Covid-19 Liability Waiver

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to COVID-19

Jamie Lee Dance Academy is pleased to be able to conduct classes following the physical closure of the dance school due to COVID-19.  JLDA has conducted a thorough COVID-19 risk assessment and is implementing new processes in light of the recent pandemic.  Should you wish to discuss any of these in detail, please email the office and a time will be arranged to answer your questions.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in any Jamie Lee Dance Academy activities, I understand, acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. I certify that I am physically fit and able to participate in the program, event or activity, and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional.  I will not participate in any program, event or activity in which I am not physically able.
2. I agree to comply with any and all new rules, regulations, terms and conditions for participation in the program, event or activity. Including but not limited to cleaning of my hands, remaining in my set space and not bringing un-necessary items to the studio.
3. COVID-19: The coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. It is believed that an individual can be in infected with COVID-19 without their knowledge and be asymptomatic.
4. JLDA has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, JLDA cannot guarantee that I or anyone else will not become infected with COVID-19, including my relatives.
5. Participation in a JLDA activity could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in a JLDA activity, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death to myself or relatives. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at a JLDA activity may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself or others, including, but not limited to, JLDA employees, volunteers, and program participants.
6. I UNDERSTAND AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL the foregoing risks related to COVID-19 and accept sole responsibility for any injury or illness that may occur. Further, I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of JLDA, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any JLDA program(s), related event, or activity.
7. If I or anyone in my household presents COVID-19 symptoms, or I am contacted by the Test and Trace service, I will inform the school principal as soon as possible, and I will then isolate as advised by the UK government and professional medical services.