ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM
This Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form (“Agreement”) is made between Denise’s Healthy Steps LLC, doing business as Healthy Steps Kids Cook, including its officers, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, representatives, sub-licensees, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, partner facilities, and agents (collectively, the “Company”), and the Parent, Legal Guardian, or registrant (collectively, the “Parties”).
By registering your child, children, or yourself for a Healthy Steps Kids Cook (HSKC) class, camp, program, event, demonstration, or party, you are agreeing to the following terms. Please read carefully before registering.
PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN/RESPONSIBLE PARTY
I am the parent, legal guardian, or responsible party of the minor child or children named on the Company class registration page and I have the legal authority to execute this release on behalf of the child or children. I understand that classes may be taught by Company employees or by independent instructors acting on behalf of the Company to set up the curriculum and operate the classes offered by the Company.
NO REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
Please read carefully before registering for any class. All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for missed classes or camps, regardless of the reason. If you are unable to attend a class, you must notify the Company as soon as possible, ideally before the class begins. This helps reduce waste and allows the Company to adjust food and class preparation, which typically begins 24 hours prior to class based on the number of expected participants. In rare cases where a refund is offered at the Company’s sole discretion, the refunded amount will be reduced by any registration or processing fees incurred at the time of booking. By registering for a class or camp, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.
PRIVACY POLICY
By registering myself, my child, or my children for a Company cooking class, I agree to receive a class email confirmation and e‑newsletter enrollment for the purpose of receiving information from the Company. I may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any Company email or by contacting the Company directly.
ACCIDENT WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, MODEL RELEASE, FOOD ALLERGY DISCLAIMER
I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS for myself, my child, or my children of participating in this activity, including, by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. I understand and acknowledge that cooking activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to cuts and lacerations from knives and cutting tools, burns from heat, hot surfaces, and cooking equipment, slips and falls on wet or contaminated surfaces, choking hazards from food items, heat exposure from stoves, ovens, and cooking appliances, and exposure to kitchen tools, utensils, and appliances.
I certify that there are no health‑related reasons or problems that preclude me or my child or children from participating in this activity. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which my child or children may participate, and that it will govern my child or children’s actions and responsibilities at said activity. In consideration of my application and permitting myself, my child, or my children to participate in this activity, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:
I WAIVE, RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, the Company and its officers, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, representatives, sub‑licensees, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, partner facilities, and agents, for my, my child’s, or my children’s death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to myself or my child(ren) from this activity. I acknowledge that the Company is not responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf. I acknowledge my consent for myself and/or my child or children to participate and that this activity may involve certain risks and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. These risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by kitchen and trade tools, facilities, food preparation, and the actions of other people, including but not limited to participants, volunteers, monitors, and producers of the activity. These risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers.
I hereby consent for myself, my child, or my children to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity, including emergency transport by ambulance if deemed necessary. I understand that any medical cost is my responsibility and not that of the Company or its successors.
PARENT, GUARDIAN, RESPONSIBLE PARTY MODEL RELEASE
In consideration of my, my child’s, or my children’s engagement as a model and for other valuable consideration received, I give the Company and certified instructors (“Photographer”), and Photographer’s heirs and legal representatives, the irrevocable, perpetual, and unrestricted right to take and use photographs or video recordings of the child or children or registrants named in the online class pre‑registration (“Photographs”) in all forms, media, and manners, in conjunction with the child’s name or a fictitious name, for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes. I waive any right to review or approve the Photographs, the use of the Photographs, or the matter that may be used in conjunction with the Photographs now and in the future, regardless of whether that use or matter is known to me. I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the Photographs. I release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless the Photographer and Photographer’s heirs, legal representatives, and assigns from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking, processing, or publication of the Photographs. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.
FOOD ALLERGY DISCLAIMER AND DISCLOSURE
The Company makes every attempt to identify all ingredients in its recipes and to instruct its certified cooking instructors on the severity of food allergies. The Company labels recipes with possible allergen‑containing ingredients and takes care to clean the environment used for classes; however, there is always a risk of cross‑contamination or exposure to allergens. There is also a possibility that manufacturers of commercial foods used in recipes may change formulations at any time, without notice.
Customers concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. You must make the decision to enroll yourself, your child, or your children based on this information and the possible health risk. By registering, you agree to fully disclose all food allergies, medical dietary needs (such as celiac disease or gluten‑free requirements), and any cultural or religious food practices (for example, no pork, no shellfish, or vegetarian) for each participant. You also agree to inform the Company whether it is acceptable for restricted foods to be present and prepared by others during class, or whether you require different arrangements.
The Company will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to food consumed, or items one may come in contact with, while participating in any Company cooking class, camp, event, demonstration, or birthday party. I understand that every attempt will be made to reduce exposure and risk to myself, my child, or my children, and I agree to hold harmless the Company, instructors, and consultants, as well as Company officers, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, representatives, sub‑licensees, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, partner facilities, and agents. I assume all liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items that my child may come in contact with while participating in this course. I affirm that all medical conditions and food allergies have been fully disclosed during registration.
INDEMNIFICATION
The Parent, Legal Guardian, or Responsible Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses, and judgments, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, that arise or result from the participant’s or child’s actions, negligence, or misconduct during participation in the activity; from the participant’s or child’s failure to disclose medical conditions, food allergies, or other health‑related information during registration; from the participant’s or child’s violation of stated rules, safety guidelines, or instructor directives; from damage to Company property caused by the participant or child; or from misuse of Company equipment or cooking tools by the participant or child.
SEVERABILITY
Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, and this Agreement will be reformed, construed, and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.