TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.
Definitions
In these terms and conditions any reference to:
1.1 “We”, “Us” or “Our” shall mean Dance Mouse, our employees and our agents.
1.2 “You” or “Your” shall mean the Dancer’s parents, the person indicated on the enrolment form as being responsible for payment and/or the person who has signed these terms and conditions.
1.3 “Dancer” shall mean the person indicated as the dancer on the Enrolment Form.
1.4 “Consumer Protection Act” shall mean the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008.
2. Duration: This agreement is valid for One Year and will commence on date of first class attended of the agreement.
3. Payment
3.1 You shall be liable for a non-refundable enrolment fee.
3.2 The enrolment fee is payable by all new students in advance and must be paid in full before the Dancer will be allowed to participate in the classes.
3.3 Upon payment of the enrolment fee, the Dancer will receive the following Dance Mouse kit
Enrolment fee: please check with your school
3.4 Fees are as follow & are subject to an annual increase of 10%:
3.4.1 Fees structure: please check with your school
3.4.2 Fees for each term are payable in advance by 1st of every term/month via EFT unless otherwise agreed with us.
4. Costs
In the event you breach any obligation under this agreement and we deem it necessary to engage the services of a registered debt collector to recover any payments which may be due or payable.
5. Jurisdiction: You consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court in respect of any action or proceedings which may be brought against us or you; provided that either party shall be entitled to bring any proceedings in the High Court where such proceedings would, but for this consent, fall outside the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court.
6. Breach: In the event that you fail to make payment before the start of the term and we enforce this agreement, you shall be liable for a R120.00 administration fee and you will also be charged interest at a rate of 15.5% per year on all fees which are paid after the start of the term.
7. Liability indemnity:
7.1 You understand that the Dancer may be required to physically exert himself/herself.
7.2 You understand that due to the nature thereof, injuries may occur and may vary from being minor to being fatal.
7.3 You are aware that the following specific injuries are not uncommon to persons who participate in dancing professionally or recreationally: A stoppage of breathing; spine and neck injuries (either of which could result in paralysis); heart failure; broken bones; heat stroke; heat cramp; heat exhaustion; a stroke; bleeding; convulsion; unconsciousness; abrasions; fainting; sudden illness; cramps, and covid-19 transmission.
7.4 You understand that this list of injuries is not comprehensive but you confirm that you now understand the type of injuries that could occur.
7.5 You hereby indemnify and hold us harmless against any claims resulting from death, injury or losses which the Dancer may incur in terms of the services rendered in this agreement, except in the event of gross negligence on our part as in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act.
8. Notice: Should you give a terms notice to terminate this agreement and return back to classes, you have the option to purchase the clothing and a R80.00 (eighty rand) re-enrolment will be charged.
9. Assessments and Terms
9.1 Assessments shall be carried out in term 4 and Dancers will receive a report card, certificate and medal.
9.2 An additional fee will be payable for assessments together with your 3rd term fees. An Annual increase is applied to the assessment fee. Term dates will be communicated to parents.
10. Attendance
10.1 Fees shall not be reimbursed or reduced as a result of classes not taking place on public holidays or school holidays.
10.2 Fees shall not be reimbursed should a learner be absent for any reason whatsoever.
10.3 In the event that an instructor is unable to attend a class for any reason whatsoever, a catch up class will be arranged.
11. PAIA & POPI Act:
Your personal information remains safe and will not be distributed to third parties. Your written permission will be requested before an image or video is used for social media.
12. General
12.1 You furthermore agree that the aforementioned physical address shall serve as your domicilium citandi et executandi for the service of correspondence, notices and all legal process.
12.2 This agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into in South Africa and the construction, validity and performance of this agreement shall be governed in all respects by the law of South Africa.
12.3 No modification, alteration or amendment of any provisions (including this clause) contained herein shall be valid or binding unless in writing executed by you and us.