LEGAL NOTICE - TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BY REGISTERING ONLINE I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE IN.

CORE VALUES AND CODE OF CONDUCT

I, the Parent / Guardian / Adult Participant (hereafter known as the payor) understand the responsibility that my family is undertaking by becoming a member of Cheer Sport Sharks New England. I agree to

fully support Cheer Sport Sharks New England and all of its members.
to abide by the Cheer Sport Sharks New England Core Values
represent Cheer Sport Sharks New England with class and respect.

I understand that any participant/ward/child (hereafter known as the athlete) or payor that does not abide by the rules, regulations, policies and Core Values of Cheer Sport Sharks New England,or acts in a manner that jeopardizes the name and reputation of Cheer Sport Sharks New England, will be subject to removal with no refund.

RELEASES, WARRANTS, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

LIABILITY RELEASE: I, the payor, certify that I have authority with respect to custody and care of the athlete and understands that UCA is relying on this certification.I give permission for the athlete to participate in any of the following Cheer Sport Sharks New England activities: competitive team training sessions, competitions, competitive team travel, exhibitions, community events, recreational classes, martial arts classes, tumbling classes drop in programs/clinics, camps and/or camp activities, rentals and birthday parties. I release Cheer Sport Sharks New England, including directors, employees, volunteers, sub-contractors, vendors, from any and all liability from any claim, demand, action or cause of action of any kind arising from any illness, injury or death of the participant as a result directly or indirectly participating in an activity listed above with Cheer Sport Sharks New England. This indemnity extends to and includes all costs, legal or otherwise, incurred in defending such claims, demand, action or cause of action.
MEDICAL RELEASE: I, the payor, hereby certify that the athlete does not suffer from any physical, mental, or medical condition that would pose a risk to the athlete while attending or participating in any Cheer Sport Sharks New England activities including: competitive team training sessions, competitions, competitive team travel, exhibitions, community events, recreational classes, martial arts classes, tumbling classes drop in programs/clinics, camps and/or camp activities, rentals and birthday parties. By agreeing to the terms of this form, I acknowledge that participation in activities with Cheer Sport Sharks New England involves certain inherent risks and regardless of the precautions taken, the athlete may sustain injuries (minor, serious, catastrophic or fatal). I on my own behalf and on behalf of the athlete, herby assume all responsibility for any such risk and releases Cheer Sport Sharks New England. from any claims, demand, action or cause of action of any kind with respect to such injury. I authorize UCA. to provide first aid treatment in event of an injury to the athlete. If no medical treatment treatment is provided, or if the provided treatment is ineffective, Cheer Sport Sharks New England will not be liable in any way. I shall be responsible for all costs of any such treatment and indemnifies and holds harmless, Cheer Sport Sharks New England. or representatives in this regard.
SAFETY STATEMENT: I, THE PAYOR, OR THE ATHLETE WILL IMMEDIATELY STOP THE ATHLETE'S PARTICIPATION and INFORM THE NEAREST OFFICIAL If, during the course of my participation:
- I or the athlete learn or become aware of a change in my health, physical, emotional or mental condition, or
- I or the athlete feel unsafe or threatened for any reason, or
- I or the athlete notice anything unsafe about the program,
GYM RULES AND POLICIES: I, the payor understand, and will instruct my athlete, that all gym rules for participation must be followed and that at all times. These rules can be posted in the gym or shared by staff.
USE OF IMAGE: I, the payor, acknowledges that Cheer Sport Sharks New England. and affiliates from time to time produce video, website content, social media posting, photographs, printed material and voice recordings for promotional or commercial use. I, and on the behalf of the participant, acknowledge that the Participant may be included in such recordings as a athlete or spectator with Cheer Sport Sharks New England. and consents to the same.I hereby transfer and assigns to Cheer Sport Sharks New England, the exclusive right to make such recordings and utilize the Participant's image and/or voice for current or future promotional or commercial use.

PAYMENT AND ACCOUNT POLICIES

PAYMENTS: I, the payor, agree that I am fully responsible for all payments under this agreement, , without limitation.By agreeing to these terms the I give Cheer Sport Sharks New England authorization to charge my account for any fees that are more than 15 days past due.
FORM OF PAYMENT: I, the payor, agree that for monthly payments Cheer Sport Sharks New England accepts payments through Amilia. If you're paying in full will also accept debit card payments and cash.
IMPORTANT PAYMENT DATES: I, the payor, understand the important payment dates used at Cheer Sport Sharks New England to be:
- 1st of the month - Normal payment date for the next month of service
- 7th of the month - last day to make a payment to avoid a processing fee
- 8th of the month - Processing fee applied to account
- 15th of the month - Athletes with overdue accounts sit out of practice
REFUSED PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE: I, the payor, understands that a processing fee will be charged on any refused payment. Cheer Sport Sharks New England will charge a processing fee of $30.00.
PAST DUE ACCOUNTS :I, the payor, understands that failure to keep my payments up to date will result in suspension of service. Until the account is brought or a payment arrangement is made up to date the athlete can not participate in any services offered by Cheer Sport Sharks New England. I understand the timing to be.
STATUTORY RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 2002: I, the payor, agree that I may cancel this agreement at any time during the period that ends thirty (30) calendar days after the services are available to the Member (the “Guarantee Period”). I do not need to give UCA a reason for canceling during this Guarantee period. There may also be other rights, duties and remedies at law. For more information, contact the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services.
CONTRACT CANCELLATION PROCESS - I, the payor, understand that I have cancellation options to cancel my contract with Cheer Sport Sharks New England.
- Review the Cancellation policy in forms and Submit and signed letter with your name, address, and signature requesting that your contract be terminated.
REFUNDS DURING GUARANTEE PERIOD: I, the payor, understands that to cancel this agreement, I must give notice of cancellation to Cheer Sport Sharks New England WITHIN the Guarantee Period, using the cancellation form, at the gym location or by any means that allows the payor to prove the date on which notice was given. Upon cancellation, Cheer Sport Sharks New England has thirty (30) days to refund any payment and return all goods delivered under a trade-in arrangement (or refund an amount equal to the trade-in allowance).
REFUNDS AFTER THE GUARANTEE PERIOD: I, the payor, understands the refund policy set forth in the forms section and on the registration packet.
EARLY CONTRACT CANCELLATION SETTLEMENT FEE I, the payor, understand that if my athlete decides to quit the Cheer Sport Sharks New England program (for any reason other than family relocation with a valid real estate document, or a season ending sport injury with a valid physician’s certificate) at anytime prior to the end of the contract term, I will be charged a settlement fee equal to the next regularly scheduled payment. This fee will be deducted from the card on file or needs to be paid by check within 5 days if card is not approved.
NON-TRANSFERRABLE: I, the payor, understands that memberships at Cheer Sport Sharks New England are not transferable. I may not sell, assign or transfer this agreement or membership at Cheer Sport Sharks New England or any other right or privilege to anyone.
TAXES: I, the payor, understands that In addition to the cost of this membership, I agree to pay any and all sales, value added and other taxes levied or assessed by any government authority by reason of this Agreement and which are at law collectable.

GENERAL POLICIES:

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY: I, the payor, understands that classes may be cancelled due to holidays, scheduled gym closures, inclement weather and other reasons.
COMMUNICATION: It is the parent’s responsibility to stay informed. Check your email, BAND page and Facebook Program Page regularly, if you are not receiving emails contact the front desk immediately so we can check your account. Each month you should receive a email with updates and announcements. If you are receiving statements, then your weekly email is being sent to spam by filters.
WHAT TO WEAR: I, the payor, understands that athletes may wear a Cheer Sport Sharks New England-Shirts/Tank Top/Sport Top and shorts or all black. Practice wear for the 2022-2023 season is mandatory and can be purchased at our FINS Pro-Shop. Summit/Worlds Practice wear will be able to purchase in March 2023. I understand that-
- there should be NO chewing gum
- No dangling jewelry or hoop earings.
- Hair should be pulled neatly and securely away from the face so that is stays up for the entire class/practice.
- All students should have activity-appropriate footwear during class.
- In the event that an athletes footwear is not appropriate, a conversation with a parent or guardian may take place.
- Athletes that forget their shoes will have to practice in their socks.
- Any additional risk posed by this will be assumed by the athlete and parent.
- Personal items should be left in cubby holes. Jewelry should not be worn during classes. PLEASE LEAVE ALL VALUABLES AT HOME. The Cheer Sport Sharks New England staff will not be responsible for ANY items that may be lost or stolen. Be sure your student’s personal items are marked with their name.
PICKUP: I, the payor understand that all athletes should be picked up on time. Our staff does their very best to end classes at the published time. Please inform us if you know you will be late picking up your athlete. For all Junior aged athletes and younger we ask that I instruct my athlete to wait inside the building and that I should escort them from the building to your car. I understand that during peak times the parking lot is very busy. I WILL take into consideration that our athletes may include young children and I WILL drive slowly and carefully. I will not take a chance on your student running to and from your car.
COMPETITIVE PROGRAM MANDATORY ATTENDANCE: I, the payor, understand that All athletes are to attend their teams regularly scheduled practices. If an athlete is not feeling well, or injured, they are still expected to be at practice. If your child has a fever or is vomiting they should not attend. A parent must call the office or team coach PRIOR to practice for this to be excused. All school activities and pre planned vacations should be submitted 14 days in advanced online as explained in the packet. If your athlete reaches 10 missed practices, unexcused or excused, a meeting with the All-Star director will take place. At this time your child may be removed from the team at the discretion of the All Star Director. Attendance is required for success.
INJURY OR ILLNESS: I, the payor understands that should my athlete miss practice due to illness or injury that a medical form stating they are cleared to return to full team duties must be signed by a licensed practitioner and presented to UCAs before my athlete is allowed to participate in practice and/or competitions. I understand that missing practice due to illness or injury may result in my athlete’s role in the routine being affected.
ATHLETE SAFETY: I, the payor understand that cheerleading is a dangerous sport, regardless of age, and I will keep the athletes’ safety as my top priority when allowed in the waiting area. I understand that calling out to athletes or distracting them in any way is not safe and I understand that should I, or any other person with me, be distracting and jeopardize the safety of the athletes on the floor, we will be asked to leave the gym during practice.
SKILLS RETENTION: I, the payor understand that competitive team athletes are expected to maintain, at the minimum, the skills they have demonstrated prior to the beginning of the season. I understand that should my athlete fail to maintain the skills they have previously shown, Cheer Sport Sharks New England reserves the right to alter their role on the team, including, but not limited to, placing them on a different team. I further understand that although Cheer Sport Sharks New England does its best to place athletes where staff believe is best suited for athlete potential, Cheer Sport Sharks New England reserves the right to place my athlete on a different team should staff determine that my athlete’s demonstrated skills are not in the best interest of the team or the athlete.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOUR: I, the payor understand that unsportsmanlike behaviour is detrimental to the success of Cheer Sport Sharks New England and its athletes, and can affect the gym’s ability to attend competitions now and in the future. I understand that treating any staff member or athlete, whether associated with Cheer Sport Sharks New England or any other gym or business, with disrespect (including, but not limited to, yelling, swearing, calling names, complaining to other parents or athletes) may result in dismissal from the gym with no refund. I also understand that unsportsmanlike behaviour relayed over social media in any form may also result in dismissal from the gym.
SOLICITATION: I, the payor understand that should I, or any person in relation to me or my athlete, be heard to entice or force other athletes into leaving Cheer Sport Sharks New England, we will be asked to leave the gym, effectively and immediately terminating our membership with no refund.
ALTERING Cheer Sport Sharks New England GEAR: I, the payor understand no item provided to the athlete by Cheer Sport Sharks New England may be altered in any way, including the addition of names, decoration, or logo, without the express permission of Cheer Sport Sharks New England. I understand that should I choose to alter Cheer Sport Sharks New England gear in any way without permission, I will be subject to replacing said gear at my own expense. Furthermore, I understand that the use of Cheer Sport Sharks New England name, logo, or team names is prohibited without the express permission of Cheer Sport Sharks New England.
TRADEMARK AND LOGO: I, the payor, understand that as a Cheer Sport Sharks New England member I am not allowed to use ANY the Cheer Sport Sharks New England or Cheer Sport Sharks Logo to make my own merchandise. I cannot sell or create my own Cheer Sport Sharks New England or Cheer Sport Sharks Clothing or merchandise. I also understand I am not allowed to contact any vendors on behalf of Cheer Sport Sharks New England or Cheer Sport Sharks, doing so is grounds for dismissal from the program.

I THE PARENT / GUARDIAN / ADULT PARTICIPANT (THE PAYOR) UNDERSTAND AND AGREE, ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD / WARD / ADULT PARTICIPANT (THE ATHLETE), MYSELF, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NEXT OF KIN, THAT

- I acknowledge and understand that I have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice in relation to this agreement.
- I acknowledge and agree that I have read and fully understand these terms. I confirm that I am executing this agreement voluntarily and willingly.
- I acknowledge and understand that this membership is not based on usage and that I am bound to the terms, fees regardless of how often the participant(s) use the facilities.
- I have read and understand the policies, written as well as the financial, time and travel commitment associated with my registration and acknowledge that the policy and procedures may be subject to change at any time.
- I understand that I can request an electronic copy of these terms, in person or through email at (harbor@cheersportsharks.com) be shared with me at the time that I agree to them.
- I understand that any athlete or payor that does not abide by the rules, regulations, policies and Core Values of Cheer Sport Sharks New England,or acts in a manner that jeopardizes the name and reputation of Cheer Sport Sharks New England, will be subject to removal with no refund.

Current Terms and Conditions Valid from - June 2020 to current day

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