Liability Waiver and Acknowledgement of Risks

Last updated: 21 October 2026

By enrolling in a coaching service or educational program and accepting this waiver, you acknowledge and agree to the following.

1. Acknowledgement of Risks

Climbing and physical training involve inherent risks, including falls, finger, elbow and shoulder injuries, muscle and tendon injuries, overuse injuries, serious injury and death.

These risks cannot be eliminated entirely, even when appropriate precautions are taken.

You acknowledge these risks and understand that you are responsible for making decisions about your participation in climbing and training activities, including considering your own physical condition, abilities and training environment.

2. Remote Coaching

Vertical Ascents Training LLC provides remote climbing coaching and educational services.

Our coaches do not supervise your climbing or training activities in person and cannot directly assess the safety of your climbing environment, equipment or individual activities.

You are responsible for deciding whether and how to undertake climbing and training activities, including whether to follow particular coaching recommendations.

Where coaching programs are delivered in partnership with climbing gyms, those gyms remain responsible for the operation and maintenance of their facilities and equipment.

3. Medical Considerations

Vertical Ascents Training LLC does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or injury rehabilitation.

Our coaching services and educational materials are not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Clients are encouraged to seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional when they have injuries, medical conditions or other health concerns that may affect their participation in climbing or physical training.

4. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to release Vertical Ascents Training LLC, its owners, employees and contracted coaches from liability for injuries, losses or damages arising from your participation in climbing and physical training activities, including activities undertaken following the use of our coaching services, training recommendations, programmes or educational materials.

This release does not exclude or restrict liability for negligence resulting in death or personal injury, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted under applicable law.

5. Acceptance

By accepting this waiver, you confirm that you have read and understood the risks described above and acknowledge the responsibilities associated with participating in climbing and physical training.