Release of Liability
Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on school property resulting from normal lesson activity or any other activity conducted by the students before, during, or after lesson time. All dancing, hip hop, and tumbling can be very strenuous activities from which injuries could arise. I agree to defend. indemnify, and hold harmless Oceanside Dance Academy, its owners, partners, shareholders, employees, instructors, and volunteers from any liability, loss, cost, fees, damages, injuries, actions, and causes of action of any and every kind or nature of whatever, arising out of the activities of ODA. Each student may decline to participate in any activity. Oceanside Dance Academy cannot and will not be responsible for the dispensing or aspirin or other medication. In consideration of the services received from ODA, I hereby release ODA and their employees, servants, and agents from liability for all actions taken in good faith during any and all attendance as well as any and all functions attended by the student.
In addition, permission is given to ODA to use any and all photo and/or video material deemed appropriate by ODA and its employees, servants, and agents.
Authorization for Treatment of Minor
I do hereby authorize ODA as an agent for the undersigned to consent, in advance or any specific diagnosis, to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care which is deemed advisable by, and is to be rendered under the general or specific supervision of any physician and surgeon licensed under the provision of the Medical Practice Act. This authorization is given pursuant to the provisions of the Section 25.8 of the Civil Code of California and shall remain in effect, unless sooner revoked in writing delivered to said agent. Parents and/or legal guardians will be responsible for any/all medical bills incurred.
Payment Policies
Please Note:
Tuition must be paid by an automatic form of payment either by a credit card or by automatic clearing house (ACH) which will be charged on the first day or fifteenth of each month of our school year. All payment information (credit cards or bank draft) must be received upon registration to confirm class time(s). No class times will be confirmed without this signed contract and an electronic funds transfer authorization form. Tuition is late by the 15th of each month. All returned checks; all declined credit cards or debit cards will be charged a $25 NSF (keep your credit/debit card fully updated with the front office). Auto payment received after the 20th of each month due to being declined or NSF will have a $25 NSF/late fee added to their auto pay for the delinquent month. A child with a tuition or late fee outstanding by the 20th of each month will not be allowed to attend class. A child with any outstanding debt will not be able to perform in any ODA event. A 30 day outstanding balance due results in a student forfeiting their place in class. Classes with less than 5 students registered are subject to cancellation in which all remaining class tuitions will be refunded.
There is a 2 month minimum for all lessons. One month notice is required to discontinue any class. Withdrawals for the months of September through June must be done in person. Withdrawals will not be accepted after June 1st.
To withdraw from lessons a parent or adult student must: 1. Inform school administration. 2. Complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the dance school office. After this point you will have 4 final weeks of lessons to complete (your prepaid last month). Any paid lessons beyond the 4 weeks will be refunded. Oceanside Dance Academy reserves the right to terminate lessons to any students without notice. Students that are found to be in an inappropriate class level or age range not best suited for them will be asked to move to an appropriate class.
Missed Lessons & Make-up Lessons
Every student is responsible for the monthly tuition regardless of how many classes a student has attended. Students have the opportunity to make-up any missed lesson before the end of the current season. Students may only receive a make-up lesson while currently enrolled. A student may not accumulate more than 4 make-up opportunities at any time. Any classes missed during a period which already has 4 make-ups in reserve, will not be granted a make-up opportunity.
Other Important Policies
*Substitutions & Shortened Classes: The school reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regularly scheduled teacher is ill or otherwise unable to teach class. If the school can't arrange a substitute, any missed classes will be made up or refunded. If class attendance for any particular day is below 3 students, the class will be shortened as a private or semi-private without any additional fee. In this case we will try to contact the parent to let them know of an earlier pick-up time.
*Care of Students & Pick Up: The school is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students. Parents with students under the age of five are asked to remain in the school during classes. Parents are encouraged to stay on site for their child's needs. For security, parents should escort their children to and from the car. ODA is not responsible for students left unattended. ODA does not provide daycare. Students waiting for their parents should wait in the studio and not outside. Any child who is not picked up 15 minutes after the studio closes will be charged $1 per minute per child.
*Parents Responsibility to be Aware of Dates and Events: It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/adult to be aware of school activities, recitals, and dates the school is opened and closed. The school will post notices, email, and send notices home with students. It is also the responsibility or the parent/guardian/adult to be aware of deadlines and to inform the school of any address, email, or telephone number change. Always check our website www. oceansidedance.com, or our Facebook page for all details.
*Photo Release: The school is hereby granted permission to take photographs, and/or video material of the students to use in brochures, websites, posters, advertisements, and other promotional materials the school creates.
