TERMS & CONDITIONS

MUSE POLE STUDIO TERMS & CONDITIONS

(ABN: 54 199 848 419) Owned by Theresa Olsen.

By enrolling in, booking or purchasing items from Muse Pole Studio; you hereby agree, accept and acknowledge all of the following terms and conditions.

SAFETY & LIABILITY

MUSE Pole Studio takes all reasonable care in the conduct of its business. By entering into classes, workshops and courses organized by MUSE Pole Studio at any venue or event that MUSE Pole Studio is located; you agree that MUSE Pole Studio, its instructors, and Theresa Olsen as an individual is in no way responsible for injury or fatality caused during your participation. By signing this document you hereby acknowledge that you understand that pole dancing can be an extreme activity that may be physically strenuous and that you are participating voluntarily with full knowledge that you are liable to bruising, skin burns & sores, injuries or fatality; you cannot hold MUSE Pole Studio or any of its instructors liable for these injuries or any other injuries caused during classes. You are participating at your own risk and can opt-out or request an alternative movement at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically and medically fit for the class/coaching session that you are attending/have attended with MUSE Pole Studio. During the class you must always take care of your own personal safety and inform the instructor of any physical limitations you may have. Should you have a pre-existing medical condition or in doubt as to your suitability for this program, MUSE Pole Studio and its instructors recommend you consult your physician for medical clearance. It is not advisable for pregnant women to participate in a pole dancing program; therefore, participation by persons in this condition is at their own risk. You agree that you will not sue or make any other claims of any kind whatsoever against MUSE Pole Studio or Theresa Olsen as an individual; for any personal injury, property damage/loss, or accidents resulting in death.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

It is prohibited to drink alcohol, or take drugs prohibited by law, before or during any pole dancing lessons and activities conducted or organized by MUSE Pole Studio or any other person authorized to instruct/coordinate. If you are taking medications that cause dizziness, vertigo or other side effects that could influence your physical performance; you must advise your instructor and take responsibility for your voluntary involvement in any classes/performances/activities conducted or organized by MUSE Pole Studio or any other person authorized to instruct/coordinate.

STUDENT INSTRUCTING POLICY

Any students that take actions to instruct another student; whether it be verbal cueing, demonstrating tricks or spotting, without the consent of the class instructor can be asked to remove themselves from the class or the studio without entitlement to a refund. Our instructors are specifically trained to instruct safely, and we take our students safety very seriously.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

You must monitor the safekeeping of personal belongings while attending class, as MUSE Pole Studio and its instructors does not take responsibility for lost or stolen property.

PRIVACY POLICY

All personal information collected by MUSE Pole Studio will be used solely by MUSE Pole Studio to conduct our business. Your information will not be disclosed to any third parties, other than for the purpose of online bookings for processing payments. We will not ask for personal information that is not relevant to our business operations. MUSE Pole Studio complies with Australia’s privacy laws and ensure our privacy policy is up to date with our legal requirements.  

PAYMENT POLICY

Course fees are to be paid upfront unless other payment plans have been signed off by Theresa Olsen, owner of MUSE Pole Studio. We are not required to provide refunds if you are unable to attend your class/course/workshop, due to reasons beyond our control. Upon cancellation you forfeit the full payment for your course/class/workshop. Refunds or ‘make up classes’ may be approved under special circumstances at the discretion of Theresa Olsen, owner of MUSE Pole Studio. No other Instructor or staff member can grant these permissions. MUSE Pole Studio holds the right to reschedule class dates on the rare occasion that an instructor is not available or any other reason beyond the control of the studio; in this circumstance your class will be rescheduled, and no refund will be provided.

GIFT CERTIFICATE

Gift certificates are not redeemable for cash. The certificate will hold no value after the expiry date stated on the certificate; they must be used within 6 months of purchase and will not be extended. It is the certificate holders’ responsibility to contact MUSE Pole Studio to book. It is the certificate buyers’ responsibility to ensure the recipient is aware of these terms and conditions. Certificates that have been altered or tampered with will be declined and hold no further value. Booking times do vary and are subject to availability. Certificates must be redeemed by the name it has been addressed to unless the ‘to’ section was is blank.

MODEL RELEASE

In consideration of your engagement as a model, you hereby grant the following rights and permissions to MUSE Pole Studio owned by Theresa Olsen (ABN: 54 199 848 419) any heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, the acting Photographer, and those acting with Theresa Olsen of MUSE Pole Studio’s authority and permission: They have the irrevocable, perpetual and unrestricted right and permission to take, use, re-use, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures or video footage of you or in which you may be included, in whole or in part, or composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or alterations, in conjunction with your own or a fictitious name, or reproductions thereof in colour or otherwise, made through any medium at their studios or elsewhere, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, specifically including but not limited to print media and distribution over the internet for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, or any other purpose whatsoever. You specifically consent to the digital compositing or distortion of the portraits or pictures or video footage, including without restriction any changes or alterations as to colour, size, shape, perspective, context, foreground or background. You also consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction with such photographs. You hereby waive any right that you may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection with them or the use to which they may be applied. You hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless MUSE Pole Studio, Theresa Olsen, her heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, and all persons acting under her permission or authority, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of such photographs or video footage or in any subsequent processing of them, as well as any publication of them, including without limitation any claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy.

You hereby warrant that you are of full age and have the right to contract/consent in your own name or have consent of a parent/legal guardian. You have read the above authorization, release, and agreement, prior to its execution, and you arefully familiar with the contents of this document. This document shall be binding upon you and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.