I understand that I am only paying for the athletes listed above and their associated fees (entry and team).

I understand that the registration deadline is December 15, 2025 and that no refunds will be permitted after December 31, 2025.

Credit Card Disputes and Chargebacks

All charges to your credit card will be labelled as “Sterling Gymnastics Academy”. If you feel that you have been charged in error, you are requested to email Jnewport@sterlinggymnastics.com first to discuss the issue, and allow Company a reasonable time to resolve it. If you fail to call or email and dispute the charge with your bank, then Company reserves the right to place your account in a “canceled” status. Canceled accounts fall under the Company's "NO REFUND" policy. Company reserves the right to refuse future registrations from a Customer that files a dispute for any reason whatsoever.

Your account will be subject to cancelation for non-payment and disputes. In any case where your account has been canceled, you must email Jnewport@sterlinggymnastics.com authorizing Sterling Gymnastics Academy LLC to charge the card for reinstatement fee to restore your reservation, and the $200 fee paid.

Photography/Video Release

Video or audio recording, filming, or photographs may occur at the Event which may be owned, licensed, assigned, or distributed nationwide and worldwide by the Company, their affiliates or assignees. By acknowledging these Terms & Conditions at the time of registration for the Event, you acknowledge, and agree that the Company, and their affiliates and assignees, are granted and authorized to use your likeness and/or appearance on any film, video, or other media or video format now known or hereinafter developed, in any manner whatsoever. Other than in connection with the Event, and/or the Company, no such picture or footage including your image shall be used in a manner that directly implies your sponsorship or support of any product, service, company, or political cause. You will not receive any compensation for any such use, and waive any right to bring any action in law or equity against the Company, their affiliates or assignees arising from the use of your image or likeness.

Photography and Video Policy

Video recording is strictly prohibited at the Event. No professional photography equipment may be used unless approved in advance and in writing by the Company. Small handheld cameras without interchangeable lenses are acceptable for personal use only. DSLR's (Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras) are not allowed for guest use at the event. Commercial use of photography and video is strictly prohibited.

Governing Law/Jurisdiction/Attorneys' Fees and Costs

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Any action or proceeding, involving the parties and arising out of this agreement shall be brought and maintained only in the state or federal courts located in Macomb County, Michigan. The prevailing party in any such action or proceeding shall be entitled to the recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in connection therewith.

Severability

If any term of this agreement is to any extent illegal, otherwise invalid, or incapable of being enforced, such term shall be excluded to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability. All other terms shall remain in full force and effect and, to the extent permitted and possible, the invalid or unenforceable term shall be deemed replaced by a term that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of such invalid or unenforceable term. If application of this severability provision should materially and adversely affect the economic substance of the transactions contemplated hereby, the party adversely impacted shall be entitled to compensation for such adverse impact, provided the reason for the invalidity or unenforceability of a term is not due to serious misconduct by the party seeking such compensation.

Counterparts

This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original but all of which shall constitute one agreement. Original signatures shall not be necessary; but, rather, you may deliver to Company a signed copy of the agreement via facsimile machine or electronically, which shall have the same binding effect as if original signed agreement had been delivered.

COVID-19 INFORMATION, RULES, and LIABILITY RELEASE

You agree to follow all applicable local laws and medical, health, and safety, guidelines, including the following:

MASKS: At the time of the event, masks may be required at all times in all public areas. In the event that a mask requirement is in effect, failure to wear a mask during any Event in any public area can result in your removal from the area and/or ejection from the Event if you refuse to wear a mask. No refunds will be issued if you are removed from any Event or any show because of your failure or refusal to wear a mask.

You shall follow and adhere to any mask requirements or policies of the Hotel that may be in place at all applicable times and at all applicable locations.

You agree to be temperature checked prior to entering or exiting any public space, including venues, hotels, airports, restaurants, pool or recreation areas, shuttle/transports, or related waiting areas. If you have a temperature, your entrance to the subject area may not be allowed and/or you may be required to remain in a separate area or travel in a separate vehicle.

You may be required to take a Covid test prior to check-in at the Hotel, and/or during your stay. If you test positive, you will be given a second test. If both tests are positive, you will be quarantined in a designated section of the Hotel for the remainder of your stay, or until you receive a negative test. Any additional tests will be at your expense. Although your package price includes an insurance policy issued by the Hotel which may cover a specified number of additional nights at no expense to you should you be required to quarantine due to Covid, the Company is not responsible for any expenses incurred by you in the event you test positive.

SAFETY INFORMATION: Because Covid is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, the Company and Hotel have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread. However, the Company cannot guarantee that the Event participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with Covid. In light of the ongoing spread of Covid, the Event strongly urges all participants to be fully vaccinated. For those individuals who choose not to be fully vaccinated and still attend the Event, the Event will require those individuals to have official proof of a negative Covid test, to be presented at the arrival airport, prior to boarding any transportation vehicles to the Hotel, and/or upon arrival at the Hotel. Test results must be dated, and time stamped less than 72 hours prior to the arrival time at the hotel or arrival airport and tests must meet the similar standard required for international travel. Home testing is not permitted. Tests must be performed by medical professionals and results printed on proper credentialed forms. Customers who fail to present either proof of vaccination, or a negative test, will be denied entry to the Event, the Hotel, and the transportation vehicles. No refunds will be given to Customers who are denied entry.

DUTY TO SELF-MONITOR: Participants agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of Covid (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact the Company immediately if he/she experiences symptoms of Covid while participating in the Event.

LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS: You acknowledge and agree that you derive personal satisfaction and a benefit by virtue of your participation and/or attendance at the Event, and willingly engage and attend the Event and related activities.

RELEASE AND WAIVER: I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY ATTENDANCE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK. I acknowledge and understand the following:

1. Participation/attendance includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to Covid. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as Covid, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and
3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Event and related activities, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Company.

MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE: I acknowledge the health risks associated with the Activity, including but not limited to transient dizziness, lightheaded, fainting, nausea, muscle cramping, musculoskeletal injury, joint pains, sprains and strains, heart attack, stroke, or sudden death. I agree that if I experience any of these or any other symptoms during the Event, I will discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention. I DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE COMPANY PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY. As a participant or attendee, you recognize that your participation, involvement and/or attendance at any Event or related activity is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage. By attending, observing, or participating in the Event, You acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with your participation and/or attendance, and You agree that: (a) the Company (b) the property or site owner of the Event, and (c) all past, present and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the "Released Parties"), will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, or other loss suffered as a result of or arising from your participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the Event, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties (collectively, the "Released Claims").

BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.