Fitness Waiver

This Fitness Center Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of ____________________, 20___  (the “Effective Date”) is entered into by and between Cousins 3rd & Colorado LLC (the “Owner”), whose address is 303 Colorado Street, Austin,  TX  78701  the  address  of  the  building  commonly  known  as  Colorado  Tower,  and  the  undersigned  (the “Permittee”) for the right or privilege to use the exercise facility, including the exercise equipment, improvements, furnishings, and fixtures therein situated, at 303 Colorado Street, Austin TX, 78701 (collectively, the “Fitness Center” or the “Facility”).

  1. Term.   Subject  to  and  upon  the  terms  herein  set  forth,  and  the  rules  and  regulations  promulgated  by Owner from time to time, Permittee shall have the right to use the Fitness Center.   Owner may revoke the  Permittee’s  right  to  use  the  Fitness  Center  at  any  time  with  or  without  cause,  in  Owner’s  sole discretion.   In  addition,  this  Agreement  shall  automatically  terminate  at  such  time  as  Permittee  is  no longer a tenant or an employee of a tenant of Owner.  The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue month to month, unless this Agreement is sooner terminated by Owner, or otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms set forth herein or otherwise extended by a written agreement by and between the Permittee and Owner.
  2. Use of Fitness Center
    1. Fitness  Center  Rules.   Permittee  shall  use  the  Fitness  Center  in  accordance  with  the  rules  and regulations  promulgated  by  Owner  (the  “Rules”)  and  posted  at  the  Fitness  Center.   Any  and  all persons  who  participate  in  or  use  the  Fitness  Center  or  its  services  must  be  a  Permittee  in  good standing.   Any  unauthorized  persons  discovered  by  Owner  within  the  Facility  will  be  deemed  a trespasser and requested to leave the Fitness Center.   Owner further reserves the right to close the Fitness Center during legal holidays.  Permittee acknowledges that he or she has received a copy of the current Rules prior to entering into this Agreement and that he or she has read, understands, and agrees to the Rules which may from time to time be adopted by Owner, including but not limited to,  the  provisions  of  the  Rules  which  may  govern  or  affect  the  terms  of  this  Agreement  such  as renewal or termination of Permittee.  Permittee’s failure to observe the rules and regulations shall, at Owner’s election, result in the termination of Permittee’s right to use the Fitness Center.
    2. Permittee’s  Responsibilities.   Permittee  understands  that  the  Fitness  Center  is  not  staffed,  and Permittee  assumes  all  risk  and  liability  for  the  use  of  the  Facility.   The  Fitness  Center  may  be equipped  from  time  to  time  with  free  weights,  weightlifting  machines,  stationary  bicycles,  stair climbers, treadmills and other exercise equipment, lockers, and showers.   In addition to the other responsibilities  of  the  Permittee  set  forth  herein  or  in  the  Rules,  Permittee  is  responsible  for becoming  fully  informed  as  to  the  function  and  operation  of  all  exercise  equipment,  machines, apparatus, furnishings and fixtures within the Fitness Center prior to using the Fitness Center, and will exercise ordinary and reasonable care in his or her operation and use of the Fitness Center.  In the event Permittee is not fully informed as to the function and operation of all exercise equipment, machines, apparatus, furnishing, and fixtures (the “Fitness Center Equipment”) within the Fitness Center,  Permittee  shall  be  responsible  for  reviewing  the  equipment  instruction  brochures  on  file with Owner regarding the safe and appropriate use and operation of all Fitness Center Equipment prior to Permittee’s use of the Fitness Center.  In the event Permittee requires additional explanation regarding the use of the Fitness Center Equipment, Permittee, with Owner’s prior written consent and at Permittee’s sole cost and expense, may use a personal trainer who is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine or other similar association reasonably acceptable to Owner to explain the safe and appropriate use and operation of all Fitness Center Equipment prior to Permittee’s use of  the  Fitness  Center.   Permittee  agrees  to  use  the  Fitness  Center  Equipment  for  the  purposes  to which  such  equipment  is  intended  and  apparently  designed  to  be  used.   Permittee  agrees  that Permittee’s  uses  of  the  Fitness  Center  at  all  times  will  be  within  Permittee’s  own  physical capabilities and limitation.  Where instructions from the manufacturer, any independent instruction, or  notices  concerning  use  of  the  exercise  equipment  within  the  Fitness  Center  have  been  made available,  Permittee  agrees  to  follow  such  instructions  in  utilizing  the  Fitness  Center.   Permittee agrees and understands that using the Fitness Center involves dangers of personal injuries such as muscle strain, as well as other dangers and injuries that cannot be foreseen, and that injury or death could  result  from  his  or  her  use  of  the  Fitness  Center.   Use  of  the  Fitness  Center  means  that  the Permittee has knowledge of and appreciates the risks involved with such use, including potential injuries, which may arise therefrom. Permittee shall be responsible for undertaking all reasonable steps to guard against injury to his or her self and to other persons or property within the Fitness Center or the premises of Colorado Tower, and to prevent damage to the Fitness Center or any other property within Colorado Tower.  Permittee shall promptly notify Manager of any defective exercise equipment, as well as any damage to any Fitness Center Equipment.   Permittee is responsible for safeguarding  all  valuables  prior  to  entry,  or  while  within  the  Fitness  Center,  and  agrees  that  the lockers provided within the Fitness Center are designed for clothing and gym bags and that valuables are not secure in the Fitness Center. Owner is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 
    3. Assumption of Risk.   Permittee has personally conducted an inspection of the Fitness Center and hereby  acknowledges  that  no  security  personnel,  exercise  consultant  or  other  attendant  shall  be present in the Fitness Center.   Permittee shall be solely responsible for his or her own safety and shall  determine  his  or  her  own  physical  capabilities  and  limitation  in  using  utilizing  the  Fitness Center.  Permittee agrees that upon any use of, or presence within, the Fitness Center, Permittee is making an informed choice to use or be present within the Fitness Center and expressly assumes the risk of such use or presence.  Permittee acknowledges that the American College of Sports Medicine advises  that  each  Permittee,  especially  those  35  years  of  age  and  older,  should  consult  his  or  her physician  and  follow  such  physician’s  recommendation  before  using  the  Facility  or  otherwise beginning any exercise program at the Fitness Center.   Furthermore, if Permittee has a history of heart disease, Permittee should consult a physician before using the Fitness Center.

      NOTWITHSTANDING  THE  RISKS  ASSOCIATED  WITH  THE  USE  OF  THE  FITENSS CENTER  EQUIPMENT  AND  THE  FITNESS  CENTER,  BY  EXECUTION  OF  THIS AGREEMENT, PERMITTEE, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF OR HERSELF, AND ANY AND ALL OF HIS OR HER FAMILY MEMBERS, MINOR CHILDREN, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS    AND    PERSONAL    REPRESENTATIVES    AND    EACH    OF    THEM,    (a) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE OR SHE IS VOLUNTARILY ENTERING THE FACILITY OR FITNESS CENTER TO ENGAGE IN USE THEREOF WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE RISKS  INVOLVED,  AND  (b)  AGREES  TO  ACCEPT  AND  ASSUME  ALL  RISKS  OF PERSONAL  INJURY,  DISABILITY, DEATH  OR PROPERTY DAMAGE  RELATED TO COVID-19, ARISING FROM PERMITTEE’S PRESENCE IN OR USE OF THE FACILITY OR THE FITNESS CENTER, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF OWNER OR OTHERWISE.

    4. Covid-19 Rider.  Permittee acknowledges that this Agreement includes the Covid-19 Rider attached hereto and incorporated herein. 
  3. No  Waiver.   Permittee  does  hereby  acknowledge  that  failure  of  Owner  to  enforce  any  Rules,  or  any conditions of Permittee’s use of the Fitness Center or any of the Owner’s rights under this Agreement or under law shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver by Owner of its rights thereafter to insist upon the Permittee’s compliance with all Rules adopted by Owner, from time to time, and with all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
  4. Release.    In  consideration  of  the  use  of  the  Fitness  Center  Equipment  and  all  other  exercise  and recreational facilities at the Fitness Center, Permittee, on behalf of himself or herself, and any and all of his or her family members, minor children, heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives,, does hereby  agree  to  release  Cousins  3rd  &  Colorado  LLC,  Cousins  Properties  Incorporated,  Cousins Properties LP, Cousins Realty Services, LLC, CPI Services LLC and any successor owner or manager of  the  building  wherein  the  Fitness  Center  is  located  and  their  respective  subsidiaries  and  affiliates, employees,  officers,  agents,  contractors,  contract  managers,  successors  and  assigns  (collectively hereinafter,  the  “Released  Parties”)  from  liability  for  all  injuries  sustained  by  Permittee,  any  loss  or damages  of  any  nature  or  kind  and/or  cost  of  liability  resulting  from  any  act  or  omission,  including negligence  of  the  Released  Parties,  in  connection  with  the  use  of  the  Fitness  Center  by  Permittee  or others, including but not limited to injuries, loss, damages and/or liability arising out of or attributable to being exposed to or contracting Covid-19 or other infectious disease.  Permittee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage or cost that they may incur from Permittee’s presence at the Fitness Center or use of the Fitness Center, including but not limited to any liability or loss the Released Parties may be held responsible for because of any torts committed by the Permittee  or  any  guest  of  Permittee,  against  the  Permittee  or  against  any  other  persons  present  at  the Fitness  Center  or  present  within  the  premises  of  Colorado  Tower  and  Permittee  further  agrees  to reimburse the Released Parties for any damage that he or she may cause, or any guest of the Permittee may cause, to the Fitness Center or the asset or property of the Released Parties.  It is intended that this release  shall  constitute  a  good  sufficient  and  complete  defense  against  any  actions  which  might  be brought  by  the  Permittee  or  anyone  acting  on  the  Permittee’s  behalf  or  claiming  by  or  through  the Permittee alleging injury, loss or damage arising out of use of or presence within the Fitness Center.  The execution and delivery of this release and indemnity is a material inducement for the rights granted to Permittee hereunder, and Permittee acknowledges that Owner is relying on this release and indemnity and that Owner would not grant rights to Permittee as provided herein in the absence of this release and indemnity.  Permittee has signed this release and indemnity of his or her own free will and agrees with all terms and conditions. 
  5. Miscellaneous.  By signing this Agreement, Permittee acknowledges that he or she has read this entire Agreement and fully understands and agrees to all terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Rules as amended from time to time.  This Agreement shall inure to be the benefit of Owner, and the Released Parties and their respective successors and assigns.  In consideration for being allowed to use the Fitness Center,  Permittee  hereby  releases  Cousins  3rd  &  Colorado  LLC,   Cousins  Properties  Incorporated, Cousins Properties LP, Cousins Realty Services, LLC, CPI Services LLC, their subsidiary and affiliate companies,  as  well  as  the  employees,  officers,  directors  and  agents  of  such  companies  and  any  other designees of owner from any liability for claims concerning injuries, damages, or any other causes of action arising from the use of the Facility.
  6. Limitation of LiabilityPERMITTEE’SSOLE AND EXCLUSIVE METHOD OF COLLECTING ON ANY JUDGMENT THAT PERMITTEE MAY OBTAIN AGAINST OWNER OR ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, OR ANY OTHER AWARD MADE TO USER IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCESS  REQUIRING  THE  PAYMENT  OF  MONEY  BY  OWNER  OR  ANY  OF  THE RELEASED PARTIES, SHALL BE TO PROCEED AGAINST THE INTERESTS OF OWNER IN AND TO THE BUILDING.  NEITHER OWNER NOR ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, NOR  THEIR  RESPECTIVE  EMPLOYEES,  AGENTS  OR  CONTRACTORS,  SHALL  HAVE ANY PERSONAL LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WHETHER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE.

COVID-19 RIDER to FITNESS CENTER AGREEMENT

The   novel   coronavirus,   COVID-19,   has   been   declared   a   worldwide   pandemic   by   the   World  Health Organization. COVID-19 is reported to be extremely contagious. The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of Texas and local  county  health  departments  have recommended social distancing measures of at least six feet between people and have encouraged vulnerable people or persons with compromised immunities   to   avoid   public   gatherings   and   spaces.   The   medical   knowledge   and   resulting   restrictions   and recommendations  continue  to  evolve,  but  the  virus  is  believed  to  spread  from  person-to-person  contact  and/or  by contact with contaminated surfaces and objects, and even possibly in the air. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and therefore spread the disease. The exact methods of spreading the disease and contraction are unknown, and there is no known treatment or cure for COVID-19. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious  and  potentially  life-threatening  illness  and  even  death.  Owner  (as  defined  in  the  within  and  foregoing Agreement) cannot prevent Permittee from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while entering into the Facility or utilizing the Fitness Center. It is not possible to prevent the presence of the disease or the possibility that Permittee may be exposed to COVID-19 while at the Facility or the Fitness Center. Therefore, if Permittee chooses to enter into the Facility and utilize the Fitness Center, Permittee may be exposed to and/or increasing his or her risk of contracting or spreading Covid-19.

ASSUMPTION  OF  RISK.   Permittee  understands,  and  does  hereby  acknowledge,  that  he  or  she  is  aware  of  the contagious nature of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease commonly known as Covid-19 and other infectious diseases, and the risk that he or she may be exposed to or contract Covid-19 or other infectious diseases by being in the Fitness Center and engaging in use of the Facility. Permittee understands, and does hereby acknowledge, such exposure or infection  may  result  in  serious  illness,  personal  injury,  permanent  disability,  death  or  property  damage.  Permittee understands, and does hereby acknowledge, that this risk may result from or be compounded by the actions, omissions, or  negligence  of  others,  including  employees,  agents  and  contractors  of  Owner.  Permittee  understands  that  Owner cannot guarantee that Permittee will not become infected with Covid-19 or other infectious disease while in the Facility or  Fitness  Center,  and  that  being  in  the  Facility  or  Fitness  Center  may  increase  the  risk  of  Permittee’s  contracting Covid-19 or other infectious diseases. Permittee understands, and does hereby acknowledge, that the use of the Fitness Center and the Facility is of such value to Permittee that he or she accepts the risk of exposure to, contracting and/or spreading Covid-19 in order to utilize the Fitness Center and the Facility.

NOTWITHSTANDING   THE   RISKS   ASSOCIATED   WITH   COVID-19,   BY   EXECUTION   OF   THIS AGREEMENT, PERMITTEE, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF OR HERSELF, AND ANY AND ALL OF HIS OR HER FAMILY MEMBERS, MINOR CHILDREN, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES   AND   EACH   OF   THEM,   (a)   ACKNOWLEDGES   THAT   HE   OR   SHE   IS VOLUNTARILY ENTERING THE FACILITY OR FITNESS CENTER TO ENGAGE IN USE THEREOF WITH  KNOWLEDGE  OF  THE  DANGER  INVOLVED,  (b)  AGREES  TO  ACCEPT  AND  ASSUME  ALL RISKS  OF  PERSONAL  INJURY,  DISABILITY,  DEATH  OR  PROPERTY  DAMAGE  RELATED  TO COVID-19,  ARISING  FROM  PERMITTEE’S  PRESENCE  IN  OR  USE  OF  THE  FACILITY  OR  THE FITNESS   CENTER,   WHETHER   CAUSED   BY   THE   ORDINARY   NEGLIGENCE   OF   OWNER   OR OTHERWISE.

REPRESENTATIONS  OF  ENTRY:   Permittee,  by  execution  of  this  Agreement,  acknowledges  and  agrees  that Permittee  shall  be  deemed  to  have  made  the  following  representations  upon  each  and  every  entry  into  the  Fitness Center or the Facility:

  • Permittee is not then experiencing any symptoms of illness identified by the CDC as potential symptoms of Covid-19. Permittee does not have a fever or cough and is not experiencing any shortness of breath.
  • Permittee does not have a suspected (regardless of whether testing has been sought) case of Covid-19.
  • Permittee is not advised to quarantine in accordance with the CDC guidance (14 days following exposure to a confirmed case of Covid-19).
  • Permittee has not been diagnosed with Covid-19 within the prior 10 days, and Permittee has not experienced any fever within the prior 24 hours.
  • Permittee is not advised to isolate in accordance with the CDC guidance.
  • Permittee will follow the recommended CDC guidelines within the facility, including practicing social distancing and wearing a face covering.
  • Permittee will notify Owner immediately upon being diagnosed with Covid-19 or instructed to isolate, if Permittee has been within the Fitness Center during the prior fourteen (14) day period.

At any time that any of the foregoing representations would be untrue, Permittee acknowledges and agrees that he or she will not enter the Fitness Center or use the Facility.

By submitting your information below you are stating that you understand and agree to the above terms of use of the Building Fitness Center at Colorado Tower and have read and agree to abide by all of the Rules and Regulations of the Fitness Center at Colorado Tower.