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RELEASE AND INDEMIFICATION AGREEMENT

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY.  BY SIGNING, YOU ARE GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS

This Release and Indemnification Agreement (Agreement) is entered into by the Adult Participant, and if any minor is named below, the Adult Participant on behalf of and as parent or legal guardian for the Child Participant(s) in favor of Splinters Entertainment, Inc. (Splinters).  Collectively and severally, Adult Participant and Child Participant are referred to as the Participant.  In consideration of Splinters permitting access to the Premises and the ability to participate in the Activities, including the Activities that may occur in, about, or near 1813 West Bowie Street #109, Fort Worth, Texas 76110 or any other premises owned or operated by Splinters wherever located (Premises), Participant agrees as follows:

  1. Nature of the Activities.  Splinters operates a recreational axe-throwing venue, which offers the Participants (a) the opportunity to participate active or passively in throwing axes at marked wooden targets within designated areas and (b) access to the Premises (collectively, Activities).
  • Types of Risks.
    • Risks Associated with Activities.  Participant acknowledges that there are inherent risks in and injuries that may occur from participating in the Activities, including, but not limited to, equipment malfunction; defective design or manufacture of equipment; improper or negligent installation of equipment; negligent maintenance of equipment; cuts; bruises; muscle strain; twisted or sprained ankles, knees, shoulders, or wrists; burns; dirt or other materials in eye; concussions; broken bones; physical or emotional injuries; over-exertion; collisions with other participants; erratic co-participant behavior; collisions with standards and supports; using improper form or technique; slipping, falling, or tripping; equipment failure; error of judgement by employees; paralysis, disability, or death; personal injury to third persons; or property damage.  Due to the nature of the Activities, there are more hazards and risks than the foregoing, and there are also unknown and unforeseeable hazards.  If you have any questions, please contact a manager before making a reservation.
  • Exposure to Bacteria, Fungus, Virus and Unknown Contagious Diseases.  By entering Premises or when engaging in the Activities, there is a risk of exposure to bacteria, fungus, virus, unknown contagious diseases and COVID-19, which notwithstanding governmental recommendations and the practices of Splinters, cannot be eliminated.  CONSEQUENTLY,  TO  THE  FULLEST  EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PARTICIPANT KNOWINGLY AND FULLY ASSUMES THE RISK OF, RELEASES, AND SHALL INDEMNIFY SPLINTERS FROM ALL CLAIMS (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 5 BELOW) OR BODILY INJURY RESULTING FROM PARTICIPANT’S  EXPOSURE  TO  ANY  BACTERIA,  FUNGUS,  VIRUS,  UNKNOWN  CONTAGIOUS  DISEASES  OR  COVID-19  AND IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO PARTICIPANT’S ENTRY INTO THE PREMISES OR ENGAGEMENT IN THE ACTIVITIES.  FURTHER, ADULT PARTICIPANT ON BEHALF OF HIM/HERSELF AND THAT OF THE CHILD PARTICIPANT(S) CONSENTS TO HAVING THEIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN BY SPLINTERS AND ACKNOWLEDGES THEY MAY BE DENIED ACCESS TO OR FORCED TO VACATE THE PREMISES IF THEY EVIDENCE SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE TO BACTERIA, FUNGUS, VIRUSES, UNKNOWN  CONTAGIOUS  DISEASES  OR  COVID-19  AS  IDENTIFIED  BY  THE  CENTER  FOR  DISEASE  CONTROL  AND  PREVENTION.
  • Assumption of Risks.  Notwithstanding the foregoing risks and safety measures implemented by Splinters, Participant acknowledges it is impossible to eliminate all risk of injury and understands the demands of the Activities relative to Participant’s physical condition and skill level.  PARTICIPANT AFFIRMS THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVIES IS VOLUNTARY AND PARTICIPANT KNOWINGLY, WITH UNDERSTANDING OF THE RISKS AND POTENTIAL INJURIES, ASSUMES ALL RISKS INHERENT WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND ACCESS TO THE PREMISES.
  • Alcohol. Participant agrees to exercise ordinary and reasonable care and to not consume alcohol to the extent Participant’s judgement is impaired.  Participant understands the potential risks associated with the consumption of alcohol and acknowledges Participant does not have and is not aware of any medical condition that would result in any injury to Participant due to Participant’s consumption of alcohol.  Participant assumes the risks associated with alcohol consumption and takes full responsibility for participants own actions, safety and welfare.
  • Release and Indemnity.  TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ADULT PARTICIPATION ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF, CHILD PARTICIPANT, AND THEIR HEIRS, EXECUTORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES RELEASES, AGREES NOT TO SUE, AND SHALL INDEMNIFY SPLINTERS, WATL, THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE PREMISES, THE LANDLORD, MORTGAGEES AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE PREMISES, AND ANY OF THEIR LENDERS, PARENTS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, PARTNERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS, ASSIGNS, VOLUNTEERS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS, AND INSURERS OF ALL OF THEM (COLLECTIVELY, PROTECTED PARTIES) FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, SUITS, CAUSES OF ACTION, COSTS, FEES AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COURT OR OTHER COSTS) (COLLECTIVELY, CLAIMS) RELATING TO, RESULTING FROM, OR ARISING OUT OF OR ALLEGED TO HAVE ARISEN OUT OF (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR BODILY INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) TO PARTICIPANT RESULTING IN ANY WAY FROM (A) PARTICIPANT’S USE OF THE PREMISES, (B) PARTICIPANT’S ACTIVE OR PASSIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES, (C) LOSS OR THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, (D) FROM THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON OR OFF THE PREMISES BY PARTICIPANT OR ANY OTHER INVITEE OF SPLINTERS, OR (E) PARTICIPANT’S BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT.  THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNITY SHALL APPL EVEN IF ANY OF THE CLAIM IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES OR PARTICIPANT.  THE INDEMNITY SHALL ALSOINCLUDE ADULT PARTICIPANT’S OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY THE PROTECTED PARTIES FROM (A) ANY SUM OR SETTLEMENT PAID TO OR ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM A CLAIM IN ANY WAY INVOLVING THE FOREGOING SUBSECTIONS AND (B) ALL CLAIMS RESULTING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY INSUFFICIENCY OF PARTICIPANT’S LEGAL CAPACITY OR AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT FOR OR ON BEHALF OF CHILD PARTICIPANT.
  • Dispute Resolution.
    • Arbitration.  Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, breach thereof, the Premises, Activities, property damage (real or personal), personal injury (including death), or the scope, arbitrability, or validity of this arbitration agreement (Dispute) shall be brought by the parties in their individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative capacity, and settled by binding arbitration before a single arbitrator administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) per its Commercial Industry Arbitration Rules in effect at the time the demand for arbitration is filed.  Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any federal or state court having jurisdiction thereof.  The arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive or exemplary damages.  If the Dispute cannot be heard by the AAA for any reason, the Dispute shall be heard by an arbitrator mutually selected by the parties.  If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator, then either party may petition an appropriate court to appoint an arbitrator.  Arbitration and the enforcement of any award rendered in the arbitration proceedings shall be subject to and governed by 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.
  1. Waiver of Jury Trial.  TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ADULT PARTICIPANT AND SPLINTERS KNOWINGLY, WILLINGLY, AND VOLUNTARILY, WITH FULL AWARENESS OF THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES, AFTER CONSULTING WITH COUNSEL (OR AFTER HAVING WAIVED THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH COUNSEL) AGREE TO WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY DISPUTE AND TO RESOLVE ANY AND ALL DISPUTES THROUGH ARBITRATION.  The right to a trial by jury is a right parties would or might otherwise have had under the Constitution of the United States of America and the state in which the Premises is located.
  • License.  Participant irrevocably grants the Protected Parties the right to use all or a portion of an image or video of Participant and their name and likeness in all forms and media including composite or modified representations for all purposes, including advertising, trade or any commercial purpose throughout the world and in perpetuity.  PARTICIPANT WAIVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT OR APPROVE VERSIONS OF IMAGES OR VIDEOS USED FOR PUBLICATION OR THE WRITTEN COPY THAT MAY BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMAGES/VIDEOS.  PARTICIPANT RELEASES THE PROTECTED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY ARISE REGARDING THE USE OF PARTICIPANT’S STATEMENTS, VIDEOS, OR IMAGES INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS OF DEFAMATION, INVASION OF PRIVACY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF MORAL RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY, OR COPYRIGHT.
  • Authority.  If Adult Participant sings this Agreement on behalf of his/her spouse, child, family member, friend, minor child, or other person, Adult Participant warrants and represents to Splinters that he/she has the legal authority and such person’s actual and implied authority to execute this Agreement on their behalf, including, but not limited to, the arbitration clause, release, indemnity agreement, and license.
  1. Acknowledgements. Participant represents to the Protected Parties that this Agreement is a complete and final release and indemnity agreement, that Participant is voluntarily entering into this Agreement, and no representations, promises, or statements made by any of the Protected Parties has influenced Participant in signing this Agreement.  Participant agrees that there are no oral agreements, representations, promises, or warranties that are not expressly set forth herein, this Agreement may only be modified in writing, and that Participant is not relying on any statements or representations of the Protected Parties that are not expressly contained herein.  Participant expressly agrees that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the state in which the Premises is located and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.  Venue for any action brought hereunder or due to Participant’s use of the Premises or participation in the Activities shall lie in the County in which the Premises is located.  The substantive laws of the state in which the Premises is located shall apply.  By signing below, Participant authorizes Splinters to communicate with Participant via email with updates, news, advertisements, and offers. 
  • Representations by Participant.  Participant represents to the Protected Parties as follows:
    • Participant shall obey all rules while participating in the Activities and alert the staff of any rules violations or dangerous behavior.
    • Participant possesses a sufficient level of physical fitness for safe participation in the Activities.
    • Participant shall only attempt Activities that Participant can perform safely.
    • Participant is not aware of any health problems that would prevent him/her from participating in the Activities.
    • Participant has received either medical clearance from his/her physician prior to participation in the Activities or has determined that such clearance is not necessary for his/her safe participation in the Activities.
    • Splinters may, but shall not be obligated or required to, administer to Participant emergency aid, CPR, and use an AED (defibrillator), secure emergency medical care or transportation (i.e., EMS), and Participant shall assume all costs of emergency medical care and transportation.
    • Participant shall discontinue participation in the Activities at any time at any time Participant believes conditions to be unsafe, or if Participant feels unusual discomfort (e.g., faintness, shortness of breath, high anxiety, or chest pains).

BY EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT, I REPRESENT I HAD A SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS AGREEMENT, I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT, AND I AGREE TO BE BOUND AS SET FORTH HEREIN.