COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver
**Signature Required Prior to every scheduled appointment at the time of booking**
Due to the 2019-2020 outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Emma Walker Photography is taking extra precautions with the care of every client to include enhanced sanitation/disinfection procedures.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include but are not limited to:
High temperature
Sore throat
Headaches
Loss of smell / taste
Fatigue
Dry Cough
Difficulty Breathing
I agree to the following: *
I understand the above symptoms and affirm that I, as well as all household members, do not currently have, nor have experienced the symptoms listed above WITHIN THE LAST 14 DAYS.
I affirm that I, as well as all household members, have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 WITHIN THE PAST 30 DAYS.
I affirm that I, as well as all household members, have not knowingly been exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 WITHIN THE PAST 30 DAYS.
I affirm that I, as well as all household members, have not traveled outside of the country, or to any city considered to be a "hot spot" for COVID-19 infections WITHIN THE PAST 30 DAYS.
I understand that Emma Walker Photography cannot be held liable for any exposure to the COVID-19 virus caused by misinformation on this form.
I understand that Emma Walker Photography cannot guarantee that myself or / and my child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19.
Emma Walker Photography is following these enhanced procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Sessions will be scheduled with a minimum of 24 hours in between to allow for thorough sanitisation and cleaning.
- Session participants are strictly limited to immediate family from the same household only with no additional guests allowed in the studio.
- Every client is required to wash and sanitise their hands upon arrival and before leaving with the hand sanitiser provided.
- No footwear is to be worn inside the studio by neither the photographer nor the client.
- Your photographer will thoroughly clean and sanitise their hands, and wear a face mask and latex free gloves during the whole session. Masks will also be provided for all the clients to be worn throughout the session (with an exception of when the photos of yourself are being taken)
- All photography items and props will be sanitised prior to your session and all props used during your session will be thoroughly washed and re-santised afterwards and disposable items will be used when possible.
- All surfaces will be wiped thoroughly with hospital grade disinfectant before and after each client according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Package images will be downloadable from a password protected Online Gallery and no in-person viewing sessions will take place to limit in-person contact between the photographer and the client.
By signing below, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and I agree to each statement above and release Emma Walker Photography from any and all liability for the unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19.
I voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the photoshoot and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability and death.
I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the Emma Walker Photography Studio may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to the photographer and other studio employees and contractors, such as assistants and make up artists if those are present.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at the photoshoot with Emma Walker Photography.
On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Emma Walker Photography, its employees from the claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto.
I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Emma Walker Photography, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any photography related activities at the studio.
Emma Walker Photography agrees to abide by these standards and affirms the same.