I certify that my child and/or the participant (such child or participant being the person identified as the "Student" in this registration form) is in proper physical condition to take part in dance or other activities which are the subject of this registration. I realize that there are certain risks inherent in the art of dancing or other activities which are the subject of this registration. As the legal parent or guardian, I hereby agree to assume the risk of any and all loss, damage, or injury, including death, and the possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza and COVID-19, that may arise from or relate to Student's participation in the classes and activities of The Dance Academy of North Jersey. For clarification purposes, the term "The Dance Academy of North Jersey" or "DANJ" as used in this registration form include the following organizations: The Dance Academy of North Jersey LLC and its owners, directors, instructors, employees, contractors, volunteers and representatives; any competition (e.g., Hall of Fame, American Dance Awards, Star Systems, On State New York, Starpower, etc.) or convention (e.g., NUVO, NYCDA, Jump, etc.) attended by the Student; or other facility that the Student attends in connection with his or her participation at The Dance Academy of North Jersey or any other organization named in this paragraph. I shall review and familiarize myself, and the Student, with all of the DANJ policies, rules and regulations applicable to me and the Student (including, without limitation, those policies, rules and regulations set forth from time to time on the DANJ website at www.danj.us or otherwise through emails, postings on the studio bulletin boards and other communications).

As the legal parent or guardian of the Student, I hereby release and hold harmless The Dance Academy of North Jersey, as well as their owners, operators, instructors, contractors and volunteers from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, misadventure, harm, cost, damage, or injury, including death, and the possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza and COVID-19, that may be sustained by the Student while in or upon (i) the DANJ premises or any premises under the control and supervision of DANJ, their owners and operators, or while en route to or from any of such premises; or (ii) any premises under the control of Parent, Guardian or third party.

The Student is not a member of the DANJ Competition Team; OR
The Student is a member of the Competition Team and I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree with the following: Any dancer competing in a dance competition, participating in a dance convention or master class, or performing in or rehearsing for a recital, takes certain incumbent risks. These include, but are not limited to, sprains, pulled muscles, concussions, and broken bones. Participation in this competition indicates the acceptance of such risks by performers. Therefore, I, the undersigned parent or guardian hereby covenant and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Competition Organization (including its instructors, directors, contractors, volunteers and event venue), Recital Venue and DANJ from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for injuries, sickness and/or damages, to the extent permissible by law, sustained while, or arising out of, participating in any activity related to Competition Organization dance competitions, properties, facilities and/or services. In addition to the foregoing, I hereby grant permission to use photographs of Student on television, promotional videos, the web, or in any other publication to promote the Competition Organization competitions or DANJ services. I also understand that competition and recital participants must, at all times during the recital and competition, be respectful to other persons and property in all locations (e.g., dressing rooms, auditoriums, wings, hallways, etc.). Failure to maintain such decorum will result in immediate disqualification at the sole discretion of the Competition Organization, Recital Venue and/or DANJ representatives. As used in this waiver, the term "Competition Organization" means any competition, convention or workshop (whether at DANJ or outside the DANJ facility) that you and/or Student attend or participate in (including, but not limited to: (i) Hall of Fame; (ii) Starpower; (iii) NUVO; (iv) Star Systems; (v) Starbound; (vi) American Dance Awards; (vii) Syncopate; (viii) JUMP; (ix) Tap the Map; (x) NYCDA; (xi) Dancers Responding to AIDS (DRA)/Broadway Cares events; (xii) Sassy Pants Aerial Arts, LLC; (xiii) StarQuest; (xiv) Open Call; and (xv) Kids Artistic Review ); and the term "Recital Venue" means any recital venue facility that you and/or Student attend in connection with a rehearsal and/or recital. By checking the box below, I hereby represent that I am the parent or guardian of the Student and, by entering my name as an authorized signature, I: (i) acknowledge my understanding and agreement of the "Parental Waiver" set forth above; and (ii) grant DANJ permission to sign the Competition Organizations' Parental Waiver form(s) on my behalf. I authorize The DANJ and, as applicable, any Competition Organization to use images of the Student for advertising purposes.

As the legal parent or guardian, I give permission to DANJ to seek medical treatment for the Student in the event they are not able to reach me or a guardian designated by me in writing and to act for the Student according to his/her best judgement in any emergency requiring medical attention. I hereby declare, in this registration form, any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or conditions (using the sections of the registration form labelled "Allergies", "Disabilities", and "Special Needs") and declare the Student to be in proper physical and mental health to take part in dance or other activities which are the subject of this registration.

I acknowledge that I have read, fully understand and will comply with the payment policies (including those published on the applicable dance studio website) applicable to Student's participation in the activities of DANJ. By providing my debit/credit card information on this registration form, the Portal, or otherwise in the course of paying for any products or services, I hereby authorize DANJ to charge such card for: (i) tuition (on a monthly basis, or if another basis is specified on my registration document, in accordance with the applicable registration document that I completed) and the annual registration fee; (ii) any past due fees and charges; and (iii) the amount of any returned checks as well as a $35 returned check fee. I also understand that my child's participation in the annual recital is subject to my payment in full of all amounts due (including costume and ticket charges, which are in addition to tuition) in accordance with such payment policies and, in any case, payment in full of all amounts due prior to the annual recital. Furthermore, I understand and agree with the following: (A) tuition is payable under one of the following payment plans and due dates in accordance with my registration form: (i) 1 Payment, due upon registration; (ii) 3 Payments, payments due as follows: 1st upon registration; 2nd: November 15th; and 3rd: February 15; or (iii) 10 Payments due as follows: 1st at registration; the next 9 on the 15th of each month, starting September 15th, ending May 15th; (B) If my payment for any charge is overdue by four (4) days or more, I hereby authorize DANJ to charge my credit/debit card (that I have provided below) for the full amount due including any past due fees and charges; (C) all checks should be made payable to DANJ; and cash payment will be due to DANJ for the amount of any bounced check as well as a $35 service charge; (D) a late fee will be assessed and payable, regardless of the reason for lateness, on all past due amounts (i.e., amounts invoiced but not paid within 30 calendar days of the invoiced date) as follows (i) $5.00 per month on any amounts late that are less than one thousand dollars and, in addition, $4 per month on amounts over $1,000 in increments of $4 per $1,000, or portion thereof, past due (for example, a late fee of $5 per month would be due on $25 past due; and a late fee of $13 per month will be due on $2,100 past due); (E) failure to pay tuition, late fees, or any other charges may result in termination of the Student's participation in classes; (F) all recital costume and ticket package charges are due on or before November 30th and May 15th, respectively, unless invoiced later, in which case the charges will be due when invoiced; (G) the Student's participation in the annual recital is subject to my payment in full of all amounts due; (H) if I decide to withdraw Student from a class, I must notify DANJ in writing by the 5th day of the preceding month in which the Student is withdrawing in order to avoid being charged for the month (for example, I must notify the office on or before the 5th of October to avoid being charged for November); (I) none of the following are refundable: fees for registration, tuition for the period that a dancer took classes, costumes, recital tickets, choreography, competition and convention entries, merchandise returned after 30 days, and missed classes due to illness, vacation, religious observance or withdrawal; and (J) if I leave DANJ with a balance due, I agree that DANJ may communicate with other dance studios regarding such balance to coordinate the collection of such balance. Missed classes can only be made up in another appropriate class (i.e., a class at the same or lower level, if available) during the same school year and within 4 weeks of the missed class(es), subject to availability). Recital costume fees are non-refundable; and if a virtual recital is held due to the status of the pandemic, I understand that the recital costume will be used for the virtual recital. In addition, I authorize DANJ to contact me via text message.

I authorize DANJ to take and use photos and/or video of me or Student without remuneration in connection with studio publications, website, social media, and advertising. I understand that for the safety of the dancers and their families, the dancers' names should not be published or posted publicly in association with such photos and videos without the consent of the parent/guardian.

The Student is not a member of the DANJ Competition Team;
OR
The Student is a member of the DANJ Competition Team and I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree with the DANJ Competition Team Agreement (which agreement is available on the DANJ website Community Page), and I agree to comply with the responsibilities, policies and practices described in the DANJ Competition Team Agreement involved with being a parent/guardian of the Student(s) as members of the DANJ Competition Team, and I authorize DANJ to use dance-related images (photos, videos, etc.) of the Student(s) in connection with internal and external print and digital communication including emails and other forms of information sharing, advertising, and publications;
OR
The Student was previously a member of the DANJ Competition Team and I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree with the DANJ Competition Team Agreement as applicable to anything pertaining to dancers who are leaving, or have left, the DANJ Competition Team.

I understand that if my child/the participant takes lessons (i.e., dance or other training of any kind) from a current or former DANJ employee or representative that are not scheduled thru DANJ emails (i.e., dance.danj@gmail.com) and recorded/displayed on the DANJ website online rehearsal schedule (at https://www.danj.us/community/communitysignin/rehearsalschedule_dancers.php), such lessons are private arrangements, exclusively between myself, on behalf of my child/participant, and the person providing the lessons).

I have read and fully understand the terms of this registration form. Furthermore, I understand that the Student is giving up substantial rights, including the right to compensation for injury resulting from ordinary negligence. I acknowledge that I am signing and agreeing to the terms of this registration form freely and voluntarily, and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law in the State of New Jersey. In signing this waiver of liability as Parent or Guardian, I acknowledge that I are consenting to the Student's participation at The Dance Academy of North Jersey and acknowledge that I understand that any and all risks, including that of ordinary negligence, whether known or unknown, are expressly assumed by the Student and Parent or Guardian, and all claims, whether known or unknown, are expressly waived in advance. In any action or proceeding brought to enforce any provision of this Agreement, or where any provision is validly asserted as a defense, the successful party is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other available remedy.