COVID WAIVER

IN-CONSIDERATION for being permitted to participate in classes provided by Dance Through Life Ltd. at Evergreen Community Spaces, 1709 8 Ave NE, Calgary, AB (“dance studios”).  I, on behalf of myself and all persons entities claiming by, through or under me hereby acknowledge, agree to sign this COVID-19 WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.

I acknowledge that the novel coronovirus (COVID-19) is a global pandemic and that infections have been confirmed throughout Canada, the United States and Internationally.

I understand and acknowledge that Dance Through Life Ltd. can not guarantee my safety or immunity from infection.  There is no known vaccination for COVID-19.  The mode by which COVID-19 is transmitted or how long it remains on surfaces or in the air is not entirely known.  I fully understand acknowledge and appreciate these facts and the uncertainty of the virus and how it may impact my health.  I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated directly or indirectly with participating in any activity at Evergreen Community Spaces, including classes, traveling to and from the dance studio, entering and exiting the dance studio premises, using equipment, interacting with other persons at or around the dance studio, and/or using facilities within the dance studio premises, including restroom.  With this understanding, I knowingly and voluntarily waive and release Dance Through Life Ltd., and/or their respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (collectively “the releases”) from any and all present and future claims of any type, including for any harm or loss, economic loss, personal injury, disease, death and property damage suffered by me.  I agree to indemnity and hold harmless and covenant not to sue, the Releases for any personal injury, death, medical expenses, disability or capacity, property damage, court costs, attorneys’ fees, and/or other loss, including arising out of or related, whether directly or indirectly to any Voluntary Activity.

I represent and attest that:
  1. I am not experiencing any symptoms of illness.  I do not have a fever, cough and am not experiencing shortness of breath.  If i develop any of these symptoms, or if I have a suspected or diagnosed case of COVID-19, I agree that I will not attend or participate in any class at Evergreen Community Spaces, or otherwise enter or be physically present at the dance studios.
  2. I agree to follow any and all safety protocols that have been or will be implemented by Dance Through Life Ltd and Evergreen Community Spaces.  Including those that are posted at the dance studios and those that are sent to me electronically including by text messages, SMS and/or email as well as those protocol on the website for the dance studios.  I acknowledge that Dance Through Life Ltd. may change these protocols at any time and I agree to abide by any and all such changes.
  3. I do not believe that I have been exposed to a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
  4. I have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 and not yet cleared as a non-contagious by City, Province or local health authorities.
  5. I am and will continue to follow recommended guidelines as much as possible, including practicing physical distancing, trying to maintain separation of six feet from others and otherwise limiting my exposure of COVID-19.
  6.  I agree to notify Dance Through Life Ltd. immediately if I believe I am experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 and/or if I have a suspected or diagnosed case of COVID-19.

I fully understand and acknowledge that use of the dance studio and its facilities and services may involve inherent danger and risk, including, without limitation the risk of physical illness or injury, death, and/or property damage.  I HEREBY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND RISK OF ILLNESS, BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE to me, including due to negligence, active or passive, or otherwise while in, about or upon the premises of the dance studio and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment thereon or participating in any program affiliated with the gym.  I acknowledge that any illness or injuries that I contract or sustain may be compounded by negligent first aid or emergency response of the Releases and I will waive any claim in respect thereof.

I further expressly agree that the foregoing COVID-19 WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and inclusive as it permitted by applicable law and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agree that the balance will, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND FURTHER AGREE THAT NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS OR INDUCEMENT APART FROM THE FOREGOING WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE.  I AM AWARE THAT BY AGREEING TO THIS AGREEMENT I AM GIVING UP VALUABLE LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FROM THE RELEASES IN CASE OF ILLNESS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING, FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AT ANY OUTLET OR PROGRAM AND ALL ILLNESS, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING THEREFROM.  I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS A PROMISE NOT TO SUE AND A RELEASE OF AN INDEMNIFICATION FOR ALL CLAIMS AND IS BINDING ON ME, MY HEIRS, FAMILY, ESTATE, REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSIGNS.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS OF THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.

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