Waiver and Release of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement


To the best of my knowledge, I am in good physical condition and fully able to participate in the classes, courses, workshops and self-practice sessions (hereinafter referred to as COURSES), hosted by "XO Studio Ltd". I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that:

1. Pole dancing is a potentially dangerous activity and the risk of injury from the activities involved in these COURSES is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist. I have been advised that the consumption of alcohol before or during the COURSES is not recommended and that any injury caused to myself or others as a result of this is solely my responsibility. I have no medical history that prevents me from taking part in any physical activity; I am not pregnant or have had a baby in the last 6 weeks and do not know of any other reason why I should not take part.

2. Due to the nature of this type of exercise I should experience and expect some slight bruising or chaffing from the pole in these COURSES and understand that XO Studio Ltd accept no responsibility for any injury sustained as a result of me taking part in this lesson. I understand that I am taking part in this XO Studio Ltd COURSES voluntarily and I do so entirely at my own risk. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES, as defined below, or others and assume FULL responsibility for my participation.

3. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with the participation in these COURSES, including physical injury or even death, and hereby elect to voluntarily participate in the COURSES hosted by the studio, knowing that the associated physical activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms, conditions, and rules for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately.

4. I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS AND CONVENANT NOT TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION OF ANY KIND, XO Studio Ltd, its instructors, managers members, instructors, agents, owners, employees, and/or volunteers (hereinafter referred to as RELEASES) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of actions whatsoever arising out of related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in any physical activity, or while on or upon the Premises where the activities are being conducted, whether caused by the negligence of the RELEASES or otherwise.

5. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OR LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY, and INCLUDING DEATH that may be sustained by me, or loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of participation the COURSES available, whether foreseen or unforeseen and whether caused by the negligence of the RELEASES or otherwise.

6. It is my expressed intent that this Waiver and Release of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, and CONVENTION TO SUE the above named RELEASES. I hereby further agree that this Waiver and Release of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement shall be constructed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

7. In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that I HAVE READ THE FORGOING Waiver and Release of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement, FULLY UNDERSTAND IT AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the forgoing written agreements have been made: and I EXECUTE THIS RELEASE FOR FULL, ADEQUATE AND COMPLETE CONSIDERATION FULLY INTENDING TO BE BOUND BY SAME. I fully understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, am aware of its legal consequences, and have signed it freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee being made to me and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. This Waiver and Release of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement is valid and binding starting from the mutually agreed date of signing the Agreement.

8. This Waiver and Release of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement is drawn up in the English language. Any translation into another language is for convenience and information purposes only. In case of conflict between the English language version and such translation, the English language version shall prevail.