Calorie-Burning Zumba Fitness Party Class Waiver

I hereby acknowledge and fully understand the potential dangers incidental to engaging in the dance, fitness and exercise activities of Zumba class, that take place in Tzu Chi Center, and that such activities require physical effort and exertion. I further acknowledge and agree that (i) I am responsible for consulting my physician or other health care provider prior to enrolling and participating in a Class to determine whether participating in a Class is appropriate for me; (ii) I will not enroll in or participate in Classes if my physician or health care provider advises against it; and (iii) if I experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time during a Class that I will stop immediately and contact my physician or health care provider.

I acknowledge and understand that my participation in a Class could result in my exposure to bodily injury, illness, loss or death, as well as property losses and/or damage to property. For and in consideration of Tzu Chi Center permitting me to enroll in Classes through the websites, and the instructor teaching such Classes (the “Instructor”) permitting me to enroll and participate in the Classes, and in recognition of the possible dangers to which I voluntarily subject myself by participating in the Classes and related activities, I HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

  1. I hereby voluntarily for myself, my spouse, assignees, heirs, guardians or personal representatives, from the date of entry into this Waiver and Release, hold Tzu Chi Center and the Instructor teaching the Classes I enroll and participate in, as well as their agents, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, assignees, heirs, guardians or personal representatives blameless and waive any and all rights and causes of action and associated costs for any accident, injury, illness or death, occasioned by my participation in the Classes, unless caused by the negligence of Tzu Chi Center or the Instructor, their agents, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, assignees, heirs, guardians or personal representatives.
  2. In the event I am injured, I voluntarily agree to assume any financial obligation, either through personal health insurance, or through some other means, for any medical costs which I incur and Tzu Chi Center and the Instructor teaching the Class assumes no responsibility for any medical expenses, injury, or personal damage suffered by me in connection with the use of any facilities or services in connection with the Classes, unless caused by the negligence of Tzu Chi Center or the Instructor, their agents, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, assignees, heirs, guardians or personal representatives.
  3. I hereby voluntarily assume all risk of damage or loss to my property while participating in the Classes and relieve Tzu Chi Center and the Instructor teaching the Class from liability for any and all property damage or loss, unless caused by the negligence of Tzu Chi Center or the Instructor, their agents, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, assignees, heirs, guardians or personal representatives.

You acknowledge and agree that by clicking on a “Sign-Up” button and signing up for the classes, you are submitting a legally binding electronic signature and are entering into a legally binding contract. You acknowledge that your electronic submission constitutes your agreement and intent to be bound by these terms. Pursuant to any applicable statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances or other laws, including without limitation the United States Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, P.L. 106-229 (the “E-Sign Act”) or other similar statutes, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS AND OTHER RECORDS AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED THROUGH THE TZU CHI CENTER WEBSITE OR SERVICES OFFERED BY TZU CHI CENTER. Further, you hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by other than electronic means.

Media Release Consent
I hereby give Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (“Tzu Chi”) and its affiliates and authorized partners the right and permission to use, reproduce, publish, transmit, distribute and display photographs or video, in whole or in part, of me for use in Tzu Chi’s newsletter, magazine, annual/periodical report, promotional or educational materials, web site or public media which include catalogs, brochures, posters, magazines, articles, CD-ROM, DVD, electronics newsletters and Tzu Chi’s internet web site. I recognize that Tzu Chi is a nonprofit public charity organization which does not make profits, and I waive any claim for payment for the use of my photograph by Tzu Chi. I further waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs, images or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or to the eventual use that might be applied.