Terms & Conditions
POLICIES for art classes, workshops and camps
REGISTRATION AGREEMENT
Submission of the registration form constitutes the registrant’s acceptance of all terms and conditions stated in this form, thereby discharging and holding harmless Cloud Belly, Cloud Belly’s instructors, et al, and granting permission for use of student images and artwork for promotional purposes. Submission of registration also implies an acknowledgment of an agreement to the cancellation policy listed in this document. Cloud Belly and its instructors reserve the right to cancel any class or workshop, in which case applicants will receive a refund of fees paid for that class or workshop. In the event that an instructor is unable to perform his/her duties as originally scheduled, said instructor reserves the right to reschedule any class or workshop, without refund to the student.
In the event of unreasonable conduct, instructors reserve the unconditional right to terminate a
student’s enrollment without refund.
FEES
All classes, workshops, and camps must be paid in full at the time of registration. For ongoing classes (such as after-school weekly classes) monthly fees will be paid in full at the first week of the month. If full payment is not made by the first class of the month, the student may temporarily be removed from the class roster until their account is brought current. If the account remains past due as of the 10th of the month, the student will be withdrawn from the class. If the student misses lessons(s) due to non-payment, it will not be made up or refunded.
MEMBERSHIPS
Please note that your monthly tuition pays for a specific, monthly, recurring time slot as opposed to a specific number of lessons. Regarding missed classes: there is no credit for missed classes. Just like signing up for classes at the YMCA or college classes, the full fee is due regardless of missed classes.
You may cancel your lesson but tuition is non-refundable.
Declined payments will be assessed a $25 fee. Full payment and the $25 declined payment fee must be paid in full at the first class.
Extra charges for supplies of any kind are to be paid in advance.
CODE OF CONDUCT
FOCUS
In an effort to prevent distraction, parents and caregivers are asked to leave the classroom during class.
Respectful behavior is expected at all times.
Students who prove to be continual distractions in the class, after repeated attempts by the instructor to refocus them, will be dismissed from the class.
POLICY
-Be respectful of each other
-Be responsible for your own behavior
-Listen to your instructor
-Stay with your group
-Try your best
-Have fun!!
PUNCTUALITY
Please arrive at the studio a few minutes before your class. Late arrivals cause distraction. If, for some reason you are delayed, please expect to end your lesson on time. If instructor arrives late, the time will be made up.
DROPPING OFF & PICKING UP YOUR CHILD
Parents are asked to not wait in the art classes during class time.
Please do not drop your kids off to Cloud Belly earlier than five minutes before class begins and please be punctual to pick up your kids after class. There are other art classes before and after your child’s classes and we need to give other teachers and students time to set up between classes.
Please be waiting for your child when they are dismissed from class at the scheduled time. Children must be picked up in a timely fashion. After 5 minutes from the ending time of class, a late pick-up fee will be assessed at $1 per minute.
If a child is allowed to walk home alone, or leave the building, parents or guardians must provide a letter of permission.
Cloud Belly instructors are not responsible for supervising your child outside of class time.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Emergency Contact Information must be filled out and returned at time of registration.
LETTERS OF PERMISSION
For the safety of your child, letters of permission to walk home must be completed, signed and
delivered to the instructor by the parent.
SUPPLIES
A supply list will be provided upon registration. For some workshops and camps supplies are included as noted on the class description.
DRESS
Students should dress in casual and comfortable clothing that can get messy. Cloud Belly and its instructors are not responsible for damaged clothing. Please dress appropriately for working in an artistic environment. The studio is full of many materials which students may come in contact with even when they are not using them in their own class. Students will most likely get a little messy and some of the media we work with may stain. Please have your child dress for mess!
RESTROOM BREAKS
Please encourage your child to use the restroom prior to class. Parents of children too young to attend the restroom unattended must remain in the lobby, in case their child needs their assistance, throughout the entire class time.
CANCELATIONS MADE BY INSTRUCTORS
If an instructor becomes ill or is unable to teach class on a particular day, the class will be canceled, students will be notified via email and a credit will be issued to the student's account.
CLASS CANCELATIONS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, instructors may cancel class and Cloud Belly may close the school entirely to avoid putting you or your child in an unsafe situation. If the Northshore School District has cancelled school due to inclement weather, then Cloud Belly will also be closed, efforts to make up classes will be offered, no refunds.
If the closure is uncertain, parents should call or email the instructor to confirm a class prior to coming in. When possible, alerts will be emailed to students and or their parents.
MISSED CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/CAMPS
Missed classes, workshops or camps will not be reimbursed and may not be credited toward future classes or workshops.
For ongoing classes, your tuition pays for a specific, monthly, recurring time slot as opposed to a specific number of lessons. You may cancel your lesson but tuition is non-refundable.
PRIVATE LESSON RESERVATIONS
Private lessons may be scheduled with some instructors. Please contact specific instructors for details.
WITHDRAWAL FROM WEEKLY CLASSES
To withdraw a student from ongoing classes, please notify instructors prior to the beginning of the following month. Most classes have a waiting list and instructors will be able to open up your spot to other students before the new month begins.
WITHDRAWAL FROM A CLASS, WORKSHOP OR CAMP
Refunds for withdrawals are available only, less a $20 processing fee, if notification of withdrawal is received ten (10) or more days prior to the start of the class or two (2) weeks prior to a workshop or camp. No portion of the fees will be refunded to registrants who withdraw less than ten (10) days prior to the beginning of the class or less than two (2) weeks prior to a workshop or camp. No portion of workshop fees will be refunded or credited after the first class.
RETURNED CHECKS
Checks that are not acceptable to the bank for any reason will be charged a $25 returned check fee.
UNCLAIMED ARTWORK/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS
Cloud Belly and its instructors are not responsible for any unclaimed artwork, equipment or materials belonging to students. We simply do not have the space to store student belongings. When possible, we will retain any unclaimed items for up to 30 days. If an item remains unclaimed at that time, it will be discarded.
PHOTO PERMISSION
Participants give permission to Cloud Belly and its instructors to use, without limitation or obligation, photographs which may include images of artwork, events and or students for purposes of promoting the programs of both Cloud Belly and its instructors.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY, MEDICAL RELEASE, PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims and damages for personal injury, death, or property damage which I, or my minor children, may sustain or which may occur as a result of my own participation, or that of my minor children, in classes and other activities.
I further understand and agree that:
This release is intended to discharge in advance the Cloud Belly Art School, its officers, employees, independent contractors, and agents from and against any and all liability, except for their sole negligence or intentional acts, connected in any way with my participation or my minor children’s participation in Cloud Belly Art School activities;
Such classes and activities may be of a hazardous, strenuous, and/or physical nature, and
participation in said activities may result in injury, death or property damage;
Knowing the risk involved, nevertheless, I voluntarily request permission for myself or my minor
child to participate in said activities;
I hereby assume any and all risks of injury, death or property damage and to release and hold
harmless Cloud Belly Art School, its officers, employees, independent contractors & agents, except for their sole negligence or intentional acts;
This waiver, release and assumption of risk is binding on me and my heirs and assigns;
I will indemnify and hold Cloud Belly Art School harmless from any loss, liability, damage, cost or
expense, including litigation, which it may incur as a result of any injury and/or property damage which myself or my minor children may sustain while participating in said activities;
I will compensate any loss, damage, or cost Cloud Belly Art School may incur if any litigation arises due to any claim made by myself, said minors, or by anyone on said minor’s behalf;
In the event that said minor requires medical or surgical treatment while under the supervision of Cloud Belly Art School personnel or independent contractors in connection with said activities, such supervisor may authorize treatment;
I will pay all medical, hospital, or other expenses which I or my minor children may incur as a
result of such treatment;
Activities are not child care as defined by the State of Washington;
Cloud Belly Art School is not responsible for unattended children on the premises before or after classes for which they are enrolled;
I expressly allow, and hereby waive any objection to, the Cloud Belly Art School photographing
and/or videotaping of me and/or my minor children when I and/or my minor children are
participating in Cloud Belly Art School programs; unless I give a written statement opting out in advance to the class time.
I understand and agree that all photographs and videotapes will remain the property of
Cloud Belly Art School, and that the Cloud Belly Art School may use such photographs or videotapes for archival and promotional purposes, including their use in Cloud Belly Art School catalogs, brochures, other printed materials, and in Cloud Belly Art School online web pages and social media. Cloud Belly Art School will take all necessary precautions to keep names and ages of participants confidential unless otherwise requested.
I certify that I have custody or am the legal guardian of said minors by court order, and that I and my minor children are physically able to participate in the described activities.
I have carefully read this Waiver of Liability, Medical Release, Photography/Videotape Release and Indemnification Agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and Cloud Belly Art School and that I sign it of my own free will.
Cloud Belly Art School may accept future phone, mail, online, or in-person registrations under these provisions.
I agree to such terms.
CONTACT
For questions related to art classes contact instructors directly. Emails are listed on Cloud Belly’s website.