TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. These terms and conditions and the enrolment form to which these terms and conditions are attached must be completed in
full and returned.
2. Definitions
In these terms and conditions any reference to:
2.1“We”, “Us” or “Our” shall mean Dance Mouse, our employees and our agents.
2.2“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.
2.3“Dancer” shall mean the person indicated as the dancer on the Enrolment Form.
2.4“Consumer Protection Act” shall mean the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008.
3.Duration
3.1This agreement is valid for the period as indicated below and will commence on date of first class attended of the agreement,
subject to paragraph 3.
Year/s: 2024 - Term 1:______Term 2:_____Term 3:_____Term 4:_____
(Terms are approximately 8-11 weeks)
4.Payment
4.1 You shall be liable for a non-refundable registration- Once off!- SEE 4.4 FOR MORE DETAILS
4.2 We shall confirm the enrolment fee payable for the Dancer in writing prior to enrolment.
4.3 The registration fee is payable by all students whom does not buy a “Welcome pack”. This fee must be paid in advance and
must be paid in full before the Dancer will be allowed to participate in the classes.
4.4 Fee structure is laid out on our area website.
You will be invoiced in accordance with your selection on the enrolment form. Monthly fees are Term Fees divided in to 3
payments (Monthly)
The Dance uniform can take up to 3-4 weeks for delivery depending on stock. It is
the parent’s responsibility to contact the franchisee should they not receive the kit within one month after payment.
Uniform/Welcome packs will only be ordered once full payment of the invoice has been made. Dance uniform pricing is
indicated on enrolment Form.
The “Welcome pack” for Dance Mouse includes, dance uniforms (Top and Bottoms), and a Dance Mouse bag. The “Welcome
pack” for Dance Tot’s include a T-shirt, bag and water bottle. Parents must receive a copy of the delivery note in the bag (please
sign and return once received). Extra/Other dance gear and accessories are available to order separately - UNIFORM TO
DANCE IS COMPULSORY.
UNIFORM SIZES ARE IN THE FOLLOWING AGES- 1-2, 2-3,3-4,5-6,7-8.
UNIFORM/WELCOME PACK NOT PURCHASED INCURRS AN ENROLMENT FEE OF R150.00
4.5 Fees are as per the website and online enrolment form and are subject to an annual increase of 10%: Fees for each term
are payable in advance via EFT unless otherwise agreed with us.
4.6 Please note that you are to use your unique account reference which is displayed at the top right hand corner of your
statement when making payments (Invoice number).The office cannot be held responsible for payments not allocated due to
incorrect references.
5.Obligations
5.We shall endeavour to provide the Dancer with exposure to the following dance training and dance forms: Ballet Basics,
Modern Basics, Body Conditioning ,Pilates technique training and Proprioception skills.
5.2 We may also introduce the Dancer to the following dance genres:
Modern, Jazz, Afro-fusion, Freestyle, Hip Hop, Rock ‘n Roll, Latin American Basics, Disco, Break Dancing Basics, Tap and
Cheerleading.
5.3 We shall teach the Dancer to protect, strengthen and stretch his/her body.
5.4 We shall strive to make the Dancer aware of his/her own body, its limitations and its strengths.
5.5 We shall provide the dancer with a wide platform for expression and development and encourage the Dancer to enjoy
dance, and at the same time strengthen his/her body and in doing so prevent injuries.
5.6 We shall provide our instructors with continuous training and development and undertake to upgrade and improve the
syllabus every alternate year.
5.7 You will be provided with at least one newsletter per term which will keep you informed about assessments and fun days.
5.8 We will correspond with you via email and in the event that you change your email address, it will be your responsibility to
ensure that you provide us with an updated email address.
6. Service (Including Website, social media, popi)
6.1 DMC is not responsible for any orders taken outside the service that DM DANCE offers. ie: Dvd orders/photographs ordered
at performances. This is at your own risk.
6.2 On signing this form you give permission at your own risk for your dancer/s to have photographs or be filmed for videos/TV
or for our website & social media. On signing this form, you give permission for us to enrol your dancer named on this form on
our website. Consent is also then given to use parent and dancers name on the internet. When you enrol on- line you will
receive a confirmation email.
6.3 Incorrect names on certificates will not be changed after the deadline date communicated on the website.
6.4 The DM Dance website may not phone friendly, and computers need to be used to access the information correctly on the
website.
7.Cost
7.1 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, you shall be liable for:
7.2 In the event you breach any obligation under this agreement, and we deem it necessary to engage the services of an
attorney to enforce our rights (including the right to receive payment), you shall be liable for:
7.2.1 Tracing agent fees (if required);
7.2.2 The attorney’s costs on an attorney and own client scale;
7.2.3 Collection Commission in the amount of 10% on each instalment paid to the attorney or paid directly to us following handCONTACT
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over of the matter to the attorney, provided that the collection commission charged shall not exceed the statutorily prescribed
maximum amount.
7.3 Our attorney or debt collector (as the case may be) shall on receiving a payment from you, have the right to allocate such
payment firstly towards disbursements incurred by the attorney or debt collector, secondly towards fees to which the attorney or
debt collector is legally entitled, thirdly towards interest due to us and finally towards the capital amount due to us.
8. Jurisdiction
8.1 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.
9. Breach
9.1 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 R130.00 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.
9.2 I understand that I am fully responsible for my account. I understand that I am given 30 days in which to settle my account.
9.3 Please note that if payment is not made within 90 days, the account will be handed over to our attorneys for collections
9.4 You will be held liable to pay any collection and/or attorney fees on the Attorney Own Client scale.
9.5. A dancer may not continue into the next term if fees for the previous term have not been paid, unless a written arrangement
has been made between yourselves and DM DANCE.CO.
9.6 Fees not paid within the first month of the term dancers will not be permitted to continue lessons until fees are paid and up
to date.
10. Injury
10.1 You understand that the Dancer may be required to physically exert himself/herself.
10.2 You understand that due to the nature thereof, injuries may occur and may vary from being minor to being fatal.
10.3 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.
10.4 You understand that this list of injuries is not comprehensive, but you confirm that you now understand the type of injuries
that could occur.
10.5 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.
11. Termination
11.1 We shall, for any reason whatsoever, be entitled to terminate this agreement on 7 (seven) days written notice of our
intention to terminate the agreement, delivered by email to the email address indicated on the enrolment form or by registered
mail to your postal /physical address as indicated on the enrolment form. You will be pro rata reimbursed for the remainder
period of the term.
11.2 If you wish to terminate this agreement, you shall be required to give 60 Days WRITTEN NOTICE as per CPA
requirements. Notice may NOT be given in the last term of the year. PLEASE NOTE TEACHERS DO NOT DO ENROLMENTS
OR CANCELLATIONS and they are to be done by yourself directly with the office.
11.3 You will be liable for a 20% penalty fee of the total amount for such term due to your failure to give sufficient notice in terms
of paragraph 11.2.
12. Notice
12.1 Should you give a terms notice to terminate this agreement and return, you have the option to purchase the clothing and a
re-enrolment fee will be charged.
13. Brag Day / assessments Terms
13.1 Brag day / assessments - shall be carried out in November (date to be confirmed) and Dancers will receive, certificate and
medal for their hard work annually. THESE EVENTS ARE COMPULSORY to display and perform the years hard work.
13.2. Assessment/Brag Day
Fees for this will be invoiced at the beginning of the 4th term. Should your dancer no attend the assessments/Brag Day for a
valid reason, a fee is still payable for the participation pack so they can be rewarded in class for their hard work.
14. Communication
14.1 Communication is mainly done via the WHATSAPP GROUPS. Please ensure you add the correct person for
communications and updates to the enrolment form and the correct persons details for the invoice. Should you not be added to
the group after a week of enrolling please contact the admin office. If you leave the group, it will not be our responsibility for any
lack of communication. If you change any detail’s, it is your responsibility to inform us that your details have changed. Emails
with information are also sent out but are unfortunately not a reliable source of information due to spam with sending of bulk
mails.
14.2 Dancer updates are sent termly and periodically throughout the year regarding events of all information regarding the Brag
days/showcase/assessments. Should you not receive information it is your responsibility to contact us to inform us. We do not
take responsibility if you do not receive the information.
15. Terms
15.1 Terms for students are as follows: Term 1 – January, February, March; Term 2 – April, May, June; Term 3 – July, August,
September; Term 4 – October, November, December.
16. Attendance
16.1 Fees shall not be reimbursed or reduced as a result of classes not taking place on public holidays or school holidays.
16.2 Fees shall not be reimbursed should a learner be absent for any reason whatsoever.
16.3 In the event that an instructor is unable to attend a class for any reason whatsoever, prior written notice within a
reasonable time will be sent out to reschedule the class for a Saturday morning or any alternative day which is convenient to us.
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17. General
17.1 You furthermore agree that the aforementioned physical address shall serve as your domicile citadel et executant for the
service of correspondence, notices and all legal process.
17.2 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.
17.3 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.
17.4 In the case of lock down, classes will resume on-line. Therefore, services will continue, and we still require 60 days written
notice period of cancellation to discontinue lessons.
17.5 Disclaimer (Including POPI and CPA provisions)
YOU AS RECEIVER OF THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT/ DATA MESSAGE,
BEAR THE ONUS TO READ THIS DISCLAIMER Information contained herein is strictly confidential and solely intended
for the person/entity that it is addressed to. Unauthorized distribution /use of this electronic mail/data message is strictly
forbidden. DM Dance CC t/a Dance Mouse/Dance Madness, DMC Ballet etc , nor any of its subsidiaries, associated or
affiliated, companies, employees, or its agents, shall not be responsible, nor liable for any costs (including legal costs),
losses or damages, whether such damages are direct, indirect, consequential or take place in any other form, which are
caused by incomplete transmission of data, disrupting programs or features, viruses, malware, key loggers, unauthorized
monitoring, interception, packet sniffing, disrupting source codes, meta tagging, third party websites, phishing sites, or any
other disabling / destructive forms of data sent or received. Any electronic mails/data messages that are unrelated to the
official business activities of DM Dance CC t/a Dance Mouse/Dance Madness, DMC Ballet etc, or any of its associated
divisions, shall not be considered to be endorsed nor ratified by it. No contractual obligation shall be formed in any manner
unless it is approved by the directors of DM Dance CC t/a Dance Mouse/Dance Madness, DMC Ballet etc, or any of its
associated divisions. In the event you receive this mail in error, kindly contact the sender immediately to allow the sender
to take the appropriate action. This disclaimer and all procedures of DM Dance CC t/a Dance Mouse/Dance Madness,
DMC Ballet etc, or any of its associated divisions, including but not limited to invoicing and administering user’s accounts
are subject to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) and the Consumer Protection
Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”), where applicable. For more information relating to DM Dance CC t/a Dance Mouse/Dance
Madness’s, DM Ballet etc, or any of its associated divisions, franchises, privacy policy, please visit DM Dance CC t/a
Dance Mouse/Dance Madness’s, DMC Ballet etc website for access to the Website, Cookies and POPI Policy.
By signing this form, you give DM Dance Company/ Garden Route permission to transfer you and your dancers details to
third parties related or employed by DM Dance Company. Ie printing companies, other enrolled DM Dance parents,
whatsapp groups, instructors, debt collectors, IT specialists, the school your dancer is enrolled in. The dancer’s information
will be used on certificates, reports, programs for shows, concerts, festivals, costume lists, class lists or registers, emails,
whatsapp, photographers for photos or videographers & social media. However, we cannot take photos or videos of
dancers in class and if we do on the odd occasion, we will then take them from the back to protect their identities