Terms and Conditions

Stepnout Performing Arts 

PARENT AGREEMENT & LIABILITY WAIVER

REGISTRATION

• All students must accept this registration form before participating in any class/es. This can be accessed at www.stepnout.com.au if you want to view or copy.

• Students may not undertake dance training at another dance school in any style offered at Stepnout Performing Arts while enrolled at Stepnout Performing Arts .

• To finalise enrolment, parents/guardians must read and agree to all Stepnout Performing Arts policies. In order to submit an online Registration Form, parents/guardians will need to indicate they have read and accept Stepnout Performing Arts policies.

FEES 

• Our fees structure is all-inclusive and is based on the number of classes a student takes per week. Stepnout Performing Arts accepts two payment terms - Payment plans or full term payment up-front. No other terms accepted.

• Term fees are due in full by the first day of each term.

• Full tuition will be posted to your account on the Parent Portal and a statement issued 14 days before fee due dates.

• Payment can be made by cash, card, EFT transfer or through our Parent Portal via credit card

• If students have not signed up for payment plans AND fees are not paid up-front by the first day of each term, students WILL NOT be admitted to class. NO exceptions.

REFUNDS & CREDITS

• There are NO REFUNDS on any missed lessons. If students miss a lesson they may make it up by attending another class (any style) at their level. New students starting the midterm will be charged on a pro-rata basis for the remainder of the term.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• Students are expected to observe Stepnout Performing Arts dress code, and standard of conduct and we reserve the right to discontinue classes for students that do not.

• Families are expected to read the Stepnout Performing Arts Policies and observe the standards and policies set forth therein. 

• Family members in waiting areas must show respect for classes by being quiet and keeping children not in class under supervision at all times.

GENERAL LIABILITY RELEASE OF CLAIMS

• By registering, all parents and/or guardians agree to hold harmless from any and all liability Stepnout Performing Arts,  its officers, employees and contractors both in their professional capacity and personally for all injury or illness resulting from or in any way connected with his/her participation in the classes, activities or special events at the studio. Stepnout Performing Arts assumes no responsibility for lost, misplaced, or stolen articles. Please put your name in all your belongings and do not leave valuables unattended.

CONSENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT OF A MINOR

• I grant permission to the staff of Stepnout Performing Arts to take aid or emergency measures as judged necessary for the care and protection of my child while under the supervision of the studio. In case of a medical emergency, I understand that my child will be transported to an appropriate medical facility by the local emergency unit for treatment if the emergency unit deems it necessary. I understand that in some medical situations the staff will need to contact the emergency resource before the child’s parent, physician, and or other person acting on the parent’s behalf. I also understand and agree that the child’s parents or legal guardians shall be responsible for any expenses incurred.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE

• I give permission for Stepnout Performing Arts to take photos of me or my child while participating in studio activities for promotional purposes. Surnames of students will not be used or disclosed. Parents or legal guardians give permission to the studio to use photos and videos of their minor child without payment, in connection with the studio publication, advertising, and news coverage. 

• I understand that for the safety of dancers and their families, any photos and/or videos of studio classes, rehearsals, and performances, including dances in studio costumes, will not be used, published, or posted publicly in electronic format without the express written permission of the studio and the director.

• Parents or guardians who do not wish images of their child (17yrs or under) published should contact the director Liz Loft from Stepnout Performing Arts on at [email protected] in strict confidence.

• Recording of any classes is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the teacher. Any video taken must NOT be posted to any form of social media unless permission has been granted. No videos or photos to be taken of the CCTV footage in the waiting area.