Elev8 Dance Membership Agreement 2025

This Agreement is made between the undersigned participant or, if a minor, their parent/legal guardian (the “Participant/Guardian”), and Elev8 Dance Inc., including its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”).

1. Legal Intent and Consideration – This Agreement is intended to be legally binding and is entered into in consideration of Elev8 Dance Inc. providing dance instruction, access to facilities, participation in programs, performances, and related activities.

2. Assumption of Risk – The Participant/Guardian acknowledges that dance activities, including but not limited to classes, rehearsals, recitals, and performances, involve inherent risks of bodily injury, illness, emotional trauma, property damage, or death. All such risks, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, are voluntarily assumed.

3. Release and Waiver of Liability – The Participant/Guardian, for themselves and their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, irrevocably releases, waives, and discharges the Releasees from all claims, demands, or liability arising from participation in any Elev8 Dance Inc. activity or use of its premises, including claims resulting from injury, illness, property loss, or death.

4. Indemnification – The Participant/Guardian agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees against any loss, liability, damage, or cost, including legal fees, arising from participation in Elev8 Dance Inc. activities.

5. Respect and Public Conduct – Concerns must be communicated directly to Elev8 Dance Inc. Participants/Guardians agree not to make false, misleading, or disparaging statements about the studio, staff, or students in public or online forums.

6. Media Consent
Elev8 Dance Inc. may record, photograph, and reproduce the Participant’s image, likeness, or performance for promotional, commercial, or educational purposes, without compensation or further consent.

7. Payment and Billing – All sales are final—no refunds, transfers, or credits.
- Pre-authorized payments are required and processed on the 1st of each month.
- Fees remain payable even if classes are delivered online or at an alternate location.
- The Participant/Guardian is responsible for NSF or failed payment fees.
- A 5% account management fee applies to payments overdue by 7 days.
- Fees are not refunded or credited for absences, illness, weather, government orders, or force majeure.
- Elev8 Dance Inc. may pursue legal action to recover unpaid, failed, or chargeback amounts.

8. Uniform Policy – Uniform compliance is mandatory for youth participants. Uniform costs are not included in program fees. Required items not provided by the Participant may be supplied and billed to the family account. A full uniform policy is provided in the Elev8 Dance Handbook, which forms part of this Agreement.

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Elev8 Dance Membership Agreement 2025

9. Withdrawal Policy – Withdrawal requests must be submitted by email on or before the 15th of the month to stop billing for the following month. Requests received after the 15th will not prevent billing on the 1st of the next month, and fees will remain due in full. In such cases, withdrawal will take effect beginning with the next billing cycle. Absence or non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal.

10. Studio Rules and Conduct
- Participation in the Spring Recital is mandatory for youth students.
- Participants are financially responsible for damages, theft, or vandalism they cause.
- Outdoor shoes are prohibited inside the studio.
- Elev8 Dance Inc. is not liable for lost or damaged belongings.
- Food and drink are limited to the lobby; gum and peanuts are not permitted.
- Parents/Guardians must remain on-site if their child requires personal care.
- Children not enrolled in class may not be left unattended.
- Lobby seating is limited and not guaranteed.
- Elev8 Dance Inc. may change, cancel, or combine classes as needed.
Failure to comply with this Agreement, the Handbook, or the Student Code of Conduct may result in dismissal without refund.

11. Handbook Integration – The Elev8 Dance Handbook forms part of this Agreement. It provides detailed program information, policies, and expectations. Participants/Guardians are deemed to have read and agreed to the Handbook. Staff may rely on the Handbook as the authoritative source for answering questions and resolving disputes.

12. Force Majeure – Elev8 Dance Inc. shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, weather, power outages, fire, flood, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, government orders, strikes, or other force majeure events. In such cases, services may be modified, suspended, or rescheduled at the discretion of Elev8 Dance Inc., and tuition fees shall remain payable under Section 7.

Governing Law and Severability – This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and Canada. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario. If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

I have read, understood, and agree to this document, the Elev8 Dance Inc. Membership Agreement.