The Story Social
Participation Waiver
Thank you for joining us at The Story Social! Please read this page before registering. When you check the waiver box and type your name on the registration form, you confirm that you are the parent or legal guardian of the child being registered and agree to the terms below on behalf of yourself and your child.
About the program
The Story Social is a recreational, small-group story and play experience led by a Charm City Speech clinician. It is not speech-language therapy, evaluation, or individualized treatment. Participation does not create a therapist–client relationship, and sessions are not billed to insurance.
Caregiver supervision
A parent, guardian, or authorized adult caregiver must stay with the child for the entire session. The caregiver is responsible for the child’s supervision, behavior, and safety, including toileting, diapering, and transitions.
Food and allergies
Sessions may include a shared snack. Please list all known food allergies and restrictions on the registration form. Charm City Speech cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment, especially at host venues, and caregivers decide what their child eats.
Health
Please stay home if your child has had a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or a contagious illness within the past 24 hours. With 48 hours’ notice, we’ll credit your spot toward another session. If illness comes up later than that, reach out and we’ll do our best to help.
Assumption of risk
Group play involves ordinary risks, including slips, falls, bumps, minor injuries, exposure to common illnesses, and allergic reactions. I voluntarily accept these risks for myself and my child.
Release of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law, I release and agree not to bring claims against Charm City Speech, its owners, clinicians, staff, contractors, and host venues for any injury, illness, loss, or damage arising from participation in The Story Social, except where caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Emergencies
If I am unable to act, I authorize Charm City Speech staff to call 911 and seek emergency medical care for my child. I am responsible for any resulting costs.
Venue
Sessions may be held at a third-party location. I will follow that venue’s rules and am responsible for my own and my child’s belongings.
Payment, cancellations, and credits
All purchases are final and non-refundable.
If you can’t attend, contact us at least 48 hours before your session at info@charmcityspeech.com or (443) 718-0563, and we’ll give you a credit for another Story Social session.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice and no-shows are not eligible for a credit.
If Charm City Speech cancels a session for any reason, including weather or clinician illness, you’ll receive a credit for another session.
Credits are non-transferable and have no cash value.
Photos and video
We may take photos or video during sessions. We’ll only share your child’s image on Charm City Speech social media or marketing if you said yes on the registration form.
Agreement
By checking the waiver box and typing my name on the registration form, I confirm that I have read and understand this page and agree to it. My typed name serves as my electronic signature.
Questions? Contact us at info@charmcityspeech.com or (443) 718-0563.