NOTICE: This is a Legally Binding Contract.

In consideration of my being permitted by SlimTone Academy (formally PPC Fitness) to participate in any program offered by SlimTone Academy, I agree to the following waiver and release, and I make the following representations:

Photography/Video Release

Participants involved in any activities offered by SlimTone Academy may be photographed or videotaped during training. The undersigned hereby consents to the use of these photographs and/or videos without compensation, on the website or in any editorial, promotional or advertising material produced and/or published by SlimTone Academy.

Waiver and Release of Liability

Express assumption of risk: I, the undersigned, am aware that there are significant risks involved in all aspects of physical training. These risks include but are not limited to: falls which can result in severe injury or death; injury or death due to negligence on the part of myself, my training partner, or other people around me; injury or death due to improper use or failure of equipment; strains and sprains. I am aware that any of these above-mentioned risks may result in severe injury or death to myself and or my partner(s). I willingly assume full responsibility for the risks that I am exposing myself to and accept total liability for any injury or death that may result from participation in any activity or class while at, or under the direction of SlimTone Academy. I acknowledge that I have no physical impairments, injuries, or illnesses that will endanger me or others.

Release: In consideration of the above-mentioned risks and hazards and in consideration of the fact that I am willingly and voluntarily participating in the activities offered by SlimTone Academy, I, the undersigned hereby release SlimTone Academy, their principals, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the parties mentioned above. This agreement shall be binding upon me, my successors, representatives, heirs, executors, assigns, or transferees. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, I agree that the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full legal force and effect.

If I am signing on behalf of a minor child, I also give full permission for any person connected with SlimTone Academy to administer first aid deemed necessary. In case of severe illness or injury, I give consent to call for medical and or surgical care for the child and to transport the child to a medical facility deemed necessary for the well-being of the child.

Indemnification: The participant recognizes that there is a risk involved in the types of activities offered by SlimTone Academy. Therefore the participant accepts financial responsibility for any injury that the participant may cause either to him/herself or to any other participant due to his/her negligence. Should the parties mentioned above, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and cost to enforce this agreement, I agree to reimburse them for such fees and costs. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless SlimTone Academy, their principals, agents, employees, and volunteers from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in activities offered by SlimTone Academy, at the main building or abroad. This includes but is not limited to parks, recreational areas, playgrounds, areas adjacent to the main building, and/or any area selected for training by SlimTone Academy.

The participant acknowledges that SlimTone Academy has not & will not render any medical service, including medical diagnosis of participants' physical condition. The participant agrees explicitly that SlimTone Academy, its trainers, officers, employees & agents shall not be liable for any claims, demands, cause of action of any kind whatsoever for, or on account of death, personal injury, property damage or loss of any kind resulting from or related to participants use of the facilities or participation in any sport, exercise or activity within or without the club premises & participant agrees to hold SlimTone Academy harmless from the same.

Offsite Training/Event/Online Training

Expressed Assumption of Risk: You agree that if you engage in any physical exercise or activity, including personal training, or enter our premises or use any facility or equipment on our premises for any purpose, you do so at your own risk and assume the risk of any and all injury and/or damage you may suffer, whether while engaging in physical exercise or not. This includes injury or damage sustained while and/or resulting from using any premises or facility, or using any equipment, whether provided to you by SlimTone Academy or otherwise, including injuries or damages arising out of the negligence of SlimTone Academy, whether active or passive, or any of SlimTone Academy's affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns. Your assumption of risk includes but is not limited to, your use of any exercise equipment (mechanical or otherwise), sidewalks, parking lots, stairs, or any equipment. You assume the risk of your participation in any activity, class, program, instruction, or event, including but not limited to weightlifting, walking, jogging, running, aerobic activities, or any other sporting or recreational endeavor. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in the activities above and assume all risk of injury, illness, damage, or loss to you or your property that might result, including, without limitation, any loss or theft of any personal property, whether arising out of the negligence of SlimTone Academy or otherwise. If you are engaged in online training, you acknowledge that you are not being monitored by any trainer and that there is no liability to the trainer, facility, or SlimTone Academy if there is an injury sustained.

Release: You agree on behalf of yourself (and all your personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, agents, and assigns) to release and discharge SlimTone Academy (and SlimTone Academy's affiliates, related entities, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns) from any and all claims or causes of action (known or unknown) arising out of the negligence of SlimTone Academy, whether active or passive, or any of SlimTone Academy's affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns. This waiver and release of liability include, without limitation, injuries which may occur as a result of (a) your use of any exercise equipment or facilities which may malfunction or break, (b) improper maintenance of any exercise equipment, premises or facilities, (c) negligent instruction or supervision, including personal training, (d) negligent hiring or retention of employees, and/or (e) slipping or tripping and falling while on any portion of a premise or while traveling to or from personal training, including injuries resulting from SlimTone Academy's or anyone else's negligent inspection or maintenance of the facility or premises, (e) training you undertake that is online only without the supervision of a trainer. The trainer will provide step by step instruction on safely completing the exercise but cannot monitor you while you are completing these exercises. If you are unable to complete the task due to physical limitation or lack of understanding, DO NOT attempt. If you do attempt, you will be liable for any injury sustained.

Acknowledgments: You expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law in the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. You acknowledge that you have carefully read this waiver and release, and fully understand that it is a release of liability, express assumption of risk. You are aware and agree that by executing this waiver and release, you are giving up your right to bring a legal action or assert a claim against SlimTone Academy or SlimTone Academy's negligence, or for any defective product used while receiving personal training from SlimTone Academy. You have read and voluntarily signed the waiver and release and further agree that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.