LUTSEN WARNING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
WARNING: READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU OF THE RIGHT
TO SUE LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. AND OTHER PARTIES. DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT
UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IF
YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT.
IN CONSIDERATION for Life Time Triathlon, LLC.
and its subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, representatives, and agents (“Life
Time”) allowing my participation in the Lutsen 99er, 69er, 39er, 19er or Kids Niner (the “Event”); I, the undersigned, and on
behalf of my spouse, heirs, next of kin, any legal and personal
representatives, successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following
contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability,
Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”);
1. PARTICIPANT REPRESENTATIONS: I hereby represent that (i) I am in
good health and physically fit to participate in the Event; (ii) have not been
advised against participating in the Event by a qualified health professional;
and (iii) I am at least 18 years of age (or this agreement is agreed to by my
parent, natural guardian, or legal guardian). I agree that it is my sole
responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to
participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility for
maintaining control at all possible times while engaging in the Event and for
reading, understanding, and complying with all signage.
2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand and acknowledge that
there are dangers, hazards and risks of injury or damages, some of which are
inherent, in my use of, presence at, or participation in the Event. I
understand that participation in the Event will be an extreme test of my
physical and mental abilities. I understand that these dangers, hazards and
risks, arising from my use of, presence at, or participation in the Event,
whether running, bicycling, swimming, or other portions of the Event, include
but are not limited to: the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent
disability, paralysis and death; risks from training for, practicing, or
competing in the Event; complications arising from personal mental, physical,
or emotional state; accidents, tripping, falling down, illness, drowning,
contact or collision with other participants, spectators, pedestrians, vehicles
or other natural or manmade objects; danger from adverse weather, imperfect
course conditions, exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances, water,
road or surface hazards, variations in terrain, encounters with wild and
domestic animals, becoming lost or separated from race, inadequate safety
measures; unmaintained and/or unmarked trails, roads, bridges, etc.; loss or
damage to property; equipment failure; participants of varying skill levels;
acts of terrorism or criminal activity; and other accidents or incidents that
may result in injury or damage; (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be
caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or
inactions of others participating in the Event, or the acts, inaction or
ordinary negligence of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby
voluntarily and willingly assume all such Risks and any other damages,
liabilities, losses or expenses to my person or personal property which I incur
as a result of my participation in the Event.
3. MEDICAL RELEASE: I authorize Event staff, representatives,
contractors, or other medical personnel to obtain or provide medical care for
me, to transport me to a medical facility, and to provide treatment (including
but not limited to evacuation, hospitalization, blood transfusions, surgery,
medications, etc.) they consider necessary for my health. I agree to pay all
costs associated with that care and transportation. I agree to the release (to
Life Time, insurance carriers, other health care providers and their staff, representatives,
or contractors) of any medical information or records necessary for treatment,
referral, billing, or other purposes.
4. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant
Not to Sue: Life Time Fitness, Life Time Triathlon, LLC, all Event sponsors,
and all Host Cities, Local Organizing Committees, Venues and Property Owners
upon which the Event takes place, Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public
Entities providing support for the Event, and each of their respective insurance
companies, parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, successors in interest,
commercial and corporate sponsors, officers, directors, partners, shareholders,
members, agents, employees, volunteers, [IF EVENT REQUIRES CITY/STATE AND
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO BE SPECIFICALLY NAMED IN A WAIVER FOR AN EVENT,
INSERT HERE.] (Individually and Collectively, the “Released
Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss
or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees) of any kind or
nature (“Liability”) from my use of, presence at or participation in the
Event, which may arise out of, result from, or relate to the alleged or actual
negligence or breach of any express or implied warranty of the Released
Parties.
5. INDEMNIFICATION: I further agree that if, despite this
Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any
of the Released Parties, I will indemnify,
defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such
Liability for any property damage or personal injury which may be incurred as
the result of such claim. I agree to pay all costs and attorney’s fees incurred
by any Released Party in defending a claim or suit brought by or on behalf of
myself.
6.
RELEASE FOR
PERSONAL LIKENESS: I
understand that Life Time Fitness, Life Time Triathlon, LLC, and/or those
authorized by Life Time Fitness, Life Time
Triathlon, LLC, will be (i) taking photographs, (ii) making audio recordings
and (iii) video recordings of the Event and its related events. I hereby
irrevocably consent to and grant Life Time Fitness, Life Time Triathlon,
LLC, and/or anyone authorized by Life Time Fitness, Life Time Triathlon,
LLC, the exclusive right to the ownership and use of any and all (i)
photographs, (ii) audio recordings and/or (iii) video recordings containing my
image or likeness, for any lawful purpose whatsoever in connection with Life
Time and its related events.
7.
DISMISSAL:
I understand that Event Organizer reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to dismiss any participant from the activities and to deny or
revoke any applicant at any time from the event. If I am dismissed or depart
for any reason, I agree I am responsible for all costs of departure whether for
medical reasons, dismissal, personal emergencies, or otherwise.
8.
GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to
principles of conflict of laws.
9.
ASSIGNMENT: I understand that the Event Organizer may
assign this Form to other entity/s or individual/s (“Assignees”) at any time,
and any such assignment will grant assignees the full rights and protections
accorded in this Form, consistent with Event Organizer’s and other Released
Parties’ rights and protections under this form.
10. ADDITIONAL TERMS: I understand the Event course, distance,
location, and timeline can be changed at the discretion of the Related Parties.
All distances are approximate by GPS measurements. The Event can be altered,
postponed or cancelled for any reason including but not limited to: inclement
weather, natural disturbances, fire, public disaster, police activity,
acts/threats of terrorism, unavoidable casualty, race course conditions or
other reasons beyond the Related Parties’ reasonable control. If the Event
is cancelled or altered as described above, no
refunds, credits or transfers will be issued, granted or permitted.
I agree I have read this Agreement carefully,
understand its terms and conditions, understand that I will be giving up
substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of the minor, my
spouse, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives,
successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement freely
and voluntarily, without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for
my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional
acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement
represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these
issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made
apart from this Agreement. If I sign this form both online and on-site, I agree
that the on-site version of this form, as that version may be amended from the
on-line version, will be binding. This agreement is effective in regard to my
enrollment or participation in the activities from the date signed through the
completion of all activities, and this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect following completion of all activities. I agree that the contents of
this Agreement will take precedence over any other forms or contracts I may
sign in connection with these activities. If any provision of this Agreement is
held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision
shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity
and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
As the Parent and/or Legal Guardian to the minor identified
above, I hereby accept and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement in connection with the minor’s participation in the Event(s). If,
despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on the minor’s behalf, makes a claim for
Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and
hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liabilities which any
may be incurred as the result of such claim.
PARENT/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE (required if participant is under the age of 18)