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TERMS & CONDITIONS

PAYMENT INFORMATION - AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES

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  • Payment is required two weeks before the first class in order to confirm your booking for full term of after school classes. If payment is not received by this time your child(s) place in the classes may be given to someone else.

  • If in-person classes cannot happen due to Covid-19, classes will instead be delivered online. If classes are cancelled, a refund based on a pro-rata rate may be issued.

  • Refunds will not be given for any class absences due to cancellations, sickness, injuries or personal circumstances.

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PAYMENT INFORMATION - HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

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  • Payment is required by Friday 8 October 2021 in order to confirm your booking. If payment is not received by this time your child(s) place in the programme may be given to someone else.

  • If the programme is cancelled or not able to go ahead due to Covid-19 before 10 October 2021, a full refund will be given. If the programme is cancelled after the start date due to Covid-19, a partial refund may be given. 

  • Booking and payment after Monday 11 October 2021 may be made only if spaces are still available, however payment for these bookings are due before the first day of the programme.

  • Refunds will not be given after the start date for any booking cancellations, sickness or injuries.


COVID-19: HEALTH & SAFETY

  • Parents will be advised that children are not to attend the programme/classes if their child/ren are unwell or are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 (including runny nose, cough, sore throat, trouble breathing, sneezing, fever or loss of smell) and/or if they are suspected to be considered a close or casual contact of Covid-19.

  • All children will be required to wash/sanitise their hands upon arrival to the programme/classes. Hand sanitizer will also be available throughout the duration of the programme/classes. Students will be encouraged to follow best hygiene practices, including coughing and sneezing into the elbow and hand washing. Posters will also be displayed as reminders.

  • All students attending the programme and/or classes will be registered through Dance Studio Pro which allows the organisers to know who students have been in close contact with for contact tracing if needed. Physical distancing will be encouraged where possible. 

  • During morning tea, lunch and afternoon breaks at holiday programmes, children will be reminded of best hygiene practices. Staff will be extra vigilant to ensure everyone is following these practices.

  • Frequently touched surfaces (including the sign in desk, door handles, toilet doors, hand rails) will be sanitised regularly throughout the programme/classes.

  • A Covid-19 risk management plan will be in place and all staff will be familiar with the plan. Staff will be following and actioning all health & safety measures. Staff will not attend the programme if they are unwell or showing any Covid-19 symptoms.

  • Additionally Covid-19 measures will be in place for level 2 if required, as outlined on https://initiatedance.wixsite.com/home/covid-19

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GENERAL

  • HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - All students must be signed in at the beginning of the day between 8.45am-9am, and must be picked up and signed out by a parent/caregiver no later than 4pm. Parents/caregivers will incur a $5 charge for every 15 minutes after the day/class finish time.

  • AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES - All students must be signed in by a parent/caregiver at the beginning of each class.

  • Parents/caregivers are responsible for the safe drop off and pick up of students. Parents are welcome to come into the building to pick up their child/ren.

  • Caregivers must advise if there are any changes to details given on the student's registration.

  • If your child/ren is not attending one or more booked days/classes please inform the teacher/organiser.

  • Organisers/teachers will not accept liability for loss and damage to the student(s) property, or damage to the school property, but every care will be taken.

  • Parents/caregivers are to provide food for lunch and meal breaks (holiday programmes only), a water bottle, and ensure children are dressed in appropriate clothing.

  • It is possible that the advertised programme/classes/teachers may change without notice, due to unforeseen circumstances.



HEALTH & SAFETY (GENERAL)
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  • Your child/rens safety and wellbeing is extremely important. While Initiate Dance and its staff will not be liable for any illnesses and injuries, all due care will be taken by staff.

  • All medical or other condition(s) information relevant to your child/ren's wellbeing at the time of the programme/classes should be provided before and during the programme.

  • Initiate Dance and its staff will not be liable for childrens' safety outside of the programme/class times or for a child making their way to and from the programme. 

  • In the event of any injury or illness to your child/ren, we will make every effort possible to contact the emergency contact, and any necessary medical authorities, promptly. All appropriate steps will be taken to ensure your child’s wellbeing. Any costs for an ambulance or medical costs incurred will be your responsibility.

  • Parents/caregivers are expected to be able to collect their child at any time if they become unwell, jeopardise the safety of other children or staff at the programme/classes, or are identified as a health risk to other children or staff at our programme.


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PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE & PRIVACY

  • By booking in the Initiate Dance holiday programmes and/or after school classes you give consent to Kristie Mortimer and Initiate Dance to use and own all copyright of any photos and footage taken of the registered participant during the Initiate Dance programme and classes your child(s) is registered in, and for these to be used in documentation, publication and promotion of dance projects run by Kristie Mortimer and Initiate Dance.

  • When booking for the Initiate Dance Holiday Programme we collect personal information about parents and their children, such as name, contact details, date of birth, dance experience and medical information. This information is stored in a thirdparty database named Dance Studio Pro. To book you are required to set up a Dance Studio Pro (Initiate Dance) account with your information. Dance Studio Pro have a separate Privacy Policy.

  • Your information is also held by the organiser of Initiate Dance, and only necessary information will be disclosed to the teachers of the Initiate Dance holiday programmes and after school classes.

  • To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

  • Children/Parents/Caregivers undertake not to make copies of any Initiate Dance material, and/or use our intellectual property rights and content unless authorised to do so by Initiate Dance organisers in writing.

  • You have rights of access to, and correction of, personal information that we hold about you. You may correct or change the information collected at any time and as often as necessary. To do so, simply log in and update your online account, or alternatively get in touch using the “Contact Us” option on the Site.

  • You can also make choices about whether you receive promotional communications from us by following the ‘unsubscribe’ instructions included in our communications.

  • We may change and update our terms and conditions from time to time by updating this web page. Any such change and/or update of our terms and conditions will take effect when it is posted here. It is recommended to review our terms and conditions often.

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