Cantus Youth Choirs holds singers to a high standard of behavior to ensure a safe, positive, and fun experience for everyone. The success of the tour relies on each participant taking responsibility, showing respect, and making good choices.

SHOW RESPECT
Use kind language—no complaints, put-downs, profanity, or derogatory remarks.
Be courteous and patient with fellow singers, leaders, adults, and everyone you encounter.
Treat others as you would like to be treated. Resolve conflicts calmly or ask an adult for help.
Be on time for all meetings, prepared and ready to go.
Respect people, property, equipment, and facilities.

THEME PARK ETIQUETTE
Always use the buddy system—never go anywhere alone.
Wait your turn—no line-cutting.
Follow all park rules and be courteous to guests.

RESTAURANT ETIQUETTE
Use indoor voices and stay seated at your table.
Treat waitstaff with respect and practice good table manners.

BE A GOOD HOTEL NEIGHBOR
Walk—never run—and keep noise levels low.
Observe quiet time at 10 pm.
Use the buddy system even inside the hotel.
Do not wander or roam without permission.

SOLO = NO GO
No singer goes anywhere alone.
Always use the buddy system.

CLINIC/REHEARSAL/FESTIVAL ETIQUETTE
No talking or communicating during rehearsals, clinics, or performances.

NO PRACTICAL JOKES
Pranks of any kind may result in immediate discharge from the tour and permanent removal from Cantus without a refund.

CELLPHONES AND INTERNET/CAPABLE DEVICES
Devices must be turned off during performances and workshops.
No explicit content is allowed.

DRESS CODE
No bare midriffs, short shorts, or leggings worn as pants.

TOUR ROMANCES AND PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
Prohibited behaviors include cuddling, hand-holding, and kissing.

UNLAWFUL BEHAVIOR
Any unlawful behavior will result in immediate, permanent removal from Cantus without a refund.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING THIS CONTRACT
Verbal warning and opportunity to self-correct.
Removal from the activity or group.
Loss of future activities or permanent removal from Cantus without a refund.

Remember: You represent Cantus and our community. Make us proud!

This WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INDEMNITY, HOLD HARMLESS, PAYMENT, AND BEHAVIOR AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is agreed to and executed by Releasor (as hereinafter defined) on the date(s) hereinafter set forth in favor of Releasee (as hereinafter defined).

IN CONSIDERATION OF the risk of injury that exists while participating in travel related to, conditions of, rehearsals for, preparation of, inclusion in, or performance in any activity related to participation in Releasee, events, or activities, including but not limited to touring, performing, and participating in attractions and entertainment at Disney theme parks and on Disney property, and interacting with children, youth, and adults on Disney property (hereinafter the “Activity”); and

IN CONSIDERATION OF my desire that my child or ward (hereinafter the “Participant”) participate in said Activity and the desire of the Participant to participate in said Activity, as well as Participant being given the right to participate in said Activity; Participant (on its own behalf to the degree Participant possesses legal authority), and I HEREBY, for Participant as Participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and for myself, my and the Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives (hereinafter collectively, “Participant”, “Releasor,” “I”, “my”, “me”, “our“, or “we”, which terms shall be construed in the singular or plural form as relevant to include each signee to this Agreement and related persons or entities, as described above), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this Agreement and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind arising out of Participant’s participation in the Activity; and I HEREBY release, hold harmless, and forever discharge Cantus Youth Choirs, an IRC Section 501(c)(3) organization, its board of directors, officers, affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors, and assigns (collectively “Releasee” or “Cantus”), from any physical, economic, or psychological injury that Participant or I may suffer as a result of Participant’s participation in the aforementioned Activity.

I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS’ NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.

I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, save, defend, and hold harmless the Releasee against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation, or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasee is not responsible for errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasee. Releasee has no obligation to provide medical or chaperone services. However, in the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize Releasee to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Activity may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I agree to abide by the decision of the official or agent regarding my approval to participate in the Activity.

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE RELEASEE, I.E., CANTUS YOUTH CHOIRS, ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST RELEASEE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this release is also for such negligence on the part of Releasee. I agree that this Agreement shall be governed for all purposes by Idaho law, without regard to any conflict of law principles. This Agreement supersedes any and all previous oral or written promises or other agreements related to the Activity. In the event that any damage to equipment, facilities, or access to Disney property or regulations occurs as a result of my or my family’s or my agent’s willful actions, neglect, or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness.

PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS:
• Participant shall timely pay all tour costs as required by Releasee. Payment of the deposit is both non-refundable and a binding commitment to pay the entire tour cost amount as required by Releasee.
• Tour activities and costs are paid by Cantus in advance of the tour and Participant is obligated to make its payment of tour costs and charges, as required by Cantus, among other things, to cover advance payments made by Cantus.
• The only way out of Participant’s payment obligation is to sell Participant’s tour spot to another singer, with Cantus permission.
• Cantus will initially cover Participant park tickets, festival, workshop, tour t-shirt, performance venue and crew costs. Additional Participant payment obligations include lodging, transportation, food, park tickets on any days in addition to Cantus-covered tour days, tickets for family members, etc.
• Participant tickets are non-transferable, two-day, park hopper tickets for Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure.
• Participant tickets must be purchased through Cantus and linked in advance of park entry to the Disneyland app by the Participant’s family, including making a theme park reservation for each day.
• There are no refunds for park tickets, even if the Participant cannot attend one or both tour days.
• Cantus will not distribute park tickets until all financial obligations have been satisfied by Participant and this Agreement has been signed by the Participant.

PARTICIPANT BEHAVIOR OBLIGATIONS:
• Participant agrees to and will comply with the Cantus Tour Behavior Standards document, as posted above.
• Participant also agrees to and will comply with applicable Cell Phone and Internet‐Capable Device Policies, including, as may be required by Disney, which include, but are not limited to, iPod touches, iPads, handheld games, etc.: (1) Must be turned off when in the backstage Disney area, during the performance, and workshop. (2) May not have explicit content or mature-rated videos, even if you are in the guardianship of your family. (3) Singers who expose other Cantus members to mature, violent, intimidating, pornographic, explicit, or otherwise disturbing content (at the sole discretion of Cantus staff) will be subject to permanent removed from Cantus and the Tour without any refund.

DISNEY PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS:
• Participant understands that Disney reserves the right to prevent any Cantus performer from participating in the Disney performance if they are not dressed in the required performance attire: Black Cantus tour t-shirt tucked into the pants, black dress slacks, black belt, black socks, black closed-toe solid color dress shoes with less than a one-inch heel. All outfit components must be clean and free of wrinkles. No athletic wear, including shoes.
• Participant will observe all rules and regulations of Disney theme parks as well as the Downtown Disney property.
• Participant will not cut in line, disrespect any cast members, or behave in a way that may result in expulsion from Disney property and/or theme parks.
• Participant understands and agrees that any behavior deemed inappropriate by Disney employees may threaten Participant’s ability and all members of Cantus Youth Choirs from returning to Disney parks in the future, and that Participant may be held financially responsible, among other things, for the harm and financial and emotional suffering inflicted if Participant is removed from Disney property.