3 - ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I AM AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTIVITIES INVOLVE MANY RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES, NOTWITHSTANDING THESE ASSOCIATED RISKS. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ANY AND ALL OF THE RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS INVOLVED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF BST OR OTHERWISE.
I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims which I have or may in the future have against BST and any of its affiliates, directors, officers, contractors, employees, agents, representatives, shareholders, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), on account of injury, death, or property damage arising out of or attributable to my participation in the Activities, due to any cause whatsoever, including without limitation the negligence of BST or any other Releasee, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care owing under occupiers liability legislation or otherwise. I covenant not to make or bring any such claim against BST or any other Releasee, and forever release and discharge BST and all other Releasees from liability under such claims. I further covenant that if any equipment used in the Activities does not seem to be properly functioning, I will immediately cease use and advise BST of such malfunction for the purposes of inspection and possible repair or adjustment.
I confirm that I am in good health, in proper physical condition, and do not have any medical or other conditions that would impair my ability to participate in the Activities. I certify that the answers to the questions outlined on the PAR-Q form are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If at any time I believe that I am no longer in proper physical condition to participate in the Activities, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activities and will speak with my physician before resuming participation in the Activities. I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to inform BST of any conditions or changes in my health, both now and on an ongoing basis, which might affect my ability to participate in the Activities safely and with minimal risk of injury.
I understand that I am not obligated to perform nor participate in any of the Activities that I do not wish to do, and that it is my right to refuse such participation at any time during my training sessions.
I understand that my trainer or instructor may occasionally be required to touch my muscles or joints to correct alignment and/or focus my concentration on a particular muscle area to be targeted. I understand that when I meet with my trainer, they will ask me whether I consent to physical touch for these purposes and I will advise them of whether I will permit this touch. I understand that I can withdraw my consent to this physical touching at any time, for any reason. If I feel uncomfortable or experience any type of discomfort with this form of touch, I agree to immediately bring it to the attention of BST so as to allow BST to take appropriate action.
I understand that BST photographs many of its sessions and I provide BST with the absolute right and permission to use these images for any lawful promotional, advertising, or marketing purpose. I understand and acknowledge that I do not own any such photographs and that any such photographs are the property of BST only and that I shall not have any rights to these photographs, in any capacity.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between BST and me with respect to the subject matter and my release and waiver of all possible claims against BST and the Releasees related to the Activities, and such release and waiver supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Activities and any activity I may undertake during any interaction with BST. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
This Agreement is binding on and shall enure to the benefit of me and my heirs and next-of-kin, and BST and the Releasees, and their successors and assigns. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the courts of the Province of Ontario, and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
If one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under Ontario law, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein or therein shall not in any way be affected or impaired.