In consideration of my participation in the Arnold Sports Festival Event(s)
hosted by USA Powerlifting as a competitor, as a loader/spotter, as a referee,
as a platform worker, or as in any other capacity, I intend to be legally
bound, for not only myself but also for my heirs, executors, representatives,
agents, successors, assigns, and administrators. By signing this Release
of Claims, I waive, release, and forever discharge USAPL, USAPL officers
and officials, the meet directors(s), the loaders and spotters, the referees,
all meet personnel, and all USAPL administrative personnel, agents, independent
contractors, and employees associated with this competition, from any and
all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, loss of services, actions
and causes of action, that I, my heirs, personal representatives, or assignees,
may have against USAPL and the aforementioned parties for all injuries
and damages, known or unknown, that I may incur as a result of my participation
and/or involvement in the above-described event or by my use of the facility
in which this competition is held.
I do further agree that I shall indemnify and save harmless USAPL, USAPL
officers and officials, the meet directors(s), the loaders and spotters,
the referees, all meet personnel, and all USAPL administrative personnel,
agents, independent contractors, and employees, from any and all claims,
demands, damages, loss of service, or expense for property damage and for
personal injuries or actions brought by a third party resulting or arising
from my participation in the above-described competition or my use of the
facility in which this competition is held.
Further, I assume the risk of my participation in this sport and in this
competition, which is potentially dangerous, like most other sports. Serious
to minor injuries can and do occur. I further recognize that my participation
in this competition is voluntary and requires that I assume the risk of
this potentially dangerous sport and, therefore, I assume the risk of potential
injury.
Further, if I am asked to submit to a drug test, I agree that any testing
method which the meet director and the sponsors of this meet use to detect
the presence of strength-inducing drugs SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE. That is, whether
I think the results of the tests are right or wrong I agree that I have
no right to challenge the results of the drug tests. I further agree to
submit to any physical tests that may be necessary to complete the drug
testing. Should I fail to pass the drug tests, I agree to forfeit any trophy
or award that I might otherwise have won. I understand and agree that if
I fail to pass the drug tests, my name will appear on a published list
of suspended members. If the drug test to which I submit is reported as
positive, then I waive any claim, action, or cause of action for which
legal relief is available.
I agree to pay any attorney fees and litigation expenses incurred by any
person, real or corporate, whom I may sue in an effort to challenge this
Release of Claims. I understand that my agreement to pay attorney fees
and litigation expenses is the sine qua non for the acceptance of my entry
in this contest or my participation in this competition. If any provision
of this Release of Claims shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, the remainder of this Release of Claims shall remain in
full force and effect. I also certify with my signature that this Release
of Claims cannot be modified orally.
BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT AND THAT I SIGN THIS RELEASE
OF CLAIMS VOLUNTARILY WITH KNOWLEDGE THAT I WAIVE IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS.