Assumption of Risk for ONLINE CLASSES/SESSIONS: I have agreed to participate in a session, class, workshop, or seminar with an Instructor, Apprentice Instructor, or visiting Guest Teacher at Upward Spiral Studio. I fully understand, as with all exercise, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during a class that cannot be foreseen. I understand that taking a class via Skype or Zoom or other video conferencing tool with any instructor of Upward Spiral Studio is to be taken at my own risk. I accept complete responsibility for my health and well-being in the voluntary exercise/fitness program and understand that no responsibility is assumed by Upward Spiral Studio or its instructors teaching on their behalf. I am aware that I may choose not to perform certain exercises and can withdraw from any exercise at any time. Limitations of Liability for ALL: I, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release Upward Spiral Studio, their owners and instructors, apprentice instructors, visiting guest teachers from any liability now or in the future, should an injury occur during a class, an injury including, but not limited to, disability, illness, or death. I agree that Upward Spiral and its instructors do not assume liability for accidents, misapplication of information, injuries, death, physical or mental disease, delays due to technological issues. I do hereby waive any right I may have to bring legal action or assert a claim for injury or loss of any kind arising out of or relating to participation by me in any of the exercises or activities. Release of Liability for ALL: I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement and fully understand its terms and sign it voluntarily. My agreement here will act as continued agreement to all ensuing sessions, classes, workshops, seminars, whether in person or online via Skype, Zoom, or other video conferencing tool. Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk due to COVID-19 for IN-STUDIO SESSIONS: I understand that the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). I further understand that COVID-19 is extremely contagious and may be contracted from various sources. I understand COVID-19 has a long incubation period during which carriers of the virus may not show symptoms and still be contagious. I understand that I am the decision maker for my sense of physical well-being. Given the current limitations of COVID-19 virus testing, I understand determining who is infected with COVID-19 is exceptionally difficult. To proceed with receiving exercise instruction, I confirm and understand the following: I understand instruction and exercising may create circumstances, such as the discharge of respiratory droplets or person-to-person contact, in which COVID-19 can be transmitted. I understand that I am opting for an exercise class seminar, or workshop, that is purely elective, and that I have the option to defer my lesson to a later date if I am not feeling well. I confirm I will not come to Upward Spiral Studio if I am experiencing any of the following symptoms: Fever, Shortness of Breath, Dry Cough, Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Loss of Taste or Smell I verify that in the past 14 days I have not traveled: 1) Outside of the United States, or 2) Domestically within the United States by commercial airline, bus, or train. I will inform my instructor if I plan to travel by commercial airline, bus or train. I will inform the studio immediately if I ever test positive for COVID19, for contact tracing purposes. I am informed that Upward Spiral Studio has implemented preventative measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19, following guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). I hereby acknowledge and assume the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 through this elective exercise class and give my express permission to all instructors at Upward Spiral Studio to proceed with providing instruction. I knowingly and willingly consent to exercise sessions with the full understanding and disclosure of the risks associated with exercising in a facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. I confirm all of my questions were answered to my satisfaction. Assumption of Risk for IN-STUDIO SESSIONS: I fully understand, as with all exercise, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during a class that cannot be foreseen. I accept complete responsibility for my health and well-being in the voluntary exercise/fitness program and understand that no responsibility is assumed by Upward Spiral Studio or its instructors teaching on their behalf. I am aware that I may choose not to perform certain exercises and can withdraw from any exercise at any time. 24-Hour Cancellation Policy for ALL: I understand I will be charged for cancelling less than 24 hours before my session. If I need to cancel my session, I will contact the instructor directly in their preferred method -- email, text, or phone call. Today's Date: September 30, 2026 |