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Contents:
General Waivers
WTSDA Membership T&Cs
Grading T&Cs

1. General Waivers
GENERAL RELEASE: I hereby agree for myself and/or my child (or children, as the case may be) and our respective heirs, assigns and legal representatives, to indemnify, defend and hold the (i) World Tang Soo Do Association, Great Britain Tang Soo Do and its officers, directors, board members, employees, volunteers, agents, independent contractors, instructors, counselors, participating studios, Regional Director(s), and affiliates (together, the "WTSDA"), (ii) other participants, and (iii) the venue for this event and its employees, volunteers and agents (collectively, with the WTSDA and other participants, the "Staff") harmless from any and all claims and causes of action of any nature for any and all losses, expenses, personal injury or illness, including, but not limited to death, which may occur to me and/or my child or which may be aggravated during or by any activity during the course of the program in which I have decided to allow myself and/or my child to engage. I further waive any and all claims or causes of action, which I and/or my child may now or hereafter have against the Staff which may at any time arise directly or indirectly from my and/or my child's participation in the program. I further expressly understand and agree the foregoing indemnity, release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of North Carolina and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, expressly and specifically assume any and all risk of injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from my Tang Soo Do ("TSD") activities and all activities participated in while at this event. Further, I, individually and on behalf of my minor child, understand that such activities are strenuous and dangerous and should be engaged in only by persons in good health. I understand that I should consult a physician before enrolling myself and/or my child in the program described for herein. I UNDERSTAND THE RISKS INVOLVED AND ACCEPT ALL OF THE RISKS. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY PARTICIPATING I AM RISKING INJURY TO MYSELF, AND OR MY MINOR CHILD, AND SUCH INJURIES AND RISKS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PHYSICAL AND/OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS' ACTIVITIES, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE LOCATION OF THE EVENT. I AGREE TO ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, BY PARTICIPATION AT THE EVENT.
MEDICAL RELEASE: I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, further hereby release the Staff from any claim whatsoever which may arise as a result of any first aid, treatment, or services or assistance provided to me in connection with any injury that arises from activities at the event for which I am registering. A) I take full responsibility for my own and my child's welfare and safety during TSD or TSD related activities. B) I hereby give permission for emergency medical treatment to be administered as deemed appropriate by the Staff.
INSURANCE: I understand that the WTSDA does not carry insurance to cover injuries and losses that may befall me and/or my child. Further, I understand and agree that should medical attention be required, I and/or my insurance provider shall be responsible for all costs associated with such medical attention. Therefore, I understand that if I have any concerns then I should have my own health insurance to cover me and/or my children.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: I consent, on behalf of myself and my minor child, to be photographed and to allow WTSDA to use of any photos of myself and/or my minor child at its sole discretion, without compensation.
RULE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I understand that myself, and my minor child, are required to observe and obey all rules and regulations governing the event I am registering for and failure to do so may result in me and/or my child's expulsion from this event, without a refund. Further, I acknowledge and understand that the WTSDA and each of the martial arts studios which are members of the WTSDA are private organizations and they make their own rules and regulations which are final and unappealable. I further understand and agree that all fees paid hereunder are NONREFUNDABLE. Further, I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, further hereby release the WTSDA and its staff from any claim whatsoever which may arise as a result of any first aid, treatment or services or assistance provided to me in connection with any injury that arises from activities at the event for which I am registering. I take full responsibility for my and my child's welfare and safety during TSD or any activities offered during this event.

2. Agreement for Membership in the World Tang Soo Do Association ("WTSDA")
I, the signed applicant below, hereby agree to abide by and observe all the rules and regulations of the WTSDA. I will not violate any of the conditions of membership as outlined in the current Gup and/or Dan Manual. If at any time I violate any of the conditions therein or if I violate any of the following conditions expressly agreed upon between the WTSDA, my studio and me, I will agree that the WTSDA and my studio reserve the right to withdraw and revoke any rank and/or status. I agree to pay any and all liquidated damages to the WTSDA as a result of violating the above conditions and/or rules and regulations of the WTSDA. Said liquidated damages shall be fair and reasonable.
1. I pledge to protect the honor and dignity of the art of Tang Soo Do through my behavior inside and outside of the dojang (training hall).
2. I am prohibited from using or executing any Tang Soo Do techniques or other martial arts techniques unless it reasonably appears necessary to defend myself or another against an apparent threat of unlawful and immediate violence from another.
3. I will not engage in the demonstration or instruction of the art of Tang Soo Do in any form whatsoever or under any circumstances without the express written permission of the WTSDA and/or my studio.
4. If I ever become inactive for a period of more than three (3) months or if I ever become lackadaisical in my training, my rank may be re-evaluated and I may be demoted to a lower rank.
5. I agree that if I ever cease to be a member of the WTSDA, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, I will not hold myself out as a current member of the WTSDA. I further agree to refrain from displaying or showing any certificate or identification card which contains the WTSDA trademark and/or the WTSDA logo, both of which are protected by US Trademark Registration No. 1,327,588.
6. I agree it is the total discretion of the WTSDA to suspend or expel any member from his or her membership or from the WTSDA for conduct unbecoming a member of the WTSDA. Conduct unbecoming is determined as any conduct which is not in keeping with the standards of the WTSDA. Any member who is suspended or expelled from the WTSDA may not train or participate in events at any member studio. Any studio owner, after notice of said member suspension or expulsion, who allows that member to train at their studio or participate in studio events will risk the loss of their studio membership in the WTSDA.
I have read and fully understand this agreement and agree that all the terms and conditions shall be deemed to exist and bind all of the parties herein signed below.

3. Gup Promotion Examination Agreement
The following terms and conditions shall apply for all Gup promotions within WTSDA and Great Britain Tang Soo Do Association.
I, the signed applicant on the reverse side (front), hereby agree to abide by and observe all the rules and regulations of the World Tang Soo Do Association and will accept any grade or belt rendered by this Association with complete satisfaction, neither contesting nor demanding a higher grade or belt.
The Association hereby agrees to furnish a competent judge and adequate facilities for the promotion examination and will also issue an identification card and certification in accordance with the requirements listed in the current Student Manual. I understand and agree that the promotion examination fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
I recognize the strenuous nature of this activity and I agree to hold the WTSDA, its officers, instructors, testing examiners, guests and members, my affiliated studio and the location where this promotion examination is being conducted harmless of any liability or damages for personal injuries I may sustain during said promotion examination.
I further agree that any pictures taken of or by me in connection with said examination may be used by the WTSDA for publicity or promotion purposes without compensation at this time or any other time.
I will not violate any of the conditions of membership as outlined in the current Gup Manual. If at any time I violate any of the conditions therein or if I violate any of the following conditions expressly agreed upon between the WTSDA, my studio and me, I will agree that the WTSDA and my studio reserve the right to withdraw and revoke any rank and/or status.
I agree to pay any and all liquidated damages to the WTSDA as a result of violating the above conditions and/or rules and regulations of the WTSDA. Said liquidated damages shall be fair and reasonable.
I pledge to protect the honor and dignity of the Art of Tang Soo Do through my behavior inside and outside of the dojang.
I am prohibited from using or executing any Tang Soo Do techniques or other martial arts techniques unless it reasonably appears necessary to defend myself or another against an apparent threat of unlawful and immediate violence from another.
I will not engage in the demonstration or instruction of the Art of Tang Soo Do in any form whatsoever or under any circumstances without the express written permission of the WTSDA and/or my studio.
If I ever become inactive for a period of more than three (3) months or if I ever become lackadaisical in my training, my rank may be re-evaluated and I may be demoted to a lower rank.
I agree that if I ever cease to be a member of the Association, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, I will not hold myself out as a current member of the WTSDA. I further agree to refrain from displaying or showing any certificate or identification card which contains the WTSDA trademark and/or WTSDA logo, both of which are protected by US Trademark Registration No. 1,327,588.
I agree it is the total discretion of the WTSDA to suspend or expel any member from his or her membership or from the WTSDA for conduct unbecoming a member of the WTSDA. Conduct unbecoming is determined as any conduct which is not in keeping with the standards of the WTSDA. Any member who is suspended or expelled from the WTSDA may not train or participate in events at any member studio. Any studio owner, after notice of said member suspension or expulsion, who allows that member to train at their studio events will risk the loss of their studio membership in the WTSDA.
I have read and fully understand this agreement and agree that all the terms and conditions shall be deemed to exist and bind all of the parties herein signed on the front side of this agreement.
FOR STUDIO OWNERS:
The studio owner named in this contract has the right to suspend or expel any member from his/her studio for conduct unbecoming a member. Conduct unbecoming is to be determined at the discretion of the studio owner and/or by the WTSDA by virtue of membership in said association. This paragraph is an essential part of the contract between the member and the studio owner. The member, by virtue of his/her signature, acknowledges that he/she has read this paragraph, understands same and accepts its provisions.