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.

J & D Dance Academy ("the Studio") has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Studio cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Studio could increase your risk and your child(ren)'s risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Please feel free to consult with your lawyer regarding this document which may affect your legal rights. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the Studio and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the Studio may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Studio employees, instructors, program participants and their families.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)'s attendance at the Studio or participation in Studio programming ("Claims"). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless J & D Dance Academy, its employees, instructors, 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. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Studio, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Studio program.

Please refer to our COVID-19 Policies at https://www.jddaor.com/covid-19

HEALTH/WAIVER OF CLAIMS/CONSENT: I warrant that I have no disability, impairment or ailment that prevents me from engaging in the activities herein described. This representation is made by me knowing that J & D Dance Academy of Reading will rely upon it in allowing me to participate in studio activities. I expressly agree that my use of and/or attendance at the Academy are undertaken at my sole risk and that the Academy's owners, managers and employees shall not be liable for any damages or injuries to me or my property or be subject to any claim, demand or cause of action, including for any injury or damage resulting from then negligence of the Academy, its Management of other Academy guests. I consent to pictures being taken of me by the Academy for advertising purposes and website use only and understand that such pictures will become the property of the Academy. Where the participant listed above is a Minor (under 18 years old), I, as the minor's parent or legal guardian, expressly agree to the Health/Waiver of Claims/Consent provisions contained below. I authorize the Academy and its Management to obtain medical treatment for my dependent minor.

I am aware of the risk of physical injuries associated with dance, including the stresses on the body associated with repetitive exercise and movement. I assume these risks and shall not hold J & D Dance Academy, its faculty, chaperones or agents liable in any way for injuries sustained while attending class. I assume responsibility for my child's health during the course of the program and will notify faculty if my child's health status changes as well as any relevant medical conditions, including known allergies and other physical limitations which might affect my child's safety or achievement.

REFUND POLICY: Tuition is collected monthly and quarterly. Should a student leave part way through, the unused portion will be refunded. Please approve Health Waiver and Consent form in order to complete registration. J & D Dance Academy reserves the right to cancel said program due to enrollment, full refunds will be issued.

I give my permission for my child to be treated for emergency medical care, if warranted. Every attempt will be made by the school to contact me regarding any such case. I have provided up-to-date medical information about my child and pertinent contact information.