Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability & Informed Consent

About ForgeWOD.“ForgeWOD” refers to MJ Albanna, an individual operating the ForgeWOD project as a sole proprietorship. ForgeWOD is currently in a pre-formation trial phase and intends to form a limited liability company (anticipated name: ForgeWOD, LLC). The rights granted to ForgeWOD under this Waiver, including the release and indemnification in Sections 6 and 7, inure to the benefit of, and may be assigned to, ForgeWOD, LLC (or any successor entity) upon its formation, without further notice or consent.

Read this document carefully before accepting it.It affects your legal rights. By checking the “I have read and accept the ForgeWOD Liability Waiver” box during signup, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the following on behalf of yourself, your spouse, your children, your heirs, your legal representatives, and your assigns (collectively, “You”).

1. Nature of the Activity

ForgeWOD delivers high-intensity functional fitness programming (sometimes called CrossFit-style training), which may include but is not limited to: Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, kettlebell work, gymnastics movements (pull-ups, muscle-ups, handstands), plyometrics, high-intensity metabolic conditioning, running, rowing, cycling, swimming, and the use of barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, rigs, rings, climbing ropes, plyo boxes, and similar equipment (collectively, the “Activity”).

2. Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge that the Activity is, by its nature, hazardous and involves a real risk of serious injury or death, including but not limited to:

• Sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and joint or ligament damage;
• Muscle tears, tendon ruptures, hernias, and back injury;
• Concussions and other head, neck, or spinal injuries;
• Cardiac events, including heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death;
• Heat illness, dehydration, rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown that can damage the kidneys), and overuse injuries;
• Injuries caused by dropped weights, equipment failure, slippery or uneven surfaces, or other participants;
• Permanent disability, paralysis, or death.

You voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks of injury, illness, property damage, or death arising from your participation in the Activity, whether those risks are known or unknown to you, and whether they arise from your own actions or inactions, the actions of others, or the negligence of the Released Parties (defined below).

3. Health Representation and Medical Clearance

You represent that you are in good physical condition and that no medical reason or impairment prevents or restricts you from participating in the Activity. You agree that:

• You are responsible for consulting a licensed physician before beginning any new exercise program, particularly if you are pregnant, have a chronic condition, are recovering from injury or surgery, or are over the age of 40;
• You will disclose all relevant injuries, conditions, allergies, medications, and surgeries to your coach so that programming can be appropriately scaled;
• You will keep your ForgeWOD athlete profile and active-injury list accurate and up to date;
• You will discontinue any movement or session immediately if you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any other warning sign, and seek medical attention as needed.

4. Informed Consent for AI-Assisted Programming

You understand that ForgeWOD uses artificial intelligence to draft personalized weekly training programs based on your profile, injury history, max lifts, and your coach's targets. You acknowledge that:

• AI-generated programming is reviewed and approved by a qualified coach before it is delivered to you, but it may still contain errors or recommendations that are not appropriate for you on a given day;
• The platform's knowledge of your condition is limited to the information you and your coach enter; it cannot detect injuries, illness, fatigue, or external stressors that you have not reported;
• You retain final responsibility for deciding whether to attempt, scale, modify, or skip any prescribed movement or session, and for using load and intensity that are safe for your current condition;
• You will not perform any movement that is on your active “avoid” list, even if it appears in a delivered card.

5. Coach Supervision

You understand that ForgeWOD is a software platform and is not your coach, gym, or medical provider. In-person coaching, technique instruction, and supervision are provided by your gym and its coaches, not by ForgeWOD. ForgeWOD does not control whether or how your gym staff supervises any session.

6. Release of Liability

In exchange for the opportunity to participate in the Activity and to use the ForgeWOD platform, You hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sueForgeWOD (as defined above), and its affiliates, owners, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and successors (including ForgeWOD, LLC upon its formation), together with your gym, its owners, coaches, employees, and contractors (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action, of every kind and nature, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death sustained by You while participating in the Activity or using the platform, including but not limited to claims arising from the negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost (including reasonable attorneys' fees) they may incur arising out of (a) Your participation in the Activity, (b) Your use of the platform, (c) Your breach of this Waiver or of the ForgeWOD Terms of Service, or (d) Your violation of any applicable law.

8. Photo, Video, and Data Release (Optional, Gym-Controlled)

From time to time your gym may capture photos or video during training for instructional, safety, or marketing purposes. ForgeWOD does not authorize the use of your likeness on its own behalf without your separate consent. Any photo or video release is governed by your gym's own policies and any separate consent form you sign.

9. Severability and Survival

If any provision of this Waiver is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and the unenforceable provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. This Waiver survives termination of your account and continues to apply to any participation in the Activity that occurred while you had a ForgeWOD account.

10. Governing Law and Venue

This Waiver is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to this Waiver will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wilmington, Delaware.

11. Voluntary Acceptance

You acknowledge that you have read this Waiver in its entirety, that you have had the opportunity to ask questions, that no oral representations have induced you to sign it, and that you are accepting it voluntarily. If you are accepting this Waiver on behalf of a minor (between 16 and 18 years old), you represent that you are the minor's parent or legal guardian and that you have the authority to bind the minor to this Waiver to the fullest extent permitted by law.