Release of Liability
As the legal parent or guardian, I agree to release Elite Dance Academy, Inc., it's staff, instructors, or landlords of any liability related to injury to myself or child related to participation in Elite Dance Academy, Inc. classes, rehearsals, performances, or related programs and events. Photos and videos taken during class, rehearsals, and performances may be used by Elite Dance Academy, Inc. for publicity or marketing materials. Video taping of classes/productions by anyone other than staff is not permissable without express consent of Director.
Payment Information
I agree to pay, in full, the non-refundable and non-transferable tuition for the registered classes and production costumes as well as an annual registration fee. I understand Elite Dance Academy, Inc. is not responsible for lost or stolen items. I understand monthly tuition is due by the 5th of each month and that tuition will be due monthly until and unless a 30-day advance written notice of withdrawal signed by the parent/guardian is received by the studio (with the exception of contract students). A $15 late fee will be applied to delinquent accounts. Tuition is based on a full season and is not pro-rated for months with holidays or for missed classes. If a make-up class is requested within 2 weeks of the absence, our office will assist in finding a make-up class if there is availability. For failure to pay tuition without proper notice of withdrawal, it is agreed that customer will continue to accrue tuition for the full season. If account is not brought current, collection efforts including legal fees to collect will be the responsibility of the customer. After non-payment of tuition by the 15th of the month, the student must sit out until tuition and late fee is paid for the month.
Covid Release
Assumption of the Risk and 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 extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.
Applicant is fully aware of the current pandemic and the inherent risks involved. The customer is aware that the majority of serious cases and deaths contributing to this virus are in people over 60 years old.
Elite Dance Academy, Inc. (referred to here as "the Business") has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, we cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, like any public place, could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.
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_______ (initial) I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by visiting or coming on to the Business' property and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death.
_____ (initial) I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the Business may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, the Business' employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families.
_____ (initial) I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself for (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my attendance or presence at the Business or participation in the Business' programming, events, or appointments ("Claims").
______ (initial) I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Business, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto.
______ (initial) I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Business, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Business program, event, or appointment.
Signature: ___________________________________
Code of Ethics
Parents and students must follow our code of ethics. It is agreed that students and parents respect the policies of Elite Dance Academy, Inc. Speaking poorly of other students, parents, or staff on studio premises or related events is not permitted. Our studio requires parents provide a positive environment, family friendly, and supportive at all times while leading by example. ELITE stands for Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, Teamwork, and Enthusiasm, for which students, parents, and staff should adopt for the success of our students. We appreciate your cooperation as we strive to develop respectful young people.