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 CUSTOMER RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY, BY SIGNING, YOU ARE GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS

This Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification Agreement (Agreement)  is  entered  into  on  the  date  this Agreement is executed by the Adult Participant as identified by signature below, and if any minor(s) is/are named below, the Adult Participant on behalf of and as parent or legal guardian for such Child Participant(s) as identified below in favor of Elite Cricket Academy Austin (ECAA). Collectively and severally, Adult Participant and Child Participant, their heirs, successors, and assigns are hereinafter referred to as the Participant. In consideration of ECAA permitting participants to enter the premises and participate in the activities, as defined below, including any of those activities that may occur in ALL the locations ECAA and related ECAA related activities takes place, any other premises owned or operated by ECAA wherever located. 

Participant agrees as follows:

1. Nature of the activities

ECAA is a cricket academy, which offers participants the opportunity to participate actively or passively, in cricket activities like Batting, Fielding, Bowling, Running, other athletic activities, use of any portion of the premises, including, but not limited to, the associated sidewalks and parking lots, and any competition, event, or program sponsored by or affiliated with the Protected Parties as defined below in Section 5 of this Agreement, (collectively, “Activities”).  These activities can help produce many benefits, including pleasure, improved physical fitness, more attractive appearance, more energy, greater enjoyment of life, and many health benefits.  Participants acknowledge that adventure and sports activities are active and vigorous and consequently, involve some risks of injury that are inherent to the activity.  Even though ECAA (a) has designed the facility with safety in mind, (b) provides instruction in some Activities, (c) provides general supervision of some Activities, and (d) has developed rules and policies that focus on safety, it is impossible to eliminate all risk and possibility of injury.

2. Types of risks

2.1 Risks associated with Activities: Participant acknowledges there are inherent risks in and injuries that may occur from participating in the Activities, including, but not limited to, equipment malfunction; defective design or manufacture of equipment; improper or negligent installation of equipment; negligent maintenance of equipment; cuts; bruises; muscle strain; twisted or sprained ankles, knees, shoulders, or wrists; burns; dirt or other materials in eye; concussions; broken bones; physical or emotional injuries; landing wrong; over-exertion; failure of the attraction surface or attachments; being hit by a ball; collisions with other participants; erratic co-participant behavior; collisions with standards and supports; using improper form or technique; slipping, falling, or tripping; equipment failure; error of judgment by employees; paralysis, disability, or death; personal injury to third persons; or property damage. Due to the nature of the Activities, there are more hazards and risks than the foregoing, and there are also unknown and unforeseeable hazards.  If you have any questions, please contact a manager before purchasing admission. 

     2.2 Exposure to Bacteria, Fungus, virus and unknown contagious diseases.  By entering the Premises or when engaging in the Activities, there is a risk of exposure to bacteria, fungus, viruses, unknown contagious diseases and COVID-19, which notwithstanding governmental recommendations and the practices of ECAA, cannot be eliminated. 

3. Types of Injuries: It is important that the Participants understand the types of injuries that can typically occur when participating in the Activities.  First is the common minor injury.  This type includes, but is not limited to, muscle strains and sprains, bruises, abrasions, and contusions.  The second type of injury is the serious  injury.  Examples of serious injuries are broken bones, ligament and joint injuries, concussions, reptile or insect bites, eye injuries. These are rare, but do occasionally occur.  The third type of injury is the catastrophic injury.  Some examples of catastrophic injury are brain injury, paralysis, heart attack, and death.  Participant on his/her own behalf and as the parent or legal guardian of the Child Participant(s), acknowledges that he/she is aware of and voluntarily assumes all such risks. 

4. Assumption of risks.
5. Participant acknowledges on his/her own behalf and the Child Participant(s) that Participant has read this Agreement in its entirety, acknowledges the Activities contain inherent risks, which vary with the activity, understands the demands of the Activities relative to Participant’s physical condition and skill level, appreciates the types of injuries that may occur as a result of  the Activities  and  their  potential  impact  on  Participant’s  safety,  well-being,  and  lifestyle,  and  asserts  that  participation  is voluntary. 

PARTICIPANT AFFIRMS AND REPRESENTS THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES IS VOLUNTARY AND ALL PARTICIPANTS KNOWINGLY, WITH UNDERSTANDING OF THE INHERENT RISKS AND POTENTIAL INJURIES ASSUME ALL RISKS INHERENT WITH THE ACTIVITIES.  BY SIGNING BELOW, PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROTECTED PARTIES (AS DEFINED BELOW) WILL NOT HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY TO PARTICIPANT OR PAY FOR ANY COST OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY PARTICIPANT IF PARTICIPANT IS INJURED. 

1. Participant agrees to exercise ordinary and reasonable care and to not consume alcohol to the extent Participant’s judgment is impaired. Participant understands the potential risks associated with the consumption of alcohol and acknowledges Participant does not have and is not aware of any medical condition that would result in any injury or damage to Participant because of Participant’s consumption of alcohol.  Participant assumes the risks associated with alcohol consumption and takes full responsibility for Participant’s own actions, safety, and welfare. 

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, ANY FEES PAID BY PARTICIPANT FOR ENTRY INTO THE PREMISES, OR ANY REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY EMPLOYEES, IN ABSOLUTELY NO EVENT WILL PARTICIPANT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES ONCE THE PARTICIPANT HAS CONSUMED ANY ALCOHOL.  THIS PROHIBITION WILL NOT BE WAIVED.

1. Parents / guardians entering the facility are responsible to take care of the kids without fail.
2. Release of Claims

In full appreciation of the foregoing risks, and in consideration for the right to use, access and enjoy the Premises and voluntarily participate in the Activities,

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PARTICIPANT (AND ON BEHALF OF  ANY  CHILD  PARTICIPANT  AND  HIS/HER  HEIRS,  EXECUTORS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES)  RELEASES  AND  AGREES NOT  TO  SUE  ECAA,  LAKELINE MALL DEVELOPERS.,  THE  LEGAL  OWNER  OF  THE  PREMISES,  ECAA  LANDLORD  (“LANDLORD”),  LANDLORD’S  MORTGAGEES  AND  MANAGEMENT  COMPANY  OF  THE  PREMISES, AND ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES, RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, MEMBERS,MANAGERS, PARTNERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS, ASSIGNS, VOLUNTEERS, INDEPENDENT  CONTRACTORS,  EQUIPMENT  PROVIDERS,  AND  INSURERS  OF  ALL  OF  THEM  (COLLECTIVELY,  THE “PROTECTED  PARTIES”)  FROM  AND  AGAINST  ALL  LIABILITIES,  LOSSES,  DAMAGES,  CLAIMS,  DEMANDS,  ACTIONS, SUITS, CAUSES OF ACTION, COSTS, FEES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COURT OR OTHER COSTS)  RELATING TO, RESULTING FROM, OR ARISING OUT OF OR ALLEGED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) ANY BODILY INJURY TO, DISABILITY, OR DEATH OF PARTICIPANT OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PARTICIPANT’S PROPERTY (A) THAT MAY ARISE IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPANT’S USE OF THE PREMISES AND/OR DURING OR RELATING TO PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION, WHETHER ACTIVELY OR PASSIVELY, IN THE ACTIVITIES,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GENERAL JUMPING, DODGEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, TUMBLING, FOAM PIT JUMPING, AEROBICS, SKYDIVING, NINJA WARRIOR COURSE, BATTLE BEAM, LASER TAG, SOFT PLAY, ROPES COURSE, CLIMBING WALL,  ROLLER  COASTER,  JUMPING,  EXERCISING  AND  OTHER  MISCELLANEOUS  TRAMPOLINE  AND  ADVENTURE  ACTIVITIES, USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR ATTRACTIONS, INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, CLASSES, OBSERVATION, USE OF THE LOCKER ROOM AREA, USE OF ANY PORTION OF THE PREMISES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS  AND  PARKING  LOTS,  AND  ANY  COMPETITION,  EVENT,  OR  PROGRAM  SPONSORED  BY  OR  AFFILIATED  WITH THE PROTECTED PARTIES, (B) OCCURRING IN OR ABOUT THE PREMISES WHERE ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE, CONDUCTED, OR PERFORMED BY PARTICIPANT OR ANYONE ELSE, OR IN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, (C) RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING MINOR INJURY, SERIOUS INJURY, OR CATASTROPHIC INJURY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IN SECTION 3 OF THIS AGREEMENT ARISING FROM, GROWING OUT OF, OR CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENT OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR STRICT LIABILITY OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES, (D) RESULTING FROM DAMAGE TO, LOSS OF, OR THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY  OF  PARTICIPANT  REGARDLESS  OF  WHETHER  DUE  TO  THE  NEGLIGENCE,  GROSS  NEGLIGENCE,  OR  WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES, (E) RESULTING FROM THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT THE PREMISES BY PARTICIPANT OR ANY OTHER INVITEE OF ECAA.  THE RELEASE CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH, INCLUDING ALL SUBPARTS, SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY SUCH INJURY OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES OR PARTICIPANT. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO TAKE CARE OF THE KIDS WHILE AT THE STORE. ADULTS ENTERING STORE ARE ALSO ASSUMING THE RISK AND RELEASE THE LIABILITY.

6. Indemnity:

ADULT PARTICIPANT, ON BEHALF OF ADULT PARTICIPANT AND HIS/HER HEIRS, ASSIGNS, EXECUTORS AND REPRESENTATIVES  AGREES  TO  INDEMNIFY,  DEFEND,  RELEASE,  AND  HOLD  HARMLESS  THE  PROTECTED  PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES,  FINES, PENALTIES, LIENS,  JUDGMENTS,  SETTLEMENTS,  PROCEEDINGS,  COSTS,  FEES,  AND  EXPENSES  (INCLUDING  REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S  FEES  AND  COURT  OR  OTHER  COSTS)  OF  ANY  NATURE  WHATSOEVER  FOR  OR  RELATING  TO  INJURY, DEATH AND/OR DISABILITY, BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IN ANY WAY RESULTING FROM, RELATING TO, OR CAUSED BY (WHETHER IN WHOLE OR IN PART) ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS (WHICH NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL  CLAIMS  THAT  DO  OR  MAY  BELONG  TO  THE  CHILD  PARTICIPANT(S)):  (A)  PARTICIPANT’S  ACTS,  OMISSIONS  OR PRESENCE  ON  OR  ABOUT  ANY  PART  OF  THE  PREMISES  OR  OTHER  PREMISES  WHERE  ACTIVITIES  ARE  TAKING PLACE, CONDUCTED, OR PERFORMED BY PARTICIPANT OR ANYONE ELSE, (B) PARTICIPANT’S ACTIVE OR PASSIVE PARTICIPATION IN, OR OBSERVANCE OF, ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES; (C) ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENT, GROSSLY NEGLIGENT, OR WILLFUL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES, PARTICIPANT OR ANY GUEST OR  INVITEE  OF  THE  PROTECTED  PARTIES,  PARTICIPANT,  OR  ANY  OTHER  PERSON  PARTICIPATING  IN  ACTIVITIES ON  THE  PREMISES  (D)  PARTICIPANT’S  USE  OF  ANY  FIXTURES,  EQUIPMENT  OR  PERSONAL  PROPERTY  IN,  ON  OR ABOUT  PREMISES  OR  OTHER  PREMISES  WHERE  ACTIVITIES  ARE  TAKING PLACE,  CONDUCTED,  OR  PERFORMED BY  PARTICIPANT  OR  ANYONE  ELSE,  OR  (E)  PARTICIPANT’S  CONSUMPTION  OF  ALCOHOL  AT  THE  PREMISES.   THE INDEMNITY  CONTAINED  IN  THIS  PARAGRAPH,  INCLUDING  ALL  SUBPARTS,  WILL  APPLY  EVEN  IF  ANY  SUCH  INJURY, LOSS, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES OR PARTICIPANT, BUT WILL NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT ANY SUCH INJURY OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES.

7.Dispute Resolution.

1. Arbitration: Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, breach thereof, the Premises, Activities, property damage (real or personal), personal injury (including death), or the scope, arbitrability, or validity of this arbitration agreement (Dispute) shall be brought by the parties in their individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative capacity, and settled by binding arbitration before a single arbitrator administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) per its Commercial Industry Arbitration Rules in effect at the time the demand for arbitration is filed.  Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any federal or state court having jurisdiction thereof.  No award shall exceed the amount of the claim by either party and the arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive or exemplary damages.  If the Dispute cannot be heard by the AAA for any reason, the Dispute shall be heard by an arbitrator mutually selected by the parties.  If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator, then either party may petition an appropriate court to appoint an arbitrator. Arbitration and the enforcement of any award rendered in the arbitration proceedings shall be subject to and governed by 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.  If either party files suit in violation of this paragraph (except to toll the statute of limitations), such party shall reimburse the other for their costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in seeking abatement of such suit and enforcement of this paragraph.
2. Waiver of Jury Trial. TO  THE  EXTENT  PERMITTED  BY  LAW,  ADULT  PARTICIPANT  ON  BEHALF  OF  HIM/HERSELF AND THE CHILD PARTICIPANT AND ECAA KNOWINGLY, WILLINGY, AND VOLUNTARILY, WITH FULL AWARENESS OF THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES, AFTER CONSULTING WITH COUNSEL (OR AFTER HAVING WAIVED THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH COUNSEL) AGREE TO WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO a JURY TRIAL OF ANY DISPUTE AND TO RESOLVE ANY AND ALL DISPUTES THROUGH ARBITRATION.  THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS A RIGHT PARTIES WOULD OR MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE HAD UNDER THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE IN WHICH THE PREMISES IS LOCATED
3. Acknowledgements by Participant: Participant acknowledges on behalf of him/herself and the Child Participant(s) that Participant would not be granted access to the Premises or the ability to participate in the Activities but for these acknowledgments: 

Child Participant(s) and Adult Participant possess a sufficient level of skill and physical fitness for safe participation in the Activities. Participant also agrees to attempt only activities that Participant feels he is capable of performing safely. Further, Participant agrees to stay in areas that will not place Participant in undue danger. Neither Adult Participant nor the Child Participant(s) has any health problems that would not allow me to participate in the Activities. Participant has received either medical clearance from his/her physician prior to participation in the Activities or has determined that such clearance is not necessary for his/her safe participation in the Activities. ECAA may (but shall not be obligated or required to) administer to Participant emergency aid, CPR, and use an AED (defibrillator) when deemed necessary by ECAA. ECAA may (but shall not be obligated or required to) secure emergency medical care or transportation (i.e., EMS) when deemed necessary by ECAA and Participant shall assume all costs of emergency medical care and transportation. It is the Participant’s duty to inform ECAA and cease participation in the Activities if the Participant should feel any unusual discomfort (e.g., faintness, shortness of breath, high anxiety, chest pains). ECAA may (but shall not be obligated or required to) terminate Participant’s participation when it determines Participant to be incapable of safely participating in the Activities. Participants agree to obey all safety rules while participating in the Activities and alert the staff of any rules violations or dangerous behavior.

9. Authority: As the parent or legal guardian of the Child Participant(s), the undersigned represents to the Protected Parties he has the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the Child Participant(s), and agrees to

INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND THE  PROTECTED  PARTIES  FROM  AND  AGAINST  ALL  CLAIMS  OR  LIABILITIES  RESULTING  FROM  OR  RELATING  TO ANY INSUFFICIENCY OF THE UNDERSIGNED’S LEGAL CAPACITY OR AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR OR ON BEHALF OF THE

CHILD PARTICIPANT(S)

10. Misc Terms: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Protected Parties and the Participant, supersedes all previous oral or written promises or agreements, and may only be modified in writing.  Participant expressly agrees that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the state in which the Premises is located and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.  Venue for any action brought hereunder or due to Participant’s use of the Premises or participation in the Activities and the shall lie in the County in which the Premises is located.  The substantive laws of the state in which the Premises is located shall apply.  By signing below, Participant authorizes ECAA to communicate with Participant via email with updates, news, advertisements, and offers.  Wherever any words are used herein in the masculine or feminine gender, they shall be construed as though they were also used in another gender in all cases where they would so apply.

11. Acknowledgement & Understanding: Participant represents to the Protected Parties that Participant thoroughly understands this is a complete and final release and indemnity agreement, that Participant is voluntarily entering into this Agreement, and no representations, promises, or statements made by any of the Protected Parties has influenced Participant in signing this Agreement.  Participant agrees that there are no oral agreements, representations, promises, or warranties that are not expressly set forth herein and that Participant is not relying on any statements or representations of the Protected Parties that are not expressly contained herein.  Participant acknowledges that Participant has read this Agreement in its entirety, fully understands its terms, and understands that he is giving up substantial rights herein, including his right to sue.  Participant acknowledges that Participant is signing this Agreement freely and voluntarily, and intends by Participant’s signature, to completely and unconditionally release the Protected Parties from all liability due to ordinary negligence and the inherent risks of the Activities to the greatest extent permitted by the laws of the state in which the Premises is located.
12. License: For good and valuable consideration the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Adult Participant on behalf of him/herself and the Child Participant irrevocably grants ECAA and assigns, licensees and successors the right to use all or a portion of my image (including real and personal property owned by me) and name in all forms and media including composite or modified representations for all purposes, including advertising, trade or any commercial purpose throughout the world and in perpetuity. 

ADULT PARTICIPANT ON BEHALF OF HIM/HERSELF AND THE CHILD PARTICIPANT WAIVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT OR APPROVE VERSIONS OF IMAGES USED FOR PUBLICATION OR THE WRITTEN COPY THAT MAY USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMAGES.  ADULT PARTICIPANT ON BEHALF OF HIM/HERSELF AND THE CHILD PARTICIPANT  RELEASE  COMPANY  AND  COMPANY’S  ASSIGNS,  LICENSEES  AND  SUCCESSORS  FROM  ANY  CLAIMS  THAT MAY ARISE REGARDING THE USE OF MY STATEMENTS OR IMAGES INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS OF DEFAMATION, INVASION  OF  PRIVACY,  OR  INFRINGEMENT  OF  MORAL  RIGHTS,  RIGHTS  OF  PUBLICITY  OR  COPYRIGHT.   

Company is permitted, although not obligated, to include my name as a credit regarding the image.  Company is not obligated to utilize any of the rights granted in this Agreement.

13. Release of Liability for accompanying adults: All the above requirements will be applicable for the adults who are accompanying the kids.

14. Authority: IF I AM SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT ON BEHALF OF MY SPOUSE, CHILD, FAMILY MEMBER, FRIEND, MINOR CHILD, OR OTHER PERSON, I EXPRESSLY WARRANT AND REPRESENT TO ECAA THAT I HAVE SUCH PERSON’S ACTUAL AND IMPLIED AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON THEIR BEHALF, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE, WAIVER AND RELEASE, INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, AND LICENSE. I HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS AGREEMENT.  I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.