IMPORTANT, Please read this carefully as this is a legal waiver.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the activities and programs of NORMAN BETTENCOURT, TACT SELF DEFENSE, and to use its facilities, equipment and machinery, I agree to the following waiver and release.

I, for myself, my heirs, executors or anyone else who may claim on my behalf, hereby waive, release and forever discharge, NORMAN BETTENCOURT, TACT SELF DEFENSE, and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, executors, and all others from any and all responsibilities or liability from personal injury, death, damage to property or loss of any kind resulting from my participation in any activities or my use of equipment or machinery in the above mentioned activities.

I do also hereby release, NORMAN BETTENCOURT, TACT SELF DEFENSE, and its officers, agents, employees, representatives executors, and all others from any responsibility or liability for any injury or damage to myself, including those caused by negligence.

I understand that strength, flexibility, aerobic and conditioning exercise, including the use of the equipment offered by NORMAN BETTENCOURT, TACT SELF DEFENSE, is a potentially hazardous activity with certain risks and benefits, some of which include but in no way limited to soft tissue injuries such as wounds, sprains, and acute strains, broken bones or head injuries, back, neck knee and foot injuries, heart attacks, improved cardiovascular fitness and flexibility, and increased strength and muscle tone.

I also understand that while some of the risks are hazards involved in using the equipment and facilities of, NORMAN BETTENCOURT, TACT SELF DEFENSE, are foreseeable, others are not. I must cancel twenty-four hours in advance any sessions or I am liable to pay the charges of a private session even when not attending if cancellation is less than twenty-four hours.

I understand that fitness activities involve a risk of injury and even death and that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and using equipment and machinery with knowledge of the dangers involved. I hereby agree to expressly assume and accept any and all risks of injury or death.

I acknowledge that I have a physical examination and been given my physician’s permission to participate, or that I have decided to participate in activity and use equipment and machinery without the approval of my physician and do hereby assume all responsibility for my participation and activities and utilization of equipment and machinery in my activities.

By taking part in these online courses, you are legally stating that you have read and understand this legal document.