Terms and Conditions of Service

1. PAYMENT REGISTRATION:

1.1 Lessons: Enrolling in 4Front School of Guitar Lessons secures a particular slot of the teachers time for the whole term, irreespective of attendance.  Payment is on a per term basis and is expected by the date due on the invoice.  Parents/guardians and students are responsible for lesson attendance.

1.2 Term Length:  Typically there will be between seven and eleven lessons per term, dependant on School Term Dates, Public Holidays, trips, sport days, school camps and other school activities.

1.3 Tutor Books: The parent/guardian agrees to pay for the first tuition book with the first terms lesson fees. All subsequent tuition books to be purchased by the parent/guardian at the recommendation of the teacher.  Generally the student will need a new tutor book each year.

1.4 Late payment: Late payment constitutes default under this agreement and the teacher may withdraw students from lessons at their discretion.

1.5 Indemnity: The parent/guardian agrees to indemnify 4Front School of Guitar against all costs, whether commissions, legal fees or otherwise, incurred by 4Front School of Guitar or their duly Authorised agents relating to the recovery of any monies, goods or services that may be outstanding from time to time pursuant to the terms of this agreement.

1.6 Discontinued lessons.  Teachers also reserve the right to discontinue any student for reasons including but not limited to inappropriate behaviour, non-payment of fees and sporadic attendance.

1.7 Note: Tuition, Registration costs and books are reviewed annually and at least one terms notice will be given of any change in price.

2. REFUND:

2.1 Missed Lessons: No refund will be given where a lesson is missed or for early withdrawal from lessons during the term. Due to timetabling complexities the teacher is not obligated to offer catch-up lessons.  If a student does not have their instrument at school they are still expected to attend lessons.

2.2 Teacher absence: If the Teacher is unavailable to give any scheduled lesson (eg. due to sickness) that fee will be carried forward and credited to the next term

3. INSTRUMENT:

3.1 Instrument: It is the parent/guardians responsibility to ensure the student has their own instrument.  The teacher can make recommendations about which size guitar would suit the student.

3.2 Insurance: The Student/Parent/Guardian is responsible for the insurance of the Student's instrument.

4. WEBSITE AND VIP CARDS

4.1 VIP card: Students will be issued with a individually numbered VIP Card they can use to access the website and get into the 4Front School of Guitar concert for free.  If at any time the student discontinues lessons with4Front School of Guitar this card must be returned to their Independent 4Front School of Guitar teacher.

4.2 Website. Student/Parent/Guardian will have access to the online content of the website www.schoolofguitar.co.nz for the period of time they are taking lessons with 4Front School of Guitar.

5. STUDENT HEALTH AND SAFETY

5.1 Medical information. In the interests of the Student's well-being whilst in the Teacher's care, the Teacher must be informed of any medical or other condition affecting the Student.

5.2 Student care: The Teacher is not responsible for students outside of the agreed lesson time.

6. PRIVACY AND COPYRIGHT:

6.1 Advertising: 4Front School of Guitar will occasionally video / photograph classes and may use video footage or pictures for promotional or training purposes. You agree to your child’s image/s being used, unless written notification to the contrary is provided at enrolment.  If any images are going to be used more widely you will be contacted and an agreement arranged.

6.2  Personal details.  4Front School of Guitar will not share your details with any third party without your written consent except in the case of 1.5 above.

6.3 Extra Activities: The Teacher will not expect the student to participate in any examination, festival, etc. without the agreement of the Student/Parent/Guardian. Any entry fees will be paid by the Student/Parent/Guardian.

6.4 Copyright. The Student/Parent/Guardian undertakes not to make photocopies of any music.