The Backstage Foundation Participant Waiver & Agreement
By agreeing to become a participant, I, the participant (or participant’s legal guardian), acknowledge that entry into this waiver & agreement (“Agreement”) with The Backstage Foundation ("Foundation") is in consideration of my participation at any and all of The Backstage Foundation’s programs/events, and confirm my understanding and agreement to the following:
Safety and Conduct
I will comply with The Backstage Foundation's policies, safety rules, conduct expectations, and other directions. I understand that The Backstage Foundation does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind from its participants and/or their parents, guardians, invitees, or associates. The Backstage Foundation, in its full discretion, reserves the right to terminate my participation at Backstage Foundation events or disallow me from representing the Backstage Foundation at events hosted by third parties, immediately upon learning of allegations of bullying, harassment, threatening behaviors, or violence towards any person, whether affiliated with The Backstage Foundation or not. If any legal action is brought against me for any reason or if I am terminated from a dance company/team contract for reasons other than financial, The Backstage Foundation has the right to revoke my participation in any and all current or future programs/events. If I am informed of such revocation, I will refrain from suggesting, stating, or allowing others to believe that I am affiliated with The Backstage Foundation.
This paragraph extends to PARENTS and LEGAL GUARDIANS of participants of The Backstage Foundation.
Awareness and Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge that participating at The Backstage Foundation’s programs/events have risks. These risks may arise in a variety of ways, including from:
- Physical exertion, injury
- Working in a theater/on stage
- Exposure to loud noise, bright lights, crowds,weather conditions
- Interacting with or being in the presence of other volunteers, visitors, children, dancers, or others
- Exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious disease
I assume and accept any and all risks of injury, illness, death, and property damage or loss that may arise from my presence at The Backstage Foundation’s facilities/programs/events.
Waiver and Release of Claims
I waive and release The Backstage Foundation or any of its affiliated organizations, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and facilities/venues from any and all claims and liabilities arising from my participation at The Backstage Foundation's programs/events including, without limitation, claims in respect of death, illness, or injury to my person or property. I will not sue The Backstage Foundation on the basis of these waived and released claims.
Disclosure of Medical Conditions
I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my own physical condition and making my own decision about participating/dancing/volunteering. I have disclosed all medications and conditions relevant to my participation to The Backstage Foundation team, including, without limitation, chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes. I understand that The Backstage Foundation needs such information because some medication side effects, or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of others at The Backstage Foundation's programs/events, or participating conventions/studios/etc. I consent to The Backstage Foundation sharing this information with health professionals or first responders should I become ill or injured while participating in The Backstage Foundation’s programs/events.
Medical Care Consent
I authorize The Backstage Foundation to provide me first aid, emergency medical assistance, and transportation. I understand that The Backstage Foundation is not obligated to provide this care. I also understand that I am solely responsible for any costs related to my medical treatment and transport, and that The Backstage Foundation does not provide health, medical, disability, or other insurance coverage for me.
Use by The Backstage Foundation of My Name and Image
I consent to use by The Backstage Foundation of my image, voice, name, video, and story, and of images of any works used during The Backstage Foundation's programs/events, in The Backstage Foundation’s digital and print promotional, fundraising, educational, social media and other communications. The Backstage Foundation may use them without obtaining my approval or paying me for such use. Choreography shall remain the property of the programs/events choreographer, as such it will not be re-taught or used by other dancers, however, the Backstage Foundation reserves the right to display it without compensation. I waive any legal claims related to such use, including claims relating to copyright or rights of publicity or privacy.
Show Call
I understand that as a participant at The Backstage Foundation's programs/events, I am required to remain for the entire event as noted in the programs/events detail email. I also understand that I must arrive no later than the stated time, within the detail email, on the day of the programs/events. Failure to arrive on time will give The Backstage Foundation the right to cancel my participation and any incentives. I understand that I will need to provide my own transportation to and from the programs/events.
Assignment of Work Product
I grant full rights to The Backstage Foundation in any reports, brochures, website content, social media, photos, images, videos, or other materials, or works I may create in the course of being a participant in The Backstage Foundation’s programs/events, and any intellectual property rights in or derivatives of such materials. Choreography shall remain the property of the participant/participant's choreographer, as such it will not be re-taught or used by other dancers, however, the Backstage Foundation reserves the right to display it without compensation.
Not an Employee
I understand that I am not an employee of The Backstage Foundation and will not be paid for my participation in The Backstage Foundation's programs/events, but may receive incentives such as exposure through staged events, studio promotion through social media, programs, etc.
Cancellations
I understand that The Backstage Foundation is not liable should a program or event be cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, pandemic, natural disaster, or any other condition beyond their control. I understand that The Backstage Foundation will give as much notice as possible should these conditions arise.
Applicable to All Participants
I understand this Waiver & Agreement applies throughout the duration of my participation at any and all of The Backstage Foundation’s programs/events.
General Provisions
This Agreement will run in favor of The Backstage Foundation and its board, directors, employees, and other volunteers, and will bind my heirs, next of kin, and legal representatives. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the other terms will remain effective.
No oral agreements have been made between the parties. The waiver or failure of either party to exercise, in any respect, any right provided in this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right or remedy to which the party may be entitled. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to residence of the recipient.
All participants aged 16 years old and older are required to sign the Participant Waiver and Agreement.
A parent/guardian’s signature is also required for all participants under the age of 18 years old.
Revised 5.28.2024