Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is reported to be extremely contagious. The state of medical knowledge is evolving, but the virus is believed to spread from person-to-person contact and/ or by contact with contaminated surfaces and objects, and even possibly in the air. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and therefore spread the disease. The exact methods of spread and contraction are unknown, and there is no known treatment, cure, or vaccine for COVID-19. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness and even death.
Rock City Dance Center, Inc., and its staff (hereafter, collectively "RCDC") cannot prevent your child(ren) from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while utilizing RCDC's services or premises. It is not possible to prevent the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to participate or enroll your child(ren) in Rock City Dance Center, Inc., you may be exposing your child(ren) to and/or increasing the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to accept the risk that my child(ren) could contract COVID-19 while attending Rock City Dance Center, Inc. These services are of such value to me and my child(ren) that I accept the risk to me and my child(ren) of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY: In consideration of being able to bring my child(ren) to RCDC, I, individually and on behalf of my child(ren), hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against RCDC and its owners, officers, staff members, directors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or other representatives in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to utilizing RCDC's, services. I, individually and on behalf of my child(ren), understand that this waiver means I give up the right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence and give up any claim I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE, AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE
Waiver and Release of Liability
I, (student) in consideration of those services rendered, use of facilities and equipment, and instruction from and by Rock City Dance Center, Inc. hereby agree to the following:
I wish to engage the services of Rock City Dance Center, Inc., its staff and its facilities for the purpose of dance and other instruction and training. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of Rock City Dance Center, Inc. and may, from time to time, be published and amended. I will conduct myself in a reasonably prudent and safe manner at all times while participating in dance instruction or otherwise on facility property or grounds. I acknowledge and fully understand that I will be engaging in physical activity exertion that might result in injury, disability or other harm to myself or to others. I acknowledge and understand that dance instruction, and the use of facilities and equipment involves risk of harm, injury, loss, or damage to myself and to others. Knowing the risks, I assume all such risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, which I, or my guests or invitees, may suffer. Further I acknowledge that there may be other risks not known to me or not reasonably foreseeable at this time and assume such risks. I herby hold harmless and indemnify Rock City Dance Center, Inc. for any and all loss, harm, damages, or injuries to my person or property, including, but not limited to, legal damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs and expenses of litigation and attorney's fees.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE WARNING, WAIVER, AND RELEASE. I AFFIRM THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, OR IF I AM UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, I HAVE OBTAINED THE REQUIRED CONSENT OF MY PARENTS/GUARDIAN AS EVIDENCED BY THEIR SIGNATURE BELOW.
Photo/Video Release
I consent to and authorize the reproduction, publication, and/any other use by Rock City Dance Center and grant permission to the rights of my image, likeness, and sound of my voice as recorded on audio - or videotape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed and I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. I also understand that this material may be used for any lawful purpose, including illustration, promotion, advertising, web content, and television. Photographic or video recordings of me may be electronically displayed via the Internet or in the public setting.
This release applies to photographic, audio, or video recordings collected as part of my classes, rehearsals, or performances for Rock City Dance Center.
Payment & Refund Policies
Your commitment to Rock City Dance Center includes keeping your account balances current. Registration, costume fees, recital & media related fees and tuition are non-refundable. TUITION - All Classes must be paid for in advance. Tuition is due by the 1st of each month and must be paid monthly by credit/debit card draft. There are NO refunds for missed or dropped classes - tuition is based on enrollment not attendance. WRITTEN notice must be given to drop classes at RCDC. The only exception is Summer Camps & Intensives as these are one time fees.
LATE PAYMENTS - A $15 late fee will be applied on the 10th of each month if tuition & fees are not paid.
MONTHLY PAYMENTS - At RCDC tuition is an annual fee. For the convenience of our families we collect this in 9 equal payments, payable on the first of every month September - May. The credit card information you entered above will be used to pay your tuition and fees at Rock City Dance Center. After your account is approved, registration and tuition fees due at time of registration will be charged. All recurring tuition fees are drafted on the 1st of every month. By clicking this box, you agree to have all fees charged to your credit card on file. You may change this card at anytime by logging into the customer portal or at the RCDC Front Desk.
REFUNDS - NO credits, adjustments or refunds will be given. There are NO refunds for missed or dropped classes. Tuition is based on enrollment not attendance.
Recital Tuition
All recreational classes and competitive teams will be assessed recital tuition. Our all-inclusive Recital Tuition includes: 1 Costume, 1 Costume Bag, 1 Garment Bag, 1 Recital T-Shirt, 2 Recital Tickets, 1 Award, Dress Rehearsal, All Production Related Expenses, and Media Fee. (Media Fee = Recital Costume Pictures, Recital Video and Behind-the-Scene pictures year round.)
Recital Tuition (Total = $204 per dancer) will be divided in 3 equal payments of $68. Payment dates are November 15th, February 15th, and April 15th.
*Please note that if your dancer takes more than one recreational class, an additional $68 will be added to your November recital tuition payment for each additional costume needed. All recital tuition is non-refundable.
Withdraw Policy
You may withdraw from classes at anytime at Rock City Dance Center. Drop requests must be submitted in WRITING and must be received by the RCDC office before the 1st of the month. If we do not receive the written request before the 1st, tuition will continue to be billed and charged to your card.
COVID-19 Accommodations
Modifications to the offerings at Rock City Dance Center may happen due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Rock City Dance Center will provide reasonable accommodations to all of our customers.
Classes - We will pivot and offer classes via Zoom if necessary, until it is safe for us to return. Please see our decision tree for the most updated guidelines and procedures. Due to COVID-19 exposure, we may have to close a class, zone of classes, or the entire studio if community spread becomes substantial.
Recital - In the event that a recital can not be safely held as planned, we will pivot and provide reasonable performance accommodations for all students. Recital tuition will be charged but could be modified to a lesser value based on accommodations. Please see the Magical Recital Experience we provided in 2020 as an example of a modified recital format. Recital tuition is non-refundable.
I agree to these alternative COVID-19 accommodations. I understand and agree that other accommodations may be implemented as well.
