General Terms and Conditions 

Welcome to Bossa Latina’s Live classes. Before you put on your dancing shoes and start having fun… we need you to read some important information, so we are all clear about how things work at Bossa Latina.

This agreement is between Bossa Latina and anyone who subscribes, buys, enrols or attends any of Bossa Latina's Services. By subscribing, buying, enrolling or attending any of Bossa Latina services you agree with the terms and conditions below.

Health and risk assessment

We want to keep dance fun and as a part of that we have to keep you safe. Please advise your teacher prior to class if you have any injuries or health issues so they can suggest alternative activities if necessary. As a student completing classes with Bossa Latina, you acknowledge that you take full responsibility for your own health and wellbeing at all times whilst attending classes run by Bossa Latina.

Bossa Latina takes all reasonable care in the conduct of the classes and activities it runs and supports. Bossa Latina classes are run in professional settings by professional instructors.

In attending our classes, we trust that you are in good health condition and that you know fo no medical or other reason why you cannot or should not emerge on active or passive exercise. Our staff and contractors are not medically trained or qualified to assesss if you are in good physical condition and can exercise without risking your health, safety or comfort. If you have any doubts, we strongly urge you to seek expert advice before starting classes with us.

Bossa Latina accepts no responsibility for injury or loss caused during any of its classes. Dancers, students and participants attending these activities are responsible for ensuring that they are physically and mentally fit for the practice undertaken and must at all times take care of their own personal safety.

Wavier: You understand there are specific risks of physical or property damages, losses or injury that may result from your participation with Bossa Latina Classes, and you voluntarily assume the risks associated with such participation.

The participants, and for any participant who is under the age of 18, their guardian, warrants and certifies that

1.    The participant is fully responsible for the safety, management and care of their bodies whilst in the studio.

2.    The participant is not currently injured or currently under any rehabilitation supervision for old injuries and re-occurring physical injuries or health conditions that might be affected by participation in these classes and activities.

3.    The participant is not the subject of an ongoing worker’s compensation claim.

4.    The participant will immediately inform the instructor of any physical difficulties or injuries that occur during the classes or activities.

5.    The participant will report to Bossa Latina and fill out an incident report within two hours of an injury occurring.

Fees & Payments

Payment of Fees
Registration via Internet/Email is binding and participants agree to pay the full price of the chosen pass upon receiving your invoice. You will receive an Email with payment instructions.

Payment will be made to:
Bossa Latina
BSB:034-063
Bank Account: 521562

Fees must be made in full prior to the class or course you have enrolled in, unless discussed with Bossa Latina prior.

Payment can be made via card at first lesson if you do not wish to pay via online (Debit & Credit). No cash payments during COVID 19 period.

Unlimited Class Package
Includes only classes from your recommended level in each style & below.

Can we increase your fees?
Our fees are displayed on the website and at front desk. In case of discrepancy of fees displayed on the website and front desk, the fees advertised on the website must be considered the correct ones.
We reserve the right to increase our fees at any time without notice. We will make a reasonable effort to inform you and all students of any increase of fees in advanced via email. If we don’t hear from you, we will consider that you have agreed with the new fees.

Refunds 
You have 14 days from the first class to decide to leave the course. If you decide before the 14 days you will be eligible for a 50% refund. If you decide to leave the course after the 14 days, unfortunately no refund will apply. Furthermore, no refund applies for any missed classes.

Unable to attend a class
We understand that life is busy and sometimes you may not be able to make your class. If you can’t attend for any reason you must advise us via email info@bossalatina.com.au prior to that class. Only if emailed prior to your absence will a make up class be offered. This will be in the level below in your chosen style. Make up classes are offered as a courtesy and will not be guaranteed by Bossa Latina, as is it subject to availability.  Make up classes must be completed within the same Block that you missed your class.

Cancellation Reasons:
Reasons eligible for refunds
If holding as credit is not suitable, you can receive a partial refund in the following circumstances:

  • you are sick or incapacitated – we may ask you to show us a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner stating that you cannot exercise for the rest of your term.

  • you are bankrupt– we may ask you to show us supporting documents.

  • you relocate to an area that is unreasonably far away from the academy - we may ask you to show us supporting documents

We will refund you the amount paid, less the services used.

Beginner Class Deal

Only available for the first week of each new block. Does not carry over to the following weeks/ blocks if classes missed.
Bring a friend deal $15 ($7.5 each if you bring a friend), only applies for 1 friend (2 people total).
Only available for beginner level classes.

Online Courses

Video Availability
Videos will be available for 2 weeks after recorded on the group.

Sharing of Content
These classes are specifically for students who purchase these courses. Please do not share this content with other people.

Timetable
We reserve the right to add, change or remove classes and instructors on our timetable without notice. The most up-to-date timetable will be available on the website.

When returning to partnered dancing
The level that was completed on the solo classes, does not determine the level you will be in for physical patterned classes when they return. Partnered dance requires extra lead and follower skill depending on the level. Teachers will inform you of which class level they will recommend for you if needed.


Privacy Policy

The privacy of your personal information is very important to Bossa Latina . We will not sell, rent or trade your personal information to any third party. We will take special care to protect the privacy and security of your information.


Allowing us to use your image

We sometimes film and/or photograph classes, rehearsal, parties and other actives at our studio or in other locations. It is possible that you will appear in these material. By accepting this agreement, you allow us the unrestricted right and permission to use your image in printed or digital promotional materials including, but not limited to: website, social media, flyers, banners and videos


Cancellation of classes

Bossa Latina reserves the right to cancel classes due to unforeseen circumstances, on public holidays, over the period of large industry events & over the end of year break.

Private Lesson & Wedding Dances

Booking Classes

Private lessons can be bought individually or in a pack of 5 at a reduced cost. If an individual lesson is bought, a date and time must be booked at the time of purchase. If a pack of 5 is bought, all 5 lessons must be booked at the time of purchase and must be completed within 3 months of purchase. This is with the exception of gift vouchers. 

Unable to attend a booked private lesson:
We require 48 hours notice if you are unable to attend your private lesson for any reason. If notice is not given outside of this 48 hour window, a late cancellation fee will apply. The late cancellation fee is 50% of the class fee. If the class fee has already been paid, then the 50% can come off the price of the next class you attend. If the fee has not already been paid, then the late cancellation fee is payable prior to your next class.

Late for class:
If you are late for your lesson, the instructor won’t be able to add time to that lesson or another lesson to make-up for it.


Studio Code:

Respecting our facilities
You are responsible for using our facilities with care. Note that you will be responsible for any damage that you or your guests cause through a willful act or negligence. Please also supervise children closely.

Keeping your belongings safe
Please keep your belongings safe and do not bring valuables into the studio. Unfortunately, thefts do happen. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to your belongings while you are at the studio. We give lost property to charity each month.

Parking
We are not liable for any loss or damage to your vehicle or its contents even if you are parked within the studio’s car park, the building premises or nearby areas.

 What happens if you break the studio code?
We can refuse entry to anyone, if you act unreasonably or break the studio code. We may also warn you that you risk not being allowed to attend Bossa Latina classes or events. If you continue to behave in the same way, we may refuse your attendance immediately. We can refuse your attendance without warning if you behave in a way that is risky or seriously inappropriate, such as:

  • Threatening or harassing others

  • Damaging premises

  • Using illegal or performance-enhancing drugs

  • Instructing other members when we have not authorized you to do so

Change in Location

We can change the location of the school at anytime. We will give you 7 days notice in writing via email.

Change of Business Name

We reserve the right to change our brand name at any time. This may occur in case we enter a partnership or merge with another institution. We may send you written notice via email outlining the details of any changes.


Which laws apply?

Meeting state laws Your agreement is subject to Australian law and is governed by the state laws where your home club is located. If a court decides that any section of your agreement is invalid or unenforceable, that section will be deleted from the agreement. The other sections will remain valid and enforceable.

Restricting your rights to sue

Under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, we guarantee that our services are:

  • provided with due care and skill

  • fit for any purpose you have told us you are using the services for or for a result which you have told us you wish to achieve

  • supplied within a reasonable time

However, under certain legislative provisions, we may ask you to agree that these conditions do not apply to you. If you accept the agreement, you will be agreeing that your rights to sue us are excluded, restricted or modified as set out in these terms and conditions. This applies if you are injured (including injury that results in death) because the services were not rendered with due care and skill, or they were not reasonably fit for their purpose.  


Please note all terms and conditions are subject to change at the discretion of Bossa Latina.