KNIFE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

DISCLAIMER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY BEFORE WATCHING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRAINING SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO.

 

This instructional video contains demonstrations and instruction concerning Filipino Martial Arts, knife defense, knife fighting, weapons handling, martial arts techniques, physical training, and related activities.

 

The techniques demonstrated in this video are provided for educational and martial arts training purposes only. Knife training and martial arts training involve inherent risks of serious bodily injury, permanent disability, disfigurement, death, property damage, and other losses.

 

By viewing, purchasing, accessing, downloading, or participating in any training demonstrated in this video, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

 

1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

 

You understand that the use, handling, training with, demonstration of, or exposure to knives and other training weapons involves inherent and foreseeable risks.

 

You voluntarily assume all risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, associated with attempting, practicing, demonstrating, or applying any technique shown in this video.

 

You understand that techniques demonstrated in the video may cause serious injury or death if performed improperly, carelessly, or without appropriate supervision and safety equipment.

 

2. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY

 

This video is intended solely as martial arts instruction and education.

 

Nothing contained in this video should be interpreted as encouragement to commit violence, assault, threaten another person, or unlawfully use a knife or other weapon.

 

The instructor and producer do not encourage or authorize the use of any technique for an unlawful purpose.

 

You are solely responsible for determining whether any technique is appropriate, safe, lawful, or suitable for your particular circumstances.

 

3. NO GUARANTEE OF SAFETY

 

The instructor, producer, publisher, distributor, and all affiliated individuals and entities make no representation or guarantee that the techniques demonstrated are safe, effective, appropriate, or suitable for any particular person or situation.

 

Martial arts techniques may fail or may produce unintended consequences.

 

4. RELEASE OF LIABILITY

 

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the instructor, producer, publisher, distributor, school, organization, business, and their respective owners, officers, employees, instructors, assistants, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns from claims arising from or related to your use of, reliance upon, or participation in techniques demonstrated in this video.

 

This release includes claims arising from bodily injury, illness, disability, death, property damage, or other loss to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

5. INDEMNIFICATION

 

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the instructor, producer, publisher, distributor, school, organization, business, and their respective owners, officers, employees, instructors, assistants, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your negligent, reckless, unlawful, or unauthorized use of any technique or information presented in this video.

 

6. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

You are solely responsible for your own actions and decisions.

 

You agree that you will not attempt any technique beyond your level of training, physical ability, experience, or understanding.

 

Whenever practical, training should be conducted under the supervision of a qualified martial arts instructor using appropriate training equipment, protective equipment, and controlled training conditions.

 

7. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

 

Knife possession, carrying, use, transportation, and deployment are subject to federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations.

 

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND FOLLOWING THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO YOU.

 

Nothing in this video constitutes legal advice regarding knife ownership, possession, carrying, use, self-defense, or the use of force.

 

8. NO LEGAL OR SELF-DEFENSE GUARANTEE

 

Nothing in this video guarantees that the use of any technique will protect you from injury, defeat an attacker, or establish a lawful claim of self-defense.

 

Laws governing self-defense and use of force vary by jurisdiction and circumstances.

 

You should obtain qualified legal advice regarding the laws applicable to your location.

 

9. MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITION

 

You are responsible for determining whether you are physically capable of participating in martial arts or weapons training.

 

If you have any medical, physical, or other condition that could affect your ability to safely participate, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before engaging in physical training.

 

10. SEVERABILITY

 

If any provision of this disclaimer or release is determined to be invalid, unenforceable, or prohibited by applicable law, that provision shall be modified or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

11. GOVERNING LAW

 

This disclaimer and release shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the state and jurisdiction specified by the producer, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

 

12. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

By accessing, purchasing, viewing, or participating in the training presented in this video, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to this Disclaimer, Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability.

 

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR ATTEMPT ANY TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATED IN THIS VIDEO.

 

TRAIN RESPONSIBLY. TRAIN SAFELY. OBEY ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.