Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk

1. Activities covered

This Waiver covers all activities on Urban Boxing premises or off-site events we organize, including boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, pad work, bag work, sparring, grappling, strength and conditioning, mobility or yoga-style sessions if offered, open mat, fight-team training, private lessons, tours, and use of showers, lockers, parking areas, and sidewalks immediately associated with a studio.

2. Inherent risks

I understand that combat sports and high-intensity training have inherent risks that cannot be eliminated without changing the nature of the activity. Risks include, without limitation: contact with other persons, pads, bags, cages, rings, and floors; falls; equipment failure; negligent spotting or coaching; my own or another participant’s failure of skill; allergic reactions or infections; and sudden cardiac or other medical events. Injuries can be minor, serious, permanent, or fatal, including brain injury.

I understand that coaches cannot watch every participant at every moment in a group class and that other members may not follow instructions.

3. Fitness to participate

I represent that I (or the minor) am in suitable physical and mental condition to participate and that I have consulted a physician if I have any reason to doubt that. I will disclose to staff any condition that makes contact training unsafe. I will not train while contagious with a skin infection or other condition staff ask me to sit out for. I will stop immediately if I feel chest pain, dizziness, or unusual symptoms.

4. Rules and equipment

I agree to follow all posted rules and coach instructions, including mouthguard, glove, wrap, and sparring-gear requirements. I understand that shared equipment may carry residual risk of wear or hygiene issues and that I may bring my own approved gear. I will not spar or do live grappling unless authorized.

5. Assumption of risk

I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, OF PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES AND BEING ON THE PREMISES, INCLUDING RISKS ARISING FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF THE STUDIO’S JURISDICTION.

6. Release and waiver of claims

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I RELEASE, WAIVE, AND DISCHARGE RELEASEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE ACTIVITIES OR THE PREMISES, INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES. THIS RELEASE DOES NOT APPLY TO GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE RELEASED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW (INCLUDING, WHERE APPLICABLE, CERTAIN DUTIES UNDER DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, OR VIRGINIA LAW).

7. Indemnity

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from claims brought by others (including other members or my guests) arising from my conduct, or from a minor I bring onto the premises, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, except to the extent prohibited by law.

8. Medical authorization

If I am injured and cannot consent, I authorize Releasees to obtain emergency medical care. I am responsible for all medical costs. Releasees are not required to have medical staff on site. I will not hold Releasees responsible for the quality of emergency medical care provided by third parties.

9. Media

I grant the photo/video license described in the Terms of Service. I understand classes may be recorded.

10. Minors

If I am signing for a minor, I am the parent or legal guardian, I have the authority to accept this Waiver, I will ensure the minor follows the rules, and I accept all risks and releases on the minor’s behalf to the fullest extent the law allows. I will remain on site or arrange the supervision the studio requires.

11. Binding effect

This Waiver binds me, the minor participant if applicable, and our heirs, estate, and assigns. If any part is held invalid, the remainder stays in force. I have read this Waiver, understand it, and sign it freely. I know I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue Releasees for ordinary negligence where the law allows that waiver.