Class Waiver

1. Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge that participation in yoga, including prenatal yoga, involves physical activity and carries inherent risks, including but not limited to muscle strain, joint injury, falls, and other bodily injury. These risks exist even when instruction is given carefully and competently.

You voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in class, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

2. Health & Medical Disclosure

You represent that you are in adequate physical and mental health to participate in prenatal yoga, and that your participation has been approved or is otherwise appropriate given your current health condition, stage of pregnancy, and any medical circumstances.

You acknowledge that Joy Checo is not a licensed medical professional and that nothing communicated in class constitutes medical advice. You agree to:

• Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise program during pregnancy
• Inform the instructor of any conditions, complications, or limitations prior to class
• Stop activity immediately and seek medical attention if you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any concerning symptoms

3. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Joy Checo, her agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury — including death — that may be sustained by you in connection with participation in class, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.

This release includes, but is not limited to, claims arising from injuries occurring at the class venue, injuries resulting from instruction or demonstration, and injuries resulting from the use of any props or equipment provided.

4. Outdoor & Venue Conditions

Classes are held outdoors at Culver West Alexander Park, 4162 Wade Street, Culver City, CA. You acknowledge that outdoor conditions — including uneven terrain, weather, sun exposure, insects, and other environmental factors — may affect your participation. You accept responsibility for monitoring your own comfort and safety in response to these conditions.

5. Photography & Media

Classes may be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. By attending, you grant Joy Checo permission to use your likeness in photographs or video taken during class for use on joycheco.com and associated social media channels. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify the instructor before class begins.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims, actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your participation in class, your breach of this waiver, or your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

7. Governing Law

This waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any dispute arising under or related to this waiver shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

8. Severability

If any provision of this waiver is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.