In consideration of permission to use today and on all future dates, the property, facility and services (Facilities) of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Family Entertainment Center (MLKFEC), I, the undersigned (Skater or spectator), hereby expressly agree:
1. THAT roller skating is a participation sport and a dangerous activity. I understand that roller skating and the use of roller skates involves a risk of injury to any and all parts of my body. I HEREBY AGREE TO FREELY & EXPRESSLY ASSUME & ACCEPT ANY & ALL RISKS OF INJURY WHILE I AM ROLLER SKATING OR AS A SPECTATOR at this facility either caused by the negligence of the roller skating rink or others;
2. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By visiting USA, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
3. I agree that I will release MLKFEC and all its successors, assigns, affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agent from, and AGREES NOT TO SUE ANY OR ALL OF THEM on account of or in connection with any claims, causes of action, injuries, damages, cost or expenses arising out of skaters use of or presence upon the facilities, or use of MLKFEC skates or equipment, including but not limited to those claims for bodily injury, whether or not caused by the negligence or other fault of MLKFEC, or skates or other equipment supplied by MLKFEC.
4. TO WAIVE the protection afforded by any statute or law in any jurisdiction whose purpose, substance and/or effect is to provide that a general release shall not extend to claims, material or otherwise, which the person giving the release does not know or suspect to exist at the time of executing the release.
5. I understand the rink does not provide instructions to skaters unless I specifically signed up for classes. The rink has free wrist guards available for use by every patron. I further understand that the rink has no obligation to provide safety equipment wrist/elbow/knee guards or helmets;
6. IF I IGNORE THIS AGREEMENT AND FILE SUIT, I WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ATTORNEY FEES AND COURT COSTS INCURRED BY MLKFEC.