GREAT LAKES KUNG FU CHAMPIONSHIP WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO AGREEMENT
I, the undersigned, knowingly, without duress, do voluntarily submit my entry onto the 2026 Great Lakes Kung Fu Championship Tournament sponsored by Wing Lam Kung Fu School. I assume all the risk of personal, physical, and mental disabilities, injuries, death or losses, which may result from participating in this tournament. Acting for myself, my heirs, personal representatives and assignees, I do hereby release John H. Ervin, Jr, Alva D. Ervin, the Wing Lam Kung Fu School, Martial Arts & Fitness Center, Inc., Shaolin Kung Fu Institute, US Shuai Chiao Kung Fu Academy, Maple Heights High School and their respective officials, agents, representatives, employees and all other related members from liability due to any injuries or death incurred and any resulting legal claims, action, suits or controversies. I also understand that there is a great risk of injury or even death involved in all the competitive divisions, particularly fighting in a light contact event, and I assume full responsibility for all of my actions, activities or omissions during and in connection with the Tournament. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of this event, and accept all responsibility and associated liability for infringement of such rules. Additionally, I am fully aware of my personal medical condition and hereby certify that I am mentally and physically fit to compete. I fully understand that any medical attention or treatment afforded to me on Tournament site will be of a first aid nature only. I consent to the use of photographs and/or video tapes of my participation in this event for promotional purposes, and hereby waive my rights to any form of compensation or claim.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND PHOTO/VIDEO AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTANDING ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING MY RIGHT TO SUE. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM SIGNING THE AGREEMENT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND INTEND BY MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNDERCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
