Release of Liability: By attending Swing Buffalo classes and events, you agree to accept and voluntarily incur any and all risks or danger of bodily injury, illness including COVID-19, death, property damage, loss, expense, or harm which may arise during, or resulting from, my use of the Polish Cadets Hall, Buffalo Irish Center and/or Swing Buffalo, regardless of whether or not they are caused in whole or in part by the alleged or actual negligence of the owners, employees, representatives, and volunteers of said entities.
Safer Spaces Policy:Swing Buffalo is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for all, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, age, appearance, disability, or religion. We will not tolerate harassment of any kind, including but not limited to, offensive verbal comments, unwelcome advances, inappropriate physical contact, and disruptive behavior. We reserve the right to take action, including verbal warning, denial of admission, asking an attendee to leave an event without refund, banning an attendee from future events, and/or contacting authorities if necessary. We reserve the right to share information concerning specific incidents with other dance organizations. We reserve the right to ask attendees for identification. This Code of Conduct applies to organizers, instructors, students, and any and all other attendees of Swing Buffalo events. By attending a Swing Buffalo event, you agree to be subject to our Code of Conduct.
COVID-19 Policy: Swing Buffalo will follow all COVID-19 requirements as set forth by the New York State and Erie County Departments of Health. COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are recommended but not required. Masking is recommended but not required. Dancers may ask you to mask when dancing with them, please be respectful of this request. Policies regarding masks/facial coverings are determined by Swing Buffalo and may be more restrictive than CDC, state and/local health department guidelines. Mask policies are subject to change without advance notice. If you test positive for COVID-19 within the 2 weeks prior to attending Lindy in the Buff, are waiting for test results, or if are feeling unwell for any reason, you MUST contact Swing Buffalo prior to attending any classes or dances.
Photo/Video Release Form: I hereby give permission for images of myself, captured during regular activities at Lindy in the Buff through video, photo, and digital camera, to be used solely by Swing Buffalo for promotional material and video distribution, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.
Video Policy: Videos may be taken by students for their own personal use only. Please, no posting of videos on social media. No videotaping of private lessons unless it is *your* private lesson.