Lodestar Clash
Clash waiver
PARTICIPANT WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
1. Activities Covered
I understand that my participation at Lodestar Fitness may include, as applicable, group fitness, functional fitness, strength and conditioning, Olympic-style weightlifting, HYROX-style training, personal training, semi-private training, specialty training, open gym, mobility and recovery activities, use of the Recovery Room, running, rowing, cycling, jumping, climbing, gymnastics-style movements, use of free weights and exercise equipment, and other fitness or recreational activities offered, supervised, sponsored, or made available by Lodestar Fitness (collectively, the “Activities”).
2. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk
I understand that physical training involves inherent and other risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable. These risks include, but are not limited to, slips, trips and falls; strains, sprains, fractures and dislocations; cuts and bruises; overexertion; dehydration; heat illness; cardiovascular events; collisions with people or objects; equipment malfunction or misuse; and serious injury, permanent disability, paralysis, or death.
I understand that strenuous exercise can, in rare circumstances, contribute to exertional rhabdomyolysis and other serious conditions. I agree to pay attention to unusual or severe symptoms, communicate with my coach, stop activity when appropriate, and seek medical attention when needed.
I understand that coaching, instruction, scaling, spotting, facility rules, and safety procedures cannot eliminate all risks. I knowingly and voluntarily choose to participate and ASSUME ALL RISKS associated with the Activities, including risks arising from my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of other participants, conditions of the premises, and the ordinary negligence of a Released Party to the fullest extent permitted by law.
3. Participant Health and Responsibilities
I represent that, to the best of my knowledge, I am physically able to participate safely. I understand that Lodestar Fitness and its coaches are not providing medical advice or determining my medical fitness to exercise. I am responsible for consulting an appropriate healthcare professional before participating if I have questions or concerns about my health, an injury, pregnancy, medications, or my ability to exercise safely.
I agree to disclose relevant limitations to my coach, use equipment only as instructed, follow reasonable safety rules, select or accept appropriate scaling, remain aware of my surroundings, and stop exercising if I experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or other concerning symptoms. I understand that I remain responsible for deciding whether to perform any movement or activity.
4. Release and Waiver of Liability
In consideration for being permitted to enter the premises and participate in the Activities, I, for myself and for my heirs, estate, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, RELEASE, WAIVE, AND DISCHARGE Lodestar Fitness and its owners, officers, managers, employees, independent contractors, coaches, trainers, volunteers, agents, representatives, affiliates, landlords/property owners to the extent applicable to the Activities, and each of their respective successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of or relating to my participation in the Activities or presence on the premises, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF A RELEASED PARTY, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
This release is not intended to waive claims that cannot lawfully be waived. Nothing in this agreement is intended to release a party from liability to the extent a release is prohibited by applicable law.
5. Responsibility for My Conduct; Indemnification
I accept responsibility for injury or property damage caused by my own negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from third-party claims, damages, losses, or reasonable costs arising from my negligent, reckless, or intentional acts or omissions while participating in the Activities. This provision is not intended to require me to indemnify a Released Party for liability that cannot lawfully be shifted to me.
6. Emergency Care
If I become ill or injured, I authorize Lodestar Fitness personnel to provide or obtain reasonable first aid and emergency assistance and, when reasonably believed necessary, to contact emergency medical services. I understand that Lodestar Fitness does not guarantee the availability or outcome of medical care. I am responsible for medical, ambulance, hospital, or other treatment costs incurred on my behalf, except to the extent otherwise required by law.
7. Minors
If the participant is under 18, the parent or legal guardian signing below represents that they have authority to sign for the minor and consents to the minor’s participation and to reasonable emergency care. Because legal rights involving minors can differ from those of adults, this agreement is intended to apply only to the fullest extent permitted by South Carolina law.
8. Recovery Room Use, Assumption of Risk, and Damage Responsibility
The Recovery Room currently includes two cold plunges (3-5 minute maximum use), eight cupping massager/red-light devices, compression boots in small/medium/large sizes, a muscle scraper set, and a knee massage set. An infrared sauna is planned for 2027. I understand that Recovery Room equipment is part of the Activities covered by this Waiver.
Before using Recovery Room equipment, I agree to read or view the applicable how-to-use information and follow all posted instructions, time limits, safety directions, and reasonable staff guidance. I understand that use of recovery equipment involves risks and that following instructions does not eliminate all possibility of injury or adverse reaction. I voluntarily assume the risks associated with my use of the Recovery Room and its equipment to the fullest extent provided in this Waiver.
I understand that Recovery Room use must be scheduled. Use without scheduling may result in a $30 use charge being added to my account. I am personally responsible for equipment while it is in my use and agree to be financially responsible for equipment that I lose, break, or damage through my misuse, negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional conduct, subject to applicable law.
9. Optional Photo / Video Authorization
Please select ONE option. Your choice regarding media does not affect your ability to participate or the validity of the liability waiver above.
YES — I authorize Lodestar Fitness to photograph or record me during Activities and to use, edit, reproduce, publish, and distribute those images or recordings for Lodestar Fitness marketing, social media, website, educational, and promotional purposes without compensation. I understand that I may revoke this authorization prospectively by written notice, but revocation will not require removal of materials already published or distributed.
NO — I do not authorize Lodestar Fitness to use identifiable photographs or video of me for marketing or promotional purposes.
10. General Terms
I understand that this agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by South Carolina law. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law. This agreement contains the waiver and risk provisions governing my participation unless Lodestar Fitness and I later sign a written agreement that expressly changes them.
I acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to read this agreement carefully and ask questions before signing. I understand its contents and understand that I am giving up important legal rights, including certain rights to bring claims against the Released Parties.
Choose your photo / video option and agree to the waiver on the registration form.
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