PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
I hereby give consent for my child to participate in N'Ferno Performing Arts Center Tax ID (82-3894267) activities (on site (indoors or outdoors) and/or virtually) unless I advise you in writing. I give permission for N'Ferno Performing Arts Center to use any photograph my child for promotional material. To the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health and I will notify the N'Ferno Administration if she/he is exposed to any infectious diseases. I further release and agree to indemnity and hold harmless N'Ferno Performing Arts Center and its officers, servants or assigns from any liability concerning your child's involvement in N'Ferno Performing Arts Center programs and further agree that the use of all NPAC facilities (on site & virtually) is made at the risk of the registrant. In case of surgical emergency every effort will be made to contact a parent/guardian in the case of emergency.
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Participants fees are to be paid in advance. Participant Registration/Activity Fee : $180.00 ( T-shirt not included in registration fee)
Participant T-shirt: ($20 each) Qty ___ Youth ___ Adult ___ Size: Small Medium Large
_____ Full time Participant: ($175)
_____ Part Time Participant ($105) PLEASE EMAIL YOUR 3 DAYS TO ACCOUNTS@NFERNODANCE.COM
_____ Sibling Rate: ____ $150 (Applies to full time Participants only)
_____ Daily Drop In $45 per day: PLEASE EMAIL YOUR 3 DAYS TO ACCOUNTS@NFERNODANCE.COM
_____ Weekly Drop-In Rate: $200 per participant. PLEASE EMAIL your attending Weeks Dates to ACCOUNTS@NFERNODANCE.COM
Payment Schedule can be done in advance on a: Weekly Basis Bi-Weekly Basis Monthly Basis
Participant Attendance please email Accounts@nfernodance.com? Attending 8 weeks_____ Attending 6 weeks _____ Attending 5 Weeks ______
NO REFUNDS on any pre-paid fees. In the event of a State/ National Shut Down - All fees paid for services unable to be temporarily rendered will remain on your account as a credit that may be used up to one year after we re-open on-site or virtually. There will be NO credits for pre-paid costumes - you will receive your costume once they arrive. In the event classes move to virtual, I the undersigned agrees to satisfy my contract in full virtually and/or on site (indoor or outdoor classes/services).
** IMPORTANT ** All weekly, Bi- weekly and monthly Payments/ fees are to be paid every Friday for the days and/or week(s) in advance. All payments received after Friday will incur the $20 Late Fee per Participant. Participants should be picked up on time - there will be a fee of $1 per minute for per Participant picked up after 6:05pm. Late charges will be applied to your weekly rate or may be paid at pick up.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
SHOWCASE PARTICIPATION - SHOWCASE TO BE HELD ON Saturday, August 20th
Participants must attend a minimum of 7 weeks of Day Program to participate in the Summer Showcase
My Participant will be participating in the Day Program N'Ferno Summer Showcase ($50 Additional Costume Cost due 7.23.21)
Dance requires discipline and consistency to master techniques. When a student misses a day, it not only hinders their performance, it hinders the overall progress and cohesiveness of the class. We expect students to attend class, be on time prepared for class (adhere to the uniform/attire policy). There will be No refunds/credits are given for missed days and/or classes due to holidays and/or days off, and vacations.
REGISTRATION & COSTUME POLICY
A Non Refundable Registration Fee of $180 will reserve your dancer's spot. N'Ferno Registration Fee includes: Administrative Fees, COVID-19 Sanitation, arts & craft activities and cover most field trips and transportation cost.
A Non-refundable COSTUMES Fee of $50.00 per child will be due on or before July 23, 2021 - CASH OR CHECK ONLY
CLASS APPEARANCE & ATTIRE CLAUSE
CLASS APPEARANCE & ATTIRE CLAUSE:
SUMMER ATTIRE: Black Leotard, Suntan Conversion Tights, Ballet Shoes, Jazz Shoes, N'Ferno T-shirt
N'Ferno strives to produce dancers that have a sense of discipline and focus. This means N'Ferno Dancers MUST present themselves in a professional manner and it starts with our dancer's appearance. Attending class properly dressed and looking professional dictates your dancer's classroom experience; creating a level of respect for themselves and to the instructor.
Dancers are expected to look like dancers. Dancers should be dressed in their assigned attire (see required dress code). Hair and dress apparel are to be neat when entering the studio. Hair pulled up and away from your face and/or into a bun. Ballet - Hair must be PULLED AWAY from their face. No necklaces, bracelets or large hoop earrings are to be worn during class.
In addition to dress code, we expect our dancers to come to class free from any tattoos, drawings, or other noticeable marks on their body that is visible to the public eye. This includes ink markings on dancers' hands and arms. N'Ferno Performing Arts Center and Competitive Dance Company tees, shorts, and accessories are permitted in the classroom. Non-affiliated studio attire is not to be worn in the studio.
The class appearance and attire requirement guidelines will be enforced for our classes. Failure to abide by the dress code may result in dancer's inability to participate in their class. By initialing, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the policy where myself and dancer also known as my child agrees to the terms and conditions of the class appearance and attire policy.
INCOMPLETION CLAUSE
Once you have registered a Participant and paid the deposit fee you must commit to a minimum of five weeks in our summer Day Program. Payment for at least 5 weeks are mandatory. If your child does not complete the full five weeks, you will still be required to financially responsible for those weeks.
In the event the Participant decides to no longer attend the Day Program prior to the completion of the 5 week minimum, you will be required to pay/ financially responsible for the remaining 5 weeks. Thereafter, we will require a one week notice prior to honor your withdrawal request. Medical/Health reasons (doctor note required) and relocation (40 mile) - proof of residency required are the ONLY EXCEPTIONS to avoid this penalty. If your child misses 3 or more days and should you fail to make the weekly payment your account will be charged and/or billed for the remaining weeks and/or session. The balance will be automatically debited from your checking/savings account or debit/credit card through an N'Ferno affiliated company Auth.net or SafeSave Payment:
VACATION POLICY
IMPORTANT: Vacation Policy: If your Participant is attending for 8 weeks; vacation dates must be disclosed two (2) weeks in advance to avoid being financially responsible for missed week(s). There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. N'Ferno will honor 5 consecutive days for vacation with notice - all other days missed contract holder will be financially responsible for. If you select the 6 week option and your Participant takes a full week vacation; that Participant will be unable to participate in the Summer Showcase. Please EMAIL your vacation Days to ACCOUNTS@NFERNODANCE.COM.
COVID - 19 RELEASE
In addition, the undersigned acknowledges that novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") infections have been confirmed throughout the United States, including several cases in Maryland. In accordance with the most recent guidance and protocols issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), for slowing the transmission of COVID-19, the undersigned hereby agrees, represents, and warrants that neither the undersigned nor such participating children shall visit or utilize the facilities, services, and programs of N'Ferno Performing Arts Center (other than any exclusively online services and programs) within 14 days after (i) returning from highly impacted areas subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, (ii) exposure to any person returning from areas subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, or (iii) exposure to any person who has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. The CDC Travel Health Network is continuously updating this list and the undersigned agrees that they are aware of this list and the countries listed. The undersigned agrees to check the CDC Travel Health Notices list (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) prior to utilizing the facilities, services, and programs of N'Ferno Performing Arts Center, on a daily basis if necessary. The undersigned hereby agrees, represents, and warrants that neither the undersigned nor such participating children shall visit or utilize the facilities, services, and programs of N'Ferno Performing Arts Center if he or she (i) experiences symptoms of COVID-19, including, without limitation, fever, cough or shortness of breath, or (ii) has a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19. The undersigned agrees to notify N'Ferno Performing Arts Center immediately if he or she believes that any of the foregoing access/use restrictions may apply.
N'Ferno Performing Arts Center have taken certain steps to implement recommended guidance and protocols issued by the Public Health Agencies for slowing the transmission of COVID-19, including, without limitation, the access/use restrictions set forth above. The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that N'Ferno Performing Arts Center may revise its procedures at any time based on updated recommended guidance and protocols issued by the Public Health Agencies and further, agrees to comply with N'Ferno Performing Arts Center's revised procedures prior to utilizing the facilities, services, and programs of N'Ferno Performing Arts Center. The undersigned further acknowledges and agrees that, due to the nature of the studio, services, and programs offered by N'Ferno Performing Arts Center, social distancing up to 6 feet per person among children and adults.
The undersigned fully understands and appreciates both the known and potential dangers of utilizing the studio, services, and programs of N'Ferno Performing Arts Center and acknowledges that use thereof by the undersigned and/or such participating children may, despite N'Ferno Performing Arts Center's reasonable efforts to mitigate such dangers, result in exposure to COVID-19, which could result in quarantine requirements, serious illness, disability, and/or death and shall not hold hold harmless N'Ferno Performing Arts Center and its officers, servants or assigns from any liability concerning your child's involvement in N'Ferno Performing Arts Center programs and further agree that the use of all NPAC facilities (on site & virtually) is made at the risk of the registrant.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND FURTHER AGREE THAT NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS OR INDUCEMENT APART FROM THE FOREGOING WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE. I AM AWARE THAT BY AGREEING TO THIS AGREEMENT I AM GIVING UP VALUABLE LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FROM THE N'FERNO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN CASE OF ILLNESS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING, FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AT N'FERNO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FACILITY OR PROGRAM AND ANY ILLNESS, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING THEREFROM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS A PROMISE NOT TO SUE AND A RELEASE OF AND INDEMNIFICATION FOR ALL CLAIMS. IF SIGNING ON BEHALF OF MINOR: I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILD(REN) AND/OR LEGAL WARDS AND I REPRESENT AND WARRANT TO N'FERNO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THAT I HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SUCH MINOR(S).
By placing my initials in the box, I acknowledge, understand and fully agree to the terms and conditions of N'Ferno Performing Arts Center Policy & Procedures.
VIRTUAL & FINANCIAL CLAUSE
I understand and acknowledge that in the event the studio was to temporarily close due to the Pandemic or any other reasons I agree to the following. No refund to any pre-paid fees. All fees paid for services unable to be temporarily rendered will remain on your account as a credit that may be used up to one year after we re-open on-site or virtually. There will be NO credits for pre-paid costumes - you will receive your costume once they arrive. In the event that all classes move to virtual, I the undersigned agrees to satisfy my contract in full virtually and/or on site (indoor or outdoor classes/services).
MEDICAL / MEDIA RELEASE
MEDICAL - MEDIA RELEASE
I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge, accept and represent that participation in the activities for which the participant is registered to attend includes strenuous physical activity and involves foreseeable risks of serious injury (including paralysis and even death) with or without the negligence of others. Participant, on his or her behalf, and the parent/guardians, on behalf of Minor Participant as well as on their own behalf, unequivocally agree to incur and assume such risks as a condition to participation in the activities for which Participant is registered. In order for N'Ferno Performing Arts Center to register participant, the Participant (and the Minor Participant's parents/guardians on behalf of Minor Participant and on their own behalf) hereby waive all claims (past, present or future), release and discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless N'Ferno Performing Arts Center(as well as its officers, employees, independent contractors, affiliates and agents) from any and all liability, loss, cost, expense, claims, demands, actions, judgments and executions which the undersigned ever had, now has, or which the undersigned may have in the future, for personal injuries, known or unknown, and damage to property (real or personal) in any way caused by, related to, or arising out of, directly or indirectly, the activity for which the Participant is registered or in which Participant is permitted to engage. In the event of the illness or injury, I authorize N'Ferno Performing Arts Center to obtain necessary medical treatment for the Participant and hereby, in my own behalf and behalf of the Participant, release and hold harmless all Releasees.
The undersigned represents and agrees that this waiver and release is binding not only on the undersigned, but also upon all their respective heirs, representatives, administrators, executors, and assigns. This release covers every possible injury or accident, whether related to the permitted activity, the equipment, the condition of the premises, or otherwise, and regardless of whether due in whole or in part to the negligence of a Releasee or other Participant.
In addition, if anyone (whether a Participant, Minor Participant's parent/guardian, or anyone else on behalf of a Participant or parent/guardian) makes acclaim against any of the Releasees despite this release, then the undersigned agree to indemnify and hold harmless, each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damages or cost any release may incur as the result of such a claim. Furthermore, the undersigned represent that the Participant is healthy and has no physical or mental condition that would impair Participant's ability to safely participate in the contemplated activity.
I understand that N'Ferno Performing Arts Center, from time to time, produces promotional and other materials relating to its programs. I understand that the Participant may be included in videotapes, DVDs and/or photographs taken during the year. Therefore, without reservation or limitations, I, in my own behalf and on behalf of my Minor Participant, hereby assign, transfer and grant to N'Ferno Performing Arts Center, its successors, assignees and licensees, the exclusive right to photograph and/or videotape the Minor Participant and to utilize such videotapes and photographs and Participant's name, face, likeness, voice and appearance as part of the event, in advertising and promoting the Event or advertising and promoting future events, and for sale for any and all purposes, for perpetuity.
The intent of this document is to relieve the Releasees to the fullest extent permitted by law of any responsibility or liability for injury or damage arising out of the contemplated activity. As a consequence, if any term or condition in this document is determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be overbroad or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, then the undersigned stipulate and agree not only that remainder should be enforced, but also that the otherwise unenforceable term should be reformed and enforced to fullest extent permitted by law
I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Participant, hereby warrant that I have read this form in its entirety and fully understand its contents and are voluntarily signing same. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Participant, am aware that this Release and Waiver releases Releasees from liability and acknowledges my voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of injury or illness.
FINAL CHECKLIST
FINAL CHECKLIST for PARTICIPANT
- Registration must be accompanied by the non-refundable deposit per Participant to reserve your spot.
- All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable
- All weekly, Bi- weekly and monthly Payments/ fees are to be paid every Friday for the week(s) prior. All payments received after Friday will incur the $20 Late Fee per Participant. The online payment portal will be shut down every Weekend for account updates.
- Participants should be picked up on time - there will be a fee of $1 per minute for per Participant picked up after 6:05pm.
- Refunds can NOT be requested. N'Ferno will only provide account Credits for any agreed upon situations. Deposits are NON -Refundable
- Participation Policy: If your Participant is attending for 8 weeks; vacation dates must be disclosed two (2) weeks in advance to avoid being financially responsible for missed week(s). There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. N'Ferno will honor 5 consecutive days for vacation with notice - all other days missed contract holder will be financially responsible for. If you select the 7-week option and your Participant takes a full week vacation; that Participant will be unable to participate in the Summer Showcase.
- If you register a Participant and pay the deposit fee you must commit to a minimum of five weeks in our summer Day Program. Payment for at least 5 weeks are mandatory. If your child does not complete the full five weeks, you will still be required to pay for those weeks.
- Once your five (5) weeks are satisfied N'Ferno will require a one week notice prior to withdrawal.
- Summer Concluding showcase participants MUST attend 7 or more weeks to participate in the showcase
- Part Time Participants will participate in a maximum of 4 classes (genres) in the Summer Showcase
- Participants should arrive at or before 9:00am. Performing Arts Activities will begin daily at 9:30am.
- Payments are due every Friday for the week in advance; with a late fee of $20.00 will be due Monday morning.
- Suspension for non payment will be in affect Tuesday morning
- If your child misses 3 or more days consecutively we will try to contact you and should you fail to respond or make the payment you will be charged and/or billed for the remaining weeks of Day Program. The fee will be automatically deducted from your checking account or debit/credit card through Clover, Auth.net or SafeSave:
- I understand that the Day Program administration reserves the right to dismiss a Participant who, in their opinion, is a hazard to the safety or the rights of others, or who appears to have rejected the reasonable expectations of the Day Program.
- Outstanding balances after August 16, 2021 will be charged directly charged to your credit card or checking account on file
- Any and all outstanding balance will result in your child being unable to attend Day Program N'Ferno and/or participate in Summer Showcase performance - Saturday, August 21, 2021.
PARENT AGREEMENT
N'FERNO PARENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND TERMS AGREEMENT POLICY & PROCEDURE
I hereby give consent for my child to participate in the full N'Ferno Dance Program (N'Ferno Performing Arts Center Tax ID 82-3894267) and all activities unless I advise you in writing. I give permission for N'Ferno Dance Program aka N'Ferno Performing Arts Center to use any photograph my child is in for promotional material. To the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health and I will notify the camp if she/he is exposed to any infectious diseases. I further release and agree to indemnity and hold harmless N'Ferno Performing Arts Center, LLC (NFAC) aka N'Ferno Performing Arts Center and its officers, servants or assigns from any liability concerning our child's involvement in the N'Ferno Dance Program / NPAC/ aka N'Ferno Performing Arts Center programs and further agree that the use of all NFDC facilities is made at the risk of the registrant. In case of a surgical emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the Program director, to hospitalize, to secure proper treatment for and to order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for my child, as named on this form. Every effort will be made to contact a parent/guardian in the case of emergency.
I have read and agree to the above terms and should I fail to make the scheduled payments on time, myself or my child(ren) may not be able to participate in any N'Ferno programs, rehearsals, competitions, performances and/or events affiliated with N'Ferno Performing Arts Center until my financial obligations are satisfied in full. I authorize Clover, Authorize.net or SafeSave (N'Ferno Performing Arts Center affiliated merchant vendor) to initiate debit entries to my checking account indicated above at the financial institution stated above. I attest that all personal information in this contract is true and accurate.
By checking the box, I acknowledge, understand and fully agree to the terms and conditions of N'Ferno Performing Arts Center Policy & Procedures (9 Sections/Policies).
