Parent/Legal Guardian Consent, Risk Acknowledgement and Waiver
By ticking the Acknowledgement box and submitting this form, I declare and agree that:
Authority to Provide Consent
* I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named in this form, or I have valid written authority from the participant’s parent or legal guardian to provide this consent.
* I am at least 18 years of age and legally capable of providing this consent.
If requested, I will provide WSB with evidence of my identity, parental responsibility or written authority.
Accuracy and Eligibility
* All information and documents submitted for the participant are true, accurate and complete.
* I understand that false, misleading or incomplete information may result in the participant’s registration being rejected, accreditation being withdrawn or the participant being disqualified without entitlement to a refund, subject to applicable law and WSB’s published refund policy.
* I will notify WSB promptly if any material information changes before or during the event.
Rules and Conduct
* I have read and agree to the WSB competition rules, registration terms, code of conduct, safety requirements and applicable event policies.
* I will ensure that the participant follows all reasonable instructions given by WSB officials, venue personnel, security staff, medical personnel and authorised event representatives.
* I understand that WSB may remove or disqualify a participant for serious misconduct, unsafe behaviour, rule violations, harassment, violence, damage to property or conduct that places another person at risk.
Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Risk
* I understand that dance competitions, battles, rehearsals, workshops and related event activities involve physical exertion and inherent risks.
* These risks may include, but are not limited to, slips, trips, falls, collisions, overexertion, dehydration, muscle strains, sprains, fractures, illness, contact with other participants, equipment-related injuries and other serious injuries that may occur despite reasonable safety precautions.
* I confirm that these risks have been explained in clear language and that I voluntarily permit the participant to take part with an understanding of those risks.
* I understand that the participant must stop participating and immediately inform a WSB official if they become injured, unwell or unable to participate safely.
Health and Fitness Declaration
* To the best of my knowledge, the participant is physically and medically fit to participate safely.
* I have disclosed any medical condition, allergy, injury, medication, disability or other circumstance that WSB reasonably needs to know to protect the participant’s health and safety.
* I understand that WSB does not provide medical advice and that I should seek advice from a qualified medical professional if I have any concerns about the participant’s ability to participate.
* I will provide any required medication and ensure that it is properly labelled and managed by an authorised responsible adult.
Emergency Medical Consent
* If an illness, injury or emergency occurs and I cannot be contacted within a reasonable time, I authorise WSB and its representatives to arrange first aid, ambulance transportation and emergency medical treatment that is reasonably considered necessary for the participant.
* I understand that WSB cannot guarantee the availability, nature or outcome of medical treatment.
* I accept responsibility for reasonable medical, ambulance, hospital, repatriation and related expenses, except to the extent that those expenses arise from a liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or transferred.
* I understand that this authority does not require WSB or its representatives to provide treatment beyond their training or qualifications.
Insurance and International Travel
* I am responsible for arranging suitable travel, health, accident and personal-property insurance for the participant, including coverage for dance competition activities, hospital treatment, trip interruption, cancellation and medical repatriation.
* I understand that WSB does not provide personal insurance coverage for participants unless expressly confirmed in writing.
* I am responsible for ensuring that the participant holds a valid passport, visa, travel authority, parental consent document and any other document required to enter and remain in Hong Kong.
Supervision of Minors
* I understand that WSB does not assume parental responsibility or provide continuous supervision of the participant.
* I will ensure that the participant travels with and remains under the supervision of an authorised responsible adult outside scheduled competition and event activities.
* I have provided WSB with accurate contact details for the participant’s parent/legal guardian and supervising adult.
Release and Limitation of Liability
* To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release Hoopdreamz Enterprises Pty Ltd, Coinchella Event Services, WSB, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers and authorised representatives from claims arising from the ordinary and inherent risks of voluntary participation in the event.
* Nothing in this acknowledgement excludes, restricts or modifies any right, guarantee or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including liability that applicable law does not permit WSB to exclude.
* This acknowledgement does not release any person from liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, reckless conduct, gross negligence where applicable, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.
Personal Property
* I understand that the participant is responsible for their personal belongings.
* To the fullest extent permitted by law, WSB is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property unless the loss or damage was directly caused by WSB’s proven wrongful act or omission.
Privacy and Personal Information
* I understand that WSB will collect and use the participant’s personal information for registration, age verification, accreditation, event administration, safety, emergency response, competition results and communications directly connected with the event.
* I understand that relevant information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary to event partners, venues, medical personnel, insurers, contractors, government authorities or service providers involved in operating the event.
* I confirm that I have reviewed the WSB Privacy Collection Notice, which explains what information is collected, why it is collected, how it is stored, who may receive it, how long it may be retained and how access or correction may be requested.
Photography and Media
* I understand that the event may be photographed, filmed, livestreamed or recorded.
* I have completed the separate Photography and Media Consent section indicating whether I authorise the participant’s name, image, voice, likeness and performance to be recorded and used for event coverage, archives and WSB promotional purposes.
* I understand that WSB cannot guarantee that a participant will not appear incidentally in crowd or background footage captured at a public event.
Confirmation of Understanding
* I have read this acknowledgement in full and have had the opportunity to ask questions before agreeing.
* I understand that this is an important legal document affecting the participant’s rights.
* I enter the participant’s name and my own name electronically with the intention that my electronic acknowledgement will have the same effect as a signature.