THIS LIABILITY WAIVER (“Agreement”) is entered into on the date written below (“Effective Date”), by and between CAROLINA SUPERSTARS, LLC (“Carolina Superstars”) and the person(s) signed below (collectively the “Participant”).

1. Acknowledgment of Risk. I knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the sports of dance, baton, cheer, acrobatics, tumbling, and related activities and know that such activities are inherently dangerous, and that participation in any classes, programs, or events sponsored or organized by Carolina Superstars, including, but not limited to, dance lessons, baton lessons, cheer lessons, acrobatics lessons, tumbling lessons, gymnastics lessons, or any competition/event or day camp programs related thereto (“Superstars Event(s)”) involves risks and dangers including, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury (including broken bones, head or neck injuries), sickness and disease (including communicable diseases), trauma, pain & suffering, permanent disability, paralysis and death, or loss of or damage to personal property, in each case arising out of or related to: (a) exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; (b) accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers or spectators; (c) contact or collision with other participants, and natural or manmade objects; (d) adverse weather conditions; (e) facilities issues and premises conditions; (f) failure of protective equipment; (g) inadequate safety measures; (h) participants of varying skill levels; (i) situations beyond the immediate control of Carolina Superstars and its employees, and/or Superstars Event organizers and competition management; and (j) other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (collectively “Risks”).


2. Assumption of Risk. I understand that the aforementioned Risks may be caused in whole or in part or result directly or indirectly from the negligence of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in Superstars Events, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Persons (defined below), and I hereby voluntarily and knowingly expressly assume all such Risks and responsibilities for any damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses that I incur as a result of my participation in any Superstars Events. I also agree to be responsible for any injury or damage caused by me, or anyone under my direction and control at any Superstars Event.

3. Waiver and Release of Liability: In conjunction with my participation in any Superstars Event, I hereby release, waive and covenant not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the following parties: Carolina Superstars, its owners, members, managers, shareholders, agents, directors, officers, and employees, other participants at such Superstars Event (including athletes, coaches, trainers, judges/officials, and other personnel), any Superstars Event owner, licensee, and/or competition manager; the promoters, sponsors, or advertisers of any Superstars Event; any charity or other beneficiary which may benefit from a Superstars Event; the owners, managers, or lessors of any facilities or premises where a Superstars Event may be held; and all owners, members, managers, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers of any of the aforementioned persons (collectively, the “Released Persons”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss(es), or expense(s) (including court costs and reasonable attorney fees) of any kind or nature (“Liabilities”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in any Superstars Events, including claims for Liabilities caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Persons.

4. Governing Law. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina. The parties to this Agreement hereby agree that the federal and/or state courts of the State of South Carolina shall be the sole and exclusive jurisdiction regarding any litigation arising from the interpretation, purpose, effect, or operation of this Agreement, regardless of the residence, now or in the future, of any party hereto. The parties consent to venue in Anderson County, South Carolina, and waive any rights they may have to assert jurisdiction or venue in any other court, administrative forum, or other adjudicative body.

5. Severability. In the event that any provision in this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be in any way impaired, and the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision shall be fully severed from this Agreement and there shall be automatically added in lieu thereof a provision as similar in terms and intent to such severed provision as may be legal, valid and enforceable.