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Release and Waiver of Claims and Liability

By signing this release and waiver of claims and liability, the student, parent or guardian acknowledges that they have read this agreement and will abide by all rules of Americana BJJ, LLC. Signing this waiver also means that the undersigned/student releases Americana BJJ, LLC, its instructors and other members from any liability in case of injury or death from the instruction and participation at Americana Jiu Jitsu.

Regarding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes: In consideration of being allowed to attend a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, the undersigned/student acknowledges that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a physical activity and that participation may result in serious injury, including death, and or other damage, due not only to the undersigned/students actions, inaction or negligence, but also to that of others associated with and or present at these or other classes. Furthermore, I acknowledge that there may be risks not known to me and or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. I personally, totally, and completely assume all risks involved or in any way related to my participation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class whether known or unknown to me at the present time. Participation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class is voluntary and entirely of my own free will. 

The undersigned/student, heirs, executors, and successors hereby waive claim of accidental and or negligent damages or injury against Americana BJJ, LLC, its principals, owners, instructors, affiliates, and any physical or virtual location where an Americana Jiu Jitsu class or seminar is taught.

I understand that photographs or videos may be taken during participation in any activity at Americana Jiu Jitsu. I hereby grant Americana BJJ, LLC permission to use any such photograph, video, or other digital media of undersigned/student’s in any and all of its print or web-based publications, including social media, without payment or other consideration.

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

Coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, Americana BJJ, LLC / Americana Jiu Jitsu (hereinafter “Americana Jiu Jitsu”) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, Americana Jiu Jitsu cannot guarantee that you or your family will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending classes at Americana Jiu Jitsu could increase your risk and/or your children’s risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my family and I may be exposed to an infection by COVID-19 by attending classes at Americana Jiu Jitsu and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at Americana Jiu Jitsu may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself, others, but not limited to Americana Jiu Jitsu employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself or my child(ren) including, but not limited to: personal injury, disability, death, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with myself or my child(ren)’s attendance at Americana Jiu Jitsu or participation in Americana Jiu Jitsu programming / classes. On my behalf, and on behalf of my child(ren), I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Americana Jiu Jitsu, its employees, volunteers, and representatives of and from claims including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Americana Jiu Jitsu, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Americana Jiu Jitsu program.