Artful Edge Academy: Terms of Service Agreement
By participating in Artful Edge Academy (AEA), parents/guardians and students (hereinafter referred to as "participants") agree to the following Terms of Service (TOS):
**Payment Methods: Artful Edge accepts payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal, Cash, or Credit card. Credit card payments can be made through our website, with a 3% processing fee included at checkout. All other forms of payment must be arranged with AEA before the first class.
**Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 7 days before the start of classes, minus a $350 seat restocking fee.
**Class Absence and Rescheduling: Participants may reschedule up to two classes due to illness with 24-hour advance notice. No refunds will be provided for missing 3 or more classes or for discontinuing participation.
** Parent/Guardian studio visits: You are welcome to join us at the studio, please call ahead to schedule this visit.
**Sharing of AEA Content: All content on website and course materials sent via email are restricted to the student’s individual use and may not be shared. Participants and instructors agree to respect professional boundaries.
**Acceptance Guarantee: While AEA has a high acceptance rate to specialized schools, we cannot guarantee acceptance into any school, college, or testing program.
**Indemnification Waiver: Participants agree to indemnify AEA and its instructors from claims, liabilities, or damages arising from the participation in courses and waive all personal liabilities for in-studio classes.
**Photo and Video Waiver: Participants grant AEA the right to use photos, videos, and artwork for any lawful purpose. If you do not agree, please notify us in writing before classes begin.
**Dispute Resolution and Governing Law: Any disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration through National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM), and governed by New York law. The maximum award for participants will be limited to the amount paid for services.
**No Defamation: Participants agree not to defame, libel, or slander AEA, its instructors, or methodology on any platform. Disparaging statements or sharing of confidential information is prohibited.
**Terms of Use: Use of the Artful Edge website and services is governed by the terms posted on the site, including our privacy policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at studio@michellehinebrook.com.