This rolling agreement is made between the parent/guardian of each student and Mason Academy of Dance (MAD), and is valid at all times whilst the student is enroled at the school and until such time as written notice (see section 3) is given. By enroling your child at MAD you accept the following terms and conditions of enrolment.

 

1. Monthly Fees are due on the 1st of every month, and must be paid in full for each month in advance. If fees are not paid in advance, the student may be denied tuition at Mason Academy of Dance.

 

Where fees are worked out over 12 months, the fees for each month will remain the same throughout the year (including the month of August)

 

We reserve the right to move our classes online as a response to Covid-19 or any other circumstance for the safety of our staff and pupils and no refunds will be due if this is the case. 

 

Late Fee Payment Charge: Where an invoice has been issued and payment is not received on the 1st of the month, a 20% of the monthly fee per week will be added to your account until full payment is received. This is because chasing late payments takes up a considerable amount of time. To ensure people who pay promptly do not unfairly have to pay for this – we have introduced the late payment charge so that only late payers have to pay for the time it takes to chasetheir payment. We feel it is the fairest solution. Please pay promptly.

 

Where failure to make payment on your account occurs, after reasonable reminders and requests for payment, our policy is to pass the debt to another agency to collect the debt on our behalf and you will incur further collection costs.

 

2. Mason Academy of Dance aims to provide the services advertised on the timetable falling within the advertised term dates. We retain the right to change the advertised programme of classes in the event of staff illness or other circumstances beyond our control.

 

3. It is important that our customers appreciate that we save their child’s space in our classes until notice is served. Notice, in writing, of one complete month must be given if leaving the school in order to terminate this agreement. Notice of a month must be given should you wish to change the programme of classes being taken.

 

Even if the student is unable to attend Mason Academy of Dance until the completion of either notice periods, fees remain due, despite a pupils absence.

 

Failure to provide written notice to masonacademyofdance@gmail.com within the notice period before the commencement of the following month will mean that fees for that month will remain due as their space will have already been reserved for them.

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4. No refunds can be given for days when the student does not attend or for classes or dates that are cancelled due to events or circumstances beyond our control which includes snow days. The only circumstances in which we would offer a refund would be if your child has been hospitalised or has a broken limb – in these circumstances we would need a doctor’s note covering the child’s absence and a doctors/hospital note confirming that the child is fit to resume taking part.

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5. Uniform must be worn by all students whenever they attend Mason Academy of Dance.

 

6. The parent/guardian gives lifetime permission for Mason Academy of Dance to use images (still and video) of the student in publicity materials on www.masonacademyofdance.co.uk, and on social media (Facebook, Instagram) and in video recordings of our performances. In exceptional circumstances where the pupil may need to be excluded from publicity materials, this must be put in writing to Mason Academy of Dance to masonacademyofdance@gmail.com.

 

7. By bringing your child/self to Mason Academy of Dance you understand that there are risks of physical injury associated with the activity of dance and performing arts. As you recognise the risk of injury you knowingly and voluntary waive all rights and causes of any kind, including but not limited to, injury and negligence while attending a MAD class/event. This includes all staff, chaperones, volunteers and any other affiliated entities. You hereby agree to release Mason Academy of Dance and hold MAD harmless of all liability and you acknowledge that you knowingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility of all physical injury arising out of physical injury arising out of active participation in Mason Academy of Dance activities regardless of location (on site, online, or in your home). You have agreed to this release of liability freely and of your own free will.

 

8. You understand that the needs of each child vary so decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and depend upon the level of support each individual child may require. We are not able to provide one-to-one support to a child.

 

We are happy to accommodate a child with specific needs and reserve the right to review further bookings.

 

9. You confirm you have read, understood and agreed to our Privacy Policy.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Students must:
• Follow their teacher’s instructions and only do the things they are asked to
• Arrive for class dressed in the correct uniform
• Arrive on time and not leave until dismissed
• Be kind and respectful to others
• Ensure mobile phones are to be switched off or turned to silent during class

Parents please:
• Ensure your child arrives on time, is collected on time and is in the correct uniform
• Drop off and collect your child from the studio (Pupils Aged 10+ MUST have written permission from a parent/guardian to walk home alone)
• DO NOT enter the studio during classes unless invited or in the event of an emergency. No unauthorised personnel will be allowed in the studio.
• DO NOT take photographs/videos of classes.
Students and parents alike should avoid intimidating or offensive behaviour and avoid the belittling of the knowledge, abilities or performance of others.

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UNIFORM

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-The Mason Academy of Dance uniform is compulsory due to health and safety. All hair must be tied neatly off the face. The uniform enables the pupils to be self-disciplined and for high standards to remain within the academy. No jewellery is permitted within classes, this also includes watches. Stud earrings must be taped if they cannot be removed.

-A pupil will be expected to be wearing the correct uniform within one month of joining. Uniform can be obtained by using an order form and will be ordered once full payment is received.
-Orders will generally be made at the end of each half term.

EXAMINATIONS

-A pupil will not be entered for an examination unless he/she is thought to be ready by the Principal.
-Once examination entries have been submitted to the examining board, pupils are required to pay for these entries with immediate effect. Any failure not to abide by this procedure will result in the pupil being withdrawn from the examination session and NOT being entered for future examinations.
-The only exception to this would be for bereavements, family/personal situations and medical reasons. (The latter accepted with a valid doctors note.)
-The examinations are entered through the International Dance Teachers Association (I.D.T.A.)
-If parents wish pupils to partake within the exam structures then it is compulsory that all pupils attend examination classes regularly.
-Examinations also incur an additional fee which is paid to and set out by the I.D.T.A

COSTUMES

-Additional fees will be required for the hire of costumes for performances and events.

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WEBSITE T&Cs

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Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Mason Academy of Dance relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

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The term ‘Mason Academy of Dance’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

• The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

• This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, the following personal information may be stored by us.

• Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

• Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

• This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, images and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited and forms part of these terms and conditions.

• All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.

• Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

• From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

• Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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