Policies agreed to during online enrollment

 

Terms and Conditions

I agree that registration constitutes as a signature and forms a binding contract with Studio Chasse, LLC for the season of August - December/January - May. By registering, I accept responsibility for tuition and costumes regardless of attendance and hereby authorize Studio Chasse, LLC to auto-charge the method on file. I have read and understood all of the studio policy information and agree to be bound by the policies, waiver, and release below.

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All Programs Liability Waiver

As a participant, or parent/guardian of a participant, of Studio Chasse, LLC programs, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume full risk of any injuries, including damages, death or loss which may be sustained as a result of participation in any activities connected with Studio Chasse, LLC. I agree to waive and relinquish all claims against Studio Chasse, LLC programs and its faculty members from any and all claims resulting from participation in the program. In case of accidents or sickness, I consent to temporary first aid for myself or my child to be rendered by staff and/or emergency medical care to be provided by ambulance or hospital personnel.

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I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Studio Chasse, LLC programs their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses and voluntarily assume the risks that I and/or my children may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending and participating and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.

 

All Programs Privacy Policy

Studio Chasse, LLC will ask you to provide information that personally identifies you, your location, or your contact information when you enroll in dance classes, request information from us, or register on our site for any other reason. We will use your personal information to fulfill your specific request and to contact you related to that request. For example, when you provide personal information to enroll in a dance class, we will use that information to register the student, but we will also use that information to contact you about billing and service matters or if we have a question. If you contact us with questions about our classes or services, we will use your contact information to answer your specific questions but may also use your personal contact information to provide additional materials about our program at a later date.

 

Studio Chasse, LLC will access your personal information and/or share it with third parties only for the following purposes: (i) as needed to confirm compliance with the terms of your registration agreement or to enforce our rights under a registration agreement; (ii) if required to do so by law or to comply with legal process; or (iii) to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of the public.

 

Studio Chasse, LLC is committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. Studio Chasse uses auto-pay through DanceStudio-Pro to collect tuition installments. A checking account or credit/debit card is required at the time of registration and families must enroll in auto-pay. No financial information is stored within DanceStudio-Pro; this includes credit card numbers and bank accounts. DanceStudio-Pro sends electronic requests to the merchant processor to charge a customer's account without having to specify the financial details. This protects both Studio Chasse and our families.

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All Programs Online Image Release

I understand that photographs, recordings, tapings, or filming of participants by any and all Studio Chasse, LLC employees, independent contractors, or members of the press become the property of Studio Chasse, LLC and may be used in current or future print/tv/video/social media and/or advertising for Studio Chasse, LLC.

 

I understand that as the parent/guardian, I can opt out of photos/videos of my child being used in current or future print/tv/video/social media and/or advertising for Studio Chasse, LLC.

 

All Programs No Posting Policy

I understand I may NOT post any videos/recordings of Studio Chasse choreography on any social networks without written permission from Studio Chasse owner/director, Michelle Cooper, and she the right to deny this request. Furthermore, parents/caregivers may only take photos/videos of their own children and may not post photos of other students on social media without consent from the parent.

 

Semester Tuition Agreement

• I agree that I am responsible for the entire semester tuition regardless of the number of classes/days attended.

• I understand that in order to be registered for classes, I must sign up for auto-pay of tuition. 

• I understand that if I choose to withdraw from classes before the semester begins, I will not receive a refund of my first tuition installment paid at registration.

• I understand that if I choose to pay in full (for the fall/winter or winter/spring semester) it must be in cash or by Venmo and that no refunds will be given for any reason.

• I understand that Studio Chasse does not take checks for tuition.

• I understand that I must sign up for auto-pay and that the first installment will be paid at the time of online registration and the remaining installments will be auto-paid on the 1st of each month (fall/winter semester) and the 15th of the month (winter/spring semester).

• Furthermore, I understand that if I register after January 1st/August 1st, the first two installments will be paid at the time of online registration and the remaining installments will be auto-paid on the 1st of each month (fall/winter semester) and the 15th of the month (winter/spring semester).

• I acknowledge that all monthly payment declines/returns will incur a non-refundable $5 per return/decline fee and that fee plus my monthly installment must be paid within 5 days of the decline/return in order for myself/my dancer to continue enrollment. If tuition is not received, I/my child will be withdrawn from all classes and the next person on the waiting list will take our place.

• I understand that if I change my credit card number or bank account/routing number in the system, to avoid paying monthly tuition or remaining summer session tuition, my tuition account will immediately be suspended, all dancers on my account will be withdrawn from classes, and legal action will be taken.

 

Semester Withdrawal Policy

Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal.

I understand that for the fall/winter (August - December) and winter/spring (January - May) semesters, a written notice of withdrawal via email is required one month in advance to remove a child from class. Tuition charges will cease one month after the written notice of withdrawal is received, printed, and filed. Refunds and/or credits will not be given for any deposits, installments, or past payments made. 

 

Winter/Spring Showcase Agreement

• I understand that participation in the end of the semester showcase is optional for all classes except Mini Ensemble, Youth Ensemble, Junior Ensemble, Intermediate Ensemble, and Elite Ensemble.

• I understand that my showcase decision must be made by February 1st for the spring showcase and that I need to submit official showcase enrollment online through the parent portal/studio app by February 1st.

• I understand that each costume for the dances in which I choose to participate will cost $40 for Budding Artists costumes and  $45 for Youth - Advanced costumes (including Ensemble costumes) and will be due at the time of online showcase registration.

• I understand that spring showcase rehearsals are between three and six weeks and the class tuition rate remains the same per class.

• I understand that if I chose to participate in a showcase, my showcase tuition will be auto-paid in two installments April 15th and May 1st for studio classes/rehearsals prepping for the showcase after the regular semester is complete.

• I understand that the last two weeks of rehearsal before a showcase are mandatory and that I should plan my vacations & trips accordingly or not commit to the showcase.

• I understand that ALL rehearsals the week of the showcase are mandatory, and no exceptions will be made.

• I understand that absences during rehearsals and dress rehearsals jeopardizes my/my child’s participation in the current showcase and future showcases

• I understand that if I/my child does not know the choreography, due to absences and/or lack of focus, the choreographer has the right to pull me/them from the piece.

 

Summer Session Tuition Agreement

• I agree that I am responsible for the entire camp/summer class tuition regardless of the number of classes/days attended.

• I understand that in order to be registered for classes, I must sign up for auto-pay of tuition or pay the entire semester tuition at registration.

• I understand that if I choose to withdraw from classes/camps before the summer session begins, I will not receive a refund of my tuition installment paid at registration.

• For summer camps, I understand that I must sign up for auto-pay and that the first installment will be paid at the time of online registration and the remaining installment will be auto-paid on the first day of camp.

• I acknowledge that all payment declines/returns will incur a non-refundable $5 per return/decline fee and that fee plus my monthly installment must be paid within 5 days of the decline/return in order for myself/my dancer to continue enrollment. If tuition is not received, I/my child will be withdrawn from all classes and the next person on the waiting list will take our place.

• I understand that if I change my credit card number or bank account/routing number in the system, to avoid paying monthly tuition or remaining summer session tuition, my tuition account will immediately be suspended, all dancers on my account will be withdrawn from classes, and legal action will be taken.

 

Summer Session Withdrawal Policy

I understand that for the summer session, a written notice of withdrawal via email (and a printed receipt of confirmation from the director) is required 7 days in advance to drop a child from a camp. Tuition charges will cease one week after the written notice of withdrawal is received, printed, and filed. Refunds will not be given for any deposits, installments, or past payments made for any reason. A credit towards the upcoming semester MAY be given if the drop request is made at least 7 days prior to the start of that specific camp AND another dancer is able to take their spot in the camp.

 

Payments for Morning Playdate Program​

• I understand that in order to be registered for a Morning Playdate, I must make an account through the parent portal, sign-up for auto-pay, and pay $10 at registration.

• I understand that a limit of 2 playdate credits (up to $20) will be given each season per family (fall/winter, winter/spring, summer) that can be used for another date within that season if the original date cannot be attended.

 

Additional Playdate Acknowledgement

• I understand that Morning Playdate is a program geared towards Pre-K children and younger.

• I understand that if I have kept my child home from pre-school/daycare due to illness, they should not attend the playdate.

• I understand that all food and drinks should be enjoyed in the lobby and not in the studio.