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• MEMBER AGREEMENT In consideration for your acceptance of my application to join the International Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (INBF), an amateur affiliate of the WNBF. I understand and agree to abide by all the rules and by-laws, as amended, of the INBF/WNBF, including the drug-free and conduct policies of the organization. I understand that, in order to compete in an INBF/WNBF-sanctioned event, I will be required to submit up to two (2) drug-tests to validate absence from the use of any type of steroids, hormones, prohormones, prescription diuretics and any and all other compounds or performance-enhancing substances or actions deemed illegal by the INBF/WNBF. Such testing will be done through polygraph (lie-detector) and urinalysis exams. I further agree to abide by the decision of the INBF/WNBF concerning my participation in an INBF/WNBF-Sanctioned contest pending the results of both tests, as well as my adherence to all of the INBF/WNBF rules and regulations. Failure to pass INBF/WNBF drug-tests or failure to adhere to all INBF/WNBF rules and regulations will result in my expulsion from the competition in question, as well as the loss of my INBF/WNBF eligibility for seven years.

• WAIVER In executing this agreement the undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold harmless INBF/WNBF, its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents and or attorneys with regard to any and all claims foreseen and/or unforeseen arising from this agreement and any and all conducts/acts arising hereunder. The parties further agree and acknowledge that indemnification includes any and all costs, expenses, damages, punitive awards and/or attorney fees. The parties agree and acknowledge that this is a California contract, governed by the laws of California and further agree and acknowledge that executive jurisdiction for any and all disputes arising from this said agreement /contract shall be Sacramento County, California and by executing this agreement/contract, the undersigned agrees to submit to said jurisdiction. The parties agree and acknowledge that the rights to participate in any and all INBF/WNBF events is at the sole discretion of the INBF/WNBF and any and all decisions made with regard to compliance are within its sole and exclusive discretion of the INBF/WNBF which may be revoked/terminated and/or suspended without notice. This agreement/contract is not assignable without the express written consent of the INBF/WNBF.

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Drug Testing Policies

Drug Testing has been a top priority with the INBF/WNBF for over 30 Years!

The backbone of our reputation is the strict adherence to stringent drug testing.  We place the highest importance on ensuring that athletes are drug-free, so as to ensure fair competition at each and every event Worldwide.
We are proud to announce that we have over 7,000 urine test results
on file in 2020!!

The use of drugs is strictly prohibited.

All INBF/WNBF athletes must be 10 years drug free of prescription/pharmaceutical hormones on the banned substance list and two years free of over-the-counter hormones, pro-hormones or banned substances listed or their chemical counterparts, unless otherwise noted, prior to their first INBF or WNBF competition.

2020 INBF/WNBF and World Affiliate Banned Substance List

INBF and WNBF steroid and diuretic testing policies and procedures are compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

**The following list of substances and related compounds are banned by the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation.  Their use constitutes grounds for dismissal from WNBF competitions and suspension from membership privileges in the organization for a period of ten (10) years from the failure date**

Please read all supplement ingredients carefully; athletes are responsible for being vigilant regarding their supplement usage.

NEW AMATEUR COMPETITORS ONLY must have not used any pro-hormones for at least two (2) years before joining the INBF/WNBF for the first time.

CONSENT TO DRUG TESTING – When an athlete purchases an INBF or WNBF membership you are providing consent to the INBF/WNBF to urine drug test you at events and/or randomly in the off season.  Athletes not abiding by this policy will be suspended indefinitely.

*PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION NOTICE

At no point may any athlete use a prescription more frequently or at higher doses than it was prescribed by their physician.  Medications may never be used for bodybuilding or weight loss purposes.  All prescriptions have to be up to date and a copy must be presented to promoters at all INBF/WNBF events.