Virtual Online Class Waiver
In order to provide continuity of instruction for our dancers as the school remains closed as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance will be using virtual classrooms as the vehicle for dance instruction.
Participation in the virtual classroom activities should be under the supervision of the parent/guardian, and is subject to the policies and regulations as stated on the registration form signed or confirmed by all participating families of the studio.
I/we agree to adhere to the studio policies and terms & conditions as signed/agreed to at registration.
I/we agree to obey and follow the general class rules and the virtual class rules as set out by The Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance, and take full responsibility for my/our behaviour.
I/we agree to reciprocate the video stream - we must be able to see the face/name of the participant. (No covered video feeds will be permitted). This helps the studio with tracking who is participating to ensure the studio is creating a safe space for virtual classes.
Instructors may mute/unmute and remove participants in any virtual class
Instructors are to be respected and will not tolerate verbal abuse to themselves or other participants.
I/we understand that a condensed schedule is provided by The Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance, and my/our usual instructor may not be the teacher conducting the virtual class.
I/we understand that as a virtual class client, I/we will make responsible decisions to engage in age and level suitable classes.
I/we understand in virtual classes the teacher(s) have a limited view of what my or my dancer's body is doing
I/we agree to be extremely aware of the surroundings, for our safety as participants, when my dancer or myself are performing the exercises during the virtual classes.
I/we agree not to do exercises that feel unsafe for my body or the body of my dancer, and will ask for modifications when appropriate or possible.
I/we realize that participation in dance classes and activities could result in some possible personal injury. Despite precautions being taken by the studio, accidents and injuries may occur. By signing this release form, I/we (the dancer and parent/guardian) assume all risks related to any and all virtual classes with the Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance.
I/we agree to release from responsibility The Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance including all teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities (where applicable) used by both entities from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and in the future. I/we will not hold The Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance liable for any personal injury including but not limited to scrapes, bruises, cuts, sprains, fractures, broken bones, concussions, death or any personal property damage/loss, which may occur before, during or after virtual classes.
I/we assume all and any risk for myself and my dancer during the virtual classes with The Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance.
Online Cancellation
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tuition for the unlimited interactive virtual classes will be processed at the first of the month. To opt out for the next month, please inform the studio 15 days prior to the end of the current month. No refunds will be provided for cancellations mid-month. There are no make-up classes provided for the unlimited virtual class subscription. There are no additional fees - such as membership or costumes for virtual classes. Any fees associated with returned items from a bank or card issuer will be burdened by the subscriber. The Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance reserves the right to change instructors in the case of scheduled instructor absence.
Assumption of Risk
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE ON BEHALF OF MY CHILD/WARD OR MYSELF AS A STUDENT; HIS/HER HIERS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NEXT OF KIN, MYSELF, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NEXT OF KIN THAT MY EXECUTION OF THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES:
1. AN UNQUALIFIED ASSUMPTION OF ALL RISKS associated with participation in this program by my child/ward or myself as a student even if arising from negligence or gross negligence, including any compounding or aggravation of injuries caused by negligent first aid associated therewith or participating therein; and
2. A FULL AND FINAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance (Seadance or Seacat Inc), and its directors officers, employees, guides and representatives from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that my child/ward may suffer, or that his/her next of kin may suffer as a result of his/her use of presence at Studio facilities due to any cause of whatsoever, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT OR ANY OTHER RELEVANT STATUTES, on the part of the Releases
3. AN AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE THE RELEASES for any losses, injury, costs or damages of any form or type, howsoever caused or arising and whether directly or indirectly from the participation of my child/ward or myself as a student in the program; and
4. AN AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY, and to SAVE and HOLD HARMLESS the RELEASES and each of them from any litigation expense, legal fees, liability damage award or cost of any form or type whatsoever they may incur due to any claim made against them or any one of them whether the claim is based on the negligence or the gross negligence of the Releases or otherwise.
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT that I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY by checking the box below
Release of Liability
In consideration for allowing my child/ward or myself as a student to participate in all related events and activities of Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance (Secorp or Seadance Inc) I hereby warrant and agree.
1. I am the parent/guardian having full legal responsibility for decisions regarding my child/ward/student and
2. I am familiar with and accept, on behalf of myself and my child/ward or myself as a student that this is risk of injury in participation of dance
3. I have satisfied myself and believe that my child/ward or myself as a student is physically emotionally and mentally able to participate in this program.
4. I understand and will instruct my child/ward or myself as a student that all applicable rules for participation must always be followed and the sole responsibility for personal safety remains with my child/ward myself as a student; and
5. I authorize Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance to consent to emergency medical treatment in accordance with best interests of my child/ward or myself as a student, should I not be present at the relevant time to grant consent myself.
6. If my child/ward is 12 and under I agree to remain in the studio during my child/wards dance class
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT that I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY by checking the box below
Payment Policy
By registering online, I agree that the credit card or bank account information provided will be automatically charged for registration of the classes, programs, camps & any other dance related fees . Tuition fees are billed monthly on the first of each month. Acceptable methods of payment: Automatic Payment - Visa, MasterCard, void cheque. Summer classes/programs/camps: will be charged upon registration with no annual membership fee. Recreational Full year programs: annual membership fee ($50 + HST) and first months tuition fee's will be charged upon registration, the remainder months will be charged the 1st day of each month Oct - June. Full payment of session is due upon registration. Season runs September through June. A $40.00 costume deposit will be charged to your account on Nov 1st, 2019 for each class your student is enrolled.
1. NO refunds or CREDITS will be given for missed classes. Make-up classes can be taken with pre-authorization from the teacher or the Office Staff and must be taken within 4 weeks. Students must notify the office if unable to attend class.
2. Pre-authorized payments or manual cheques declined/returned by the bank will be subject to a thirty (30) dollar handling charge.
3. Pre-authorized credit card payments declined/returned by the bank will be subject to a five (5) dollar service charge.
4. The registration fee is non refundable and no costume deposits will be refunded after March 1st.
5. No makeup classes will be given in May or June.
6. Any accounts that are outstanding for 1 month, the student's dance class(es) will be suspended until account payments are up to date
7 . If there are less than 8 students enrolled into a class, the class could be subject to a cancellation
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT that I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY by checking the box below
Withdrawal Policy
Students who wish to discontinue lessons prior to the end of the school year at Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance must notify the Office Staff one (1) week prior to the last day of the month, in order to cancel payments. No partial monthly refund will be given and no refunds for March, April, May and June. No refunds will be applied for Parent and Tot classes after 4 attended classes.
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT that I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT THOROUGHLY by checking the box below
Acknowledgement
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MY CHILD/WARD HEIRS NEXT OF KIN EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS AND I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASES
BY CHECKING THE BOX BELOW, I ACCEPT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT
