The Struggle Standard
Document 04

Liability
Waiver

The release of liability and assumption of risk. The danger is real. The rights you give up are real.

Effective May 20, 2026 · The Struggle Standard LLC

Read this carefully. It is a legally binding release of liability and assumption of risk. By purchasing, downloading, accessing, or performing any part of any program, you agree to it in full.

This Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk is incorporated into the Terms & Conditions of The Struggle Standard LLC. If you do not agree to it, do not purchase or use the programs.

01Acknowledgment of Risk

I acknowledge that resistance training, conditioning, maximal and near-maximal lifting, plyometrics, loaded carries, sprinting, and all other activities prescribed in ETR, CHT, the Test, and any other program (the “Programs”) involve serious inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of care taken, including but not limited to:

  • Muscle strains, tears, and ruptures, including catastrophic tendon and ligament injuries.
  • Joint injuries including sprains, dislocations, and labral or meniscal damage.
  • Fractures, including spinal fractures, and disc herniation or other spinal injury.
  • Concussion or traumatic brain injury from falls or dropped loads.
  • Rhabdomyolysis, hyponatremia, heat illness, dehydration, and exertional collapse.
  • Cardiac events including arrhythmia, heart attack, stroke, and sudden death — even in apparently healthy individuals.
  • Aggravation of pre-existing conditions, including conditions I am unaware of.
  • Permanent disability, paralysis, or death.

I understand that the operating instruction Suffer Forward™ refers to disciplined adherence to programmed work — not to pushing through pain, injury, illness, or medical warning signs — and that I am solely responsible for distinguishing productive training discomfort from injury.

02Medical Clearance & Fitness to Train

I represent that I have consulted a qualified physician and have been cleared for vigorous resistance training and conditioning, including maximal-effort lifting where prescribed; or that I have disclosed any relevant condition to my physician and received specific clearance to participate.

I agree that I will stop training immediately and seek medical attention if I experience chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath disproportionate to effort, lightheadedness, fainting, severe or sharp musculoskeletal pain, dark or reduced urine, persistent nausea, or any other symptom suggesting injury or illness.

03Assumption of Risk

I voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks associated with my use of the Programs, including unforeseeable risks and risks arising from the negligence of The Struggle Standard LLC or its owner. I accept full responsibility for any injury, illness, death, or property damage I sustain.

04Release & Waiver of Liability

In consideration of being permitted to purchase and use the Programs, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Struggle Standard LLC, its owner, members, agents, affiliates, and assigns (the "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or related to my use of the Programs, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

This release does not apply to claims arising from gross negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, or any liability that cannot be waived under applicable law.

05Indemnification

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur arising out of my use of the Programs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, whether caused by my negligence or otherwise.

06The Coaching Relationship

The Struggle Standard LLC designs, writes, and delivers the structured training programming I follow, and in that sense acts as my coach. That coaching is generalized — delivered through pre-built programs and broadcast guidance written for a broad audience, not as individualized one-on-one personal training, medical advice, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, or in-person supervision tailored to me. Any informal communication I may have with the owner of The Struggle Standard LLC or other community members — including in TrainHeroic team chats, emails, or social media — is general discussion and does not create an individualized, supervisory, medical, or fiduciary relationship.

07Independent Judgment

I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for determining whether any particular program, wave, session, or movement is appropriate for me on any given day. I will scale, substitute, or skip work as needed for my safety. The Programs are generalized templates, not individualized commands.

08Governing Law

This Waiver is governed by the laws of the State of Idaho. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.

09Acknowledgment

I have read this Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk. I understand it. I agree to be bound by it freely and voluntarily. I understand that by using the Programs I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue for injuries caused by negligence.

For online purchases, click-acceptance at checkout constitutes signature and agreement to this Waiver. The signature lines below are for printed or in-person use.

Athlete signature & date
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