Common use of Activities and Risks Clause in Contracts

Activities and Risks. I acknowledge that use of Spins Bowl Detroit’s Premises consists of, but is not limited to: engaging in and participating in bowling and bowling related activities (all collectively and individually referred to as the “Activity”). The Activity entails known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical and/or emotional injury, paralysis, death, and/or damage to myself, to property, and/or to third parties. Participants may also experience an increased heart rate and other symptoms of anxiety and stress. Injuries may include, but are not limited to, the following: slips, trips, falls, painful crashes, concussions, overexertion, overheating, injuries from lack of fitness or conditioning, fatigue, chill and/or dizziness, running into other throwers/participants/spectators, breaks, sprains, strains, bruises and other contusions and in extreme cases death. The description of risks above is not complete and other unknown or unanticipated risks, inherent and otherwise, may be encountered. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the Activity. The risks include, among other things: the hazards of slips, trips, and falls; the use of equipment; the risks of falling; the risks of others falling; the risk dropping a bowling ball on oneself or another; the risk of slipping on a bowling lane; or my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this Activity. I acknowledge that participants in the Activity share the responsibility with staff for compliance with safety procedures, including the use of all safety equipment. Before engaging in the activities, participants must read and understand all instructions, posted or otherwise conveyed, and understand and accept the risks involved. I understand and accept that the staff may deny or terminate participation or remove visitors from the premises at any time in its sole discretion. Among the hazards and risks of the activities and use of the premises and equipment of the Activity are the following: falls and abrupt and possibly harmful contact with other persons, structures and objects (fixed and moveable); carelessness and misjudgments of participants and staff of the Activity, including by failing to follow proper procedures, instructions and the operating policies; the failure of structures and equipment. If I am an adult participant or Parent, I hereby acknowledge and consent to my participation and the participation of my minor child in the Activity. If I, or my child, observes any unusual or significant hazard during my or my child(ren)’s presence or participation, I will remove myself and/or my child(ren) from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest Spins Bowl Detroit employee immediately. I understand and agree to observe all of the rules and regulations of the Program, including, but not limited to, wearing athletic clothing in good condition, appropriate, closed toed athletic shoes on all equipment where signposted, and any other instruction from a Spins Bowl Detroit employee. I further agree to wear and use as instructed any necessary safety equipment provided to me and recognize that failure to do so increases the potential for severe injury or death. I agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by any employee of Spins Bowl Detroit.