Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability
Last Updated: August 05, 2026
This is the reading copy of our waiver. The binding version is presented when you book a session or sign up for a membership, and it must be signed before you play.
GENERAL ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY,
AND MEDIA RELEASE — PICKLEBALL JUNCTION, LLC
THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. In consideration of Pickleball Junction, LLC (“PJ,” “the Club,” “we,” or “us”), located at 3175 Wildflower Dr., Bryan, Texas 77802, Brazos County, Texas, allowing me to participate in and use its facilities, activities, events, and programs, I, on behalf of myself and my guests, agree to the following:
- That the sole responsibility for my safety, and the safety of any guests I bring, remains with me.
- To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with, or related to my participation, including risks caused by the NEGLIGENCE (whether active or passive) of PJ, its owners, members, managers, officers, employees, contractors, instructors, and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”).
- To WAIVE, and to forever RELEASE the Released Parties from, any and all claims that I may have now or in the future arising from ordinary NEGLIGENCE of the Released Parties, including claims for personal injury, death, or property damage, to the fullest extent permitted by Texas law.
- To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all risk of personal injury, death, property damage, expense, and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the activities, events, and programs of the Club, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.
- To INDEMNIFY and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, judgments, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of my participation or the participation of my guests, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties.
- That the Club is not responsible or liable for any damage to my vehicle, property, or equipment occurring as a result of activities at Pickleball Junction, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties.
- That I (and/or my guests/children) am expected to be in normal health for participation and am willing to be responsible for our own actions.
- That use of the Club is not risk-free, and that this Release constitutes my full awareness, acceptance, and assumption of all such risks.
Assumption of Specific Risks of Pickleball
I understand that pickleball and related facility use involve specific risks, which I knowingly and voluntarily assume, including but not limited to:
- Collisions with other players, walls, fences, nets, posts, or equipment;
- Being struck by a paddle, ball, or other equipment;
- Falls, slips, or trips due to court surface conditions, moisture, or debris;
- Sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, or other orthopedic injuries;
- Cardiac, respiratory, or other medical events related to physical exertion;
- The negligent or careless acts of other players, guests, or third parties;
- Defective or malfunctioning equipment not owned or maintained by the Club; and
- Other risks inherent to athletic activity and use of an indoor sports facility.
Gross Negligence / Willful Misconduct Not Released
Nothing in this Release waives, limits, or releases any claim arising from the gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional acts of the Released Parties. Texas law does not permit a release of such claims, and none is intended here.
Personal Responsibility with Alcohol
Consumption of alcohol at Pickleball Junction, where offered, is optional and a personal decision. I agree that any alcoholic beverages I consume are my own choice and responsibility. I agree to drink responsibly, to heed the guidance of Club staff, and not to participate in activities or drive if I am intoxicated. I acknowledge that I alone am responsible for my actions resulting from consuming alcohol, and that the Club is not responsible for those actions. This paragraph addresses my personal responsibility only and does not affect any separate rights or obligations arising under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. The Club reserves the right to refuse service or participation to any person who appears intoxicated.
This Release applies to all of my past and future registrations, renewals, visits, and use of the Club, unless and until I revoke it in writing and cease using the Club's facilities.
BY READING THIS DOCUMENT AND SIGNING BELOW, YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF AND YOUR GUESTS, INCLUDING YOUR/THEIR RIGHT TO SUE THE RELEASED PARTIES OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE.
By clicking/tapping/touching/selecting or otherwise interacting with the “agree” button, you are consenting to signing this Document electronically. You agree your electronic signature (“E-Signature”) is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this Document. You consent to be legally bound by this Document's agreements, acknowledgements, policies, disclosures, and terms and conditions. You agree that no certification authority or other third-party verification is necessary to validate your E-Signature and that the lack of such certification or verification will not affect the enforceability of your E-Signature. You may request a paper version of an electronic record by writing to us; we reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for producing and mailing a paper version. Your current, valid email address is required for all communications.
Pickleball Junction, LLC
3175 Wildflower Dr., Bryan, Texas 77802 (Brazos County) (the “Club”)
Photos, Video, Audio & Derivative Works
To satisfy an express condition precedent to being a guest or member of the Club, I authorize Pickleball Junction, LLC, its agents, licensees, successors, and assigns, to take photographs and to record audio and video of my activities at the Club. I agree these photographs and recordings may be edited, published, reproduced, summarized, transcribed, sold, or given away by Pickleball Junction, LLC, both offline and via the Internet, without compensation to me. I acknowledge that Pickleball Junction, LLC owns the copyright in these images, recordings, and any derivative works it creates.
Governing Law
This Release shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas applicable to contracts made and performed in Texas, without reference to its choice-of-law provisions.
Dispute Resolution and Venue
I agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Release, or its breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by confidential, binding arbitration before one arbitrator who is a former federal or state court judge. Arbitration shall be administered pursuant to the American Arbitration Association's Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Neither PJ nor I will have the right to go to court or have a jury trial, or the right to engage in pre-trial discovery except as provided in the arbitration rules. I will not have the right to participate as a representative or member of any class of claimants pertaining to any claim subject to arbitration. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, with limited rights of appeal. This clause does not preclude PJ or me from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of competent jurisdiction. All arbitration, and any permitted court proceeding, shall take place in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. Arbitration fees and costs shall be split equally, and PJ and I are each solely responsible for our own attorneys' fees.
Term
This Release is effective as of the date signed and remains in effect for all future registrations, renewals, and visits described above, with no exceptions, unless revoked in writing as described above.
Severability
If any part of this Release is determined in arbitration or by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, that part shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remainder of this Release remains fully enforceable and binding.
I understand and agree that admission to and use of the Club is expressly conditioned upon my reading and signing this Release, manually or electronically. I represent and warrant that I have read and understand this Release, I agree to all of its terms and conditions, I am over 18 years of age, and I have the mental capacity to execute a legally binding agreement.
If the Guest or Member Is Under 18 Years of Age
I, the undersigned, as parent or legal guardian of the minor named below, certify that I am over 18 years of age and have the mental capacity to sign a legally binding agreement, manually or electronically, and that I have read and understand this Release. On behalf of myself, I agree to the terms of this Release, including the waiver, release, and assumption-of-risk provisions above, to the fullest extent I am permitted by law to bind myself. I further agree, individually, to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claim brought by or on behalf of the minor, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties. I understand that Texas law may limit my ability to waive the minor's own claims, and that this Release does not eliminate the minor's independent legal rights.