DYNAMIC BODY STRETCHING
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
CERTIFIED DBS STRETCH THERAPIST ON-LINE COURSE
This Participation Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Body Alignment for Life LLC. (DBA) Dynamic Body Stretching, (DBS) with its mailing 2126 1st Ave. S. 33712 and the individual or entity agreeing to these terms and conditions by clicking or signing this Agreement (“Participant”)
Acceptance of Terms. This Agreement is effective as of the date of registration on the Dynamic Body Stretching web-based registration portal, which access may be subject to access-related terms and conditions published on such website, as may be amended from time to time.
Participant represents and warrants that: (a) Participant is recognized as being able to form legally binding contracts under applicable law and authorized to participate and attend the DBS Course- live or on-line (as defined below); and (b) Participant has read and understands this Agreement.
Scope of Training. The Course provides instruction and training in the concepts and techniques of Dynamic Body Stretching (“DBS”) as described in more detail on DBS Registration Portal, which is incorporated herein by this reference. Upon Participant’s successful completion of the DBS seminar, DBS will issue to Participant a Course completion certificate.
Participant’s Duties.
Participant shall observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agrees to follow any oral instructions or directions given by DBS and DBS subcontractors, employees, representatives or agents.
Participant has provided full, complete and accurate information to DBS that Participant possesses the necessary prerequisites for Course participation.
Participant will not diagnose or treat any disease or any other medical condition unless otherwise licensed to do so.
Participant agrees that, upon attending and completing the Course,
Participant will have been trained by DBS to administer DBS methods and techniques of stretching by hands-on or manual means directly to individuals, which is also known as assisted stretching in the industry of health, wellness and fitness. Participant agrees that Participant has NOT been taught how to TEACH the techniques and methods of DBS and therefore, Participant has NOT been certified by the DBS as a teacher. Participant recognizes that, by entering into this Agreement, Participant is prohibited from teaching the DBS system of assisted stretching to any person, group, company or institution, and in such event, Institute reserves the right to institute civil and/or criminal action against Participant to resolve the violation.
Intellectual Property.
Grant of License. If and when Participant successfully completes the Course and receives a Course completion certificate, Participant will be granted a non-exclusive, non-transferrable, non-sublicensable, limited license for a period of 2 years to use the trademarks “Dynamic Body Stretching and “DBS (the “Marks”), and to selected Course materials set forth in Attachment I (collectively, with the Marks, the “Licensed Property”), which shall solely be used with the qualifying designation that Participant is a “Certified Dynamic Body Stretching “DBS” or that Participant is “certified in DBS Stretch Therapy“, “certified in DBS Specialist” certified in Dynamic Body Stretching.
Renewal of License. Participant may renew the Marks license describe herein by becoming a member on our DBS website www.DynamicBodyStretching.com which is incorporated herein by this reference), or by completing an in-person Certified Stretch Therapist Courses, and in each case receiving an applicable live completion certificate. The online license renewal fee is 129.00 every year at the date of this agreement and is necessary for Participant to demonstrate to DBS that Participant continues to correctly administer DBS methods and techniques of stretching by hands-on or manual means directly to individuals and satisfies all of the requirements and conditions set forth in this Agreement. If and when Participant successfully completes the Course and receives a Course completion certificate, and Participant is granted the limited license. Participant agrees to use the Marks and other Licensed Property in strict compliance with the Licensed Property Usage Guidelines attached here to as Attachment I, which is incorporated herein by this reference. Participant agrees that it shall not use, or permit any Person to use, the Marks without the prior written consent of DBS. Further, Participant may not use any Marks in any manner which implies that DBS, as opposed to the Participant, is the seller or provider of the Participant’s services. As a condition to use of the Marks, Participant shall establish and maintain, and shall cause its agents, employees, and consultants to establish and maintain a high standard of ethical business practices in connection with Participant’s sale of products or services.
Participant shall not engage in any deceptive, unethical, improper, or illegal business practice, promotion or advertising that could reasonably be expected to be injurious to DBS’s business, reputation or goodwill. Participant’s use of the Marks does not confer upon the Participant any ownership rights in the licensed property, and any and all rights and goodwill inuring from such use shall inure to the benefit of DBS. Participant may only have one (1) copy of the Course materials solely for personal use in administering
DBS methods and techniques of stretching to individuals. Upon any violation of this
Agreement by Participant, DBS shall have the right to immediately terminate the license to the Marks and/or Licensed Property.
Indemnification; Release of Liability; Limitation of Liability.
Participant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless DBS, and its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the
“Institute Parties”), against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, attorneys’ fees, and expenses of whatever kind or nature, which such DBS party may sustain or incur by reason of any claim arising in relation to Participant’s participation in the Course, presence upon the DBS’s property and/or facilities, breach of this Agreement, violation of law, Participant’s products or services, or from any acts or omissions of or by the Participant.
Participant recognizes that there are certain inherent risks associated with participation in the Course, which may involve the demonstration of DBS methods and techniques of stretching on Participant, and hereby assumes all risk, costs, and expenses in connection with participation in the Course. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Course, Participant hereby agrees to release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue any DBS Party, as well as any equipment manufacturers and distributors involved with DBS and its facilities, from all liability from any and all loss or damage Participant may have and any claims or demands Participant may have on account of bodily injury to my person and property or the person and property of others, whether caused by the negligence of any DBS Party, equipment manufacturers or distributors, or otherwise. Participant agrees to always have full liability of minimum of two million each year and must have Body Alignment for Life LLC. and or Body Therapy 2U for each insurable party.
DBS does not make, and Participant shall not state that DBS makes, any express or implied warranties, representations, endorsements, or conditions whatsoever with regard to the Participant’s products and/or services. Participant shall not make any statement, warranty, or guarantee regarding the DBS, the Course, or the DBS methods and techniques without the prior written consent of DBS.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN, DBS
PROVIDES ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PERFORMED HEREUNDER “AS IS.” DBS
HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES
REGARDING INSTITUTE’S PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR ANY PORTION THEREOF,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS NOT ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT IN RELIANCE UPON ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXCEPT THOSE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN. NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS (HOWEVER ARISING, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY,
INSTITUTE’S AGGREGATE MAXIMUM LIABILITY TO PARTICIPANT FOR DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH ALL LIABILITY-CAUSING EVENTS IN RELATION TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY PARTICIPANT TO INSTITUTE DURING THE 3-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO WHEN THE LIABILITY-CAUSING EVENT(S) OCCURRED, AND SUCH LIMITATION IS CUMULATIVE AND NOT PER EVENT OR INCIDENT. BOTH PARTIES UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT FOR EITHER PARTY ARE REASONABLE AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS.
The provisions of this Section 9 shall survive any termination of this
Agreement.
Governing Law; Jurisdiction Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without reference to its conflict of law rules. Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Florida for the purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Each party consents to such personal jurisdiction and agrees that venue shall lie in the state or federals courts in Florida with respect to any claim or cause of action arising under or relating to this Agreement. Each party waives any objection based on forum non conveniens and waives any objection to venue of any action instituted hereunder.
Entire Agreement; Amendments; Headings. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous understandings, agreements, communications, and representations, whether written or oral, concerning the subject matters to which this Agreement relates. The Participant hereby agrees to the terms, conditions and stipulations of this Agreement on behalf of Participant’s person and/or organization or business. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless the same shall be writing and signed by each of the parties hereto. Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and do not define, limit, or fully describe the scope or intent of the provisions of this Agreement.
No Waiver; Remedies. No failure on the part of DBS to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, power, or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. The remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.
No-Third Party Beneficiaries; Assignment; Severability. Except as specifically provided herein, this Agreement is not intended to and does not create any claims, rights, remedies, or benefits exercisable by any third party. Participant shall have no right to assign this Agreement, nor any of its rights, obligations, or privileges (by operation of law or otherwise) hereunder without the prior written consent of DBS, which DBS may withhold in its absolute discretion. DBS may, without having to obtain Participant’s consent, assign this Agreement, and its rights, obligations, and privileges hereunder to any affiliate or to any successor by merger, or any purchaser of substantially all of the assets or stock of DBS, without the consent of Participant. Any attempted assignment, delegation or assumption not in accordance with this Section shall be null and void and of no force or effect whatsoever. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties. Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited, unenforceable, or not authorized in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition, unenforceability, or non-authorization without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity, enforceability, or legality of such provision in any other jurisdiction.
Legal Fees; Survival. The prevailing party in any proceedings instituted by either Party regarding a dispute concerning this Agreement shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses. Termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not relieve either party of any obligation under this Agreement, which expressly or by implication survives termination of this Agreement.
Authority. Each party represents and warrants that it possesses the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that it has taken all actions required by its procedures, by-laws, or law to exercise that authority, and to lawfully authorize its personnel to execute this Agreement and to bind it to this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, Participant’s representations and warranties under Section 1 (Acceptance of Terms) are a part of this Agreement.
Attachment I – Licensed Property Usage Guidelines
Marks and Course materials are the sole property of DBS and may be used only in accordance with these Guidelines.
Marks may be used only in publications, advertising, and other communications issued by the Participant related to services Participant provided directly by the Participant for which Participant is otherwise licensed to do.
Marks may be used only in connection with services provided by the Participants under his/her own name and/or “doing business name,” as identified in the Participant’s application for participation in the Course. The Course materials may only be used for internal purposes, and shall not be copied, disseminated or transferred to any other individuals or Persons.
Participant may not assert or suggest that the Institute “assures” the quality or character of Participant’s services.
DBS actively monitors proper use of the Marks. The following explains the
(a) general course of action for addressing mark violation anyone who misuses any Mark will be contacted;
A reasonable amount of time will be given to correct the error(s) per
DBS discretion. The time frame will be dependent upon the medium in which the violation appeared and the severity of the violation.
Follow-up will be conducted to ensure that the error(s) has been corrected.
Failure to make the required changes may result in termination of participation in the Course and/or legal action.
Marks may be used only in connection with services provided by the Participants under his/her own name and/or “doing business name,” as identified in the Participant’s application for participation in the Course. The Course materials may only be used for internal purposes, and shall not be copied, disseminated or transferred to any other individuals or Persons.
Participant may not assert or suggest that the Institute “assures” the quality or character of Participant’s services.
DBS actively monitors proper use of the Marks. The following explains the (a) general course of action for addressing mark violation anyone who misuses any Mark will be contacted;
A reasonable amount of time will be given to correct the error(s) per DBS discretion. The time frame will be dependent upon the medium in which the violation appeared and the severity of the violation.
Follow-up will be conducted to ensure that the error(s) has been corrected.
Failure to make the required changes may result in termination of participation in the Course and/or legal action.