WAIVER FOR BELLA DANCE STUDIO, INC.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, AND IDEMNITY
THIS RELEASE HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. PLEASE READ FULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A STUDENT UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OF AGE MUST SIGN.
By signing this Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Responsibility, Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Risks (“Release”), I agree that Bella Dance Studio, Inc., Bella Dance Company, its owners, officers, directors, members, managers, agents, representatives, employees, instructors, coaches, assistants and volunteers (collectively “Company”), shall not be responsible for any and all injuries, losses, damages, property losses and property damages that Student sustains while attending, participating, training, practicing or performing in any dance or related activity during any class, instruction, training, event, performance, competition, convention or activity, including, without limitation, transportation to and from such activity (collectively “Dance”).
I understand and acknowledge that Dance offered, conducted and taught by the Company has inherent risks of injury, including, but not limited to, muscle pain and pulls, broken bones, ankle injuries, other injuries and even death (especially if the student is not physically conditioned and/or medically prepared). I understand and acknowledge that Student is exposed to such inherent risks when participating in Dance. I understand and acknowledge that Student’s participation in Dance is purely voluntary and I elect to have the Student participate in spite of the risks. I accept and ASSUME ALL RISKS of any and all injuries, losses, damages, property losses and property damages sustained by Student resulting from the participation in Dance. I hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE the Company from any and all actions, claims or demands that Student and his or her heirs, successors, assigns, guardians or other representatives, or any person or entity claiming by or through Student may have for any and all injuries, losses, damages, property losses and property damages sustained by Student resulting from the participation in Dance. It is my intent to WAIVE AND RELEASE any liability on the part of the Company any and all injuries, losses, damages, property losses and property damages sustained by Student resulting from the participation in Dance. I hereby agree that Student and his or her heirs, successors, assigns, guardians or other representatives, or any person or entity claiming by or through Student shall not make any claim or sue the Company for any and all injuries, losses, damages, property losses and property damages sustained by Student resulting from the participation in Dance, regardless of the cause.
I understand and acknowledge that the Company shall not be responsible for any and all injuries, losses, damages, property losses and property damages sustained by Student or any guest of Student as the result of attendance of any Dance, or entry into or presence on the Company’s premises or the surrounding property. I hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE, and agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Company from any and all actions, claims or demands that Student or guest of Student may have for any and all injuries, losses, damages, property losses and property damages resulting from attendance of any Dance, or entry into or presence on the Company’s premises or the surrounding property.
In the event any claim is asserted against the Company for injuries or damages to third parties or their property caused in whole or in part by Student, I shall DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS at my own expense the Company against such claims and any related loss or liability. In the event I fail to so defend and indemnify, the Company may defend, settle or
pay any such claim without notice to me and with right of recourse against me for all payments made or agreed to be paid to discharge any such claim, and all costs incurred, including attorney fees.
I further understand and acknowledge that Company is not responsible for the Student outside of the classroom and that the Student shall not be dropped off until immediately before his or her class starts, and shall be promptly picked up after class ends. I shall instruct the Student to wait inside the building until his or her ride arrives at the end of class. I hereby WAIVE AND RELEASE, and agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Company from any and all actions, claims or demands for any and all injuries, losses, damages, property losses and property damages sustained by Student or caused by Student outside of the classroom, as a result of Student leaving the Company’s premises, as a result of dropping the Student off in advance of his or her class, or as a result of failing to pick up the Student promptly after class ends.
I understand and acknowledge that Company reserves the right to refuse instruction or training to anyone who fails to comply with the policies and rules set forth by the Company. Company may amend its policies and rules in its sole discretion. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Company‘s handbook and understand the policies set forth in it. I agree that the Student will comply with the policies and rules set forth in the Company’s handbook.
I further understand and acknowledge that Company reserves the right to video and photograph all classes, events, performances, competitions for instructional, publicity or other purposes. I hereby grant permission for the use of any video or photograph of Company that has the Student in it, and release and waive any claim for the Company’s use of the video or photograph of Student.
I agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under Colorado law. If any portion of this Release is held invalid, the balance shall continue in full force and effect. This Release shall be unlimited as to amount and duration. This Release shall be governed by Colorado law, and jurisdiction for any claim under this Release shall be the State District Court in La Plata County, Colorado.
By signing this Release, I have fully read, understand, and agree with the terms and have had the opportunity to consider and discuss it with such individuals and advisors as I deem appropriate.
COVID-19
Bella Dance Studio Inc. is following all precautions listed by San Juan Basin Health officials in conducting classes. We have listed these precautions in our information emailed home to families and have posted copies of this information at the dance studio. Bella Dance Studio Inc., its owners, board members, teachers and/or sub-contractors are in no way responsible for any illness, including COVID-19, students may contract through participating in classes, activities or events held by or at Bella Dance Studio Inc.