Release of Liability and Disclaimer

Please read this carefully. By agreeing to it you give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue RPM for injuries caused by RPM's own negligence.

1. Who this is between

"I" and "me" mean the person who holds this RPM account. "RPM" means Three Leaf Clover, LLC, doing business as RPM Classes (Rav's Progressive Method), together with its owners, instructors, assistants, volunteers, and the venues that host RPM classes.

2. What it covers

This release covers every RPM class, lesson, event and activity, online and in person, now and in the future. That includes video lessons, quizzes, practice I do on my own using what RPM teaches, in-person instruction, floor work, and suspension.

It works alongside any paper waiver I sign at an RPM class. Where both apply, each one protects RPM on its own.

3. I am an adult, and I take part by choice

I am at least 18 years old. I take part in RPM activities voluntarily, and I can stop at any time.

4. The risks, which I understand and accept

Rope and bondage carry real risks, even when done carefully. They include, but are not limited to:

• nerve injury, which can be temporary or permanent;
• circulation problems, numbness, fainting;
• rope burn, abrasions, bruising, muscle and joint strain;
• in person: falls, drops, equipment failure, serious injury, paralysis, or death.

When I practice on my own from an online lesson, no instructor is watching, so nobody can catch a mistake in the moment. I accept that risk.

5. My responsibilities

• I choose a safe space and sound rope and equipment, and keep safety shears within reach.
• I stop and untie right away if I feel numbness, tingling, pain, or see a change in skin color.
• I tell my instructor about any medical condition, injury or medication that could matter.
• I follow instructions, and I do not attempt anything beyond what I have been taught.
• I understand RPM's instruction is expert rope education, not medical advice or treatment.

6. Release of liability

I RELEASE, WAIVE AND DISCHARGE RPM FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND LIABILITY FOR INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY RPM ACTIVITY, INCLUDING CLAIMS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RPM. This does not release gross negligence or intentional harm.

7. Claims by others

If someone else brings a claim against RPM because of something I did, I will cover RPM's reasonable costs of that claim, to the extent the law allows.

8. Emergency care

If I am hurt, RPM may call for or arrange emergency medical care, at my expense. I can put an emergency contact and notes (preferred hospital, insurance, medical needs) in my profile. If nothing is on file, or no admin is available to look it up, RPM will call 911 and I will go to the closest, fastest help; RPM will not know my insurance or preferred hospital. If this matters to me, I should also carry an emergency card or tag in my bag or on my person.

9. Who this binds

This release binds me, my heirs, my estate and anyone who could bring a claim on my behalf.

10. Law, place and severability

Texas law governs this release. Any dispute will be heard in the courts of Harris County, Texas. If any part of it is found unenforceable, the rest still applies.

11. My electronic signature

Ticking the box that says I agree to this release is my signature. RPM records my account, the date and time, and this version of the release.