RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representation and the next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, IDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS PLANET FASTPITCH, LLC, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises used to damage person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for my participation. If, however I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and I am aware that there are many people in this facility at any given time and as a result, care must always be used by all participants to avoid danger or injury to other and I knowingly acknowledge that there is a risk of injury that could occur as a result of acts of other participants. Please Initial Below: ATHLETE PROTECTION POLICY ACKNOWLEDGMENT By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the following: I have received and read the Planet Fastpitch Athlete Protection Policy and understand the following: the standards of conduct expected of staff, athletes, and parents; the Two-Deep Leadership rule; the electronic communication standards; and the physical contact standards used in pitching instruction. The Policy defines and prohibits physical abuse, sexual misconduct, emotional misconduct, bullying, hazing, harassment, and grooming behaviors. Planet Fastpitch staff may not communicate privately with my minor athlete through personal text messages, direct messages, social media, or gaming platforms, and all communication must occur through approved Planet Fastpitch channels with a parent or guardian included. Any gift, special attention, request for secrecy, request to be alone with my athlete, or invitation to communicate outside approved channels is considered a reportable concern. Concerns may be reported directly to the Designated Safety Officer, the Owner, anonymously through the reporting process, to the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and/or to local law enforcement or Child Protective Services. Planet Fastpitch prohibits retaliation against any person who reports a concern in good faith, and concerns should be communicated through the reporting channels described in the Policy. Please Initial Below: INSURANCE, JURISDICTION, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or illness I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or illness myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume – and bear the costs of – all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition. In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where Planet Fastpitch is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms. Please Initial Below: AUDIO RECORDING AND TRANSCRIPTION FOR INSTRUCTION AND CONTENT I acknowledge that during private lessons, team training, classes, events, and camps, Planet Fastpitch, LLC instructors wear small wearable audio recording devices while they teach. I understand that these recordings are converted into written transcripts, athlete notes, and homework delivered through Planet Fastpitch’s athlete portal and follow-up materials, are used to support the continuing education and professional development of Planet Fastpitch coaches, and are used to create instructional and promotional content for Planet Fastpitch. I understand that any material shared publicly is drawn from written transcripts and notes, and that Planet Fastpitch does not publish or broadcast the Participant’s actual voice recording. I acknowledge that these recordings may include the voice of the Participant and, if the Participant is a minor, the voice of any parent or guardian present, and I consent to this audio recording and to Planet Fastpitch’s use of the recordings, transcripts, notes, and summaries for the purposes described above. This consent applies to instruction, training, and camps, and does not apply to facility rentals. If the Participant is under 18, I give this consent as the parent or guardian on the minor’s behalf. Please Initial Below:
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE: This is to certify that I, as a parent/guardian with legal responsibilities for the participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above all the Releases, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law. AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE (Please sign your FULL NAME): Date: July 3, 2026 |