Participation Policy Waiver Terms

I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless Artistic Edge Dance Center, its owners, members, advisors, Board of Directors, and all employees and agents of these parties from all liabilities, suits, claims and/or demands of any kind or nature, legal or financial, whether caused in any way by the negligence or not, arising from the participation in or observation of any Artistic Edge Dance Center activity for injuries to any person or property, whether on or off the premises. The student/participant named above does voluntarily participate in any and all Artistic Edge Dance Center activities and that the student/participant and I understand that certain risks are inherent to and from participation and involvement with Artistic Edge Dance Center and in its various formal and informal activities. These activities include but are not limited to dance class, rehearsals and performance.

Artistic Edge Dance Center is not responsible for any lost or stolen property, at any time. Anyone found to be violating any of the rules, codes of conduct, or found to be disruptive to either another individual or group may be asked to leave the premises or off-site location at any time and be refused reentrance without any full or partial refund.

I hereby irrevocably grant to Artistic Edge Dance Center perpetually, exclusively, and for all media throughout the world (including print, non theatrical, home video, CD-ROM, internet and any other electronic medium presently in existence or invented in the future), the right to use and incorporate (alone or together with other materials), in whole or in part, photographs, sound bites or video footage taken as a result of participation in Artistic Edge Dance Center activities.

I hereby authorize Artistic Edge Dance Center, its owners, members, Board of Directors, and all employees and agents of these parties to act for the student/participant named above according to their best judgment in providing or arranging for emergency care in any emergency circumstance requiring medical attention. I request and authorize that in my absence the student/participant named above be admitted to any hospital or medical facility for diagnosis and treatment. I request and authorize physicians, dentists, and staff, duly licensed as Doctors of Medicine/Osteopathy or Doctors of Dentistry or other such licensed technicians or nurses, to perform any diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, operative procedures and x-ray treatment of the student/participant named below.

Payment Policy Waiver Terms

Tuition

1. Tuition is assessed per child and is based on participation in the full dance season, defined as mid-August through mid-May, and not on the number of classes attended in any given month.

2. The total annual tuition obligation is payable in either nine (9) equal monthly installments or two (2) semester installments, at the discretion of AEDC.

3. Tuition payments are due on the 1st day of each month. A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed to any account with an outstanding balance after the 10th day of the month.

4. Full tuition is due for the entire season, August through May. September tuition is included in the August installment.

5. Tuition shall not be prorated for months with fewer than four classes, scheduled studio holidays, absences, or missed classes. No additional fees will be charged for months containing five classes.

Classes & Makeups

1. Makeup classes may be taken for classes missed due to illness or personal conflict, subject to studio availability.

2. Makeup classes are not offered for scheduled studio holiday closures.

Refunds & Credits

1. All fees are non-refundable, including but not limited to registration fees, tuition, Spring Performance Participation fees, costume fees, and performance ticket purchases.

2. Credits may be issued only for the unused portion of prepaid tuition in the event a dancer must discontinue due to documented injury. Any such credits shall expire one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance.

3. No refunds or credits will be issued for missed classes, studio closures due to inclement weather, or scheduled vacation breaks.

4. AEDC requires one (1) month written notice of withdrawal from classes. Tuition obligations continue during the notice period.

Payments

1. Monthly invoices will be delivered electronically via email.

2. Payments may be made through the AEDC Parent Portal using the email address provided at registration.

3. Automatic recurring payments may be authorized through the Parent Portal.

4. Payments may also be made in person by cash, check, or credit card.

5. All credit card payments are subject to a credit card convenience fee, currently 3.05% plus $0.35 per transaction. These fees may be avoided by paying with cash or check. Convenience fees are subject to change without notice.

Additional Fees

1. Additional fees apply for participation in the Spring Performance, billed in November, and for costumes, billed in two installments in December and January.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all tuition, payment, and refund policies of Artistic Edge Dance Center.