Exercise/Activity Release and Waiver of Liability 

In consideration for my elective participation in the following voluntary physical activities:

(a) Voluntary exercise or participation in fitness sessions, classes, programs, or workshops (e.g., yoga, stretch, FitOn sessions, cardio, Zumba, etc.),

(c) Voluntary healing arts activities (e.g., mindfulness, meditation, massage, etc.)

(d) Voluntary health activities (e.g., flu shot clinic, blood drives, biometric screenings, etc.)

(f) Voluntary community service activities or volunteer events organized by the Foundation/Wellness Alliance (e.g., Habitat for Humanity, park clean-ups, animal welfare activities, etc.)

(g) Voluntary or paid participation in an excursion tied to an educational program

(Collectively, the “Activities”) offered by (or on behalf of) the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans/Wellness Alliance or its owners, instructors, teachers, presenters, workshop presenters, employees, agents, and independent contractors, I agree to the following terms: 

1. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk.
I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Activities, and to take my physician’s advice. I understand that there are inherent risks related to the Activities, including but not limited to bodily injury, illness, temporary or permanent disability, or even death. I am aware that participation in the Activities could, in some circumstances, result in abnormal blood pressure, fainting, heartbeat disorders, physical injury or a heart attack. I also understand that I could experience muscle, back and other injuries during exercise or an excursion. I will do my best to prevent becoming ill or injured from any of the Activities and will do my best to stop engaging in the Activities before I am injured. I assume full responsibility for any inherent risks arising out of or relating to my participation in the Activities at the Foundation. 

2. Waiver/Release.
I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly WAIVE and RELEASE from liability the Foundation, its owners, directors, managers, officers, landlord, members, instructors, teachers, presenters, employees, agents, insurers, associates, volunteers, affiliates, successors and assigns (each, a “Released Party”) FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, COSTS, LOSSES, EXPENSES, AND DEMANDS for any bodily injury, illness, disability, death, property damage, theft, emotional distress or loss of society that is caused, whether directly, indirectly or consequentially, by the NEGLIGENCE of any of the Released Parties that relates to or arises out of my participation in the Activities. I understand that such negligence may include a failure to use reasonable care in maintaining the Foundation’s equipment therein; training or supervising employees, instructors, teachers, presenters or volunteers; selecting, approving or maintaining safety rules, guidelines or procedures; or providing first aid or medical care during the Activities. However, this waiver does not cover any claim that is not waivable by law.

3. Covenant Not to Sue.
I, my heirs and any of my legal representatives forever covenant not to sue any Released Party for any claim caused by negligence of a Released Party related to my participation in the Activities (a “Claim”).

4. Indemnification.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless each Released Party from any loss, liability, damages, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) or expenses incurred in defending any Claim made by me or anyone making a Claim on my behalf in connection with my participation in the Activities.

5. Severability.
I agree that this Release and Waiver of Liability is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law.

I have read this Release and Waiver of Liability, and I fully understand its contents. I acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to review, discuss, ask questions about, and negotiate the terms of this Release and Waiver of Liability. I voluntarily and knowingly agree to the terms and conditions stated herein. I am aware that by checking the box that represents this Release and Waiver of Liability, I am giving up certain rights, including my right to sue and certain legal rights my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against any Released Party.