BLACK FLAG TRAINING GROUP

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, AND MANDATORY MEDIA RELEASE
(hereinafter “The Release Agreement”)

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

NOTICE OF RISK

The activities referred to in this Release Agreement involve risks, dangers, and hazards including, but not limited to, the risk of damage, loss, serious personal injury, and death. These risks are described in greater detail below.

All participants in Black Flag Training Group programs must sign this Release Agreement. This document is intended to prevent participants from bringing claims or lawsuits in the event of an accident. Please take the time to read it carefully.

DEFINITIONS

In this Agreement, the term “training programs” shall include all activities, programs, events, classes, and services provided, sponsored, or organized by Black Flag Training Group, including but not limited to:

• Martial arts training, tactical training, and self-defense instruction

• Civilian, security, military, and law enforcement workshops

• Strength and conditioning, kettlebell and weight training, and personal training

• Use of equipment, facilities, and related services

• Instructional or orientation sessions, seminars, and competitions

• Outdoor training sessions, special events, and demonstrations

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

I acknowledge and agree that my participation in training programs involves risks, dangers, and hazards which may result in personal injury, permanent disability, death, or property damage. These risks include, but are not limited to:

• Health Risks: Overexertion, dehydration, fatigue, lack of fitness, and other physical stress.

• Inherent Contact: Martial arts and tactical training involve direct physical contact that may result in injury.

• Negligence: Risks may arise not only from my own actions but also from the actions, inactions, or negligence of others, including instructors, staff, and participants.

• Environment & Equipment: Risks related to facilities, training surfaces, or equipment condition and use.

• Unforeseeable Risks: Risks that are not known or reasonably foreseeable at this time.

I further agree:

• To inspect facilities, equipment, and training pairings before participation, and to immediately inform an instructor if I believe any condition is unsafe or beyond my capabilities.

• To follow all rules of training, instruction, and competition.

• To assume full responsibility for any injury, disability, death, or property damage arising from participation.

• That I am in good physical condition, medically fit, and free of any illness, disease, or injury that would impair my ability to participate.

• To permit qualified medical personnel to provide treatment in the event of injury.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, AND INDEMNITY

In consideration of being allowed to participate in training programs and use the facilities, equipment, and services of Black Flag Training Group, I agree as follows:

1. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: I waive any and all claims that I have now, or may have in the future, against Black Flag Training Group, its officers, instructors, staff, affiliates, agents, and representatives (collectively, the “Releasees”) arising from my participation in training programs, including claims resulting from:

   • Negligence of the Releasees;

   • Breach of contract by the Releasees;

   • Breach of warranty relating to the design, maintenance, or use of equipment or facilities.

2. HOLD HARMLESS & INDEMNIFY: I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Releasees from any liability, claims, damages, or expenses incurred by any third party as a result of my participation in training programs.

3. BINDING EFFECT: This Agreement shall be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives in the event of my death or incapacity.

SAFETY

I confirm that I am familiar with the proper use of training equipment. I understand that instructors and staff are available to answer any questions about equipment or training safety. I acknowledge that I am not relying on any oral, visual, or written representations of safety made by Black Flag Training Group except as set forth in this Agreement.

INSURANCE

I understand and agree that Black Flag Training Group does not provide disability, accident, liability, medical, or health insurance coverage. I am solely responsible for obtaining my own insurance, if desired, to cover risks of injury, disability, death, or property damage.

MANDATORY MEDIA RELEASE

As a condition of participation, I hereby grant permission to Black Flag Training Group and its representatives to photograph, record, and/or video me during training programs, events, and related activities.

I consent to the unrestricted use, reproduction, and distribution of these photographs, videos, and recordings for any lawful purpose, including marketing, promotion, training, advertising, documentation, and social media.

I waive any right to compensation, royalties, or approval of the finished product in which my likeness appears. I release Black Flag Training Group, its officers, employees, agents, and assigns from any liability arising from the use of such images, video, or recordings.

I acknowledge that signing this Release Agreement automatically includes my consent to this Media Release, and refusal to grant consent will result in denial of participation in training programs.

JURISDICTION

This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively within the jurisdiction of the United States Courts.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read and fully understand this Release Agreement, including the Mandatory Media Release. I voluntarily agree to be bound by its terms.

Participant Name (Print): _______________________________
Participant Signature: _________________________________
Date: ___________________

Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18): _________________________________
Date: ___________________