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Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Consent Agreement (“agreement”)

Minor Release

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In consideration for being allowed to participate in DUF 2024 activities, (“activities”), I, for myself and personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:

  1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of DUF 2024 Activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activities. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activity.
  2. UNDERSTANDS, that DUF has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 however cannot guarantee that the participant will not become infected with COVID-19 AND also understands the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVD-19 at DUF 2024 may result from actions, omissions, or negligence of the participant himself/herself and others including, but not limited to, employees, other staff, or other participants.
  3. ACKNOWLEDGE, the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assumes the risk that he/she may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending DUF 2024 and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.
  4. FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT: (a) DUF 2024 / DANZANTES UNIDOS DE CALIFORNIA (DUC) ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH (“RISKS”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISK AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation or that of the minor in the Activity.
  5. HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE DUF 2024 / DUC, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owner and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (each considered one of the “RELEASES” herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS AND I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releases, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may incur as the result of such claim.
  6. DUF 2024 / DUC HAS THE RIGHT TO USE THE PARTICIPANTS’ PHOTO OR VIDEO FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES.

I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by checking this box and checking it freely and without inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect. I understand that onsite, I will be asked to attest that I am not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, nor have come into contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past three days.

Registration & Enrollment by Purchase Order for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Jr. High Schools, High Schools, Colleges & Universities

  1. If you are enrolling more than TEN students . . . ‘Requestor’  (that’s you) writes to [email protected], subject header “DUF 2024 Request for Purchase Order Code”. 
  2. Before our PO deadline of January 19, 2024, collect the pertinent data from each of your students: full name, contact info, vaccination status, birthdate, t-shirt size & class being requested
  3. Proceed to our website to register and enroll your students for classes. Upon checkout, select the “Purchase Order” option for payment. You will be prompted to enter your Purchase Order code.
  4. You will receive email confirmation of your order, which you can submit to your administration for a check to be cut. If your school requires further documentation, write to [email protected] with your enrollment confirmation number and request an invoice.
  5. It will be your sole responsibility to ensure that payment is received by us by March 19, 2024. Late fees will apply. When you activate registration by purchase order it becomes a binding contract. Changes to purchase orders, including cancellations, must be submitted by February 14, 2024 and approved by DUF Registration.

The Fine Print: Purchase Order – A Binding Contract

When a purchase order is written in response to an offer by the vendor and is based on acceptable terms and conditions, it becomes a binding contract. Changes to purchase orders, including cancellations, must be submitted by February 14, 2024 and approved by DUF Registration.

DUF Accessibility Policy

It is the policy of the Danzantes Unidos Festival to ensure that all individuals are treated equally and that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, political affiliation, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, or ability, be excluded from safely participating in our programs. Our Festival is designed to be inclusive of all, we operate in venues that meet all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). strives to conform to the following accessibility standards: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA, PDF/Universal Accessibility (PDF/UA). Danzantes Unidos does not discriminate on the basis of ability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to safely participate in all services, programs, and activities. Danzantes Unidos provides all print and online materials in a third grade reading level to allow all participants and guests to access and understand the online content. Danzantes Unidos uses language that is inclusive and does not discriminate.

DUF Refund Policy

DUF 2024 registration fees are committed immediately to the event and are non-refundable.

DUF COVID-19 Safety Policy

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*These guidelines are subject to change, based on CA State and County guidelines

To keep our guests, volunteers, vendors, maestros, and performers as safe as possible, we have implemented the following policies:

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

At DUF 2024, we “strongly recommend” all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  This applies to ALL guests, volunteers, vendors, maestros, and performers.

MASK GUIDELINES

Masks are recommended for outdoor and indoor festival spaces. We advise all guests to wear a mask, for safety.
Masks MUST be worn in the following scenarios:

  • ​If you are not fully vaccinated
  • If you are coughing or sneezing
  • Other scenarios where you might be unable to maintain a distance of at least 3 feet from people outside your household

In registering for DUF 2024 you agree to abide by the festival COVID‑19 Safety Policy. In the context of the COVID‑19 pandemic, there is no “zero risk” when it comes to any kind of gathering – especially events that bring groups of people together. Regardless of the size of the event, you are at risk from COVID‑19 whenever you get together with people. The virus that causes COVID‑19 spreads easily indoors, especially in poorly ventilated settings.

For this reason, DUF 2024 is strongly recommending that ALL Festival Staff and Mercado Vendors be fully vaccinated. We are requesting that all participants and guests that are eligible to receive the vaccine, to be fully vaccinated. The use of a properly fitted face mask is recommended within the classroom and within the campus outdoor quad and hallways. Respite areas will be available for groups to book around the perimeter of the campus. These areas will be limited to two, ten foot pop-up canopies or equivalent.

If you don’t feel well or show any symptoms of COVID‑19, stay home.

If you choose to attend the festival, practice prevention measures, regardless of your COVID‑19 vaccination status:

  • socially distance
  • wear a mask
  • avoid crowded or poorly ventilated areas
  • cover coughs and sneezes with bent elbow or tissues
  • clean your hands frequently

These measures will protect you and other festival participants around you. In the event that the Danzantes Unidos Festival DUF 2024 determines that you have violated this policy, DUF 2024 has the right to cancel your participation with no refund of registration fee.

DUF Badge Use

By registering for a paid or complimentary DUF 2024 badge you agree not to sell, trade, transfer or share your comp code, QR code confirmation, or badge. In the event that the Danzantes Unidos Festival DUF 2024 determines that you have violated this policy, DUF 2024 has the right to cancel your badge(s) and keep any money paid by you. Registration confirmations and/or badges that have been sold or provided by anyone other than DUF 2024 will not be honored by DUF 2024. All badges are the property of DUF 2024 and must be relinquished to DUF 2024 upon request.

Wood Floors

In order to produce the 50+ DUF workshops required to accommodate DUF participants, it is necessary to contract with sites that offer both carpeted and tiled floors. Wooden flooring will be installed in movement session spaces which currently have carpeting. Logistically, due to the immense scope of magnitude of this event, wooden flooring is not available in classrooms which currently have a hard surface such as tile. Classroom spaces are randomly assigned to workshops based on the needs of the genre and size of the class and DU cannot guarantee who will be assigned to what spaces. Your registration indicates that you are aware of our policy and accept these conditions.

DUF Swag

DUF 2024 T-shirts will be “gifted” to participants that enroll during the Early and Regular registration periods. After February 14, 2024, Late Registrants may purchase their shirt in the DUF Tienda for $20.

DUF 2024 Registration Rates

Early Registration – $140.00 until January 19, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. PST

Regular Registration – $155.00 from January 20, 2024 until February 14, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. PST

Late Registration – $170.00 from February 15, 2024 until March 8, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. PST

Onsite Registration – $185.00 (space-permitting)

Access to Classes for students Ages 13+

Registrants ages 13 and older will need to present their school or government issued ID upon classroom check-in at DUF 2024. Underaged students without School IDs will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate to enter Folklorico High & Adult classes.

Videotaping & Cell Phone Use

In the classroom: Cell phones & recording devices must be off and away. Maestros will let students know when it is appropriate to pull out phones & cameras for note-taking. Tripods are NOT allowed in the classroom.

In the theater:

  • Tripods are not allowed anywhere but in the designated areas in the back of the theater.
  • There will be seats in the front of the theater reserved for our DUF Media Team, and two of YOUR group representatives to take photos (NO flash) and video–during YOUR group performance, ONLY. This seat must be immediately vacated to allow for the next group representative to come forward.
  • For the sanity of those sitting behind you, kindly dim your screen to the lowest light and do not hold your device higher than your head. Also, do not playback your video with sound during the performance.
  • Please take your personal calls in the lobby.

At the DUF Recital:

  • Once again, tripods to the rear and please stay off the stage and staging areas.

Violation of these policies will result in the confiscation of your device for the remainder of the class or performance.

Trademark

Danzantes Unidos® and its logo are registered in the U.S. Pat. and Trademark Office. Use of Danzantes Unidos® or its logo without permission from the Danzantes Unidos® organization will result in legal action. Danzantes Unidos is a federally recognized nonprofit organization and there is NO OTHER Danzantes Unidos Festival sanctioned by this organization.