PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY & RELEASE AGREEMENT

TEMP Collective is committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and growth-focused environment. By participating in any TEMP Collective program, all participants agree to uphold the following standards to ensure safety, accountability, and mutual respect.

Your TEMP Collective Leadership Team

Tristan Edpao - Founder & Director
Aubrey Mitschang - Head of Ops & MX

Rehearsal Location:

Stage X Studio

6940 Beach Boulevard D121

Buena Park, CA 90621

Dress Code:

Participants are expected to follow the TEMP dress code for all scheduled program sessions:

Attire: Plain, all-black clothing or official black TEMP apparel. Minimal logos/graphic are permitted.
Shoes may be any color.
Jeans are not permitted.

1. Community Standards & Code of Conduct

TEMP Collective is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment that prioritizes growth, accountability, and professionalism.

Participants agree to:

Treat all individuals with respect regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, body type, ability, background, or experience level.
Refrain from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or harmful conduct.
Maintain professionalism in all TEMP-related spaces, including rehearsals, events, and digital platforms.

TEMP Collective maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that compromises the safety or integrity of the community. Violations may result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the program without refund.

2. Participant Responsibility & Conduct Outside of Program

Participants acknowledge that:

TEMP Collective is not responsible for interactions, agreements, transportation, or activities between participants occurring outside of official TEMP programming.
Participants are expected to uphold community standards in all TEMP-related interactions, including social media and external collaborations.

3. Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability

Participants understand that participation in dance training involves inherent physical risks, including but not limited to injury, strain, or accidents.

By signing this agreement, participants:

Voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation.
Agree to participate within their personal physical limits.
Accept full responsibility for their health and well-being.

Participants hereby waive, release, and discharge, to the fullest extent permitted by law, TEMP Collective, its leadership, instructors, staff, partners, and hosting studios from any and all claims, including those arising from negligence, related to injury, loss, or damages incurred through participation.

Participants are responsible for determining whether they are medically able to participate and are encouraged to consult a physician prior to engaging in strenuous physical activity.

4. Safety, Boundaries, & Reporting

TEMP Collective is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

We encourage participants to:

Communicate personal boundaries clearly.
Report concerns in a timely and respectful manner.
Seek support if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

Reporting Process:
Participants may report concerns, including but not limited to harassment, discrimination, or safety issues, to:

Primary Contact: Aubrey Mitschang
Secondary Contact: Tristan Edpao

Reports may be submitted in person or via Discord direct message.

All reports will be handled with discretion and care. While confidentiality will be respected to the extent possible, information may be shared as necessary to address concerns and ensure community safety.

5. Program Expectations & Standards

Attendance & Punctuality

Participants are expected to attend all scheduled sessions on time and prepared.

Participants must notify the Head of Ops & MX (Aubrey) in advance of any absence or tardiness. Excessive absences or repeated lateness may result in disciplinary action.

Work Ethic & Participation

Participants are expected to actively engage in training and maintain a high level of focus, effort, and accountability throughout the program.

Community Contribution

Participants are expected to contribute positively to the environment and uphold the standards of TEMP Collective.

Financial Terms

Program dues are required regardless of attendance.
Missed rehearsals do not exempt participants from payment obligations.
Participants who voluntarily withdraw from the program remain responsible for 50% of any unpaid remaining program balance.

All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable unless otherwise approved by Tristan Edpao.

Program Structure

Participants agree to follow all program guidelines, schedules, and direction provided by TEMP Collective leadership.

TEMP Collective reserves the right to modify schedules, instructors, or program structure as necessary.

Official Communication

Discord is the official communication platform for all TEMP Collective matters. Participants are expected to communicate with TEMP Collective Leadership through Discord for questions, attendance updates, schedule changes, program-related concerns, and other official matters.

To help maintain clear communication and appropriate boundaries, participants should not contact leadership regarding TEMP matters through text messages, phone calls, Instagram, or other social media platforms unless specifically instructed or in the event of an emergency.

6. Accountability, Attendance & Disciplinary Actions

TEMP Collective values accountability, communication, and respect for the collective learning environment.

Attendance & Absences

Participants are expected to maintain consistent attendance and communicate any absence or tardiness to the Head of Ops & MX (Aubrey) as early as possible.

Failure to communicate an absence in advance is considered a lack of communication.

As a general guideline, participants who accumulate more than four absences may be asked to meet with leadership to discuss continued participation.

Punctuality

Participants must notify the Head of Ops & MX (Aubrey) through Discord if they will be late, including estimated arrival time and reason.

Accountability Measures

TEMP Collective Leadership may implement reasonable accountability measures intended to reinforce attendance, communication, and professionalism. Any physical accountability activities will remain appropriate for a dance training environment and must stay within the participant's personal physical limits.

Removal from Program

Continued disregard for program expectations or repeated lack of communication may result in removal from the program without refund, at the discretion of TEMP Collective Leadership.

7. Media Release

Participants grant TEMP Collective the right to photograph, record, use, reproduce, and distribute photo and video content for promotional, marketing, educational, and archival purposes without compensation. Participants waive any right to inspect or approve the finished media or receive compensation for its use.

8. Studio Rules & Personal Property

Participants agree to follow all rules established by Stage X and any future rehearsal or performance venues, including cleanliness, noise, and facility policies.

TEMP Collective is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings brought to rehearsals, performances, or events.

9. General Terms & AcknowledgmentThis document represents the full agreement between the participant and TEMP Collective.If any part of this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining sections will continue to apply.

By signing below, the participant confirms that they:

Have read and understood this agreement in its entirety
Agree to comply with TEMP Collective’s standards and expectations
Accept responsibility for their conduct, participation, and well-being
Understand that failure to comply may result in disciplinary action or removal

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