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, Worldwide governments and health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.
Dance HQ has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, Dance HQ cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with the virus. Further, attending Dance HQ could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.
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 Dance HQ 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 Dance HQ may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Dance HQ employees, independent contractors, volunteers, and 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 Dance HQ or participation in Dance HQ programming either at the studio or hired location. (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Dance HQ, its employees, 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 , Dance HQ, its employees, independent contractors, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Dance HQ, program.
NOTE: Returning to Dance HQ, is permissible only if the following guidelines have been met.
I have no illness or show any virus symptoms such as fever, cough or congestion.
None of my relatives (living with me) have been diagnosed or have Covid-19 within the last 14 days.
I have not travelled outside of the UK, in the past 14 days.
I agree to follow the proper hygiene and safety guidelines put into effect by Dance HQ, from the council of the Health Department (Including wearing masks unless dancing, temperature checks, frequent hand sanitization, and maintaining social distancing)
Dancers with signs of illness or unable to conform to the Dance HQ, guidelines listed above MUST remain home and continue classes via the online platform.