY THAT MAY BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMAGES. ADULT PARTICIPANT, ON BEHALF OF THEMSELF AND THE CHILD PARTICIPANT, RELEASES THE COMPANY AND THE COMPANY’S ASSIGNS, LICENSEES, AND SUCCESSORS FROM ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY ARISE REGARDING THE USE OF MY STATEMENTS OR IMAGES, INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS OF DEFAMATION, INVASION OF PRIVACY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF MORAL RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY OR COPYRIGHT. The company is permitted, although not obligated, to include my name as a credit in connection with the image. The company is not obligated to utilize any of the rights granted in this Agreement. IF I AM SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT ON BEHALF OF MY SPOUSE, CHILD, FAMILY MEMBER, FRIEND, MINOR CHILD, OR OTHER PERSON, I EXPRESSLY WARRANT AND REPRESENT TO WEST INVEST LLC THAT I HAVE SUCH PERSON’S ACTUAL AND IMPLIED AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON THEIR BEHALF, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE, WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. I REPRESENT THAT I AM THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE PARTICIPANT(S) NAMED IN THIS WAIVER, OR I OBTAINED PERMISSION FROM THE PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE PARTICIPANT(S) NAMED IN THIS WAIVER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON THEIR BEHALF. I HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS AGREEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT, AND I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.
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