Shield the Flock, LLC In consideration of participating in Active Assailant Response Training, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care training, other training within Shield the Flock’s Core Training program and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to release and discharge from liability arising from negligence Shield the Flock, LLC and its owners, directors, instructors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”) on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, and also agree as follows: 1. I acknowledge that active assailant response training, tactical emergency casualty care training and other practical training offered by Shield the Flock, LLC involves known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or permanent injury, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to, death, paralysis, broken bones, torn ligaments, bruises, and other bodily injuries caused by contact with other participants, objects used during practical training related activities, training aids, or walls, matting, or the floor, medical conditions resulting from physical activity, and damaged clothing or property. I understand such risks cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential quality of the activity. 2. I understand that the active assailant response tactics, tactical emergency casualty care training, PowerPoint presentation and tabletop exercises taught by Shield the Flock, LLC and its Releasees provide me, or my family member, with the safest and most up to date way to overcome and/or escape an assault. However, I understand that the Releasees cannot guarantee my safety through the use, or misuse, of the techniques taught in the class. I understand that I am responsible for the use of knowledge and techniques and any possible injury or damage which could result. 3. I expressly accept and assume all the risks inherent in this activity, or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe the event conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation. 4. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation with this activity, or my use of their equipment, or facilities arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising out of intentional conduct. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 5. I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover my injury or damage that I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical conditions 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 caused directly or indirectly, by any such condition. 6. In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so solely in the state where Shield the Flock LLC, is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply. 7. 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. By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence. I have read and understood this document, and I agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. |