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, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. Trapeze School New York™, Trapeze School World Corp., TSNY LOS ANGELES, LLC (hereinafter collectively referred to as "TSNY") has taken into account local, federal, and international recommendations and put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (posted throughout the facility, and available online here: https://losangeles.trapezeschool.com/about/COVID-19_Safety_Procedures); however, due to the nature of our business, TSNY cannot guarantee that individuals will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending TSNY could increase one's risk of contracting COVID-19. In consideration of being allowed to participate in class at TSNY and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular measures and personal discipline 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 ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES (defined below), CITY ENTITIES (defined below), or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards 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 to the attention of the nearest staff member immediately; and, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS TSNY, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, and other participants (collectively the "RELEASEES"), as well as owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, including the City of Santa Monica, the Santa Monica City Council, the City of Santa Monica's boards and commissions, the City of Santa Monica's officers, agents, employees and volunteers, the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation and its board, officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively "CITY ENTITIES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR CITY ENTITIES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Rev. 01 Date: May 27, 2022 |