WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
2026 Chicago Iaido Seminar
Event Dates: April 24–25, 2026
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Organizer: Kogetsukai, NFP
I, the undersigned participant (“Participant”), acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the 2026 Chicago Iaido Seminar (the “Seminar”) organized by Kogetsukai, NFP.
Assumption of Risk
I understand that participation in martial arts training and instruction, including but not limited to Iaido, Jodo, Kenjutsu, and related disciplines, involves inherent risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, physical injury, property damage, illness, or death. I knowingly and voluntarily choose to participate in the Seminar and fully assume all risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, arising from my participation.
Release and Waiver
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Seminar, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Kogetsukai, NFP, its Board of Directors, directors, officers, instructors (including guest instructors), volunteers, agents, and employees (collectively, the “Kogetsukai Releasees”), as well as any hosting organization, landowner, facility, or affiliated federation involved in the Seminar (collectively with the Kogetsukai Releasees, the “Releasees”), from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or to any property belonging to me, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law, including while traveling to and from the Seminar or any related activities.
Indemnification
I further agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, that may be incurred as a result of my participation in the Seminar or my presence at any location where the Seminar is conducted, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Medical Responsibility
I understand that the Releasees do not provide medical, health, or accident insurance coverage for participants. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for obtaining any health or accident insurance coverage I deem necessary and that the Releasees shall not be responsible for any medical expenses incurred by me as a result of participation in the Seminar.
Physical Condition and Conduct
I represent that I am physically capable of participating in the Seminar and have no medical condition that would prevent safe participation, or that I have disclosed such condition to the organizers. I agree to comply with all rules, safety guidelines, and instructions given by instructors or persons in charge of the Seminar. I understand that failure to do so may result in my removal from participation.
Minors
If the Participant is under eighteen (18) years of age, this Waiver must be executed by a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to all terms herein on behalf of the minor Participant and themselves.
Governing Law and Binding Effect
This Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. I understand and agree that this Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. If any portion is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This Waiver shall be binding upon me, my spouse, family members, heirs, assigns, and personal representatives.
Acknowledgment and Electronic Signature
