"Bounced Check (Automatic Draft)/Returned Check" - If a check or automatic draft is bounced or returned due to your account having insufficient funds then you will have a $35.00 returned check/bounced payment fee plus an additional $25.00 late fee added. The original amount of the check/payment plus the $35.00 returned check/payment fee and the $25.00 late fee will be paid in CASH the next day or when stated by the Director. Personal checks will NOT be accepted the rest of the season if this happens.

Tuition, Costumes, and Recital Package fees must be paid on the due date (accounts must remain current) BEFORE conventions or competitions-NO EXCEPTIONS. We are a super small company. If one account falls behind it affects everything. Please, please plan accordingly. The contract offered is for 10 months. The amount due for those 10 months is non-negotiable. Students will be billed for the 10 months regardless of attendance. If a dancer needs to break the contract for any reason an early exit fee of 2 months tuition will be applied to the account and the credit card on file will be processed immediately. To exit the contract, the parent must email info@charlottedancecollective.com. The exit letter must be in writing. No exceptions. Monthly tuition, faculty rates, insurance rates, etc. are all based on enrollment. IF one student leaves midseason it affects everything. Again, we are interested in signing fully committed families only. Competition Team Members will also incur a $200 Team Cancellation Fee in addition to the CDC Dance Membership Cancellation Fee. You must register your credit card for an auto draft. No exceptions. Yes, there is a processing fee. Every company that has an online bill pay option requires you to pay the processing fee.

Charlotte Dance Collective COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN CONSIDERATION for being permitted to enter the Charlotte Dance Collective and return to class and/or for my children to end and/or so participate for any purpose, including, but not limited to, observation or use of the studio or equipment, or participation in any on or off-site program affiliated with the studio, I acknowledge that (a) novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) infections have been confirmed throughout the United States, including North and South Carolina; (b) COVID-19 is extremely contagious, and is believed to be spread by various methods, including person-to-person contact and contact with contaminated surfaces; and (c) that it is believed that people who have COVID-19, but do not show symptoms, may be able to spread the virus as well. AGREEMENT TO ABIDE BY STUDIO PROCEDURE/POLICIES I hereby agree, represent, and warrant that neither I nor my children shall visit or utilize the studio services, and programs of the studio if I, he or she: (i) experiences symptoms of COVID-19, including without limitation, fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or new loss of taste and/or smell (or any other symptoms later to be determined to be a symptom of COVID-19); (ii) has a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19; or (iii) within the last 14 days has been exposed to someone who exhibits the symptoms listed in (i) above or has a diagnosis as set forth in (ii) above. I agree to notify the studio immediately if I believe that any of the foregoing access/use restrictions may apply. The studio has taken and may in the future take certain steps to slow the transmission of COVID19, including, without limitations, the access/use restrictions set forth above. I acknowledge and agree that the studio may revise its procedures at any time and further agree to review and to comply with the studio’s revised procedures as a condition of entering and/or utilizing the studio, services, and programs of the studio. I further acknowledge and agree that due to the nature of the studio, services, and programs offered by the studio, social distancing of 6 feet per person may not always be possible. 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, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I fully understand and appreciate both the known and potential dangers of utilizing the studio, services, and programs of the studio and acknowledge that use thereof by me and/or my children is completely voluntary and may, despite reasonable efforts to mitigate such dangers, result in expose to COVID-19, which could result in quarantine requirements, serious illness, disability, and/or death. IN FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO ENTER THE STUDIO FOR ANY PURPOSE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, OBSERVATION OR USE OF STUDIO OR EQUIPMENT, OR PATICIPATION IN ANY ON-SITE OR OFF-SITE PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH THE STUDIO, I HERBY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING: ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY By signing this agreement, I voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks of COVID-19 exposure and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, quarantine, personal injury, illness, disability, and/or death), damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with attending the studio or participating in studio programming (collectively, “Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the studio, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from all Claims of every kind arising out of or relating to COVID-19. I understand and agree that this release includes all Claims based on actions, omissions, or negligence of the studio, its officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and representatives (collectively, “Releases”), whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any studio program. INDEMNIFICATION I HERBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the studio and all other Releases from any loss, liability, damages or costs arising from or related to COVID-19 exposure (including without limitation cost of defense and legal fees for counsel of such Releasee’s choosing) which such Releasee may incur, whether caused by active or passive negligence, or otherwise while I or my child(ren) are in, upon, or about studio premises or present for or participating in any program affiliated with the studio, specifically including any loss, liability, damages or costs arising from or related to Claims, which may be asserted by my children or their representative. I understand and agree that the studio is not required to provide insurance to cover me or my children in the event they suffer COVID-19 related damage, quarantine, illness, injury, or death, upon, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment therein or participating in any program affiliated with the studio. CONCLUSION AND AGREEMENT TO ALL TERMS I expressly agree that the foregoing ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of North Carolina and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I HAVE CARFULLY READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS AGREEMENT. I AM NOT RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS, OR INDUCEMENTS, WRITTEN, ORAL OR OTHERWISE, NOT SET FORTH IN THIS AGGREEMENT. I AM AWARE THAT BY AGREEING TO THIS AGGREMENT I AM GIVING UP VALUBALE LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING MY AND MY CHILDREN’S RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FROM THE STUDIO ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AND/OR ANY QUARENTING REQUIRMENTS, ILLNESS, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING THEREFROM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS A PROMISE TO NOT SUE, A RELEASE, AND AN INDEMNIFICATION FOR ALL CLAIMS. I ALSO UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS ALSO MADE ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILD(REN) AND/OR LEGAL WARDS AND I REPPRESENT AND WARRANT TO THE STUDIO THAT I HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO SIGN THIS AGGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SUCH MINOR(S). BOTH PARENTS-MEMBERS MUST SIGN THIS FORM AS A PRECONDITION TO THEIR CHILDREN ENTERING THE STUDIO AND/OR PARTICIAITION IN STUDIO PROGRAMS.

GENERAL PARTICIPATION WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I understand that participation in dance, fitness, exercise, conditioning, stretching, choreography, rehearsals, performances, workshops, masterclasses, competitions, conventions, and related activities (“Activities”) involves physical movement and carries inherent risks of injury.

These Activities may be offered by **Charlotte Dance Collective (“CDC”) and/or Trophy Wife Fitness (“TWF”)** and may take place at the studio, at another facility, at an event or performance location, virtually, or at another location designated for the Activity.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I understand that participation in these Activities may involve risks including, but not limited to, falls, collisions, muscle strains, sprains, physical exertion, fatigue, dizziness, illness, and other injuries associated with dance, fitness, exercise, equipment, footwear, props, flooring, or physical movement.

I knowingly and voluntarily assume the inherent risks associated with participation in these Activities, whether I am participating personally or authorizing my minor child to participate.

I understand that participants are expected to follow instructor directions, use equipment appropriately, wear suitable clothing and footwear, and participate within their individual abilities and physical limitations.

HEALTH & MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITY

I understand that CDC and TWF instructors and staff are not medical professionals and are not responsible for determining whether a participant is medically able to participate.

I am responsible for determining whether I, or my minor child when applicable, can safely participate. I understand that an appropriate healthcare professional should be consulted regarding any medical condition, injury, pregnancy, physical limitation, or other health concern that could affect safe participation.

Participants should immediately stop participating and notify an instructor if they experience significant pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, illness, injury, or other concerning symptoms.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I voluntarily release and hold harmless **Charlotte Dance Collective, Trophy Wife Fitness, their owners, directors, instructors, employees, independent contractors, guest instructors, volunteers, representatives, and agents** from claims arising from the ordinary inherent risks associated with voluntary participation in the Activities.

I understand that this agreement does not waive rights or claims that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

In the event of an injury or medical emergency, I authorize CDC and/or TWF staff to contact emergency medical services and obtain reasonable emergency assistance when necessary.

If I am signing on behalf of a minor participant, I authorize CDC staff to obtain reasonable emergency assistance for my child if I cannot be reached promptly.

I understand that I am responsible for medical, transportation, or related expenses incurred on behalf of myself or my minor child.

PERSONAL PROPERTY & FACILITY DAMAGE

I understand that CDC and TWF are not responsible for lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged personal belongings, except where responsibility cannot legally be excluded.

I agree to be financially responsible for damage to studio property, equipment, or facilities resulting from my intentional misconduct or reckless behavior, or that of my minor child when applicable, to the extent permitted by law.

OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES

I understand that CDC and TWF Activities may occasionally take place at locations other than the primary studio, including performances, competitions, conventions, workshops, community events, rented facilities, and other approved locations.

Participation in such Activities may involve additional risks associated with unfamiliar facilities, equipment, flooring, crowds, or other conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By electronically accepting this agreement, I acknowledge that:

* I have read and understand this General Participation Waiver & Release of Liability.
* I understand that dance and fitness activities involve inherent risks.
* I voluntarily choose to participate or voluntarily authorize my minor child to participate.
* I agree to follow applicable safety instructions and studio policies.
* I understand that this agreement applies to participation in Activities offered by Charlotte Dance Collective and/or Trophy Wife Fitness.
* If I am signing on behalf of a minor, I confirm that I am the participant's parent or legal guardian or otherwise legally authorized to provide this consent.

**By selecting “I Agree” or providing my electronic signature, I acknowledge and accept the terms of this General Participation Waiver & Release of Liability.**

A late fee will be added to the financial obligation the close of business on the "due date". The late fee will be in the amount of $25.00. After 10 days an additional late fee is applied, and your dancer will be in jeopardy of practicing and attending registered/unregistered competitions. ***Extensions are still late*** Dancers will not be able to attend regular scheduled practices if tuition and fees are not paid on or before the due date.

Food/Drink Donations are given throughout the year for Holiday Celebrations, Classes, Sleepovers and other team bonding events, Competitions, Extended Practices, etc.

I hereby grant Charlotte Dance Collective and its representatives the right to take photographs and videos of my child during participation in classes, rehearsals, performances, and related events hosted by Charlotte Dance Collective. I authorize Charlotte Dance Collective to use and publish these images and videos in print and/or electronically on their website, social media channels, promotional materials, and any other media outlets for promotional purposes. I understand that these materials may be used in perpetuity.
I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy that may be created in connection therewith. I release Charlotte Dance Collective and its representatives from any claims, demands, or causes of action that I may have by reason of this authorization or release.
I am the parent/legal guardian of the participant named above, and I have read this release before attestation, fully understand its contents, meaning, and impact, and I agree to be bound thereby.