PAYMENT POLICY
Payment Policy
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Families are required to make payments by credit card or bank draft. We accept all major credit cards. Tuition is not prorated due to absences, weather, or scheduled closings. Makeup classes will be scheduled accordingly and only allowed at owner's discretion. Tuition remains the same and will not alter whether it is a long or short month. Upon registration and enrollment of student, a non-refundable registration fee and first month's tuition will be charged to your account. Tuition fees thereafter will be charged or drafted on the 1st of every month. After the 5th of the month, the credit card on file will be charged. J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory will only send out a monthly statement upon request. All tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. ANY attendance during a month no matter how great or small, constitutes a full month's tuition. Monthly class tuition is mandatory until 30 days after the studio has received a written request of cancellation/withdrawal. All registration fees, costumes fees, and recital fees are non-refundable upon cancellation/withdrawal of class, and all unpaid fees due will and must be settled to account on file upon cancellation/withdrawal.
It is encouraged all transactions be made via the Parent Portal.
TUITION POLICY
Tuition Policy
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I understand and commit to this waiver, liability, and registration being a 5 month (August 2020 to December 2020) and/or 10 month (January 2021 to May 2021) semester commitment, with exclusion to Dancer-size. Regardless of my child/children's participation in class, tuition is due each month until the end of my registered semester's term. Tuition is due the 1st of each month. A grace period will be given until the 5th. Thereafter, an automatic late fee of $25 will occur on students account. A $30 service fee will be charged on all returned checks. No additional obligation is needed to continue into the next semester for the 2020-2021 year. This binding waiver/contract will carry over if participation continues into the 2nd semester. Any account 1 month (30 days) past due or with a balance greater than $100 will be charged a 20% late fee, and the student will not be able to return to class until the account is at a zero balance. It can and may result in a closed account and possible dismissal of the student. There is a one-time registration fee of $35 for new students (family of 2 (new) $60, of 3 (new) $95) and $25 registration fee for returning students (family of 2 (returning) $40, of 3 (returning) $65) including summer camp attendees considered as returning students.
WITHDRAWAL & TERMINATION POLICY
Withdrawal & Termination
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I agree, warrant, and understand that J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory reserves the right to automatically withdraw and/or terminate any family or student due to non-compliance of any studio policies at any time for any reason. If a family or student withdraws willfully on their own, a Withdrawal form must be filled out and completed in order for your student to be considered officially unenrolled. Please note that tuition balance is due and payable upon withdrawal, plus a $60 Withdrawal Fee. Certain situations and circumstances considered if the account holder presents a physician's written assessment that indicates that the student may not continue to dance due to health reasons.
GENERAL CLASSROOM RULES & ETIQUETTE
GENERAL CLASSROOM RULES AND ETIQUETTE
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• Parents are not permitted in the dance room unless invited in by the teacher.
• Parents are asked to refrain from interrupting class times. If there is an issue that needs to be discussed, parents may wait until the instructor has finished teaching for the night, call to arrange an appropriate time, or contact the office.
• Cash payments are to be made in the studio office with the Studio Manager or Director. Alternatively, payments can be placed in a clearly labelled envelope and a receipt will be distributed during the following class or later that evening. It is encouraged that all payments be made via the Parent Portal.
• Students are required to bring their own water bottle that is clearly distinguishable as their own. Water and/or Gateroade or Powerade is available for purchase at the studio.
• No food of any are allowed in studio rooms.
• Parents are asked to escort their child to and from the car/dancing if they are not of appropriate age.
• J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory is only responsible for students during their scheduled class time. Parents are asked to make sure their child is supervised before and after their scheduled class time.
• In the event that a child can't make it to their class a courtesy call, message via our Band App or text message is appreciated.
• It is asked that students be punctual in order to have a proper warm up. This will reduce the risk of injury and also eliminate classroom interruptions.
• J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory expects full attendance where possible. This ensures a consistent and progressive term.
• J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory accepts new students up until the third week of the each 2nd month in the semester.
• Students will learn one dance per class with exception to our Tiny Dancer classes and PreLevel. Unless invited by the teacher and an additional costume fee is paid.
• Before and during any J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory performance parents are not permitted back stage or in the dressing rooms. Unless given permission by the Director.
• J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory believes that a dance class should feel like a team where everyone is treated equally and works equally as hard. No one student is the star and no student is left behind.
• Every student, parent, or invited guest to the studio will act, give, and receive respect. If at any time this is not upheld, that person will be asked to leave and there is a possibility for immediate dismissal and/or termination for studio grounds or any.
CORONAVIRUS & COVID-19 WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19
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The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is reported to be extremely contagious. The state of medical knowledge is evolving, but the virus is believed to spread from person-to-person contact and/or by contact with contaminated surfaces and objects, and even possibly in the air. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and therefore spread the disease. The exact methods of spread and contraction are unknown, and there is no known treatment, cure, or vaccine for COVID-19. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life threatening illness and even death.
J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory cannot prevent you [or your child(ren)] from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while utilizing J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory's services or premises. It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to utilize J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory's services and/or enter onto J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory's premises you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself and/or my children in order to utilize J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory 's services and enter J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory's premises. These services are of such value to me [and/or to my children,] that I accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 in order to utilize J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory's services and premises in person.
WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY: I hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory's and its owners, officers, directors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or other representatives in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to utilizing J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory's services and premises. I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence and give up any claim I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.
CHOICE OF LAW: I understand and agree that the law of the State of Alabama will apply to this contract.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE, AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY
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I realize and understand that participation in dance classes and activities could involve some possible personal injury and despite precautions, accidents and injuries may occur and could involve some possible personal injury. By signing this release form, I assume all risks related to the use of any and all spaces used by J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory and will utilize my own form of insurance if an incident occurs. I agree to release and hold harmless J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory including its teachers, dancers, staff members, and facility from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and/ in the future. I will not hold J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory or its employees liable for any personal injury or any personal property damage, which may occur on the premises before, during or after classes. Furthermore, I agree to obey the class and facility rules and take full responsibility for my behavior in addition to any damage I may cause or are caused during my presence at facilities utilized by J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory. In the event that I should observe any unsafe conduct or conditions before, during or after my/our or any classes, I agree to report the unsafe conduct or conditions to the Director, Studio Manager, any other instructors or staff members as soon as possible. I also realize and understand that participation in dance classes may require an instructor to physically touch a dance student during class time for the purposes of correcting dance technique, and I or my parent/guardian agrees to allow this touching, and hold harmless and release J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory from any liability regarding such.
MEDIA RELEASE WAIVER
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I knowingly, authorize and agree that J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory may take and use photographs, videos or likeness as needed for its record-keeping, advertising and/or public relations projects and that I have no rights to the same and will not be compensated for the same. J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory has the absolute right and permission to use my child's photographs in its promotional materials and publicity efforts. I understand that the photographs may be used in publication, print ad, direct-mail piece, electronic media or other promotions. I release J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory and their hired photographer, employees, and contractors from any liability for any violation of any personal and proprietary right I may have in connection with such use.
MEDICAL RELEASE & TREATMENT
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I represent and warrant that I and/or my child/children are physically fit and have no medical condition that would prevent full participation in this class or future classes. I understand the risks of illness or injury from participating in any dance program. Therefore, I hereby waive, release and hold harmless J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory, its directors, staff, contractor, and others of the sort from liability or claim resulting from participation in classes, rehearsals, performances and any other related activities involved with the dance program. I give permission for J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory to seek medical treatment for my child in the case of an injury or serious illness that requires immediate attention. I agree that if my child needs to be transported to an emergency facility that decision will be made by the emergency team responding to the situation.
PHYSICAL CONTACT POLICY
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Physical contact between a teacher and student may be required to demonstrate, correct or assist with dance or tumbling movements. In the event of an injury, physical contact may be required between a First Aider and injured student or visitor. Any inappropriate or indecent physical contact between staff, students or visitors of J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory must be reported immediately.
BEHAVIOR & BULLYING POLICY
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J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory does not tolerate swearing, indecent or disrespectful language, defamatory comments, or indecent or disrespectful conduct from students, parents/guardians, family members, or visitors. Any individual who demonstrates any of the above will be dismissed from J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory immediately. This behavior includes at the Premises or outside of the Premises, social media or on the internet. Negative communications between parents and/or students will not be tolerated by J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory. Where negative communications take place, the parents and students involved will be dismissed from J.O.V.A.N.I:The Dance Factory immediately. This includes at the Premises or outside of the Premises, social media, or on the internet. Any person who does not comply with J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory's Terms and Conditions will forfeit their position at J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory and, to the extent permitted by law, will not be entitled to refund.
?Bullying will not be tolerated in person, via email, via text messaging or via the internet; Verbal abuse or shouting, Physical Abuse, Excluding or isolating a person, Psychological harassment, Humiliating a person through sarcasm, criticism or insults, Ignoring or belittling a person's contribution or opinion. Where any persons feel that they are the victim of bullying, they should discuss the matter directly with the person/people concerned and request an end to the behavior. Should this approach fail or be inappropriate, the victim should immediately notify any J.O.V.A.N.I: The Dance Factory staff member or contact the office for assistance in resolving the matter.
COVID-19 POLICY & GUIDELINES
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The global pandemic and outbreak of COVID-19 has left us with many uncertainties. We will continue to follow guidance and mandates from local, state, and federal government officials. We ask that you please bear with us regarding any changes to the schedule and/or policy updates. Any changes made will be with careful consideration to health, safety and best business practices and will be communicated via email, Facebook, and or the studio website. In order to keep our patrons and staff safe throughout the summer and 2020-21 season, we will enact the following COVID-19 policies and procedures.
Please take a minute to read through these guidelines to familiarize yourself and your dancers with our new procedures. It is also highly recommended for parents to speak with your student about the importance of social distancing and its importance.
IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD IS SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME!
- Each student will have their temperature taken upon arrival before entering into the building. Any student with a temperature higher than 99.0 degrees will not be permitted inside. Students may not attend classes with signs or symptoms of illness including but not limited to fever, chills, cough or sore throat. Student must be free of fever for 72 hours prior to being allowed to return to class.
- All students will wash hands or utilize hand sanitizer prior to entering the building.
- All students must enter through the front door.
- Students will be required to remove street shoes before entering into the facility. It is encouraged to wear slides or flip-flops.
- Students must arrive completely dressed in appropriate attire with hair up and neatly secured. No changing will be allowed in the building. It is advised to wear a cover-up, to and from the studio.
- Studio space will be completely closed once class has started. Late students will not be able to join class. So please arrive on time.
- Class sizes will be limited to 15 students. With exception to Acro & Tumbling for the summer which will be held outside in the back area space.
- Transition time between classes will be at least 15 mins to allow sanitation of the space.
- No food will be allowed in the building. Students with breaks between classes will be required to wait outside in view of the office window or class window.
- Parents and caretakers will not be allowed inside the building. Any business needing to be handled with the office will be done from the office window located in the back. Studio blinds will be open for viewing. Please be respectful of class time, students, and the instruction of class. You are allowed to bring umbrella chairs or seating of your choice to view class from the outside. Parents of dancers age 7 and under are encouraged to remain onsite in the parking lot in case their dancer has any separation or behavior issues. It is highly encouraged to make transactions online via your parent portal at www.JovaniDanceFactory.com
- Dancers have the option to wear a mask. However, when dancing or tumbling, it must be pulled down to their neck in order to breath.
- The use of all props for classes (with the exception of Acro Mats) is suspended until further notice.
- We have always used Clorox, Lysol and hand-sanitizing and will continue to mandate the use of this before and after classes. Regular hand-washing is highly recommended.
