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TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT

Last Updated: January 30, 2026 | Effective Date: January 30, 2026

Preamble These Terms of Use (the "Agreement") constitute a legally binding contract between you ("User," "Parent," "Guardian," or "your") and Soli Deo Gloria School of Dance and the Arts, located in Ontario, Canada ("Company," "SDG," "we," "us," or "our").

This Agreement governs your access to and use of the website located at sdgloria.ca (and related subdomains such as join.sdgloria.ca) (the "Site"), as well as any online registration portals, booking calendars, automated communications, and related digital services offered by the Company (collectively, the "Services").

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Binding Agreement By accessing, browsing, registering for classes, or otherwise using the Services, you unequivocally acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you are strictly prohibited from using the Services.

1.2 Eligibility and Authority By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

(a) You have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence (18 years of age in Ontario).

(b) If you are registering a minor for classes or studio events, you are the legal parent or guardian of that minor and possess the legal authority to enter into this Agreement on their behalf.

1.3 Modifications The Company reserves the right to amend, modify, or replace this Agreement at its sole discretion at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or via email. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Account Management and Registration

2.1 Account Information Access to certain functionalities, such as class registration or parent portals, requires you to provide accurate, current, and complete family and contact information. You are responsible for updating this information to maintain its accuracy, especially regarding medical alerts or emergency contacts for your child.

2.2 Security You are solely responsible for safeguarding your login credentials for any parent portals. You agree to notify us immediately at [email protected] of any unauthorized use of your account. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this security obligation.

3. Permissible Use and Restrictions

3.1 Lawful Use You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes, such as learning about our studio, booking trial classes, and managing your child's enrollment.

3.2 Prohibited Conduct You expressly agree not to:

Compromise Integrity: Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other technologically harmful material.

Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Services or booking systems.

Data Harvesting: Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information, including the names or photos of other students, from the Services.

4. Commercial Terms (Tuition and Billing)

4.1 Payment Obligations By enrolling in a class, camp, or program through our Services, you agree to pay the fees indicated at the time of registration. You authorize the Company (and its third-party payment processors) to charge your designated payment method for all applicable tuition, costume fees, and taxes.

4.2 Recurring Billing and Cancellation

Automatic Renewal: If enrolled in a monthly program, your tuition will be automatically billed on the designated recurring date unless cancelled.

Cancellation: You may cancel your child's enrollment subject to the specific notice period outlined in your studio registration packet (e.g., 30 days written notice).

Refunds: Except as required by law or explicitly stated in a specific studio policy, registration fees and processed tuition are non-refundable.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Studio Ownership The Services and their entire contents, features, and functionality—including but not limited to choreography, recital videos, imagery, text, logos, and the design thereof—are owned by Soli Deo Gloria School of Dance and the Arts and are protected by Canadian and international copyright and trademark laws.

5.2 Permitted Use You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform any of the material on our Site (including recording or distributing proprietary choreography) without the prior written permission of the Company.

6. User Submissions

By posting, uploading, or submitting content (such as parent testimonials or event photos) to the Services or our social media channels, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with the promotion of the studio, subject to the constraints of our Privacy Policy regarding the privacy of minors.

7. Third-Party Booking and Communication Tools

7.1 Scheduling Infrastructure We provide automated scheduling, messaging, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services powered by third-party platforms (such as GoHighLevel). You acknowledge that this underlying infrastructure is controlled by these third parties. We disclaim all liability for outages or technical errors originating from these platforms.

7.2 Automated Agents The Services may utilize automated chatbot or text-message assistants to help answer FAQs or schedule studio tours. You acknowledge that these are automated systems and any specific enrollment or account requests should be verified directly with our studio staff.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we protect your family's data.

9. Mobile Communications (SMS)

By providing your phone number and opting into our SMS/text messaging service via our web forms, you consent to receive messages regarding your booked tours, class updates, and enrollment.

Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP."

Fees: Standard message and data rates may apply.

CASL Compliance: We adhere to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

10. Disclaimers

THE ONLINE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE DIGITAL SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. (Note: This disclaimer applies to the digital website services, not the physical instruction provided in the studio, which is governed by our studio liability waiver).

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLI DEO GLORIA SCHOOL OF DANCE AND THE ARTS, ITS DIRECTORS, INSTRUCTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE ONLINE SERVICES.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its instructors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or relating to your violation of this Agreement or your misuse of the digital Services.

13. Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any legal suit or proceeding shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Severability If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14.2 Entire Agreement This Agreement, together with our Privacy Policy and your in-studio Liability Waiver, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Soli Deo Gloria School of Dance and the Arts.

14.3 Contact Information All notices, feedback, or requests for support relating to the website should be directed to: Email: [email protected] Address: 504 Iroquois Shore Rd, Unit 11, Oakville, ON L6H 3K4, Canada Phone: [Insert Phone Number]