1. Agree to accept and abide by all the terms and conditions governing Kids College, LLC dba The Kids Lounge, with which I declare myself fully acquainted.
2. Agree that while I accept that The Kids Lounge will take every reasonable precaution against harm or loss occurring, indemnify The Kids Lounge, Kids College LLC and/or their staff, agents or employees in respect of all loss or damage, whether to person or property, from any cause howsoever arising, which may be sustained by the pupil stipulated above or to his/her property or possessions, whilst on the school property or under school control during any school excursion, sporting activity or outing.
3.Agree that in emergency circumstances that the ownership of The Kids Lounge or his/her representative, has the power to authorize whatever treatment/surgery, he/she in their sole discretion deems necessary for the pupil, and in doing so agree that the owner and or her representative shall act loco parentis. I agree further that I shall be responsible for the payment of all medical and/or hospital accounts, where applicable, should an injury be sustained to the pupil stipulated above whilst on the school property, or under school control during any school excursion, sporting activity or outing for any reason whatsoever arising.
4.I have read and agree to The Kids Lounge Discipline Policy which states the methods of guidance appropriate to the ages of the children. Positive, non-violent, non-abusive methods for managing behavior shall be implemented. All teachers/caregivers are required to sign a facility agreement to implement the discipline and behavior management policy, which specifies no corporal punishment shall be used. Emotional abuse is also prohibited, including but not limited to profane, harsh, demeaning, or humiliating language in the presence of children. Threatening, humiliating, ignoring, corrupting, terrorizing, or rejecting a child is prohibited. Withholding, forcing or threatening to withhold or force food, sleep or toileting is prohibited. Unsupervised isolation of a child shall not be allowed. The child shall be within sight of staff if isolation from the group is used. The use of children to discipline other children is prohibited. Children shall not be restrained through drugs or mechanical restraints
5.Agree that this indemnity shall commence on the date of signature hereof and shall remain in force and be of effect for the duration of the pupil's enrollment at The Kids Lounge.
6. Agree to abide by all the school regulations, policies, and procedures and to settle all fees weekly, or in advance. I understand that payment is due regardless of attendance once weeks have been selected.
7.The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement by mediation, which shall be conducted under the then current mediation procedures of The CPR Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution or any other procedure upon which the parties may agree. The parties further agree that their respective good faith participation in mediation is a condition precedent to pursuing any other available legal or equitable remedy, including litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution procedures.
8.Agree to ensure that the child has been properly immunized against whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus and polio, and vaccinated against tuberculosis, and will furnish the necessary proof upon enrollment. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this The Kids Lounge Payment Plan and Indemnity Form including the breach, termination or validity thereof, which has not been resolved by mediation as provided herein within [30] days after appointment of a mediator, shall be finally resolved by arbitration provided, however, that if one party fails to participate in either the negotiation or mediation as agreed herein, the other party can commence arbitration prior to the expiration of the time periods set forth above. The arbitration shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§1 et seq., and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. The place of arbitration shall be Beaufort County, South Carolina. 9. Parties agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.