MINOR PARTICIPATION WAIVER, PARENTAL CONSENT, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into by the undersigned Parent or Legal Guardian (“Guardian”) of the minor child (“Participant”) and Fitness Lounge LLC, Fitness Lounge One LLC, Fitness Lounge Two LLC, Fitness Lounge Three LLC, and all affiliated entities, owners, managers, officers, employees, independent contractors, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Fitness Lounge Entities”).
“Facilities” includes any current or future Fitness Lounge location, equipment, workout areas, common spaces, entrances, and surrounding premises.
1. PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE
Guardian grants permission for Participant to:
• Enter and use the Facilities
• Engage in training, exercise, and related activities
• Work with independent contractor trainers, therapists, and providers
2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Guardian understands that minor participation involves inherent risks including but not limited to:
• Strains, sprains, fractures
• Overexertion, dehydration, fainting
• Cardiovascular stress
• Equipment malfunction or misuse
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Contact with others or objects
• Exposure to communicable illness
Guardian voluntarily assumes all risks, known and unknown, on behalf of the minor Participant.
3. WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Guardian, on behalf of the minor Participant and themselves, hereby releases and forever discharges the Fitness Lounge Entities from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, injuries, or causes of action — known or unknown — arising out of or related to:
• Use of the Facilities or premises
• Participation in any activities or training
• Equipment use
• Conditions of the property
• Acts or omissions of contractors, staff, participants, or third parties
Including claims based on ordinary negligence.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Guardian acknowledges all trainers, therapists, and professionals are independent contractors, not employees.
Guardian agrees not to assert claims against Fitness Lounge Entities for their actions or services.
5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONSENT
Guardian authorizes emergency treatment and agrees to assume all financial responsibility for medical care, transport, or services provided.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
Guardian agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Fitness Lounge Entities from any claims or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:
• Minor’s participation
• Minor’s presence on premises
• Claims by or on behalf of the minor
• Claims by third parties related to the minor’s actions
7. VIDEO & LIKENESS
Guardian consents to video monitoring and incidental facility images.
Opt-out requests may be submitted in writing.
8. ARBITRATION & NO CLASS ACTION
All disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in New York County or Queens County.
Guardian waives all rights to class or collective actions.
9. ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE
Guardian affirms legal authority and agrees that digital acceptance is binding.
