Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions govern the operations of LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS. Please read carefully and note that by ticking/signing the LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.

 

This is part of your agreement when joining Liberty Performing Arts.  Membership is open to all subject to the following conditions:

·      Liberty Performing Arts accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of personal belongings while on the premises.

·       Liberty Performing Arts accepts no liability for any injuries sustained whilst participating in a class or on the premises.

·       Liberty Performing Arts must be notified of any changes to the information provided on the Registration form.

 

 

v  FEES

 

All class fees are payable in advance, half termly in clear funds via automatic direct debit.  This will occur in the last week of each half term with exception of the first, which is collected during the last week of the Summer holidays.  You will always receive 3 working days’ notice prior to any payments being taken and you have the right to cancel the direct debit at any time.  If you no longer require your child’s space, a minimum of one month’s notice should be given in writing via email.  If no notice is given, the following direct debit payment may be taken and is non-refundable.

AMMENDUM

Please note that from 1st April 2023, the above system will no longer be in place.  Instead, fees will be payable in advance via monthly direct debit.  Your yearly total will be worked out and split over 12 months (or remaining number of months in the academic year if joining mid-way through), thus meaning you will pay the same amount every month.  Invoices will be issued on the 1st of every month, or closest business day.  Direct Debits will be reviewed each July to ensure they are set at the correct amount for the upcoming academic year, taking into account school/bank holidays.

Please note, direct debits can be adjusted or cancelled throughout the academic year if required.  However, at least 4 weeks notice must be given in writing so that any necessary adjustments can be made.  If no notice is given, the following direct debit payment may be taken and is non-refundable.

 

Failure to make payment before term starts may result in no place being available. If this happens LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS will make every attempt to offer an alternative class or arrangement. If this is not possible then your name will be added to a waiting list.

 

If payment is outstanding, LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS reserves the right to withhold services.  LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS may share data with debt collection agencies in order to re-coup monies owed.

 

Subject to exceptional circumstances only where adverse weather conditions result in class cancellations, all class fees are non-refundable and remain payable in cases of student absence or in the event that a student ceases to be part of LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS.  In the event that any class is cancelled as a result of snow or other adverse weather conditions, an additional class will be rearranged by LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS at a later date.

Fees are reviewed annually and any changes/increases will always be made with a minimum of four weeks notice to customers.  

v  HEALTH & SAFETY & MEDICAL CONDITIONS

 

LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS takes health and safety very seriously and enforces a strict health and safety policy to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of its students is paramount.  LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS has public liability insurance.  In an effort to ensure safe dance practice, it is vital that all students follow the instructions of the teachers in order to reduce the risk of injury. Due to the technique of dancing and acro, there may be contact with the students to help with the placing and avoid injury. By agreeing to these terms and conditions you consent to contact with students being made in order to help with placing and avoid injury. Students must undertake to participate in the activity at their own risk. 

 

It is important that LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS is notified of any medical conditions, injuries, allergies and prescribed medication applicable to each student and kept up-to-date of any medical conditions, injuries and health matters as they arise. Each student or parent of any students under the age of 18 should notify the teacher of any new medical conditions or injuries before commencing a class. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water with them to class to ensure that they are kept hydrated. Consumption of food during class is not permitted.

 

Parents are not to allow their child to attend LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS if they are feeling unwell or have a known injury which would prevent a student from fully taking part.  This includes presenting any contagious illness including (but not limited to): Chicken Pox, Head Lice, Common Cold, Flu and, as of March 2020, symptoms of COVID-19.  In regards to COVID-19, parents are expected to follow government advice in relation to when to self-isolate.

 

 

v  UNIFORM

 

Uniform is encouraged but not compulsory unless preparing for an exam in which case it must be worn.  However comfortable clothing that allows students to move freely should always be worn, such as leggings for girls, shorts or jogging bottoms for boys along with a t-shirt.  All jewellery should be removed and long hair should be tied up off the face.  Footwear should be appropriate to the particular class.  If you wish to purchase the uniform, please request a UNIFORM GUIDE which outlines what students should be wearing for each grade/subject.  

All dance uniform can be purchased from Danceland at Dalby’s, 268 London Road, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 7JG.  Quote ‘Liberty Performing Arts’ to receive a discount on your purchases (5% card, 10% cash).

Branded Liberty clothing and items can be purchased via Miss Emma.  Please ask for more details.

 

 

v  COLLECTION - STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18

 

For all students under the age of 18 years we ask that you always notify the teacher upon arrival who will be collecting your child should it be different to the person who is dropping off your child.  Any child under the age of 18 will not be allowed to leave the premises until the relevant person has arrived to collect them, unless the child is aged between 14-18 years old in which case LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS will require written consent from a parent/guardian to confirm that the child is allowed to wait outside without supervision until they are collected or make their way home if they live within Leigh-on-sea.

 

v  PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

As a teaching method, a teacher may need to video or photograph students in class or as part of a performance. By agreeing to these terms and conditions you consent to the videoing and/or photography of your child for the purposes of teaching or the viewing of a performance. There may be circumstances when other parents/guardians of students observe a class or performance. By agreeing to these terms and conditions you consent to the videoing/photography of your child by other parents/guardians under these circumstances.  Images are also taken at shows and video recordings made which are available to the parents/guardians.  

 

LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS asks that parents, guardians, carers, students, staff and any other persons connected to LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS refrain from posting ANY photographs or videos of other students or staff on any internet/social media/networking sites.  If the dance school discovers this is happening, the person involved will be asked to remove the images/footage.  Failure to do so may result in a total ban of filming or photography and professional photography being permitted only.

 

v  DISCIPLINE

 

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a disciplined manner during class, respecting both fellow students and teachers at all times. LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS operates a zero tolerance bullying policy. In the interests of the health and safety of everyone, teacher’s authority is final. If a student’s behaviour is disruptive, they will be asked to leave the lesson. 

 

 

v  LOCALISED LOCKDOWNS and PANDEMICS:

 

If LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS cannot deliver classes due to force majeure or government directive, we shall implement online classes via video conferencing software as a replacement. No refunds will be offered.