In consideration of Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C., allowing this individual to participate in sports activity, class, competition, team, including non-gymnastics activities, such as swimming and playground activities (hereinafter referred to as the "Activity"), I, and if I am not yet 18 years old my parents or legal guardians, agree to be bound as follows (the term "I" in this release refers to both the gymnast and his or her parents or legal guardians):
Assumption of Risk
I fully acknowledge, understand, appreciate and agree, that this activity involves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death, which may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, those of others participating in the event, the conditions in which the event takes place, or the negligence of the Releasees named below; and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, cost, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the activity.
I further acknowledge, understand, appreciate and agree that my participation may result in possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases, including, but not limited to, MRSA, Influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation and exposure.
Representation of Ability to Participate
I represent that I understand the nature of this activity and that I am qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I acknowledge that if I believe event conditions are unsafe or I am unable to safely perform any activity, I will immediately discontinue participation in the activity.
Release of Liability
I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Ground Zero Gymnastics, LLC, it's administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, employees, contractors, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises on which the activity takes place, (each considered one of the "releasees" herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, damages, on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in party by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations and further agree that if, despite this release, waiver of liability, and assumption of risk, I or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the releasees, I will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or cost, which any may incur as the result of such a claim.
Photograph Release
I agree that participants involved in Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C. programs/activities may be photographed and such photographs may be used to publicize the Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C programs/activities. Permission is hereby granted for Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C representatives to take and use: photographs and/or digital images of the participants for use in news releases and/or promotional materials. These materials might include printed or electronic publications, websites, or other electronic communications. I further agree that the participants' names and identity may be revealed in descriptive text or commentary in connection with the image(s). I authorized the use of these images without compensation to me. All negatives, prints, digital reproductions shall be the property of Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C. representatives.
In addition, I acknowledge that photographs may be taken by other persons not employed by Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C, and those photographs/digital images may appear on social media sites, i.e. Facebook, etc, and Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C has no control or responsibility over those images.
Consent of Liability
I have read the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement, and I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I agree that if any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
Parental / Guardian Consent
Medical Emergencies
I authorize Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C., to provide to the participant, through medical personnel of its choice, customary medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services should the gymnast require, such assistance, transport or services as a result of injury or damage related to participation in the Activity. If the gymnast is a minor and a parent or guardian is not present, efforts will be made to contact a parent or guardian that are reasonable under the circumstances, but treatment will not be withheld if a parent or guardian cannot be reached.
Payment and Billing Policy
Ground Zero Gymnastics billing is monthly, and all advertised prices are based on a 4-week cycle. Prices will vary depending on how many weeks are in the month and holiday gym closures. Statements are not mailed but can be viewed by logging onto the www.groundzerogymnastics.com "Parent Portal." Your account will continue to be billed monthly until two-week written email notice of cancellation of classes is received before monthly billing is due. Once payments are charged for the month, no proration will be given, and no money will be refunded.
*AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PROCESSING WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON THE 1ST MONTH ONLY AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2019*
*NSF CHECK CHARGE OF $75.00 WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR ACCOUNT, WITH THE TOTAL DUE IN FULL IMMEDIATELY. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF NFS CHECK BEING RUN AN ADDITIONAL TIME, ACCRUING ANOTHER $75 FEE.
*AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2019, WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECK.
***** REMINDER ON BILLING *****
*STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH*
*ADVERTISED PRICES ARE BASED ON A FOUR WEEK CYCLE*
*CLASS PRICES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON HOW MANY WEEKS ARE IN A MONTH AND HOLIDAY GYM CLOSURES*
*ACCOUNTS WILL INCUR A $15.00 LATE FEE IF PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED BY THE 7TH OF EACH MONTH*
*TWO-WEEK EMAILED WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED ON CLASS CANCELLATION* Notice must be given before monthly billing is due. Once payments are charged for the month, no proration will be given, and no money will be refunded.
FOR BILLING QUESTION PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT (360) 416-6623 / GZGYMNASTICS@GMAIL.COM If you begin classes in the middle of a month your bill will be prorated for the balance of that month. You must have and keep a current credit card on file with Ground Zero Gymnastics, L.L.C. A monthly reoccurring $15.00 "Late Fee" will be assessed on any account not paid by the 7th day of each month, the credit card on file will be charged on the 8th day of the month along with the late fee. In the event of an NSF check, a $75.00 fee will be applied to your account, and the full payment will be due immediately. The NFS fee may be run additional time accruing another $75 fee. If session fee and NFS fees are not paid immediately, your credit card on file will be charged. All Families Are Required To Have A Current and Active Credit Card On File.
**Effective September 1, 2019, we will only offer the 1st of the month as your choice for autopay.