Agreement between you (the user) and Eminence Dance Academy (the company)

ABOUT US AND HOW TO CONTACT US

Eminence Dance Academy is a dance training academy registered in England, UK. The registered office is 7 Jasmine Close, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8QT. Our dance classes take place at Westlands Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2DD.

You can contact us in writing via [email protected] or by post at the registered office address or by phone on 07927 950 640.

EDA TERMS OVERVIEW

Eminence Dance Academy are based in the UK and our Terms are governed by UK legislation. The content on this website, and the associated social media channels (via Instagram, TikTok, Twitter: @eminencedanceacdemy / Facebook: @EDAYeovil) and email marketing, will include information on dance, dance education, biomechanics/anatomy, movement, and theatre. All content is intended for informational and marketing purposes only. None of the content in emails, blog posts or social media posts should be construed as specific or official medical advice.

In addition to these Terms, please be aware of our Privacy Policy which include key terms set out separately. Our Privacy Statement can be found on a separate page.

It is always our aim that you will be fully satisfied with the services we offer. Should you have any questions about Eminence Dance Academy we will be happy to assist via the avenues listed above.

CODE OF CONDUCT

When associating and connecting with Eminence Dance Academy you are including in the following expectations. All staff, students, parents/guardians and extended family members under Eminence Dance Academy’s instruction will adhere to the same ethos and respectfulness of all associates by following the members code of conduct:

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MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT:

Being kind, supportive and courteous to others at all times, always mindful of the building in use and its surrounding property, neighbours and other members of the public. With utmost importance of respectful language and positive influence around the students in our care. To keep standards high we expect discipline across the academy from etiquette to uniform from all students. We promise to teach to the highest standards and expect equal respect from both students and parents no matter your background (race, gender, religion, identity etc.) by keeping to the academy’s terms and policies laid out.

All users of Eminence Dance Academy must strictly follow the above, without exception, not abiding to the rules set out could lead to dismissal from Eminence Dance Academy. Please make sure that all of the above is read and understood allowing safe dance practice and a positive environment for all our users and the community around us. To keep our standard high our teachers follow the EDA teachers code of conduct and regular team support and training. 

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TEACHERS CODE OF CONDUCT:

Inspire, motive and support each individual to reach their full potential with a safe, happy and stimulating environment. Remain fair and respectful. Regularly update training and dance curriculums, promoting the value of progression and good teaching standards.  

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PURCHASE & TERMS OF CLASSES

Eminence Dance Academy offer a range of dance classes, including but not limited to; ballet, acro, jazz, lyrical, commercial, and currently offering over 30 classes a week. Every dancer attending must be registered with Eminence Dance Academy either as a trial student or a member. 

Please see link to sign up for a trial: https://app.classmanager.com/portal/eminence-dance-academy/register 

Link to members home portal here: https://app.classmanager.com/portal/eminence-dance-academy 

We work hard to create high quality dance classes. For the individual detail and specification of each dance class, please see the timetable breakdown in the information pack or on the website (https://www.eminencedanceacademy.co.uk/timetable). Please note that we take all reasonable steps to ensure that all times, prices and class descriptions are accurate, aiming to keep the website as up-to-date as possible.

Trials

Trial classes are currently free of charge. Trials classes are limited to one, although each student can trial more than one dance style. If there is no space in the current class, you will be added to a waiting list. Eminence Dance Academy prides itself on smaller classes allowing every dancer time to be seen by the teacher and individual feedback to be offered in every class. We will inform those on the waiting list as soon as a space becomes available to take a trial class. After the trial, you or your child can take 7 days before the next lesson to decide if you would like to sign up as a member of Eminence Dance Academy. Please let us know either way via email. If yes, the remainder of the half term will be paid upfront. Please note: during show rehearsal periods and exam preparation some classes may be unavailable to trial, in this instance you will be added to the waiting list. Sign up for a trial here: https://app.classmanager.com/trials/eminence-dance-academy

Pricing

The most up to date pricing can be found on the website. We may change our prices at any time but changes will not affect pre-existing invoices.

Payments

Classes are paid half termly (currently in 6-week blocks). Late payments will incur a £5 late fee for each additional late week. All classes are paid for upfront to save your space in the class. Any absences are at your discretion and will not be refunded. We highly recommend 100% attendance to gain the best out of the dance training we offer through Eminence Dance Academy’s pre-planned annual learning outcomes. If you or your child are to miss a class, the academy needs to be informed prior to the lesson via email or what’s app.

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Leaving:

Although nobody likes goodbyes, we accept not all dance styles are for everyone. Should you wish to cancel a class or leave the academy you must provide half a terms notice (6 weeks) including fees and written confirmation via email: [email protected] 

Safe Dance Practice 

Arrive at the venue at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start time of a class, allowing the class to start promptly. 

A warm up is taken at the start of each lesson, to physically and mentally prepare students for the lesson ahead. It is important that this is not missed. Anyone attending late will be permitted entry, but must take a separate warm up before joining in with the lesson for their own safety. To avoid disruption and flow of the lesson, we strongly suggest everyone arrives in plenty of time, allowing time to prepare for the class ahead. 

Before taking part in any of our classes you must ensure that you or your child is wearing suitable clothing, including correct footwear, set uniform and hair in-place. No large jewellery in class, single studs on newly pierced ears is acceptable. Small fit-bits can be used if tracking steps but bulky watches will not be allowed.

Full uniform details can be found in the Eminence Dance Academy Information Pack. Branded Eminence Dance Academy uniform needs to be ordered directly through the academy via the contact email:

[email protected] or class teacher. 

All unbranded and Royal Academy of Dance (ballet) uniform and can be purchased here: https://www.eminencedanceacademy.co.uk/uniform 

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All dancers must also take part in the cool down for their own safety and bring a bottle of water to every class.

At Eminence Dance Academy the safety of our dancers; you/your children, are extremely important to us.

Dancers will have a safe environment to exercise in but must be free from injury and in good health. Teachers will always teach with the dancers safety in mind, taking all risks and safety actions into consideration. We ask students to follow all instructions from the teacher to remain safe. If they do not, this may result in injury.

If you are new to exercise or you are recently returning from serious injury, illness, or pregnancy, we advise that you speak to a health professional prior to starting any dance class and inform us of the relevant information. If you or your child have any health concerns, injuries, or longstanding medical conditions you must include these in the sign up form and notify the instructor at the beginning of the class, following any modifications advised throughout the class. This includes informing us of COVID-19 cases or symptoms. If at any point during the class a dancer believes they have sustained an injury, feel unwell or light-headed they must stop immediately and request assistance from the teacher. It is important to maintain communication with the teacher and always remain hydrated when exercising.

There is always a trained first aider with a first aid kit on-site if anyone does require medical attention. In these instances, an injury incident form will be completed, signed by a guardian, and appropriate further medical advice suggested. We are not medical professionals and always advise seeking professional opinions from a doctor or sports physio if an injury occurs. A parent/guardian must have signed the waiver forms, and have a working mobile phone number to be contactable at all times during dance classes. We ask for two as a back up in emergency situations.

For safety, the teachers decision is final. If you wish to dispute any arising issues, please put this in writing for Miss Emilie to resolve privately. The best interest of the dancers are always first, but the respect of the teachers is paramount. We will not tolerate any form of disrespect towards are staff, volunteers or other EDA members. Bulling of any description will be taken extremely seriously and will likely lead to dismissal of the academy.

WEBSITE USE

By visiting www.eminencedanceacademy.co.uk you are consenting our terms and conditions as set out in this document.  Should you not wish to accept the terms and conditions in full you should cease using this site immediately. Accessing and using the website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use. By using this Site, you agree to the Terms and Conditions without modification. We reserve the right to amend the Terms of Use of this Site and on doing so we will update these Terms and Conditions.

This website is intended for use by persons who are a minimum of 18 years old.

You must not copy, share or disseminate the information on this site which is subject to copyright for which all rights are reserved.

Whilst using this website you may provide personal information about yourself including but not limited to your name and email address. When providing these details, you agree to provide accurate and up to date information.

This Site is directed to people residing in the United Kingdom. We do not represent that the content will be available or appropriate in other locations. This Site is written in English, and we do not take responsibility for any translations which are applied.

In using this Site, you may encounter comments and/or content supplied by other users. The information contained within user comments is not verified or approved by us. The views expressed by other users on the Site do not represent our views or values.

WEBSITE OPERATION

This site is available free of charge. We do not guarantee the availability of any website or content. We reserve all rights to withdraw, suspend or restrict the content at any time for any reasons. Where possible, we will give you reasonable notice if the website is to be suspended.

We do not guarantee that this Site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.

You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform to access our Site. You should use your own virus protection software.

You must not misuse our site by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our site, the server on which our site is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to our site. You must not attack our site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack. By breaching this provision, you would commit a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities, and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use our site will cease immediately.

KEEPING EVERYONES ONLINE ACCOUNT DETAILS SAFE

If you choose, or you are provided with, a user identification code, password or any other piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential. This includes but is not limited to the Class Manager parent portal, private social media accounts, Eminence Dance Academy’s online uniform store. You must not disclose it to any third party. We have the right to disable any user identification code or password, whether chosen by you or allocated by us, at any time, if in our reasonable opinion you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these terms of use. If you know or suspect that anyone other than you knows your user identification code or password, you must promptly notify us at [email protected]

WEBSITE LINKS OUR NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY

Where our site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. Such links should not be interpreted as approval by us of those linked websites or information you may obtain from them.

We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

This website contains intellectual property created and owned by Eminence Dance Academy unless otherwise stated. The Intellectual Property includes all content on the website and linked social media. Content means any text, graphics, audio and video and also extends to the page layouts of this website and any social media channels and emails. All photographs and videos on this website and the connected social media channels via Instagram, TikTok, Twitter: @eminencedanceacdemy / Facebook: @EDAYeovil are subject to copyright.

No permission is given to directly reprint, republish, transfer, distribute, alter, modify or the site content in part or in full without acknowledgement and links back to the original page or content source. At no point are you entitled to claim rights over our intellectual property.

Should you wish to utilise the content on this Site please contact [email protected] to make your request. You must receive written permission to repurpose, copy and/or modify any content on this website, or content which is shared to you by email or on social media.

If you are granted permission to share content from this site or our social media channels, please link back to the specific website page and let us know that you have shared the content.

For all copyright requests please contact Miss Emilie Woan via [email protected] 

You may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists. You must not establish a link to our site in any website that is not owned by you. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice. If you wish to link to or make any use of content on our site other than that set out above, please contact Eminence Dance Academy.

DANCE COPYRIGHT

No permission is given to directly copy any of our teachers choreographic material, in part or in full without acknowledgement. This includes (but is not limited to) live performances; shows, festivals, competitions or posting videos on social media channels - all online posts must first have permission and then be tagged with the relevant acknowledgements; choreographer, dance academy, venue (if necessary) and dancers. At no point are you entitled to claim rights over our visions and ideas as a business or dance academy. 

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WHICH COUNTRY’S LAWS APPLY TO ANY DISPUTES?

These terms of use, their subject matter, and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

For the avoidance of doubt these Terms of Use stand as terms only, there is no intention to create a contract.