Waiver/Release for Communicable Diseases including COVID-19
As parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for the child(ren) participants consideration of being allowed to participate in dance class and related events and activities at Cookie Joe's Dancin' School, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibility for following the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. I for myself, my spouse, and my child/ward do consent and agree to the following:
1. Participation includes 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 does exist; and,
2. WE 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 child/ward's participation; and,
3. If I become aware of, or if my child/ward informs me of, any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or my child/ward's participation, I will remove my child/ward from participation and promptly bring the matter to the attention of a representative of the school; and,
4.I, for myself and on behalf of my spouse and child/ward and our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Cookie Joe's Dancin' School their officers, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IF FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Release of Liability
I waive all rights to any legal action for any injury sustained on school property resulting from normal dance activity or any other activity conducted by the students before, during or after class time.
Photo Release
I give permission and consent to allow any and all photographic images, video or audio recordings to be taken of myself or my family during dance related activities. I further give permission and consent that any such photographic images, video or audio recordings may be published and used by Dancin' School, Inc. and its agents, to illustrate and promote the dance experience and its dance programs through any medium, including posting on the Internet and World Wide Web.
Revue (Recital) Information
I understand that if I choose to participate in the annual Revue, I must fill out an order form for each costume. I will also be charged a Family Performance Fee of $115 for the first show and $50 per additional show. I will receive four tickets per show in which my child(ren) are featured. If this is my first year to participate in the annual end of the year show, I will attend a Mandatory New Parent Meeting before I am able to pick up my tickets. Reminder: Costume and Performance Fees are non-refundable.
Withdraw Policy
I understand I must give a WRITTEN NOTICE of intent to withdraw by the last business day of the month or I will continue to be charged monthly tuition.
Tuition will be charged on all accounts on the FIRST OF THE MONTH. All notices must be WRITTEN; no verbal notices to teachers or office staff will be accepted.
I understand that there are NO REFUNDS for payments made on tuition, only a credit to my account. The credit may be used for return tuition, dance items, or transferred to another account.
Tuition Policies, Dress Codes, and Rules
I have received, read, and will abide by all tuition policies, dress codes, and rules of Dancin' School, Inc.
I understand that there are NO DISCOUNTS OR REFUNDS for costumes, performance fees, or classes missed due to holidays/absences/etc.
I am aware that tuition is due on the first day of the month.
After the 7th, I agree to pay the $15 late fee. (Students will NOT be allowed to dance when account is thirty days past due.)
If I wish to withdraw from the school for any reason, I will continue to pay tuition until I have notified Dancin' School in WRITING.
Payment Information
I understand that I must choose one option for my monthly payment:
ACH (Dancin' School, Inc. automatically drafts checking account on the 1st) or
Auto Pay (Dancin' School, Inc. automatically charges Credit Card on the 1st) or
Cash (I will be responsible for all payments to Dancin' School, Inc. I understand that there will be a $15 Late Fee if my payment is not received by the 7th of each month. NO EXCEPTIONS.)
Charge will show as Cookie Joe's Dancin' School, Inc. each month on my statement. There will be a $15 charge for any declined or invalid Auto Pay transaction. A $30 charge for any NSF check transaction on ACH drafts. NO EXCEPTIONS. I understand that the drafting information provided upon registering will be used until new drafting information is received. Drafting information MUST be provided upon registering. NO EXCEPTIONS.
