Product Disclaimer
ALL PURCHASERS AND USERS OF SHOCKNIFE ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE DEVICES MUST READ AND AGREE WITH FOLLOWING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO USING ANY SHOCKNIFE PRODUCTS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THIS FORM, PLEASE RETURN THE UNUSED SHOCKNIFE PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND
Liability Release and Agreement Not to Sue
Any person that chooses to train with a Shocknife electrical discharge device must read and agree with the conditions of this form prior to using any Shocknife products. If you do not agree with the conditions set out in this form please return the unused Shocknife product for a full refund.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser of the Shocknife product to ensure that any individual wishing to train with said products first read and agree to the conditions stated in this form.
CAUTION AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SHOCKNIFE DEVICES
1. Shocknife knife shaped electrical shocking devices are designed to be used as a training tool. Although they are not designed to cause serious injury or incapacitation, the fact that they emit an electrical shock means they do carry risk. It is impossible to predict how each individual will react to the device. While medical evidence supports the use high voltage, low amperage devices as being safe, those choosing to train with Shocknife devices accept risk of injury or even possible death from unforeseen individual susceptibilities.
2. Shocknife devices can causes muscle contractions or reflex reactions which may result in injuries to bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints.
3. Shocknife devices cause both physical and psychological pain which can be stressful and may cause psychological injury in some people.
4. Repeated exposure with the Shocknife device in the same location over an extended period of time, may cause marks and scarring that may be permanent.
5. Proper eye protection must be worn at all times, by all involved participants when training with Shocknife devices.
6. Sparks from Shocknife devices can ignite flammable liquid. Do not use the Shocknife around any flammable material. Ensure any chemical spray products being used in conjunction with training are not flammable and can not be ignited by spark.
7. All persons training with Shocknife devices will only apply the electrical shocking feature to the extremities of the body, the arms and legs only. The Shocknife electrical charge should never be applied to the torso, chest, groin, spine or neck area. The Shocknife device should never be used in any capacity on the face or head. The Shocknife devices should never be used in a stabbing or piercing manner. Participants are encouraged to wear body armour when available.
8. No minor or youth should be allowed to train with or be exposed to any Shocknife devices.
9. If you have a condition or pre-existing injury that you believe may be aggravated by Shocknife training, advise your instructor immediately and do not participate in Shocknife device training.
LIABILITY RELEASE AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE
In consideration of receiving Shocknife device training and exposure, I acknowledge and agree as follows:
1) I have read the above stated Warnings and Risks associated with Shocknife devices. I understand and acknowledge that my participation in any training utilizing a Shocknife device or any exposure to a Shocknife device is by volunteer only. I chose to voluntarily participate in Shocknife device training and/or exposure, understanding that I assume all risks of bodily injury whether physical or psychological that may occur.
2) I acknowledge and intend this form to be legally binding upon me, my heirs, executors, employers or any other party of interest and I am acknowledging that I waive, release any instructor, monitor, agency, business, associated with Shocknife device training including Shocknife Inc. and all of it’s sales agents, distributors, directors, owners and employees from any claims, demands, suits, rights and cause of action of any kind and nature, arising from and by reason of Shocknife device training or exposure that results in any physical or psychological injury, including death.
3) I acknowledge and intend this form to be legally binding upon me, my heirs, executors, employers or any other party of interest and I am acknowledging that I waive, release any instructor, monitor, agency, business, associated with Shocknife device training including Shocknife Inc. and all of it’s sales agents, distributors, directors, owners and employees from any damages, losses, loss of wages, resulting from Shocknife device training or exposure that results in any physical or psychological injury, including death.
4) I understand that by agreeing to this form I have read the entire form and have chosen to participate in Shocknife device training and/or exposure; I understand that by reading this form I am releasing any instructor, monitor, agency, business, associated with Shocknife device training including Shocknife Inc. and all of it’s sales agents, distributors, directors, owners and employees from any and all legal and civil action or claims; I understand that by reading this form I am agreeing and promising not to sue: I also understand that by agreeing with this form, I am giving up certain legal rights including the right to recover damages in case of injury; I agree that I have read and understand this entire Form; I understand that it is a promise not to sue and a release and indemnity for all claims; I further understand that by agreeing to this Form I am giving up certain legal rights including the right to recover damages in case of injury; and I agree to accept all the stated conditions and terms of this form.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, PLEASE RETURN THE UNUSED SHOCKNIFE PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. IF THE SHOCKNIFE PRODUCT IS NOT RETURNED UNUSED THEN IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE PURCHASER HAS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED WITH THE CONDITIONS OF THIS FORM. PURCHASERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE THIS FORM REVIEWED BY AN ATTORNEY OF THEIR CHOSING BEFORE AGREEING TO THE FORM.