Release and Waiver for Exercise Programs

I hereby release, discharge and agree to waive all liability and indemnify, to the extent permitted by law, WebMD Health Services Group, Inc. and UAW-GM, their controlled and controlling entities and affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and contractors, program sponsors and their related agents, from any and all claims or causes of action on account of any illness or injury to my person or property which may result from my participation in the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program, including claims that are known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, future or contingent.
 

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* 1. I understand and consent to the following:

a) WebMD Health Services Group, Inc. may compile and maintain information regarding my participation in these programs and may release this information (in group aggregate form) to third parties without notification and without incurring any liability.
b) It is my responsibility to assure through consultation with a physician that I have no medical conditions that would keep me from participation in an exercise program (such as the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program). I participate in all such exercise programs entirely at my own risk, and I am fully responsible for my own medical condition.
c) I represent that my participation in the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program, which is available to all eligible individuals, is voluntary.
d) My participation in the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program is not an entitlement. The staff may at any time, and for any reason, limit or suspend my involvement in the program and/or my use of the facilities.
e) I acknowledge that my participation in any exercise program, such as UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program exposes me to possible injury, accident, and/or illness and I fully assume all risks inherent in my participation in the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program.
f) I am responsible for monitoring my own condition throughout the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program. Should any unusual symptoms occur I will cease participation in the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program immediately and consult a physician about any such symptoms.

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* 2. In addition, I, the undersigned, do hereby agree as follows:

1. I shall not now or at any time in the future, directly or indirectly, commence or prosecute any action, suit or other proceeding against WebMD Health Services Group, Inc. or anyone associated or affiliated with WebMD Health Services Group, Inc., arising out of, relating to, or in connection with the actions, causes of action, claims and demands hereby waived, released or discharged by me.
2. I attest that I am aware of the extent of the physical exercise associated with the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program and that I am physically fit enough to participate in such program; further, I consent to receive medical treatment in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during my participation in the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program.
3. I recognize and understand that there are inherent risks of various physical and mental conditions, illnesses, and/or injuries associated with engaging in any exercise or physical activity and the use of any equipment- including exercise resistance bands. Such conditions and/or illnesses include, but are not limited to, sprains, strains, broken bones, concussions, lacerations, abnormal blood pressure, heartbeat disorders, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, strokes, heart attack, or even death.  I further recognize and understand that any and all such risks are compounded in that most of the exercise activities are unsupervised.
4. My engagement in any and all exercise activities, supervised or unsupervised, in the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program and my use of any exercise equipment in connection therewith is voluntary and with full knowledge and appreciation of any and all dangers and risks inherent therein.  I hereby assume full responsibility for any and all risks of any bodily injury, illness, death and/or property damage suffered by me arising out of or related to my participation in the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program.  

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* 3. I hereby acknowledge that I have read the preceding prior to signing, and understand that I am executing a consent, release, waiver of liability, and indemnity agreement.  I understand and agree that the effect of this agreement is to give up all of my legal rights to file a lawsuit against, or recover money damages from UAW, GM, and WebMD Health Services Group, Inc. and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and contractors, and their program sponsors and their agents, for any claim arising out of or relating to any exercise activities of the UAW-GM LifeSteps Exercise Program, including any claim for negligence.

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* 4. Signature

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* 5. Date

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