Fitness Center Waiver and Release
Jones Technical Institute (J-Tech) offers student access to a Fitness Center that
contributes to the life-long well-being of the individual student. The Fitness Center is
equipped with contemporary aerobic, cardiovascular, and light weight equipment typically found in a modern gym or fitness center. The Fitness Center is open during business hours and is available to students during non-classroom hours and J-Tech welcomes the participation of our students in this important student service. The Jones Technical Institute (J-Tech) Wellness Program also offers instructional videos that contribute to an awareness of healthy lifestyles and provides informational seminars on health and
wellness issues.
In consideration of my use of the exercise equipment and facilities provided by the
Jones Technical Institute (J-Tech), I expressly agree and contract, on behalf of myself, my
heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, that the Institution and its
insurers, employees, officers, directors, and associates, shall not be liable for any damages
arising from personal injuries (including death) sustained by me, on, or about the premises,
or as a result of the use of the equipment or facilities, regardless of whether such injuries
result, in whole or in part, from the negligence of the Institute. By the execution of this
agreement, I accept and assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, damages (both economic and non-economic), and losses of any type, which may occur to me, and I hereby fully and forever release and discharge the company, its insurers, employees, officers,
directors, and associates, from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or
causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated,
or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out the use of said equipment and facilities.
I expressly agree to indemnify and hold Jones Technical Institute, its parent organization Compass Rose Foundation, Inc. harmless against any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, of any person or entity, that may arise from injuries or damages sustained by me.
I agree to be solely responsible for my safety and well-being. I understand that the Institute does not provide supervision, instruction, or assistance for the use of the facilities and equipment.
I agree to comply with all rules imposed by the Institute regarding the use of the facilities and equipment. I agree to conduct myself in a controlled and reasonable manner at all times, and to refrain from using any equipment in a manner inconsistent with its intended design and purpose.
I understand and acknowledge that the use of exercise equipment involves risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death.
I understand and agree that the Institute is not responsible for property that is lost, stolen, or damaged while in, on, or about the premises.
I understand that guests are not permitted to use the exercise equipment.
I understand and agree that my use of the facilities and equipment is only to be undertaken on my own personal time and that my use of the facilities and equipment is not within the course or scope of my class time unless directed by the program instructor.
I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND
VOLUNTARILY EXECUTED THIS DOCUMENT WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS
CONTENT.