Photo Policy
May 01, 2023
NW Dance Network (NDN) may have people taking photographs or videos at our events.
Your attendance at this event means you consent to our photographers taking your photograph or including your image in a video. Your attendance also means you consent to our use of such a photograph or image for marketing and informational purposes in NDN’s brochures, social media, web site or even a newspaper. If you are bringing a minor to this event (someone under the age of 18), your consent includes your consent on behalf of the minor. Even if we use your photograph or image, we will not identify you.
A person attending an event who does not wish to have their image recorded should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the dance manager/instructor.
Statement of Behaviors
August 01, 2018
NW Dance Network (NDN) may have people taking photographs or videos at our events.
The mission of Northwest Dance Network is to inspire the art, joy, and excellence of non-competitive social dance. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for dancers of all abilities and aspire for every dancer to enjoy a positive experience at Northwest Dance Network events.
To best achieve this, we expect all participants attending Northwest Dance Network events to:
- Treat instructors, staff, volunteers, dancers and other participants with courtesy and respect
- Obey all laws and follow any rules governing use of the facility
- Communicate and respect personal boundaries
- Refrain from making unwanted sexual advances
- Our dancers always may politely and kindly decline a dance
- If someone declines a dance with you, please accept their response politely and kindly
- Refrain from using foul, inappropriate, abusive verbal and non-verbal communication
- Support and encourage your partner rather than criticizing what you perceive as shortcomings
- Avoid dance moves that may put others or yourself at risk on the dance floor
- Practice good hygiene; avoid fragrances; wash hands or use sanitizer frequently; bring a change of clothing if you tend to perspire while dancing
- Promptly report any concerns regarding departures from these guidelines to the Dance Manager or any Northwest Dance Network board member
- Leave without incident if asked by Dance Manager of Northwest Dance Network
Instructors and other representatives of Northwest Dance Network further agree to:
- Model the highest degree of integrity and professionalism
- Listen to concerns from participants objectively and address them as immediately as possible and appropriate
- Make sincere efforts to ensure participant’s privacy and confidentiality when addressing complaints or concerns
- Bring concerns and complaints to the attention of the Northwest Dance Board
COVID Policy
December 1, 2022
COVID Policy for In-Person Dances, Classes, & Workshops.
Northwest Dance Network (NDN) has pledged to follow and implement the recommendations of the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and to adhere to local/state regulations concerning the COVID pandemic. In response to changes in both CDC recommendations and state and local health regulations, NDN has updated this COVID policy.
NDN will not check vaccination status of people attending dances, workshops or other events.
We continue to recommend that attendees update vaccinations as recommended by the CDC, for your own personal health.
Masks are welcome and optional at all NDN locations and events.
Terms of Use of Website
May 01, 2023
Welcome to the website of NW Dance.. This website is owned and operated by NW Dance??? a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the State of Washington, United States of America, with registered number UBI ???. Visitors to this website are bound by the following terms of use; please read these carefully before you continue.
Disclaimers
NW Dance and all of its employees and members disclaim any liability, loss, or risk incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and implementation of any of the contents of the information provided on this website. NW Dance provides this website as a service to those seeking information on our dance events, dancing styles, dancing instruction, etc., and assumes no responsibility for consequences resulting from the improper use or implementation of the information herein or in any respect from the content within this site. NW Dance is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on any information contained within this site. While the information contained herein is periodically updated, additional facts and information or future developments may affect the subjects addressed and no guarantee is given that the information provided in or by this website is correct, complete, and up-to-date. The documents and related graphics published on this server could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein so NW Dance may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the service(s) described herein at any time.
Copyrights
All content included on this site, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, and software, is the property of NW Dance, and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
Trademarks
NW DANCE, NWDANCE.NET and other graphics, logos, and service names are service marks of NW Dance. and may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not ours, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits us.
Use of Website Content
Permission to use documents (such as articles, examples, news, announcements, photos, stories etc.) from this website is granted, provided that:
- The below copyright notice appears on all copies and that both the copyright notice and this permission notice appear,
- Use of such documents from this website is for informational and non-commercial or personal use only and will not be copied or posted on any network computer or broadcast in any media, and
- No modifications of any documents are made. Use for any other purpose is expressly prohibited by law, and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties. Violators will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible.
Documents specified above do not include the design or layout of our website, all elements of our website that are protected by trade dress, trademark, unfair competition, and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part. No logo, graphic, sound, image, or video from our website may be copied or retransmitted unless expressly permitted by us.
External Websites
The links in this website will let you leave our website. The linked sites are not under the control of us and we are not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. We are not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any linked site. We provide these links to you only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the site.
Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions are governed by and are to be interpreted in accordance with USA law. In the event of any dispute arising in relation to these terms of use or any dispute arising in relation to the website whether in contract or tort or otherwise the USA courts will have jurisdiction over such dispute.
Disputes/Binding Arbitration
Any dispute or claim arising from or relating to the Agreement or use of our website is subject to binding arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association and governing law of the State of Washington. The decision of the arbitrators will be binding.
Email Registration Policy
By providing your email address, you agree to receive email from us. We do not sell or share our email list. You may opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link of any email you receive.
Privacy Policy
May 01, 2023
We understand that your privacy is important to you and is strongly committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information that you may provide as you access and use the materials and information on this website.
Our web server does not automatically recognize any information regarding the domain or email address of visitors to our site. Our website only stores information that you provide when registering, filling out a form, or making a purchase on our website.
Customer traffic patterns and website usage is monitored to help us with the improvement of the design and layout of our site. The information we collect on the site does not include any personally identifying information (such as your name or address).
We comply with all applicable privacy laws and regulations and do not distribute, sell, or lease any personal information without your express permission unless ordered to do so by a court of law.