In consideration of the services of Echelon Strategic Circus Programs of Texas LLC their agents, officers, volunteers, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as ESCPT"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge ESCPT, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:

1. I acknowledge that my participation in Aerial Arts, Manipulation, Eqilibristics, Acrobatic, Drama Training & Instruction activities entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.

The risks include, among other things: slips and falls; falling from equipment; falling from significant heights; rope burns; pinches, scrapes, twists, and jolts that could result in scratches, bruises, sprains, lacerations, fractures, concussions, or even more severe, lifethreatening hazards; strains, cuts, bruises, muscle soreness, and fractures; musculoskeletal injuries, including head, neck, and back injuries; nerve damage; injuries to internal organs; the negligence of other participants or persons who may be present; transmissible pathogens or diseases; my own physical condition; and the risk of emotional and psychological injuries or physical damage associated with this activity. Traveling to and from shows, meets, and exhibitions increases the possibility of transportation accidents. In any event, if you or your child is injured, any medical assistance will be at your own expense.

2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

3. Indemnity, release and hold harmless agreement in favor of ESCPT I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge and agree to indemnify and hold harmless ESCPT from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action based upon or arising out of injuries, including death, to persons, or damages to or destruction of property, sustained or alleged to have been sustained in connection with, arising out of, or in any way related to my participation in this activity or my use of ESCPT’s equipment or facilities, including any such claims, demands or causes of action which are based or founded, in whole or in part, upon the alleged negligent acts or omissions of ESCPT

4. Should ESCPT or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

6. In the event that I file a lawsuit against ESCPT, I agree to do so solely in the state of Texas and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining document shall remain in full force and effect.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against ESCPT on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I also agree that this document is valid for subsequent visits and participation at ESCPT. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.