Assumption of Risk
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE that I (or the registrants on this form) have voluntarily applied to participate in dance instruction, training and performances through The Dance Center of Sonoma County in Santa Rosa, California.
I AM AWARE that participating in dance classes and performances can result in injuries and that I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks involved.
I HEREBY AGREE to accept full responsibility for any and all risks involved in these activities.
Release of Liability
AS LAWFUL CONSIDERATION for being permitted by The Dance Center of Sonoma County or one of its affiliated organizations to participate in these activities and use their facilities, I hereby agree that I will not make a claim against, sue, attach the property of, or prosecute The Dance Center of Sonoma County, and/or one of its affiliated organizations, owners, or employees for injury or damage resulting from the negligence or other acts, however so caused, by any employee, owner, agent, or contractor of The Dance Center of Sonoma County or its affiliates, as a result of my participation in dancing activities. In addition, I hereby release, defend, indemnify, hold harmless and discharge The Dance Center of Sonoma County, any of its affiliated organizations, all of its teachers, owners, employees, and agents, from all actions, claims, or demands I, my heirs, distributees, guardians, legal representatives, or assigns now have or may hereafter have for injury or damage resulting from my participation in dance classes, instruction performances or competitions.
I understand The Dance Center of Sonoma County is not responsible for my child once the child has left the premises, the property or any performance or competition venue.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE DANCE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
Payment Policies
I AGREE to the following financial responsibilities involved in participating in The Dance Center's classes:
• Tuition is non-refundable.
• A valid credit card must be on file for all online enrollments.
• Tuition is due in full for the total of all classes that in which I/my child are enrolled.
I ACKNOWLEDGE that enrollment in a class is only valid once all tuition is paid.
I AGREE that all credit card transactions will be processed within 48 hours of the transaction date unless specific arrangements are made in advance with Dance Center staff.
I AGREE to abide by the studio's payment policies.
I GIVE PERMISSION, where applicable, for automatic payment by credit card for classes in which I/my child are enrolled.
Medical Emergencies
I AM AWARE that the The Dance Center of Sonoma County does not provide health insurance for me/my child.
I ACKNOWLEDGE that I should carry my own health insurance.
I ACKNOWLEDGE that I am fully responsible for any and all costs of transportation and care if I/my child requires medical treatment as a result of participation in Dance Center activity, travel to and from the activity (including air travel), or any events incidental to the activity.
I AGREE to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of any such treatment.
Performance-Imagery Release
I GIVE The Dance Center of Sonoma County, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs or video footage and to use any photographs, video footage or graphic materials in which I/my child appear for their use for advertising and publicity purposes.
I AGREE that The Dance Center of Sonoma County may use such photographs/video/graphics of me/my child with or without using names for any lawful purpose including, but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising and web content.
I AUTHORIZE The Dance Center of Sonoma County, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or by any electronic media.
I ACKNOWLEDGE that any imagery, video or graphics used in Dance Center advertising or publicity are the exclusive copyrighted property of The Dance Center and may not be used, displayed, copied, reproduced or distributed by any means without the express written consent of The Dance Center.
COVID Policies
I AGREE to abide by The Dance Center's COVID-19 mitigation policies as outlined by the Sonoma County Office of Emergency Services Order of the Health Officer C19-15:Stay Well Sonoma County (available online (https://socoemergency.org/order-of-the-health-officer-c19-15-stay-well-sonoma-county/) or at the studio front desk).
I ACKNOWLEDGE that in the past 14 days, I (or the registrants on this form) have not experienced any COVID-19 signs or symptoms including (but not limited to):
• Coughing • Nausea or vomiting
• Fever • New or unusual headache
• Chills • Diarrhea
• Sore throat • Loss of taste or smell
• Achy feeling • Tingling or numbness
• Breathing difficulties • Temp > 100°F (38°C)
I AGREE to allow temperature screening and to re-certify being clear of any COVID-19 symptoms before entering the studio.
I RECOGNIZE that a screening temperature greater than 100°F (38°C) will preclude my entrance to the building and my participation in any studio classes, performances or events.
I AGREE that I will promptly notify The Dance Center of any test results or change in my symptoms that alter my status.
I AGREE that only one (1) parent will accompany young children ages 3-6 to class. For all other circumstances, I AGREE to drop off/pick up any student (s) in the parking lot and remain outside the studio while classes are in session.
I AGREE, without exception, that I (or the registrants on this form) shall do everything to minimize potential exposure by:
• Sanitizing hands before entering the building
• Wearing a mask continuously
• Maintaining mandated social distancing
• Minimizing the use of studio facilities by using the restroom or changing clothes before arriving
• Conforming with studio entrances, exits and traffic patterns to minimize contact
• Limiting carry-in items to
o dance shoes
o a personal labeled water bottle
o item(s) for changing between classes
• Sanitizing contact surfaces as requested before, during or after class
I GIVE PERMISSION, where applicable, for studio personnel to administer COVID-19 management protocols as The Dance Center deems appropriate including (but not limited to) hand sanitizing, proper social distancing, mask requirements and cooperatively sanitizing studios after each class.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS.
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS NATURE OF COVID-19 AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ANY ASSOCIATED RISKS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE RISK OF BECOMING EXPOSED TO OR INFECTED BY COVID-19 MAY RESULT FROM THE ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR NEGLIGENCE OF MYSELF AND OTHERS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR ANY SUCH EXPOSURES AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE DANCE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
