RELEASE OF LIABILITY

 

In exchange for the participation in the activity of Athletic Training organized by DevX Player Development, of 4150 112th Terrace N, Clearwater, FL 33762 and/or use of the property, facilities and services of DevX Player Development, I agree for myself and (if applicable) for the members of my family, to the following.

 

1. AGREEMENT TO THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instruction or directions given by DevX Player Development, or the employees, representatives or agents of DevX Player Development.

 

2. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS AND RELEASE. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above described activity and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge DevX Player Development for injury, loss, or damage arising out of my family’s use of or presence upon the facilities of DevX Player Development, whether caused by the fault of myself, my family, DevX Player Development or other third parties. 

 

3. INDEMNIFICATION. I agree to indemnify and defend DevX Player Development against all claims, causes for action, damages, judgements, costs or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my or my family’s use of or presence upon the facilities of DevX Player Development.

 

4. FEES. I agree to pay for all damages to the facilities of DevX Player Development caused by any negligent, reckless, or willful actions by me or my family. 

 

5. CONSENT. I consent to the participation of myself or my child in the activity of Athletic Training, and agree on behalf of the above minor to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 

 

6. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION. In the event of an injury to the above minor during the above described activities, I give my permission to DevX Player Development or to the employees, representatives or agents of DevX Player Development to arrange for all necessary medical treatment for which I shall be financially responsible. This temporary authority will begin when the player first arrives at the facility and will remain in effect until terminated in writing by the undersigned or when the above described activities are completed. DevX Player Development shall have the following powers:

 

- The power the seek appropriate medical treatment or attention on behalf of my child as may be required by the circumstances, including without limitation, that of a licensed medical physician and/or hospital;

 

- The power to authorize medical treatment or medical procedures in an emergency situation; and

 

- The power to make appropriate decisions regarding clothing, bodily nourishment and shelter.

 

 7. APPLICABLE LAW. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in   the above shall be resolved under Florida law. 

 

8. NO DURESS. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this Agreement and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. I further agree and acknowledge that DevX Player Development has offered to refund any fees I have paid to use its facilities if I choose not to sign this Agreement.

 

9. ARM’S LENGTH AGREEMENT. This Agreement and each of its terms are the product of an arm’s length negotiation between the Parties. In the event any ambiguity is found to exist in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any of its provisions, the Parties, and each of them, explicitly reject the application of any legal or equitable rule of interpretation which would lead to a construction either “for” or “against” a particular party based upon their status as the drafter of a specific term, language, or provision giving rise to such ambiguity. 

 

10. ENFORCEABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement or of any other applications of such provision, as the case may be, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement. 

 

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through friendly negotiations amongst the parties. If the matter is not resolved by negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure. 

 

Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute, then the parties may proceed to seek an alternative form of resolution in accordance with any other rights and remedies afforded to them by law.

 

I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY ENTERING DEVX PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.