Dance With Me SYDNEY  (“DWMS”) Membership Agreement Terms & Conditions

1a. DWMS reserves the right to change the conditions of Membership, hours of operation, classes and instructors, at any time, at its sole discretion and without prior notice to the Member. Any such changes may be notified to you via email, studio signs and announcements or Instagram/ facebook and on the website.

1b. The terms and conditions and the signed membership form may be changed or updated by DWMS at any time at its discretion and without prior notice.

1c. You must inform DWMS of any change in your contact details, bank accounts or credit card details for payment, or any other information relevant to your Membership.

1d. You must sign in at reception every time you enter the studio, or notify the instructor of the class you are attending once entering the class.

1e. Please book into any course you choose to attend through our online registration system:    ( MINDBODY ONLINE ). Without booking, you may not be allowed to join a class, as numbers may be limited and classes may reach full capacity.

1f. The online registration closes once the course has started.

1g. You must register according to your level only. If you are unsure of your dance level, please speak prior to registration with an instructor of our team or our directors. Instructors and Directors reserve the right to inform you at any time to lower your class level if they believe it is more suitable for you, as well as the safety and  progression of our other students and members.

1h. Members who fail to attend a course for 3 weeks in a row, can be removed from this course at the discretion of the instructors or Director of DWMS.    

1i. No Transfer or refunds are possible on DWMS Services purchased.

1j. The studio may be closed for up to 14 days each calendar year during the christmas/ New Years period. During this time your membership will be suspended. Therefore upto 14 days per year the studio regular classes may not be on. We also usually provide services during public holidays at no extra cost. Should you wish to freeze your membership the regular freeze conditions apply. Refer to the Suspension/ freeze membership section of the terms and conditions.

1k. DWMS reserves the right to make changes to the timetable, As it is subject to change.

1l. You may subscribe to the DWMS dance class membership (“Dance Membership”) via this link:         

1m. During the term of your Dance Membership, you shall be entitled to attendance to unlimited scheduled “drop-in” dance classes within your dance level(this does not include courses, master classes, special workshops, or holiday workshops).

1n. Specialty workshops and choreographies are not included in the membership fee but can be purchased at an additional cost. 

1o. You must be able to produce photo ID if requested by an DWMS staff member in relation to your use of the Member Benefits.

1p. Your Dance Membership will include eligibility to receive information about other promotional discounts or benefits (“Promotional Benefits“) at DWMS’s sole discretion. DWMS reserves the right to offer, withdraw, change, cancel or determine your eligibility for any Promotional Benefits in our sole discretion. Promotional Benefits may be subject to terms and conditions which shall apply in addition to, and prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with, these Terms of Use.

Minimum term of membership:

2A. The Dance Membership can be terminated at any time after the 4 week minimum membership term.

2B. Before Cancellation or Suspension can be approved the minimum term 4 week period must be completed, after this period all cancelation or suspensions of the dance membership must be sent in writing via email to: dance@dwmsydney.com.au.

2C.  Where you have entered into an Agreement for a Minimum Term,  the date the agreement is signed sets the first day of the 4 week period. Should you cancel the contract during this minimum 4 week period. Fees of the remaining contract and dance membership term must be paid in full.

Dance Class Membership Updates:

3.1 You may subscribe to the DWMS dance class membership (“Dance Membership”) via this portal.

3.2 Dance Membership is not available to persons who are under sixteen (16) years of age.

3.3 Each Dance Membership can be terminated at anytime after the minimum 4 week term has been fulfilled.

3.4 During the term of your Dance Membership, you shall be entitled to attendance to unlimited scheduled “drop-in” dance classes(this does not include courses, master classes, special workshops, youth term classes or school holiday workshops).

3.5 Specialty workshops/ courses and choreographies are not included in the membership fee but can be purchased at an additional cost.

3.6 Your access to the Member Benefits cannot be transferred to another party.

3.7 You must be able to produce photo ID if requested by an DWMS staff member in relation to your use of the Member Benefits.

3.8 Your Dance Membership will include eligibility to receive information about other promotional discounts or benefits (“Promotional Benefits“) at DWMS’s sole discretion. DWMS reserves the right to offer, withdraw, change, cancel or determine your eligibility for any Promotional Benefits in our sole discretion. Promotional Benefits may be subject to terms and conditions which shall apply in addition to, and prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with, these Terms of Use.

3.9 Payment for Dance Membership:

a) By subscribing to Dance Membership and providing us with your valid credit card details, you authorise us to charge you at the current rate on a weekly basis in accordance with the payment terms found here.
b) Your weekly billing cycle will begin on Monday when you sign that you sign up for your Dance Membership and will be renewed every Monday each week (your “Billing Cycle”).

Should you sign up for the week after a Monday, the first payment will be due upfront and the regular cycle will begin the following Monday.
c) You may incur additional fees for late or declined payments, in accordance with the Payment Terms.
d) Unless cancelled by you in accordance with Section 3.11 below, your Dance Membership will continue after the Minimum Period, and you will continue to be charged the applicable current weekly fee for each Billing Cycle in accordance with the Payment Terms.
e) We may increase the weekly subscription fees for Dance Memberships at any time by giving you at least one (1) month notice except where such increase is required by law or any regulatory authority (in which case we will try to give you reasonable notice).
f) You must inform DWMS of any change in your contact details, bank accounts or credit card details for payment, as well as in relation to any other information relevant to your Dance Membership.
g) Dance Membership pricing takes into account all public holidays and opening/closing hours in accordance with the dance class timetable found on this website. However, your Dance Membership will be suspended when DWMS closes over the Christmas/New Year period, being approximately four (4) weeks, and you will be charged accordingly.

3.10 Suspension:

a) You may suspend your Dance Membership (“Suspension”) by contacting DWMS via email, with a minimum of 48 hours notice.
b) During a valid Suspension, you will not be charged any Dance Membership fees.
c) All Dance Membership fees must be paid up to date prior to requesting a Suspension.
d) The minimum duration of a Suspension is one (1) full week. You may continue your Suspension in weekly periods thereafter up to a maximum of four (4) weeks.
e) You may activate a Suspension twice within a twelve (12) month period. Any additional Suspensions within that twelve (12) month period may incur additional non-refundable fees as per the Payment Terms.
f) You may not activate a Suspension within the Minimum Term.
3.11 Cancellation:

a) You may cancel your Dance Membership by contacting DWMS in writing via email (“Cancellation Notice”). Upon valid Cancellation Notice, you will need to pay the remainder of your current Billing Cycle before cancellation takes effect.
b) Upon cancellation taking effect, your Dance Membership and access to the Member Benefits shall cease.
c) DWMS reserves the right to suspend or cancel your Dance Membership in its sole discretion due to unpaid fees. DWMS also reserves the right to refuse future Dance Membership to you in these circumstances.
d) DWMS reserves the right to cancel your Dance Membership if you breach these Terms of Use or if your behaviour is not acceptable or for any other reason at its sole discretion. DWMS also reserves the right to refuse future Dance Membership to you in these circumstances.
e) You will not be refunded for unused Dance Membership periods.
3.12 DWMS reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of Dance Membership and the Member Benefits at any time, at its sole discretion. We will notify you of any change prior to the date such change comes into effect via email sent to the email address you provided when creating your Dance Membership. If any such change has a materially detrimental effect on you, you may cancel your Dance Membership in accordance with Section 3.13 below.

3.13 If you wish to cancel your Dance Membership as a result of changes to terms and conditions of Dance Membership and the Member Benefits and in a way that has a materially detrimental effect on you, you must notify us within 14 days of our notice to you about the changes along with reasonable explanation of the reasons that the changes have or will have a materially detrimental effect on you. Your cancellation will be effective as of the date of any such change, and you will receive a pro-rata refund for any amount already paid to us in respect of any period after that date.

 

 

Minimum Age

3A. Membership is limited to persons who are at least 16 years of age.

 

Cancellation of Membership

4A. Your Membership may be cancelled by DWMS if you do not adhere to the Guidelines, if your behaviour at DWMS is not acceptable, or for any other reason that the management decides is appropriate. DWMS reserves the right to refuse future Membership to you in these circumstances.

4B. Except where set out elsewhere in this Agreement, cancellation by you within the Minimum Membership Term is only permitted by payment of an Early Termination Fee, based upon the remaining period of your Minimum Membership Term:

4C. Early Termination Fee is the remaining balance of the minimum 12 week membership term.

4D. Requests for membership cancellation must be submitted in writing to dance@dwmsydney.com.au with a minimum of 1 weeks before your next membership payment is to be debited.

 

Transfer of Membership during minimum term

5A. Weekly Dance Memberships are not transferable.

5B. Course/ Workshop/Choreography payments are not transferable or refundable under any circumstances.

 

Permanent Incapacity

6A. If you become unable to use the studio’s facilities by reason of permanent physical/medical incapacity, you will need to provide DWMS with a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner clearly stating that you are permanently unable to attend dance classes. The membership termination will include the following charges:

6B. The cost of services already provided by DWMS, determined by the duration of the membership prior to the termination notice;

Member’s Assumption of Risk

7A. You are aware that the use of the premises and its facilities and your participation in classes/ choreographies, social dance parties and training programs conducted by DWMS may involve strenuous activity and special risks. You assume the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for any injury (including but not limited to personal injury and disability), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense of any kind or nature, that you may suffer arising out of or in connection with the use of the studio’s facilities or participation in classes/fitness programs.

Limitation of Liability

8A. In consideration of the grant of Membership to you, you hereby release and forever discharge DWMS from all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, damages, penalties, fines, costs and expenses howsoever arising that you may have incurred arising from or in connection with your Membership and/or use of DWMS facilities and equipment, or from being on DWMS premises to the fullest extent permitted by law and whether caused or contributed to (directly or indirectly) by any act of negligence, breach of duty or default/omission on the part of DWMS and its respective owners, directors, officers, employees or agents.

8B. In consideration of the grant of membership to you, you agree that DWMS will not be liable for any loss, damage or theft of any of your property. Further, DWMS will not be liable for any death, personal injury or illness occurring on studio premises or as a result of use of facilities or participation in classes on or off the studio premises.