The Studio Fitness Corp (dba Sessions Cycle)
Appearance Consent, Waiver, and Release of Liability
Los Angeles County, California
Version 1.1. Effective August 2, 2026.
The individual participant named above (referred to as “I” or “me”) desires to participate in the indoor cycling class and riding a stationary bicycle (collectively, the “Activity”) provided by The Studio Fitness Corp (dba Sessions Cycle), a California corporation with offices located at 14625 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, California 90605 (the “Company”). In consideration of being permitted by the Company to participate in the Activity and the intangible value that I will gain by participating in the Activity, and other good and valuable consideration being provided to me by Company, the receipt and sufficiency of which I hereby acknowledge, and in recognition of the Company’s reliance hereon, I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this instrument (this “Release”).
Photo, Video, & Social Media Appearance, Rights, and Release
I understand that the Company may capture photo, audio, or video recordings (the “Work”) inside the studio for promotional, publicity, educational, informational, and marketing purposes, including social media posts, digital and physical advertising materials, website content, printed and digital marketing, internal branding, and business use.
For the intangible value I will gain by participating in the Activity and other good and valuable consideration, I irrevocably give Company my permission, and grant to Company the right, to film, record, and photograph me (the “Recording”).
I irrevocably grant and license the Company and its affiliates, successors, licensees, agents, and assigns the worldwide, royalty-free right in perpetuity, throughout the universe, in any and all media and formats and by any technologies and means of delivery, whether now known or later devised, without further consent from or any royalty, payment, or other compensation to me, to photograph, film, or record me, including my image, likeness, appearance, and voice, and to digitize, modify, crop, alter, edit, adapt, create derivative works, display, publicly perform, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, reproduce, exploit, sell, rent, license, otherwise use, and permit others to use the Media.
I understand and agree that I will not receive further compensation or consideration for the use of the Media by Company; I may notify an instructor before class if I do not wish to appear in photos or videos; and I may request removal of the Media from future use by the Company, but the Company is not required to remove past posts or already-published materials and may grant my request in its sole discretion.
I irrevocably permit, authorize, and license Company to use my name, likeness, appearance, voice, and all materials created by or on behalf of Company that incorporate any of the foregoing in connection with the Work and advertising, publicity, and promotion of Company and its affiliates and their businesses, products, and services, in perpetuity, throughout the universe, in any and all media and formats and by any and all technologies and means of delivery, without further consent from or any royalty, payment, or other compensation to me.
I agree that Company is and will be the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Work, the Recording, and the Materials, including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights therein, in perpetuity throughout the universe. To the extent necessary, I assign, transfer, and otherwise convey to Company all of my right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Recording and the Materials, including copyright and other intellectual property rights, and irrevocably waive any claims to so-called moral rights or rights of droit moral.
No Obligation
The Company has no obligation to use the Recording or any Materials, create, produce, advertise, or promote the Work or Materials, include the Recording in the Work, or exercise any rights granted under this Agreement. I have no right to review or approve the Work, Recording, or Materials before use, and Company has no liability to me for editing, alteration, distortion, effects, or presentation.
Waiver of Legal and Equitable Rights
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I irrevocably waive all legal and equitable rights relating to claims arising directly or indirectly from the authorized use of the Work, Recording, or Materials, including claims for copyright or trademark infringement, moral rights, libel, defamation, privacy, publicity, physical or emotional injury or distress, contract, tort, or any similar legal theory, whether resulting in whole or in part from the negligence of Company or any other person. I covenant not to bring such claims and forever release and discharge the authorized persons from liability under such claims.
Authority; Agreement to Indemnify
I represent and warrant that I am at least 18 years of age and have full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights granted hereunder. I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the authorized persons from and against all third-party claims resulting from my breach or alleged breach of this Release or any representations and warranties.
Waiver of California Civil Code Section 1542
With respect to any claims released hereunder, I expressly acknowledge that I have been notified of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THIS RELEASE, AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR THE RELEASED PARTY.” Being aware of this code section, I expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under Section 1542 and any statute or common law principle of similar effect.
Arbitration and Class Action Waiver
I and the Company agree that any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to this Release, the Company and Released Parties, and/or my participation in the Activity are subject to arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act and the procedures of the California Arbitration Act, and shall be submitted to Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services, Inc. (“JAMS”) for final and binding arbitration, except for disputes that are not arbitrable as a matter of law.
I understand and agree that by initialing and signing below, I and the Company are giving up the constitutional right to have a trial by jury, giving up normal appeal rights except as California law provides for judicial review of arbitration proceedings, and waiving class, collective, and representative action procedures to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Arbitration must be initiated by written notice. A demand served on the Company must be sent to connect@sessionscycle.com. The arbitration will be administered by JAMS under the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures, available at https://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/ or by calling JAMS at (800) 352-5267. The arbitrator has authority to resolve disputes relating to interpretation, scope, applicability, enforceability, or breach, except that a court of competent jurisdiction has exclusive authority to resolve whether the class and collective action waiver is enforceable.
Miscellaneous Terms
This Release is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any claim not subject to arbitration may be brought only in state courts located in Los Angeles County, California. This Release is the sole and entire agreement between Company and me regarding its subject matter. If any provision is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force. This Release is binding on and benefits Company and me and our respective heirs and successors, and Company may assign this Agreement in whole or in part.
Acknowledgment & Signature
This Release provides the Company with my absolute and unconditional consent, waiver, and release of liability, allowing the Company to publicize and commercially exploit my name, likeness, and other personal characteristics and private information as set out above. By signing, I acknowledge that I have read and understood all terms of this Release and that I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue the Company. I understand that I am free to obtain advice from legal counsel of my choice, at my expense, to interpret this Release. I sign voluntarily, with full understanding of its terms, and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.