This Annual Test Participation Waiver governs registration for and participation in The Struggle Standard Test, operated by The Struggle Standard LLC. It is in addition to the Terms & Conditions and Liability Waiver, not a replacement for them.
01The Test
The Struggle Standard Test (the "Test") is a self-administered annual six-event physical performance assessment. The Test is performed at a location of the entrant's choosing, on equipment provided by the entrant, without on-site supervision by The Struggle Standard LLC. Entry is free. Opening a test window in the app registers my intent to test, and I may submit one scored attempt during the published testing window for that calendar year.
02Specific Risks of Maximal-Effort Testing
In addition to all risks listed in the general Liability Waiver, the Test carries these specific risks:
- Compounding fatigue across six events leading to form breakdown and elevated injury risk.
- Maximal cardiovascular load, with elevated risk of cardiac events for entrants with undiagnosed conditions.
- Rhabdomyolysis from sustained high-intensity effort, particularly in the conditioning events.
- Injury during unsupervised maximal lifts performed without a spotter.
- Falls, dropped loads, or equipment failure in the entrant's own training environment.
03Required Conditions for Participation
I agree that I will not attempt the Test unless ALL of the following are true:
- I am at least 18 years of age. Click-acceptance is my signature under §08, and a minor cannot give one. Entrants under 18 may use the rest of the app and keep their own scores, but may not open a test window or post to a public leaderboard.
- I have current medical clearance to perform maximal-effort resistance training and conditioning.
- I have at least one competent adult present during all maximal lifting events to spot me and call for help if needed.
- I am training in a safe environment with appropriate equipment — including a power rack with safeties for the squat and press, sufficient platform space, and no overhead hazards.
- I am not attempting the Test while sick, injured, dangerously sleep-deprived, or under the influence of any substance that would impair my judgment or coordination.
- I will scale down, terminate any event, or terminate the entire Test if I experience any warning sign of injury or illness.
04Video Submission, Scoring & Public Display
When I post a result:
- I choose to make my display name, score, tier, and any crew or division I provide visible to anyone, including visitors without an account, and I grant The Struggle Standard LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display that information on a public leaderboard and in marketing. I may ask for my entry to be removed at any time by email.
- My account email and any information I do not post are never shown publicly.
Video evidence is required for verification at the ELITE tier — a total of 550 points or above. Scores below that tier stand without video. When I submit video for an ELITE attempt:
- I provide a link to video I host elsewhere. I do not upload video files to The Struggle Standard LLC.
- I grant The Struggle Standard LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to review, store, verify, and publicly link that video.
- I represent that I own all rights to the video I submit and that no third party has a right that my submission would infringe.
- I understand that an ELITE score remains held until verified, and that if it is not verified it stands at the tier below rather than being voided.
I understand that scoring decisions are final and that I waive any claim arising from scoring, disqualification, or leaderboard placement.
05No On-Site Supervision
The Test is self-administered. The Struggle Standard LLC does not supervise my attempt, does not approve my equipment or environment, and is not present to coach or spot me during the attempt itself. The Struggle Standard programming prepares me for the Test, but I alone am responsible for running the attempt safely. Any communication with the owner of The Struggle Standard LLC or other entrants around the Test is general and is not individualized, in-person coaching or supervision.
06Assumption of Risk; Release
07No Registration Fee
Entry to the Test is free. There is no registration fee. If a fee is introduced for a future year, it will be stated here before it applies and our Refund Policy will govern it.
08Governing Law
This Waiver is governed by the laws of the State of Idaho. Click-acceptance at the time of Test registration constitutes my signature.
The signature lines below are for printed or in-person use.