Terms of Service

 
 

1. Terms:
a. Claims: any and all legal claims, lawsuits, causes of action, damages, expenses, injuries
or costs. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for intentional acts, negligence,
nuisance, noise, damage/theft/loss/destruction of personal property, or any other legal
claim that is cognizable in a state or federal court of law, regardless of whether related to
Participant / Guest / Observer’s participation in activities offered by or use of or being
on the Property of Lodestone Training and Consulting.
b. Limitations: physical, mental, emotional or other limitations, disabilities, illnesses,
injuries or conditions.
c. Participant / Guest / Observer: Any individual, whether a participant, guest or observer
of Lodestone Training and Consulting, including, but not limited to, participants,
guests, observers, event coordinators, range officers, instructors, shooters, role players,
volunteers, or any other person, regardless of age, granted permission to participate in
activities, observe activities or use or otherwise be on the Property of Lodestone
Training and Consulting.
d. Property: Any property of any form, tangible or intangible, including real estate,
buildings, erections, Range, goods, products, firearms, ammunition, or any object owned,
leased or rented, whether wholly or partially, by Lodestone Training and Consulting.
e. Range: any and all shooting, training and practice ranges, including, but not limited to,
firing ranges, tactical/dynamic ranges, virtual ranges and simulators, combatives training
range and shoot house, whether used for lethal, non-lethal or virtual fire or training, in
any capacity.
f. Lodestone Training and Consulting or LTAC: Lodestone Training and Consulting,
LLC and its respective officers, officials, directors, members, owners, shareholders,
employees, representatives, agents, event and stage coordinators and designers, training
personnel and directors, role-players, firearm and safety instructors, volunteers, attorneys
and law firms (including, but not limited to, Prince Law Offices, P.C., Civil Rights
Defense Firm, P.C. and Joshua Prince, Esq.), insurers, sponsors, vendors, lessors, renters
and any legal entity having any interest or right in any Property utilized by Lodestone
Training and Consulting.
2. Agreement to Follow All Safety Rules and Directions: In consideration for me being permitted
to be a Participant / Guest / Observer and have use of the Property of the Lodestone Training
and Consulting, I, _______________________ (Participant / Guest / Observer), hereby
AGREE TO FOLLOW AND COMPLY WITH the written safety rules provided to me with
this Agreement, as well as all safety rules, range procedures, and directions, whether written or
oral, of Lodestone Training and Consulting as well as, all applicable state and federal laws
regarding possession, transport, and transportation of firearms and ammunition and explosives. I
further agree that if I observe any safety violation by anyone (employee, participant, guest,
observer, or other person), or any unsafe condition of any kind, I will IMMEDIATELY call
it to Lodestone Training and Consulting’s attention by contacting an employee of Lodestone
Training and Consulting. I further agree that Lodestone Training and Consulting may
terminate my use of their Property at any time if I violate any safety rule, procedure or direction,
in which case any fees I have paid will not be refunded to me.
3. Non-Prohibited Person Declaration: By signing this Agreement, I declare, pursuant to 18
PA.C.S. § 4903 – False Swearing, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief that:
a. I am not currently under indictment or information in any court of a crime that could be
punished by more than one year in jail.
b. I have never been convicted in any court of a crime that could have been punished
by more than one year in jail, regardless of the actual sentence imposed.
c. I am not a fugitive from justice.
d. I am not an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant,
narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance.
e. I am not under the influence of alcohol or any lawful drug that may impair my abilities
and I have not consumed any alcohol or lawful drug that may impair my abilities within
the last eight (8) hours.
f. I have never been adjudicated mentally defective or committed to a mental institution.
g. I have never been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
h. I am not subject to a court order restraining me from harassing, stalking, or threatening
my child or an intimate partner or child of such a partner.
i. I have never been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
j. I have never renounced my United States citizenship.
k. I am not an alien illegally in the United States.
l. I have no unlawful, illegal, wrongful or otherwise deceitful intentions in executing this
Agreement or in utilizing Lodestone Training and Consulting’s Property.
4. Advice and Training: I understand that any training, guidance, advice, or suggestions of
Lodestone Training and Consulting shall not be construed as legal advice, including on whether
any particular action or inaction is justified or lawful under the law. I agree to seek out competent
legal advice for all legal questions and not rely on any statements made by Lodestone Training
and Consulting.
5. Release of My Image, Likeness and Auditory Communications: I understand that my
activities, including auditory communications, on Lodestone Training and Consulting’s
Property may be photographed, videotaped and/or otherwise captured electronically by
Lodestone Training and Consulting. I hereby grant Lodestone Training and Consulting all
rights to use my image, likeness and auditory communications for the purpose of advertising or
otherwise promoting its purpose. I understand that use of my image, likeness and auditory
communications will be for advertising purposes or otherwise promoting of Lodestone Training
and Consulting’s purposes. This use includes publishing in magazines, advertising, videos,
internet websites, social media or other means, as long as it is not altered to show other than actual
activities in a way that could be harmful to my character. All publications will be done tastefully
and with integrity. I FORFEIT any and all rights to any CLAIMS relating to the use of my
image, likeness or communications, as described above. All photographs, videos, or other
electronically captured media, including auditorily, taken at or in Lodestone Training and
Consulting’s Property remain the property of Lodestone Training and Consulting, and may not
be used or reproduced without the express written permission of Jared Ross of Lodestone
Training and Consulting.
6. Auditory Recordings: I understand that my auditory communications on Lodestone Training
and Consulting’s Property may be recorded and grant permission to Lodestone Training and
Consulting to record all of my auditory communications.
7. Assumption of Risk: I understand that my being a Participant / Guest / Observer of Lodestone
Training and Consulting or my use of Lodestone Training and Consulting’s Property
involves numerous serious risks, including the risk of death, serious and non-serious physical
injury and property damage. These risks involve, but are not limited to, the risk that I may be
injured by: shooting myself or being shot by someone else; being bruised, cut, scratched, hit,
kicked, punched kneed, elbowed or otherwise physically injured in any form; being injured by
ricochet bullets or fragments, splatter or splashback from targets, target frames or the range
backstop; malfunctioning or improperly designed activity and range equipment or props; improper
installation or attachment of protective equipment; risk of firearms or ammunition exploding or
bursting; non-lethal rounds causing injury, including serious, and non-serious bodily injury and
death; live ammunition in advertently being used instead of non-lethal rounds; risk of my falling,
slipping, tripping or stumbling anywhere on Lodestone Training and Consulting’s Property;
risk of my suffering serious eye injury or blindness, hearing loss or deafness, brain damage, lead
poisoning, broken bones, paralysis, sprains, strains, and other injuries resulting from use of
Lodestone Training and Consulting’s Property and participation in or observation of the
associated activities; risk of my suffering injuries, death, or destruction of my property from
wildlife; risks of emotional and psychological injury; and other risks too varied and numerous to
specify. By willingly, knowingly and voluntarily being a Participant / Guest / Observer of
Lodestone Training and Consulting, I hereby ASSUME ALL RISKS involved, including
EVEN THOSE, WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR CLAIMED
NEGLIGENCE OF LODESTONE TRAINING AND CONSULTING.
8. Release: I further agree to RELEASE Lodestone Training and Consulting from LIABILITY
for any and all CLAIMS which may result from, or are in any way related to, Lodestone
Training and Consulting or its Property. I agree to RELEASE Lodestone Training and
Consulting from LIABILITY for any and all CLAIMS, even if caused by the
NEGLIGENCE or CLAIMED NEGLIGENCE of Lodestone Training and Consulting.
9. Indemnity Agreement: I further agree to INDEMNIFY and DEFEND Lodestone Training
and Consulting AND HOLD Lodestone Training and Consulting HARMLESS from any
CLAIMS, whether brought by or on behalf of me, or brought by another, including, but not
limited to, a spouse, child or other relative, as a result of, but not limited to, actual or claimed
negligence or other improper conduct. I also agree to be responsible for all attorney fees and costs
incurred by Lodestone Training and Consulting in having to enforce and/or defend this
Agreement.
10. Health Condition Declaration: I hereby confirm that I AM IN GOOD HEALTH, and have no
Limitations that would or might make it unsafe for me to be a Participant / Guest / Observer of
Lodestone Training and Consulting or use its Property. I agree to inform Lodestone Training
and Consulting in writing below, before becoming a Participant / Guest / Observer or using its
Property, of any Limitations, physical or otherwise, which would or might make it unsafe or
inadvisable for me to perform any particular types of activities or exercises. To the extent I
develop or become aware of any such Limitations while being a Participant / Guest / Observer
of Lodestone Training and Consulting or otherwise using Lodestone Training and
Consulting’s Property, or feel that any of Lodestone Training and Consulting’ activities or
programs are ones in which I cannot safely participate, I agree that I will immediately call this
situation to the attention of Lodestone Training and Consulting and that I WILL NOT
PERFORM ANY ACTIVITY OR PROGRAM WHICH I FEEL IS UNSAFE FOR ME TO
PERFORM, OR WHICH IS BEYOND MY PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES,
SKILL LEVEL, or LEVEL OF TRAINING. I understand that my use of Lodestone Training
and Consulting’s Property is voluntary, and there is no requirement that I perform all, or any, of
Lodestone Training and Consulting’ activities or programs. My current known Limitations
(including the use of any prescription or non-prescription drugs or other substances) that might
affect my ability to participate fully and safely in the activities, are as follows:
None (initial): __________
Limitations as defined above (list):
________________________________________________________________________
11. General Conditions:
a. I agree that all matters arising out of or anyway relating to this Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, without giving effect to its conflicts of law provisions. Any claim or cause
of action arising in connection with this Agreement may only be brought in the Court of
Common Pleas of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
b. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is held to conflict with or be
unenforceable under applicable law, I agree that this Agreement shall be modified
by the Court to the least extent possible to render it enforceable, and shall be enforced as
so modified.
c. I declare that this Agreement and, if applicable, my Membership Application contain the
total agreement and understanding between myself, my child (if any) and Lodestone
Training and Consulting with regard to the subject matter hereof, that there exist no
other promises, representations, terms, conditions, agreements or courses of dealing not
contained herein or within the Membership Application. I further declare and agree that,
in any event, this Agreement supersedes any such promises, agreements, etc. in the event
they ever occurred. This Agreement may not be amended or changed except in writing
signed by Jared Ross of Lodestone Training and Consulting.
d. I declare that my, and my minor child’s (if any), being a Participant / Guest / Observer
of Lodestone Training and Consulting and use of Lodestone Training and
Consulting’s Property is purely voluntary, and that I am compelled neither to participate
in, attend, or observe Lodestone Training and Consulting training or use Lodestone
Training and Consulting’s Property nor to execute this Agreement.
WHEREFORE, I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW that I
have read and understood this Agreement, including the within (1) Terms, (2) Agreement to Follow
All Safety Rules and Direction, (3) Non-Prohibited Person Declaration, (4) Advice and Training, (5)
Release of My Image, Likeness and Auditory Communications, (6) Auditory Recordings, (7)
Assumption of Risk, (8) Release, (9) Indemnity Agreement, (10) Health Condition Declaration and
(11) General Conditions, and that by signing it, I expressly intend to be legally bound, as well as to
bind my spouse, children, relatives, estate, heirs, successors and assigns. I further agree that this
Agreement shall remain in force indefinitely.

If the potential participant / guest / observer is under 18 years of age, each parent or guardian must sign
below. By signing below, you are agreeing to the foregoing and hereby release and hold Lodestone
Training and Consulting harmless for any CLAIMS on behalf of yourself and/or the Participant /
Guest / Observer, as if you are the Participant / Guest / Observer.