Liability Waiver and Release of Claims

Last updated: September 16, 2025

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I acknowledge that I derive personal satisfaction and a benefit by virtue of my participation with VINCI STEAM Educations ("VINCI"), and I willingly engage in VINCI classes, events, and/or other activities (the “Activity”).

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Release and Waiver

I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST THE VINCI AND ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF  THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY PARTICIPATION WITH THE ACTIVITY.

 

1. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK. I acknowledge and understand the following:

   1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;

   2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and

   3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

2. MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE. I acknowledge the health risks associated with the Activity, including but not limited to transient dizziness, lightheaded, fainting, nausea, muscle cramping, musculoskeletal injury, joint pains, sprains and strains, heart attack, stroke, or sudden death. I agree that if I experience any of these or any other symptoms during the Activity, I will discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention. I DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY. 

3. As a student, participant, volunteer, or attendee, You recognize that your participation, involvement and/or attendance at any VINCI event or activity (“Activity”) is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage. By attending, observing or participating in the Activity, You acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with your participation and/or attendance at the Activity, and You agree that: (a) VINCI STEAM Educations. (b) the property or site owner of the Activity, and (c) all past, present and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the "Released Parties"), will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, or other loss suffered as a result of your participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Activity, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties (collectively, the "Released Claims"). BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

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Release of Liability and Indemnity

VINCI assumes no responsibility for personal injury or loss or damage to any personal property. You hereby release, discharge, waive, and relinquish, on your behalf and that of your child(ren) any and all claims or actions that any of you may have against VINCI, any of its affiliates, licensees, successors or assigns, and all of their officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors (the “Released and Indemnified Parties”) arising out of or otherwise relating in any way to this agreement, the programs, or the services or equipment provided by VINCI. You shall also defend, indemnify, and hold the Released and Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, damages, liabilities, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs) which may arise out of or otherwise relate in any way to this agreement, the programs, or the services or equipment provided by VINCI. It is the intent of this agreement that parents and participants relieve the operators from any and all liability, except they are caused by misconduct, negligence or omission of VINCI.

 

Liability and Responsibility Agreements

1. The student's parent/guardian acknowledge that this Liability and Responsibility Agreement will be used by VINCI for the activities in which I, my child(ren), and/or any members of my family, may participate and that it will govern me, my child(ren), and any members of my family’s actions and responsibilities at said activity. 

2. The student's parent/guardian HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF ME, MY CHILD, AND/OR ANY MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES HELD BY VINCI including without limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. 

3. The student's parent/guardian does hereby waive, release, and discharge VINCI, the teaching staff, and the administrative staff of VINCI, of any and all liabilities and claims in case of accidents, sickness, personal injury, or any loss or damage of personal properties to me and/or any members of my family, anytime in the facility and the building, and any other activities sponsored, held, or participated by VINCI. I agree to take full responsibility for the safety of myself and all members of my family while attending VINCI at the facilities of VINCI. 

4. The student's parent/guardian agrees to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO DEMAND OR VINCI the teaching staff, and the administrative staff of VINCI. for any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in such activity held by VINCI, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise. 

5. The student's parent/guardian agrees to take full responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the student, parent, or by any members of my family to the facilities used by VINCI during the use of facilities. 

6. The student's parent/guardian agrees to take full responsibility for my child(ren) to follow and obey VINCI rules and regulations during classes, activities, and use of facilities. 

7. The student's parent/guardian agrees to provide voluntary services to VINCI coordinated by administration during VINCI classes, activities, and events. ​

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This Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.