PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT. BY PARTICIPATING, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THE TERMS BELOW.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in Social 67 events, including dance lessons, social dancing, and any other activities hosted by or affiliated with Social 67 and/or VFW Post 67 (collectively referred to as “the Event”), I, the undersigned participant, agree to the following:
1. Voluntary Participation & Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge that participation in dance-related activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:
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Slips, trips, and falls
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Physical contact with other participants
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Collisions
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Muscle strains or injuries
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Exposure to loud music or flashing lights
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Illness or communicable disease, including COVID-19
I voluntarily choose to participate and assume full responsibility for any and all risks, known or unknown, associated with the Event.
2. Waiver and Release of Liability
I hereby waive, release, and discharge Social 67, VFW Post 67, their owners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, instructors, DJ(s), agents, representatives, sponsors, and venue partners (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action of any kind, whether in law or equity, arising out of or related to my participation in the Event.
This includes, but is not limited to, claims for bodily injury, property damage, emotional distress, illness, or death, whether caused by negligence (except gross negligence or willful misconduct), equipment failure, the condition of the venue, or the actions or inactions of any other participant or Released Party.
3. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost (including reasonable attorney’s fees) they may incur due to my participation in the Event, including any claims brought by third parties or other participants arising from my conduct.
4. Fitness to Participate
I certify that I am in good health and physically able to participate in the Event. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult a physician prior to participation if I have any health concerns.
5. Photography & Media Release
I grant Social 67 and its partners the right to take photographs, video, or other media of me during the Event and to use such materials for promotional, commercial, or other lawful purposes, without compensation or further approval.
6. Governing Law & Severability
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. If any provision of this waiver is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
7. Ongoing Applicability
This waiver applies to this Event and all future events hosted by Social 67 or VFW Post 67, unless and until I revoke it in writing and provide such revocation to the organizers.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this waiver, and that I am voluntarily giving up legal rights.