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Pelican City Swords Waiver

Liability Release, Assumption of Risk & Waiver

Please read this document carefully before signing. It affects your legal rights. By signing, you acknowledge that you understand its contents and agree to be bound by it.

Participant Information

Full Name

Pronouns (Optional)

Email Address

Phone

Emergency Contact (Name & Phone)

How did you hear about us?

Anything we should know that could affect your or others’ health and safety during activities?

1. Activity and Assumption of Risk

I wish to participate in activities organized by Pelican City Swords (“the Group”), including instruction, drilling, and

practice in Historical European Martial Arts (“HEMA”), with particular focus on the longsword. I understand that these activities are physically demanding and carry inherent risks of injury — including serious injury — that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken. I voluntarily choose to participate with full knowledge of these risks.

I understand and accept that the specific risks of these activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Being struck by training weapons, including wooden wasters, synthetic (nylon) swords, blunt steel feders, and other simulated weapons, whether wielded by myself or another participant. - Impact injuries such as bruises, welts, cuts, sprains, fractures, dislocations, dental injury, concussion, or other head injury. - Thrusting actions that may cause injury even when weapons are blunted. - Slips, trips, falls, and collisions on grass, pavement, or uneven outdoor ground, including at public spaces or other outdoor venues. - Strain or overexertion injuries from physical exertion, footwork, and repetitive motion. - Equipment failure, including the failure, breakage, or inadequacy of protective gear or training weapons. - Contact with another participant whose skill, control, or judgment may vary. - Exposure to outdoor weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, sun, and allergens.

This list is illustrative and not exhaustive. I understand that other risks, both foreseen and unforeseen, may exist.

2. Release and Waiver of Liability

In consideration of being permitted to participate, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, and DISCHARGE Pelican City Swords, its organizers, instructors, volunteers, and fellow participants, as well as any owners or providers of premises used for activities (collectively, “the Released Parties”), from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by me while participating in the activities, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I understand that this release does not, and is not intended to, waive liability for gross negligence, recklessness, or

intentional misconduct, nor any liability that cannot lawfully be waived under the laws of the State of Oregon.

3. Indemnification

I agree to INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur arising out of my participation, to the extent permitted by law.

4. Medical Fitness and Consent to Treatment

I affirm that I am physically fit to participate and have no medical condition that would make participation dangerous to myself or others. In the event of injury, I consent to receive first aid or emergency medical treatment, and I accept responsibility for any costs of such treatment.

5. Inspection and Right to Refuse

I agree that before participating in any activity, I will inspect the practice space, equipment, and weapons to be used. If I believe anything is unsafe, I will immediately notify an instructor and refuse to participate until the concern is resolved. I understand that I may decline or stop any activity at any time if I feel it is unsafe.

6. Rules and Safety

I agree to follow all safety rules and instructions given by the Group’s instructors, to use protective equipment as directed, to fence and drill with control appropriate to my partner’s experience, and to immediately cease any activity when instructed to do so. I understand that failure to follow safety direction may result in my removal from activities.

7. Severability

This agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Oregon. If any portion is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full legal force and effect.

8. Electronic Signature

I agree that this document may be signed electronically, and that any electronic signature is as valid and enforceable as a handwritten one for purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.

9. Acknowledgment

I have read this Liability Release, Assumption of Risk & Waiver in its entirety. I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights by signing it. I sign it freely and voluntarily, intending it to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I am at least 18 years of age, or a parent/guardian signing on behalf of a minor participant.

Participant Full Name

Participant Signature

Signature

Date

Is the Participant under 18?

Yes

If Participant is under 18 — Parent or Legal Guardian

I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named minor. I consent to their participation and agree to all terms above on their behalf and on my own behalf.

Parent / Guardian Full Name

Parent / Guardian Signature

Signature

Date

Class Updates - Optional (but recommended)

Yes, I’d like to receive emails and/or texts about class dates, schedules, and events. (Optional and separate from the agreement above — you can participate without checking this.)