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Swimming and aquatic activities involve inherent risks, including serious injury, drowning, and death. LearnToSwim.com provides general educational information and does not replace active supervision, qualified instruction, lifeguards, medical advice, or emergency training.

Assumption of Risk Acknowledgement

Version 2026-07-16.d1
Updated July 16, 2026
DRAFT — not legally approved

Swimming and aquatic activities involve inherent risks, including serious injury, drowning, and death. LearnToSwim.com provides general educational information and does not replace active supervision, qualified instruction, lifeguards, medical advice, or emergency training.

Nature of the activity

Swimming and aquatic activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to slips, falls, cold shock, exhaustion, aspiration, submersion injuries, drowning, and death. These risks cannot be fully eliminated by any curriculum, product, or instructor.

Acknowledgement

  • I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Instructional and Safety Disclaimer.
  • I acknowledge that use of the Service does not guarantee safety and does not certify water competency.
  • I acknowledge that active, qualified supervision is required for beginners at all times.
  • I acknowledge that I am responsible for evaluating the environment, equipment, and physical readiness before any water activity.

Assumption

Subject to applicable law, I voluntarily assume the inherent risks of aquatic activities in connection with my (or my learner's) use of the Service.

Nothing in this acknowledgement waives any right that cannot legally be waived, and nothing in this acknowledgement releases LearnToSwim.com from liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any liability that cannot lawfully be disclaimed.