MASTER RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
Gray Beard Den – RPG Enterprises, LLC
Participant Name: {name}
Date of Birth: {dob}
Phone: {phone}
If Participant is under 18:
Parent/Guardian Full Legal Name:
Emergency Contact Name & Phone: {contact_name} {contact_phone}
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INHERENT RISKS
I understand that participation in physical exercise, strength training, martial arts (including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), sparring, rolling, live resistance training, grappling, striking where permitted, open gym workouts, youth programs, recovery equipment use (including sauna and cold plunge), personal training, and use of all equipment and facilities involves inherent and substantial risks.
These risks include, but are not limited to: sprains, strains, torn ligaments, fractures, dislocations, head injuries, concussions, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, cardiovascular events, heat-related illness, permanent disability, paralysis, and death.
I understand that injuries may result from my own actions, the actions of others, equipment malfunction, facility conditions, improper supervision, negligent acts, or other causes.
Participant Initials:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks associated with participation and use of the facilities, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable. I accept full responsibility for any injury, harm, loss, damage, or death that may occur as a result of participation or facility use.
I understand that participation is voluntary and I may withdraw at any time.
MEDICAL REPRESENTATION
I represent that I am physically capable of participating in these activities. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult a physician regarding any medical conditions, injuries, or limitations. I accept full responsibility for any undisclosed or pre-existing condition.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
I authorize Gray Beard Den and its representatives to obtain emergency medical treatment for me (or the minor participant) if deemed necessary. I understand I am solely responsible for all medical expenses incurred.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being permitted to participate and use the facilities, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, executors, administrators, assigns, and next of kin, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue RPG Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Gray Beard Den, its owners, members, managers, employees, instructors, independent contractors, agents, affiliates, landlords, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or related to participation or facility use, including claims arising from negligence, premises liability, equipment conditions, acts or omissions of staff or other participants, or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by Arkansas law.
I understand that this release includes claims for negligence.
INDEMNIFICATION
I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gray Beard Den and its representatives from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of my participation, conduct, or presence at the facility, including claims brought by third parties.
MINOR PARTICIPANT CONSENT AND LEGAL AUTHORITY
If the participant is under 18 years of age, I represent and warrant that:
• I am the legal parent or court-appointed legal guardian of the minor
• I have full legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the minor
• I have the legal capacity to bind the minor to the terms of this Agreement
• I understand and agree to all terms, including assumption of risk, release of liability, and indemnification
• I accept full responsibility for the minor’s participation and conduct
I understand that this Agreement is binding upon both myself and the minor participant.
ARBITRATION AND GOVERNING LAW
Any dispute arising from this Agreement or participation at Gray Beard Den shall be resolved through binding arbitration. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas. Venue shall be Faulkner County, Arkansas. I waive any right to a jury trial.
SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
I certify that I have read this Agreement in its entirety, fully understand its contents, and understand that by signing I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue. I sign this Agreement voluntarily and without inducement.
Participant or Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date: {sign_date}