Rock On Climbing Corporation - Waiver of Claims, Release of Liability, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement

(4-474 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 0E6) By signing the agreement you will waive certain legal rights, including the right to sue. Please read carefully!

Warning: Bouldering is a high-risk activity. Even though standard indoor climbing industry security measures have been put in place, certain risks cannot be eliminated without compromising the particular characteristics of bouldering. These characteristics can result in accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent injury or death. This release is also intended to discharge in advance Rock On shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, successors, representatives and assignees, from any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in said activity, even through that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned above.

Acknowledgement of Risks

1. I am aware of and accept that bouldering, as well as those activities related to bouldering, as offered at Rock On Climbing Corporation (hereafter referred to as ‘Rock On’) contain inherent risks of injury, accident, and/or illness including, but not limited to, sprains, dislocations, fractures, torn muscles and/or ligaments, head, neck, and/or spinal injuries, paralysis, and/or death.
2. I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that public health authorities recommend practicing social distancing. I further acknowledge that Rock On cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19 while at Rock On. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, gym staff, and other gym clients and their families. I voluntarily seek services provided by Rock On and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk of exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I agree to comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while at Rock On. I agree not to go to Rock On, and accept that Rock On may refuse me access to the gym, if I have symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis of Coronavirus / COVID-19. I agree to notify Rock On as soon as possible if I have symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis of Coronavirus / COVID-19 after being at the gym.
3. I understand and commit to all Rock On rules.
4. If at any given time I feel my physical, mental, and/or emotional faculties deteriorating, I will immediately stop what I am doing and notify a Rock On employee.

Rock On rules:

1. All participants must check-in at the front desk upon entering Rock On.
2. All participants must leave their shoes/boots on the shoe rack at the entrance.
3. No climbing without climbing shoes. (Kids may climb in clean street shoes)
4. Never boulder above or underneath another climber.
5. Remove all watches and jewelry before climbing. These objects can cause injury. They’re also bad for the crash pads.
6. Don’t hang out on the landing pads when you’re not climbing.
7. No climbing and/or hanging on ceiling pipes and wires.
8. Drugs, alcohol, or objectionable behaviour are not permitted.
9. Down climb whenever possible.
10. No spectators (unless the participant is under 14 years old)
11. Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied be an adult at all times. One adult is required for every two children.
12. Rock On is not responsible for damaged, stolen, or lost personal items.
13. Climbers must keep a minimum of 3 meters distance between themselves and other climbers while on the wall.

Health and Physical Condition

I confirm that I am in proper physical condition and I suffer from no personal health issues that may prevent me from participating in the Activity.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge having read and understood its contents, and I accept that bouldering, as well as those activities related to bouldering, as offered at/by Rock On, involve inherent risks. I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for damage for personal injury, death or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me as a result of participation in said activity in the facility. (If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or legal guardian must sign this agreement.)