RISK WARNING
BOULDERING, ROCK CLIMBING, SLACK LINING AND THE USE OF HANGBOARDS, CRIMP LADDERS AND OTHER ROCK CLIMBING TRAINING EQUIPMENT (the 'ACTIVITIES') ARE DANGEROUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH INVOLVE INHERENT, INCIDENTAL AND SIGNIFICANT RISKS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNCONTROLLED FALLING, COLLISION WITH OBJECTS, WALLS, CLIMBING HOLDS, UNPROTECTED FLOORS AND OTHER PATRONS AS WELL AS STRESS AND OVERUSE INJURIES AS THE RESULT OF IMPROPER TECHNIQUE OR EXCESSIVE STRAIN. THE ACTIVITIES MAY CAUSE DEATH, PHYSICAL INJURIES (INCLUDING FRACTURES, HYPEREXTENSION, OVERUSE INJURIES, CUTS AND ABRASIONS, SPRAINS AND BRAIN TRAUMA) AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURIES (INCLUDING PANIC ATTACKS, HYPERVENTILATION AND ASSOCIATED HEART CONDITIONS). OBVIOUS RISK NOTICE
FOR THE ABOVE REASONS, THE ACTIVITIES INVOLVE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF PHYSICAL HARM AND ARE THEREFORE "DANGEROUS" RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THE OBVIOUS RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND THAT, BY SIGNING THIS REGISTRATION AND WAIVER FORM, THEY ARE WAIVING THEIR RIGHTS TO SEEK COMPENSATION FROM 9 DEGREES SYDNEY PTY LTD, 9 DEGREES PARRAMATTA PTY LTD, 9 DEGREES LANE COVE PTY LTD, 9 DEGREES BRISBANE PTY LTD, 9 DEGREES WATERLOO PTY LTD, 9 DEGREES CHATSWOOD PTY LTD, 9 DEGREES MORNINGSIDE PTY LTD (the ‘COMPANY’), ITS EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS AS SET OUT BELOW.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
In consideration for registration and permission to participate in the Activities provided by the Company at a 9 degrees Boulder Gym (the Facility), the Customer:
1. agrees to the payment of all membership or usage fees as advertised by the Company;
2. acknowledges that they have read the above Risk Warning and Obvious Risk Notice and not relied on any other representation or warranty in entering into this agreement;
3. agrees that they have been sufficiently advised of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with their participation in the Activities;
4. wholly assume and accept all liability for the materialization of any risks, dangers and hazards associated with their actions and the actions of any persons in their care in participation of the Activities;
5. agrees to participate and voluntarily assume the risk or injury of bodily harm to themselves or any person in their care;
6. warrants that they do not suffer from any medical condition that may affect their ability to participate safely in the Activities;
7. agrees to abide by all lawful instructions given by the staff and agents of the Company and further agrees to indemnify the Company, its employees and agents against all liability that may incur, including legal costs, caused by the Customer’s negligence or failure to comply with such instructions;
8. agrees that they have read, understood and agree to comply with all the rules and safety instructions and warning notices as may be displayed throughout the Facility from time to time;
9. agrees to ask for an explanation to their satisfaction should they not fully understand any of the instructions, prior to commencing any Activities;
10. acknowledge and accepts that should any actions or the actions of those in their care, present a danger or be of a reckless nature to themselves or to others at the Facility, then employees and agents of the Company have the right to request them to leave the premises immediately and that they will not be entitled to a refund or recourse of any nature;
11. releases, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its employees and agents for any liability for personal injury or death resulting from or in connection with the Customer's participation in the Activities which may arise:
a) in negligence for breach of duty of care or failure to exercise reasonable care and skill;
b) as a breach of contract or any express or implied warranty, obligation, term, condition or contractual duty of care;
c) as a result of any representation or warranty as to the suitability of the facilities provided by the Company or
the safety of the Activities; or
d) as a breach of any statute, statutory warranty or term implied in contract under statute (including the warranties
implied by Subdiv B of Division 1 of Part 3-2 of Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth));
12. acknowledges, agrees and understands that the risk warning above constitutes a formal ‘risk warning’ for the purposes of the relevant legislation, including for the purposes of:
a) Section 5M of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW); and
b) Sections 13 to 19 of the Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD).
13. acknowledges that the terms and conditions of this agreement are wholly contained in this form and do not incorporate any representation, prior agreement or other terms;
14. agrees that the terms and conditions of this agreement are ongoing and will apply on all occasions which the Customer participates in the Activities provided by the Company;
15. agrees that the terms and conditions of this agreement are binding on the Customers' heirs, executors and assigns;
16. agrees that to the extent which this agreement shall be contrary to law or void, in whole or in part, it shall be read down to the extent necessary to but shall otherwise operate to the full extent permitted at law;
17. acknowledges that this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State or Territory in which the Customer participates in the Activity and that any claim, proceeding or action arising out of or in connection with the Activities shall be commenced in the jurisdiction of that State or Territory;
18. acknowledges that the purpose of this document is, to the maximum extent permitted at law, to exclude any liability for personal injury which might be incurred by the Company, its employees or agents, arising out of or in connection with the Customer's participation in the Activities;
19. acknowledges that on occasion, promotional videos or photographs may be used by the Company which may include their image whilst participating in the Activities and consents to this use unless the Customer specifically requests the Company in writing that their image is not to be used for this purpose
20. acknowledge that security video is used on the public areas of the Facility and consents to this use for security and safety purposes; and
21. acknowledges that:
a) they are 18 years of age or older and legally competent to sign this agreement; or
b) their legal parent or guardian has signed this form on their behalf.
By signing this form, the Customer acknowledges, understands and agrees to all of the above statements, terms and/or conditions
(even if they have not initialed each page).
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