ADDENDUM FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID 19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
In consideration of being allowed to participate in dance classes, recitals, and performances with STUDIO D SCHOOL OF DANCE (Studio D) and/or THE GRIFFIN BALLET THEATRE (GBT), and any related events and activities with the said organizations, the undersigned acknowledge, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. Participation in group classes, recitals, and performances will necessarily include possible exposure to an illness from infectious diseases, including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While both Studio D and GBT have instituted rules and policies that may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;
and,
2. I 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 participation and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the participation rules and policies regarding protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS both STUDIO D SCHOOL OF DANCE and THE GRIFFIN BALLET THEATRE, their officers, officials, agents, teachers, contractors and/or employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (Release), concerning ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, 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 FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, 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 responsibilities for adhering to the rules and policies for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I, for myself, my spouse, and child/ward, do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releasees, and myself, my spouse, and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE to the fullest extent provided by law.
