Effective Date: 2/19/2025

These Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") apply to all services provided by The First Dance ("we", "us", or "our"), including in-person lessons, online dance courses, virtual lessons, and any related services. By using our services, you ("Customer" or "You") agree to these terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. General Provisions

1.1 The First Dance provides wedding dance instruction, including private lessons and group sessions, online courses, virtual lessons, and other related services.

1.2 By booking a lesson or purchasing a course, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

1.3 You may contact us at info@thefirstdance.ca for any inquiries.

1.4 The First Dance reserves the right to update or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. You are bound by the updated version once posted on our website.

2. Services Provided

2.1 The First Dance offers services in-person and online, including wedding dance courses, virtual lessons, bridal party choreography, and more. Details of each service are available on our website.

2.2 The payment for services must be made in advance. You agree to pay the full amount at the time of booking, unless otherwise agreed upon.

2.3 Once a payment is made, services will be rendered according to the agreed-upon schedule, and no refunds will be issued unless specified in our refund policy.

3. Booking and Payments

3.1 To book a lesson or service, you must provide accurate information regarding your contact details and wedding date.

3.2 Payments for services may be made through various methods, including credit card, bank transfer, or other approved methods. All payments must be processed before services are rendered.

3.3 Payment for wedding dance courses must be made in full at the time of booking.

4. Cancellations and Rescheduling

4.1 We understand that plans change. You may cancel or reschedule your lesson with at least 24 hours' notice.

4.2 Lessons cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the session cost.

4.3 No-shows will be charged the full amount of the lesson.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 All content provided by The First Dance, including but not limited to dance videos, choreographies, and instructional materials, are owned by The First Dance and are protected by intellectual property laws.

5.2 You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use the materials for personal purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use the content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from The First Dance.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

6.1 By booking services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy, available on our website.

6.2 The First Dance takes reasonable measures to protect your data. We do not share your information with third parties without your consent, except where required by law.

7. Dispute Resolution

7.1 Any disputes arising from these Terms and Conditions will be resolved through informal negotiations.

7.2 If negotiations do not resolve the dispute, either party may escalate the issue to the appropriate legal authorities based on the laws of the jurisdiction in which The First Dance operates.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 The First Dance is not liable for any injuries or damages that may occur during lessons. Clients are responsible for their own safety and well-being during lessons.

8.2 We are not responsible for any cancellations or delays due to circumstances outside of our control, such as weather, force majeure, or other unforeseeable events.

9. Amendments

9.1 The First Dance reserves the right to amend, modify, or discontinue any services at any time. Any changes to the services will be posted on our website.

10. Contact Information

You can contact us by email at info@thefirstdance.ca for any inquiries or to resolve issues related to these Terms and Conditions.