WAIVER

Liability Waiver

I acknowledge that Martial Arts is an action sport and recreational activity involving travel in three dimensions and that such activity is subject to mishap and even injury to or the death of participants. I understand I may suffer broken bones, internal injuries, paralysis, or fatal injury, as well as the loss of or damage to personal property while participating in the sport of Martial Arts. I hereby RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Niagara Historical Fencing and all related parties, other participants of Martial Arts, volunteers, company officers, directors, elected officials, agents, employees, and owners of equipment and the land and buildings used for Martial Arts activities(hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘‘Released parties’’), from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that I or my representatives may hereafter have for injuries, loss of life, and all other forms of damages arising out of my participation in Martial Arts activities, including, but not limited to, losses CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES. I understand and acknowledge that Martial Arts activities have inherent dangers that no amount of care, caution, instruction or expertise can eliminate and I EXPRESSLY ANDVOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK OF DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER FORMS OF DAMAGES SUSTAINED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN MARTIAL ARTS ACTIVITIES WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASE PARTIES. I further agree that I WILL NOT SUE OR OTHERWISE MAKE A CLAIM against the Released Parties for damages or other losses sustained as a result of my participation in Martial Arts activities. I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE RELEASED PARTIES HARMLESS from all claims, judgments and costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with any action brought against them, jointly or severally, as a result of my participation in Martial Arts activities. I will take full responsibility for, and hold harmless Released Parties for any injury, property damage, or death that I may suffer or inflict upon others or their property as a result of my engaging in Martial Arts activities. I agree that if I operate any equipment while participating in Martial Arts, I will do so in a reasonable and safe manner so as not to endanger the lives of persons or property of any individual. I have read and understand the above and acknowledge that the same constitutes a release of liability and a waiver of my legal rights and also acknowledgement of the assumption of liability by me of all risks arising out of my engaging in Martial Arts activities.

Photo Release

I authorize Niagara Historical Fencing to take my photos regarding my experiences with them. I allow Niagara Historical Fencing to use my photos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platform. I allow Niagara Historical Fencing to edit, alter, copy, or distribute the photos for social media advertising and marketing. I agree that the photos belong to Niagara Historical Fencing. I understand that I will not receive any monetary compensation for any photos used from the event.