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This Waiver and Release of Liability applies to all Shotocup events, competitions, seminars, demonstrations, training sessions, awards events, and related activities.
By registering for, entering, attending, coaching at, volunteering for, officiating at, or participating in a Shotocup event, you acknowledge and accept the terms below.
Martial arts events involve physical movement, contact, impact, stress, and risk.
These risks include:
You understand these risks exist even when rules, protective equipment, officials, and safety procedures are used.
You agree to participate or allow your child to participate with full understanding of these risks.
Each participant must be medically fit to compete or take part.
You confirm the participant:
Shotocup does not provide medical advice.
Parents, guardians, adult athletes, and coaches are responsible for deciding whether an athlete should compete.
If injury or illness occurs during a Shotocup event, Shotocup staff, officials, volunteers, or venue staff may seek emergency assistance.
For minors, parents or guardians give permission for emergency care to be requested if they are unavailable or if urgent action is needed.
The participant, parent, or guardian accepts responsibility for medical costs, ambulance costs, hospital costs, follow-up care, and related expenses.
To the fullest extent allowed by Bermuda law, you release Shotocup, its director, staff, officials, judges, referees, volunteers, sponsors, partners, venue owners, venue operators, contractors, and event workers from claims connected to:
This release applies to claims made by the participant, parent, guardian, family member, representative, estate, or any person claiming through the participant.
Participants under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
By registering a minor, the parent or guardian confirms:
Participants must wear all required protective equipment for their division.
Required equipment may include:
Shotocup does not guarantee loaner equipment.
For karate events, Shotocup does not provide red or blue gloves, belts, or personal competition gear unless stated in writing.
Participants must follow all event rules and instructions from officials.
Unsafe conduct, abuse, threats, refusal to follow instructions, or poor sportsmanship may lead to removal from the event without refund.
By registering for or participating in a Shotocup event, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this Waiver and Release of Liability.