**LIABILITY WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT**
**Ultimate Community Health & Fitness**
Please read this document carefully before signing. By signing below, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to all terms contained herein.
1. Acknowledgment of Risk
I understand that participation in fitness activities, including but not limited to strength training, cardiovascular exercise, group classes, use of gym equipment, and other physical activities at Ultimate Community Health & Fitness, involves inherent risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to, muscle strains, sprains, fractures, heart complications, dehydration, and in rare cases, serious injury or death.
I voluntarily choose to participate in these activities with full knowledge and acceptance of the risks involved.
2. Assumption of Risk
I knowingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, that I may incur as a result of participating in activities at Ultimate Community Health & Fitness.
3. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Ultimate Community Health & Fitness, its owners, officers, employees, trainers, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that may arise out of or relate to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or to any property belonging to me while participating in activities or using the facilities.
4. Medical Clearance
I affirm that I am physically fit and have no medical conditions that would prevent my safe participation in fitness activities. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program.
5. Equipment and Facility Use
I agree to use all equipment and facilities as intended and to follow all posted rules and instructions provided by staff. I understand that improper use of equipment may increase my risk of injury.
6. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ultimate Community Health & Fitness from any loss, liability, damage, or costs they may incur due to my participation in activities or my presence on the premises, whether caused by my actions or otherwise.
*7. Age Requirement / Parental Consent
I certify that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age. If I am under the age of eighteen (18), I understand that I must have a parent or legal guardian review and sign this agreement on my behalf, and that my participation is contingent upon such consent.
8. Photography and Media Release (Optional Clause)
I grant permission to Ultimate Community Health & Fitness to use photographs, video recordings, or other media taken of me for promotional purposes, unless I provide written notice opting out.
9. Severability
If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
10. Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Ultimate Community Health & Fitness operates.
11. Acknowledgment and Understanding
I have read this Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including the right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily.