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ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
By signing this Agreement and participating in any classes, programs, activities, events, sparring sessions, personal training, or use of equipment at BOX IQ FITNESS + KNOWLEDGE LLC (“BOX IQ”), including use of the premises, parking areas, sidewalks, exterior areas, and surrounding property (collectively referred to as the “Facilities” and “Activities”), you acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
You understand and acknowledge that participation in boxing training, fitness classes, strength training, conditioning programs, sparring, and the use of exercise equipment involves inherent and significant risks of injury.
These risks include but are not limited to:
• cuts, bruises, abrasions, and lacerations
• sprains, strains, and muscle tears
• fractures or broken bones
• dental or facial injuries
• eye injuries or loss of vision
• concussion or traumatic brain injury
• neck or spinal injuries
• joint injuries including shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries
• slips, falls, or collisions
• injuries caused by equipment or equipment malfunction
• injuries caused by other participants
• cardiovascular events including heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, or other medical emergencies
• illness, permanent disability, paralysis, or death
You acknowledge that boxing and sparring are combat sport activities involving physical contact and elevated risk of injury, including head trauma and concussion.
You understand that these risks may occur before, during, or after participation, and may occur inside the gym, outside the gym, in parking areas, sidewalks, entryways, or surrounding property.
You knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, both known and unknown, associated with participation in any activity at BOX IQ.
2. MEDICAL CONDITION REPRESENTATION
You represent and warrant that:
• You are physically able to participate in strenuous exercise and boxing-related activities.
• You have not been advised by a physician to refrain from physical exercise.
• You do not have any condition that would make participation unsafe.
You understand that BOX IQ does not provide medical evaluation or medical supervision.
You acknowledge that physical exercise can place stress on the cardiovascular system and may result in heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical complications even in individuals with no known prior medical conditions.
You agree that you are solely responsible for monitoring your own physical condition during activities.
3. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless BOX IQ FITNESS + KNOWLEDGE LLC, its owners, members, managers, employees, coaches, trainers, contractors, agents, representatives, affiliates, and landlords (collectively referred to as the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising out of or related to:
• participation in any BOX IQ classes or activities
• participation in boxing training or sparring
• use of gym equipment or facilities
• acts of other participants
• accidents occurring inside or outside the gym
• injuries occurring on the premises or surrounding property
• medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, or other health events
This release applies even if such injury or damage results from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BOX IQ and the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of:
• your participation in BOX IQ activities
• your conduct while on the premises
• injuries caused by you to another participant
• misuse of equipment
• participation by your guest or invitee.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH GYM RULES
You agree to follow all gym rules, posted safety signs, and instructions provided by staff.
BOX IQ reserves the right to deny participation in any activity if staff believe participation may pose a risk to your safety or the safety of others.
BOX IQ may require medical clearance from a licensed physician before allowing participation in activities.
6. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being while participating in activities at BOX IQ.
You agree to use equipment only for its intended purpose and in a safe manner.
7. COVID-19 AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE RISK
COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses may be present in public spaces.
You acknowledge that participation in activities at BOX IQ may expose you to contagious illnesses, including COVID-19.
You voluntarily assume the risk of exposure and infection and release BOX IQ from any claims related to illness, injury, disability, or death resulting from exposure to contagious diseases.
8. NON-MEMBER PARTICIPATION
Any guest, visitor, promotional pass user, or non-member participating in activities at BOX IQ is subject to the same terms and conditions outlined in this waiver and must sign this agreement prior to participation.
9. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing this document, you acknowledge that:
• you have read and understood this waiver
• you understand that participation in boxing and fitness activities involves serious risks
• you voluntarily agree to assume those risks
• you agree to release BOX IQ from liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.