WAIVER AND RELEASE

In agreeing to the terms of service, I hereby agree to the following:

1. I understand that participation in classes at Well and Good Yoga Ltd. (dba Noble Yoga Vernon, hereafter referred to as “Noble Yoga”) includes, but is not limited to aromatherapy, reiki, meditation techniques, breathing techniques, performing yoga postures, aerial yoga, pilates exercises, dancing and other fitness related moves. Yoga postures, aerial yoga, pilates exercises, dancing and fitness related moves exercise every part of the body, traction and toning of the muscles, joints, spine and entire skeletal system. Yoga, aerial yoga, pilates, dancing and fitness related moves also work on the internal organs, glands and nerves, and may incorporate sustained stretching to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility and/or mobility.

2. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved in practicing (group and private) yoga, aerial yoga, pilates, reiki, aromatherapy, meditation, breathwork, dancing, fitness classes, and yoga-related, pilates-related & fitness-related modalities at Noble Yoga, including in a heated climate with hands on assists, along with attending other membership events as may be hosted or organized by Noble Yoga. I understand that “hands on assists” may be performed to guide me into a pose and will inform the teacher if I would prefer to not be assisted.

3. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in group or private classes, heated & non-heated classes, workshops, and retreats offered by Noble Yoga. If I am pregnant, become pregnant, or am post-natal, I represent and warrant that I am participating with my physician’s full approval.

4. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition(s) that would prevent my full participation in group or private yoga, aerial yoga, pilates, dancing, aromatherapy, reiki, breathwork, meditation, or fitness classes, workshops and retreats offered by Noble Yoga.

5. In consideration for being permitted to participate in group or private fitness classes, yoga classes, pilates classes, dancing classes, workshops and retreats provided by Noble Yoga, I agree to assume full responsibility and, on behalf of myself and, to the extent permitted law, my spouse, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and other persons or entities acting or purporting to act on my behalf, hereby generally and completely release, acquit, and forever discharge and release Noble Yoga, its owners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, instructors and representatives (collectively the “Noble Yoga Parties”) from any and all liability for any risks, illnesses (including, but not limited to, COVID-19), injuries or damages (whether caused by the participant, another participant, or the Noble Yoga Parties), known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of my participation in it’s services. I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against the Noble Yoga Parties for any physical or psychological injury, including but not limited to illness, paralysis, death, damages, economical or emotional loss, that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned activity, including traveling to and from an event related to this activity.

6. I am voluntarily participating in the aforementioned activity and I am participating in the activity entirely at my own risk. I am aware of the risks associated as a participant in this activity, which may include, but are not limited to, physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability (including paralysis), emotional loss, and death. I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my participation in this activity.

7. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

8. I will not engage in any inappropriate conduct or conduct which is in violation of this Agreement of Release and Waiver or which could result in injury or illness to myself or others.

9. I grant Noble Yoga the right to take and use photographs and video of me for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity, illustration, security, advertising, and website/social media content so long as such photographs is used in connection with Noble Yoga.

10. In further consideration of my participation in classes offered by Noble Yoga, I hereby release the Noble Yoga Parties from any and all liability related to any loss, theft or damage of any of my personal property from the Noble Yoga premises or any other event or workshop premises hosted or organized by Noble Yoga.

11. I agree that this Agreement of Release and Waiver shall be governed by the laws of British Columbia and if any conflict arises between me and the Noble Yoga Parties, I will attempt to resolve the conflict in good faith through mediation before submitting my dispute to binding arbitration.

12. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Noble Yoga Parties against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs, if litigation arises pursuant to any claims made by me or by anyone else acting on my behalf.  

13. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS “WAIVER AND RELEASE” AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I fully understand its contents and voluntarily agree to all of the terms and conditions. My agreement is binding to this liability waiver from this day forth.

14. Noble Yoga requires its participants to be a minimum of 16 years old and participants must attend with a guardian and to sign an additional “Waiver and Release” form if they are under 18 years old.

15. If the participant is a minor, I, as guardian or legal representative of the participant, acknowledge that I have carefully read this “Waiver and Release” and fully understand that it is a release of liability for the rights of the participant and the rights of any applicable guardian or legal representative. I fully understand its contents, including that both myself and the participant will be held to the terms within, and voluntarily agree to all of the terms and conditions. I understand that I am representing myself to Noble Yoga as a guardian or legal representative of the participant with the authority to enter into this agreement and that Noble Yoga is relying on my representation. I agree to fully indemnify and save harmless the Noble Yoga Parties if my representations made to them are found not to be accurate.

 

Additional COVID-19 RELEASE AND WAIVER

15. I have not, within the past 14-days, experienced any symptoms that could be associated with COVID-19 or, to my knowledge, been close to anyone who was either known or suspected to have had symptoms that could be associated with COVID-19 during the same time period.

16. I will update Noble Yoga as to any changes in my medical condition or contact with others with known or suspected exposure to COVID-19.

17. I will not enter the Noble Yoga premises or participate in any classes, workshops, or retreats offered by Noble Yoga if I experience symptoms, or, to my knowledge, come in contact with anyone who was either known or suspected to have had symptoms within the past 14-days, associated with COVID-19 or any other sign of illness, including, without limitation, fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat, or if I have a suspected, or diagnosed or confirmed case of COVID-19.

18. I will take all appropriate actions required by Noble Yoga, including but not limited to, adhering to all personal hygiene guidelines and social distancing guidelines prescribed by Noble Yoga and applicable public health guidelines for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic (as defined by the Government of BC and the BC CDC). 

19. If I have a body temperature above normal or any symptom that could be associated with COVID-19, I acknowledge that I will be asked to leave and not return until I have been COVID-19 symptom-free for at least 14 days. My signature and acceptance of this Agreement of Release and Waiver constitutes my consent to Noble Yoga’s self assessment policy and all other personal hygiene and social distancing policies prescribed by Noble Yoga, which may be revised from time to time.

20. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE “COVID-19 RELEASE AND WAIVER” AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I fully understand its contents and voluntarily agree to all of the terms and conditions.

PRIVACY POLICY

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