LIABILITY WAIVER, RELEASE OF CLAIMS & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

STONE GYM INC. | 716 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29607

1. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I understand that strength training, personal training, group fitness classes, cardiovascular exercise, stretching, and the use of gym equipment involve inherent risks, including muscle or joint injuries, falls, equipment-related injuries, cardiovascular events, serious injury, disability, and death. I voluntarily participate and assume the inherent risks of these activities.

3. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by South Carolina law, I release Stone Gym Inc. and its owners, officers, employees, trainers, instructors, and agents from claims arising from my participation in gym activities, including claims based on ordinary negligence. This release does not extend to gross negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, or liability that cannot lawfully be waived. I understand that this agreement may limit my right to sue.

4. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL CONDITION

I am responsible for deciding whether I can safely exercise and for seeking medical advice when appropriate. I will inform my trainer of limitations or injuries that may affect safe participation and stop exercising if I experience chest pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, or other concerning symptoms. Stone Gym Inc. does not provide medical advice or guarantee fitness results.

5. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY SAFETY

I agree to follow gym rules and staff safety instructions, use equipment as intended, ask for help when needed, and report unsafe conditions or damaged equipment promptly.

6. PERSONAL PROPERTY

Stone Gym Inc. is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property except where liability cannot legally be excluded.

7. EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE

In an emergency, I authorize gym personnel to contact emergency services. I understand I am responsible for my medical expenses, subject to applicable law.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify Stone Gym Inc. against third-party claims caused by my intentional misconduct, negligent actions, or reckless conduct. This does not require me to indemnify the gym for its own negligence, reckless conduct, or unlawful conduct.

9. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO (OPTIONAL)

You may choose whether photographs or videos featuring you can be used for promotion. Your choice does not affect your ability to participate.

10. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have read this agreement, understand the risks and release of claims, have had the opportunity to ask questions, and sign voluntarily. This agreement applies to my participation during my membership and future visits unless superseded in writing. I have had the chance to consult my own legal counsel or voluntarily to do so prior to signing this agreement

11. SIGNATURE

12. PARENT / GUARDIAN (IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18)

Complete the parent/guardian fields below if the participant is under 18.

A parent/guardian signature may not make a minor’s liability release enforceable under South Carolina law.

Important: Have a South Carolina attorney review this form before use. A signed waiver does not eliminate all legal exposure.