ATUSA 2027 – ATTENDANCE POLICY, LIABILITY WAIVER & PRIVACY POLICY
1. GENERAL RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & COVID-19 RELEASE
By registering for, purchasing admission to, or attending or participating in the ATUSA Argentine Tango USA Official Championship & Festival 2027 (“Event”), the attendee (“Attendee”) acknowledges, understands, and agrees to the following terms.
Assumption of Risk
Attendee understands that participation in Argentine tango dancing, workshops, practices, milongas, competitions, performances, and other Event activities involves inherent and foreseeable risks, including but not limited to falls, collisions with other dancers or attendees, physical contact, slips, trips, injuries caused by movements or footwear, uneven or slippery surfaces, crowded dance floors, and other risks associated with dancing and group activities.
Attendee voluntarily assumes all such risks, whether known or unknown, inherent in or reasonably associated with attending or participating in the Event.
Attendee acknowledges that participation in dancing and other physical activities is voluntary and that Attendee is responsible for determining whether they are physically fit to participate. Attendee agrees to exercise reasonable care, follow applicable Event rules and safety instructions, and refrain from activities that they believe may put themselves or others at risk.
Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Attendee releases and agrees not to hold liable ATUSA Tango LLC, the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, located at 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010, and their respective owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”), for claims arising from the ordinary risks of attending or participating in the Event, including claims for personal injury, property damage, or other loss, to the extent such claims may legally be released.
This release does not apply to liability that cannot legally be waived or excluded under applicable law.
Communicable Diseases, Including COVID-19
Attendee understands that attending public gatherings and participating in group activities may involve exposure to communicable diseases, including COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory illnesses. Such exposure may occur even when reasonable precautions are taken.
Attendee voluntarily accepts the risks of exposure to and possible infection from communicable diseases associated with attending the Event, subject to applicable law. Attendee agrees to follow applicable health and safety requirements and to refrain from attending if required to do so under applicable public health guidance or Event rules.
Nothing in this provision releases any party from liability that cannot legally be waived.
Personal Belongings and Medical Emergencies
Attendee is responsible for their personal belongings and valuables. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Released Parties are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal property except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
In the event of a medical emergency, Attendee authorizes reasonable emergency assistance to be requested when deemed necessary. Attendee understands that any medical treatment is subject to the applicable medical provider’s procedures and that Attendee is responsible for any resulting medical expenses, except as otherwise required by law.
Governing Law and Venue
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Subject to applicable law, any legal action arising from this agreement shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in San Mateo County, California.
California Civil Code Section 1542
California Civil Code Section 1542 provides:
“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in their favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by them, would have materially affected their settlement with the debtor or released party.”
To the extent permitted by law, Attendee expressly waives the benefits of California Civil Code Section 1542 with respect to the claims released under this agreement, including claims that Attendee does not know or suspect to exist at the time of accepting these terms.
Attendee understands that this waiver is intended to apply only to claims that may legally be released and does not waive rights or claims that cannot legally be waived.
Information Sharing for Event Administration
Attendee acknowledges that ATUSA Tango LLC and the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront may exchange relevant registration and accommodation information when reasonably necessary to administer the Event, coordinate hotel reservations, manage attendance, and fulfill their respective obligations, subject to applicable privacy laws and the Privacy Policy below.
2. PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes how ATUSA Tango LLC (“ATUSA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) may collect, use, store, and share information in connection with the ATUSA website and the Event.
Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how Attendee interacts with our website and registration services, we may collect information such as:
- Name and contact information, including email address, telephone number, and mailing address.
- Event registration details, ticket or pass purchases, workshop selections, and attendance-related information.
- Transaction and payment-related information processed through our registration or payment service providers.
- Communications and inquiries submitted to ATUSA.
- Information voluntarily provided in connection with participation in Event activities.
- NOTE: For participants registering to compete, ATUSA may collect a of identification and date of birth solely as necessary to verify residency eligibility and compliance with the competition’s official rules. This information will be collected and used only for these purposes and handled securely. This requirement applies to competitors only, not to general festival participants.
Payment card details may be processed directly by a third-party payment provider. The information collected and retained depends on the services and systems used for registration and payment.
Non-Personal and Technical Information
When users visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on the website’s configuration. This may include browser type, device information, operating system, approximate usage information, and pages visited.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website or third-party services integrated with it may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand site usage, or improve the user experience.
Users may be able to manage cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions. Where required by law, we will obtain consent or provide choices concerning cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Process registrations, ticket purchases, and related transactions.
- Communicate with attendees about registration, schedules, program changes, and other Event-related matters.
- Respond to questions and provide customer support.
- Administer Event activities and coordinate with relevant service providers.
- Improve our website, registration process, and attendee experience.
- Send newsletters, announcements, and promotional communications where permitted by law and consistent with the user’s preferences.
- Maintain security, prevent fraud, comply with legal obligations, and protect our rights.
Sharing of Personal Information
ATUSA does not sell personal information in exchange for money. We may share relevant information with service providers that assist us with registration, payment processing, website hosting, email communications, Event administration, and other operational functions.
Information may also be shared with the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront when reasonably necessary to coordinate accommodation, reservations, attendance, or Event logistics.
We may disclose information when required by law, to respond to valid legal requests, to protect the rights and safety of attendees or other persons, or in connection with a lawful business transaction.
We do not authorize service providers to use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services they perform for us, subject to applicable law and contractual arrangements.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures appropriate to the nature of the information and the services used to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
No method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including Event administration, recordkeeping, dispute resolution, and compliance with legal obligations.
Email Communications
We may send transactional and Event-related messages concerning registration, payments, schedules, and important announcements.
Users who subscribe to promotional emails may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe instructions included in the message, where available. Unsubscribing from promotional communications does not prevent us from sending necessary transactional or administrative messages.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and Event services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without the consent required by applicable law. If we learn that such information has been collected improperly, we will take reasonable steps to address it.
California Privacy Rights
Depending on the laws applicable to ATUSA and the individual, California residents may have rights concerning personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, and the right to opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information where applicable.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services, including registration, payment, video, and social media platforms. Those third parties may have their own privacy policies and practices. ATUSA is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services that it does not control.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date where appropriate.
3. PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE
By registering for or attending the ATUSA Argentine Tango USA Official Championship & Festival 2027, Attendee understands that photographs, video recordings, and other audiovisual materials may be captured during the Event.
To the extent permitted by law, Attendee grants ATUSA Tango LLC permission to photograph, record, reproduce, publish, display, and use their image, likeness, voice, and appearance captured at the Event for legitimate Event-related purposes, including promotion, advertising, publicity, social media, websites, video platforms, and future ATUSA events.
Such materials may be used in print or digital formats without additional compensation, subject to applicable law.
Attendee understands that Event photography and video may include group shots or crowd scenes in which individuals appear incidentally. Attendee may contact ATUSA before the Event to communicate a specific concern about being featured prominently in promotional materials. ATUSA will consider reasonable requests but cannot guarantee that an attendee will be excluded from all background or crowd footage.
This permission does not authorize uses prohibited by law or imply endorsement of unrelated third-party products or services.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By registering for, purchasing admission to, or attending the ATUSA Argentine Tango USA Official Championship & Festival 2027, Attendee acknowledges that they have read and understood this Attendance Policy, Liability Waiver, and Privacy Policy and agree to the applicable terms.
Attendee understands that the liability release and assumption of risk provisions are intended to apply to the fullest extent permitted by California law.
Event: ATUSA Argentine Tango USA Official Championship & Festival 2027
Organizer: ATUSA Tango LLC
Venue: San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010
Contact: tangoandreamonti@gmail.com
ALICIA PONS has been working in the best milongas of Buenos Aires for more than 25 years. She trained with teachers who inspired her from the beginning: Graciela Gonzalez, Carlos Gavito, Pepito Avellaneda, Tete Rusconi, Pupy and Claudio Castello among others.