I, on behalf of myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, spouse, personal representatives, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate, knowingly and voluntarily enter into this Liability Release and Waiver and understand that I am hereby waiving, releasing, and discharging, any and all rights, claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, penalties, fees, costs, expenses, medical care costs (except as provided for employee injuries arising out of employment activities as allowable under workers’ compensation), and liability, of any nature, whatsoever, at law or in equity, whether known or unknown to me, whether anticipated or unanticipated, by reason of, or with respect to any cause, matter, or thing whatsoever, including any injury, sickness, damage or loss, regardless or severity, that I may sustain as a result of, with respect to, or in connection with my participation in any such Holy Yoga Global Programming, however caused and whether or not arising in whole or in part from the negligence and alleged negligence of, or any other act or omission of or by Holy Yoga Global or the Released Parties as allowed by law, at any location where Holy Yoga Global performs services, assistance, or advice, regardless of location, be it within the United States, Canada, or Internationally.
In connection with my participation in or attendance at any Holy Yoga Global, LLC Programming, I also understand that audio, video, and/or photographs may be taken, or written materials produced (all such content, the “Media”) and that my name, likeness, image, voice, words, and/or appearance (all such, the “Content”) may be included. I hereby grant to Holy Yoga Global a non-exclusive, perpetual, fully paid-up, irrevocable, worldwide, sub-licensable license in and to the Content as included in the Media, and recognize that Holy Yoga Global owns all rights to the Media, including any copyrights. Holy Yoga Global shall have the right to use, publish, archive, and copy all photographs, videos or audio recordings, interviews, and other written, visual, audio or broadcast media in any format created by me in the course of my participation. As a condition to my authorization, I understand that Holy Yoga Global will not use the Content in a manner that is (or in connection with any material that is) obscene, discriminatory, defamatory, fraudulent, or otherwise unlawful. I understand that I am to receive no compensation. In addition, I waive any right I may have to inspect or approve any product, including written or electronic copy, containing the Content. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge Holy Yoga Global (and those acting on its behalf) from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, executors, administrators, spouse, personal representatives, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of or related to this authorization.
If any portion of this Liability Release and Waiver is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or void, such portion shall be severed from the remaining portions, and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions, which will be given full force and effect. This release will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona. In the event of any claim, suit or dispute relating to this release or any of the activities or other matters described in it, I agree that such disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in the City of Phoenix, AZ in accordance with the rules then prevailing of the American Arbitration Association instead of a trial.
