KIDS EMPIRE
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of being permitted by Kids Empire Auburn Hills Great Lakes Crossing MI LLC (herein referred to as “KIDS EMPIRE “ or “KE”) to participate in the activities and to use the equipment and facilities of KE, now and in the future, I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself, (and if applicable) my child or ward (both of us hereinafter referred to as “I” or “Participant”), my spouse, parents, heirs, estate, insurers and assigns and if applicable the parents, heirs, estate, insurers and assigns of my child or ward (collectively, the “RELEASING PARTIES”) hereby agree as follows:
1. Assumption of Inherent Risks and Dangers. I acknowledge and agree that playgrounds and gyms for adults and children entail certain risks that simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activities and regardless of the care taken by KIDS EMPIRE. Children and adults running around, jumping, diving and being excited (simply having fun) can be exposed to the usual risk of cuts and bruises for example. Other more serious risks exist as well. The children and other participants often can fall off equipment, sprain or break wrists and ankles, and can suffer more serious injuries and even death. Traveling to and from the various KE locations raises the possibility of any manner of transportation accidents. Double bouncing by more than one person, can create a rebound effect causing serious injury. Running (or walking), jumping and bouncing off of the various parts of the playground equipment is and can be dangerous and can cause serious injury, disability, death and/or property damage and must be done at each Participant’s own risk. Similar risks are also inherent in using the Foam Pits or Ball Swimming Pools located in the KE facilities for example. Further the acts or omissions of other adults and children attending KE’s facilities, using its equipment and participating in its activities can also be the cause of injury and even death to a Participant. In any event, if I or if applicable, my child or ward is injured, I or, if applicable, my child or ward may require medical assistance, such medical assistance will be at my sole cost and expense.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY INJURIES THAT I SUSTAIN MAY RESULT FROM OR BE COMPOUNDED BY THE ACTIONS, OMISSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE OF KE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE OR RESCUE OPERATIONS OF KE.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE RISK, I HEREBY ASSERT THAT MY, AND IF APPLICABLE, MY CHILD’S OR WARD’S, USE OF THE KE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES AT KIDS EMPIRE IS VOLUNTARY AND THAT I/WE KNOWINGLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL INHERENT RISKS OF INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN SUCH ACTIVITY.
THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESSNESS, INTENTIONAL TORTS OR ANY OTHER LIABILITIES THAT MICHIGAN LAW DOES NOT PERMIT TO BE RELEASED BY AGREEMENT.
2. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities. I agree that I am responsible for my minor child’s/ward’s conduct and activities at Kids Empire, and I am responsible that he/she comply with all established rules, protocols and directions of Kids Empire staff. If my child/ward has special needs or has a disability, I agree that I will be responsible for supervising him/her to ensure that he/she will only participate in those activities within his/her capabilities.
3. Indemnification. I (the RELEASING PARTIES) hereby agree to, release, hold harmless, defend and indemnify KIDS EMPIRE, its licensees, franchisees, owners, shareholders, members, partners, employees, directors, officers, managers, agents, volunteers, manufacturers, participants, lessors, affiliates, subsidiaries, related and affiliated entities, successors and assigns (collectively, the “RELEASED PARTIES”) (i.e., defend and pay any judgment and legal costs and expenses, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and other expenses) from any and all claims of any or all of the RELEASING PARTIES arising from my and if applicable, my child’s or ward’s death, injury or loss due to the use of the facilities and equipment of KE and the participation in activities and related presence on the premises of KE by me and, if applicable, my child or ward (including, without limitation, those arising from the inherent risks of such activity or the ordinary negligence of any or all of the RELEASED PARTIES or other third parties, including, without limitation, other attendees at the KE facilities). The RELEASING PARTIES further agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the RELEASED PARTIES against any and all claims of co-Participants, rescuers and others arising from my and, if applicable, my child’s or ward’s conduct in the course of use of the facilities and equipment of KE and the participation in activities and related presence on the premises of KIDS EMPIRE by me and if applicable my child or ward.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, THE RELEASING PARTIES HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, NOW KNOWN OR HEREAFTER KNOWN, AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES ON ACCOUNT OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR ATTRIBUTABLE TO RELEASING PARTIES’ USE OF THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF KE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES AND RELATED PRESENCE ON THE PREMISES OF KE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR ANY RELEASING PARTY OR OTHERWISE. I COVENANT NOT TO MAKE OR BRING ANY SUCH CLAIM AGAINST KIDS EMPIRE OR ANY OTHER RELEASED PARTY, AND FOREVER RELEASE AND DISCHARGE KIDS EMPIRE AND ALL OTHER RELEASED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY UNDER SUCH CLAIMS.
4. Health and Medical Care. I am (and, if applicable, my child or ward is) in good health, and have (and has) no special health problems or issues. I authorize for myself and if applicable my child or ward a medical care provider to carry out any emergency medical care which may be necessary and I agree to be fully responsible for any associated costs and expenses. I further agree that the medical expenses that may be incurred will be submitted to the applicable healthcare plan for payment/reimbursement, and that I waive any subrogation rights of the health care plan. I acknowledge that the RELEASED PARTIES shall have no duty, obligation, or liability arising out of the provision of, or failure to provide, medical treatment.
5. Photographs and Records. For myself and if applicable on behalf of my child or ward, in consideration of being permitted to use the KE facilities and equipment and to participate in its activities, I hereby grant to KIDS EMPIRE, its parent company and all licensees and affiliated companies and entities, the irrevocable right and permission to photograph and/or record me and, if applicable, my child or ward, to use such photographs and recordings for all purposes, including, without limitation, advertising and promotional purposes, in any manner in any and all media now or hereafter known or discovered, in perpetuity throughout the world, without limitation or restriction, and with the right to make changes or alterations to such photographs and recordings. On behalf of myself and, if applicable, on behalf of my child or ward, I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve such photographs and, any changes or alterations thereto or the use thereof, and on my behalf and, if applicable, on behalf of my child or ward, I acknowledge and agree that the rights granted pursuant to this Section 4 are without compensation of any kind. All Photographs and/or Recordings are exclusive to KIDS EMPIRE.
6. Mediation or Arbitration. I agree that if any dispute shall arise from this Assumption of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement or from my or, if applicable, my child’s or ward’s use of the facilities and equipment of KE or participation in the activities and related presence on the premises of KIDS EMPIRE by me and, if applicable, my child and ward, I shall first engage in good faith efforts to mediate the dispute. Such mediator shall be licensed or certified in the State of Michigan and I agree to equally share the mediator’s costs and expenses. Any agreement reached will be formalized by a written agreement at that time. Should the issue not be resolved by mediation, I agree that all claims and disputes arising under or relating to this Assumption of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement or the use of the facilities and equipment of KE or participation in the activities and related presence on the premises of KIDS EMPIRE by me or, if applicable, my child or ward are to be settled by binding arbitration in the state of Michigan. The arbitration shall be conducted on a confidential basis pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any decision or award as a result of any such arbitration proceeding shall be in writing and shall provide an explanation for all conclusions of law and fact. Any such arbitration shall be conducted by one arbitrator who shall be a retired judge of any Michigan Court or Federal Court located in the State of Michigan. An award of arbitration may be confirmed in any Michigan State Court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award shall be in writing and provide a written statement of the essential findings and conclusions. The arbitrator shall not have the power to commit any error of law or legal reasoning, and the award may be vacated or corrected on appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction for any such error. This arbitration provision is subject to the Michigan Uniform Arbitration Act, as amended, adopted by Michigan, and may be enforced in any Michigan State Court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Michigan.
7. Severability. I further expressly agree that this Assumption of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Michigan and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.
8. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without giving effect to that State’s choice of law rules.
9. Acknowledgement of Understanding. I HAVE READ THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, MY RIGHTS, (IF APPLICABLE) THE RIGHTS OF MY CHILD OR WARD, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE RELEASING PARTIES TO SUE FOR DAMAGES IN THE EVENT OF DEATH, INJURY OR LOSS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM SIGNING THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND INTEND BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW, THAT THIS AGREEMENT BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ALL LIABILITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THAT DUE TO INHERENT RISKS OF THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
10. Misrepresentation and Fraudulent Execution of This Agreement. I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR ALL LIABILITY AND CLAIMS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEY’S FEES, ARISING FROM ANY MISREPRESENTATIONS OR FRAUDULENT EXECUTION OF THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.
11. Application of this Agreement. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WILL APPLY FOR EACH AND EVERY TIME I OR MY CHILD OR WARD ATTENDS KE’S FACILITIES, USES ANY OF ITS EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES OR PARTICIPATES IN ANY OF ITS ACTIVITIES.
12. References to “My Child and Ward”. All references in this Assumption of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement to “my child or ward” shall to refer to each and every child or ward listed below.
13 Complete Agreement. This Assumption of Risk, Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement is the entire agreement and understanding of the RELEASING PARTIES and the RELEASED PARTIES with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings regarding the subject matter hereof which are merged herein.
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I AM AWARE THAT I AM RELEASING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT I AND/OR MY CHILD (CHILDREN) OR WARD(S), MAY OTHERWISE HAVE.
Date and Signature of Parent or Guardian