Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk

Client understands participation in fitness, stretching, mobility, recovery, and wellness services involves inherent risks including but not limited to:

• Muscle soreness
• Muscle strains
• Ligament sprains
• Joint irritation
• Soft tissue injuries
• Cardiovascular complications
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Falls
• Nerve irritation
• Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
• Temporary or permanent injury
• Paralysis
• Death

Client understands injuries may occur even when instructions are followed correctly.

Client knowingly and voluntarily accepts full responsibility for all risks associated with participation in:

• Personal training
• Strength training
• Mobility work
• Assisted stretching
• Recovery services
• Exercise demonstrations
• Nutritional coaching
• Group fitness
• Virtual coaching
• Wellness programs

Client elects to participate despite known and unknown risks.

Client understands assisted stretching and mobility services may involve:

• Physical touch
• Manual manipulation
• Guided movement
• Passive stretching
• Joint mobilization
• Myofascial techniques
• Postural adjustments
• Movement assistance

Client consents to appropriate physical contact necessary to perform services. Client understands stretching intensity varies, temporary soreness may occur, flexibility improvements are not guaranteed, and immediate communication of discomfort is required.

Client agrees to immediately notify the practitioner if experiencing sharp pain, tingling, numbness, dizziness, difficulty breathing, or excessive discomfort. Cornerstone Fitness reserves the right to stop services immediately if safety concerns arise.

Client affirms they are physically capable of participating, have disclosed relevant medical conditions, understand Cornerstone Fitness is not providing medical treatment, and have consulted a physician when appropriate.

Client agrees to update Cornerstone Fitness regarding injuries, surgeries, pregnancy, medications, cardiovascular conditions, neurological conditions, chronic illnesses, and physical limitations.

Services are educational, wellness-based, and fitness-oriented. They are NOT medical care, physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, massage therapy where licensure is required, or diagnosis/treatment of disease. No guarantees regarding outcomes or results are made.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue Cornerstone Fitness, Don Thomas, trainers, contractors, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, expenses, actions, or causes of action arising from participation in services.

This includes claims arising from negligence, premises liability, equipment use, instruction, physical contact, exercise participation, and stretching services — except where prohibited by applicable law.

Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Cornerstone Fitness against any claims, damages, costs, or attorney fees arising from client conduct, failure to follow instructions, undisclosed medical conditions, misuse of equipment, or third-party claims caused by Client actions.

In the event of injury or medical emergency, Client authorizes Cornerstone Fitness to obtain emergency medical care on Client's behalf. Client accepts full responsibility for medical expenses, ambulance fees, hospital costs, and treatment expenses. Cornerstone Fitness assumes no responsibility for emergency medical costs.

Client understands portions of training or sessions may be photographed or recorded. Separate media release authorization may apply.

For virtual or online coaching, Client understands no physical supervision is present. Exercise execution, training environment safety, and equipment setup are Client's responsibility. Client assumes all risks associated with remote participation.

Client understands participation in in-person services may involve exposure to communicable illnesses including COVID-19, influenza, viral infections, and bacterial infections. Client voluntarily assumes such risks and agrees not to attend sessions while experiencing fever, vomiting, contagious illness symptoms, or active infection.

This Agreement shall be governed under the laws of the State of New York. Any legal disputes shall be resolved exclusively within the State of New York.

If any portion of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.

Client acknowledges they have carefully read this Agreement, understand its contents, understand they are waiving certain legal rights, that participation is voluntary, and that they sign freely without coercion.

I certify I am the parent/legal guardian of the minor participant and agree to all terms of this Agreement on behalf of the minor.