The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is a highly infectious, life-threatening disease declared by the World Health Organization to be a global pandemic. Additionally, individuals who may have been infected with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic for a period of time, or may never become symptomatic at all. Because of its highly contagious and sometimes “hidden” nature, it is currently very difficult to control the spread of COVID-19 or to determine whether, where, or how a specific individual may have been exposed to the disease. While vaccines for COVID-19 are becoming available, they have been administered to a limited number of people and do not necessarily decrease a vaccinated person's capacity to spread the virus to those who have not been vaccinated.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include the following:
-fever or chills
-cough
-shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
-fatigue
-muscle or body aches
-headache
-new loss of taste or smell
-sore throat
-congestion or runny nose
-nausea or vomiting
-diarrhea

Aware of the foregoing information, I am voluntarily returning to in-person classes at Katha Dance Theatre (KDT). I understand that KDT has put in place new safety rules and precautions in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, which may be updated at any time. While acknowledging that these rules and precautions may or may not be effective in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, I agree to comply with such rules and precautions, which may include, but are not limited to, mask wearing, hand washing, hand sanitizing, and social distancing. I understand that failing to comply with these rules and precautions is a violation of KDT policies and that failing to comply could subject me to sanctions up to and including the termination of my participation in any classes at KDT.

I agree that if I am exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, I will isolate and self-quarantine until all of the following have occurred:
-at least 24 hours have passed with no fever without fever-reducing medications
-at least 5 days have passed since symptoms first appeared
-I feel better, meaning any cough, shortness of breath or other symptoms are much improved/gone.

In the event that KDT’s rules require me to self-quarantine because of my symptoms, or I otherwise determine based on my own judgment or that of a medical professional to self-quarantine, I will notify my teacher via their provided contact information. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that the contagious nature of COVID-19, the fact that it can be difficult to identify in another, and the inherent risks of exposure at KDT to those who may be infected with COVID-19. I voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by returning to the classes at KDT and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or even death.

I understand and acknowledge that given the unknown nature of COVID-19, it is not possible to fully list each and every individual risk of contracting COVID-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at KDT may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, KDT teachers, staff, and fellow students. I recognize that the KDT does not have the capacity to limit all potential sources of COVID-19 infection. I acknowledge that I have asked for and/or been given any information that I may need to determine the risks associated with returning to classes at KDT and to make an informed assumption of those risks. By signing this agreement, I also acknowledge that I am required to wear a face mask at all times when at KDT's studio. I further acknowledge that I am required to maintain appropriate social distancing while at KDT. I understand that the use of a face mask does not remove all risks of illness, nor does it make it inherently safe to return to KDT. I alone have to determine the sufficiency of any precautions that I decide to take to minimize the risks of returning to the KDT studio. No party related to KDT has made any representations to me regarding the safety of, or the risks of, returning to KDT that I have relied on. I have relied instead on my own judgment as to whether to undertake the risks.

I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all risks of illness or injury associated with my exposure to COVID-19. I completely absolve KDT, its board, employees, volunteers and staff from any and all legal or financial responsibility, including, but not limited to, any personal injury, disability, illness, damage or death from exposure to COVID-19, whether such exposure occurs before, during or after my return to classes at KDT. Also, I agree, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and heirs, not to make any type of legal or equitable claim on KDT or any of its board members, employees, volunteers or staff with respect to any exposure I may have to COVID-19, whether or not it arises through the negligence, omission, default or other action of anyone affiliated with KDT, including fellow students. I further agree that if any such claim is made, I will indemnify and defend KDT with respect to any such claim.