Terms of Service

Northern Rhythm Dance Studio

Terms of Service for Northern Rhythm Dance Studio

Effective Date: June 2, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the services, facilities, classes, programs, websites, booking systems, and related offerings provided by Northern Rhythm Dance Studio (“Northern Rhythm Dance Studio,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By registering for, attending, booking, purchasing, or otherwise using any service offered by Northern Rhythm Dance Studio, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any additional policies, waivers, studio rules, or notices provided to you from time to time.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our services. If you are under the age of majority in your province or territory of residence, a parent or legal guardian must review and accept these Terms on your behalf and be responsible for all obligations arising from your participation.

2. Scope of Services

Northern Rhythm Dance Studio provides dance instruction and related services, including but not limited to:

  • Ballet Classes
  • Contemporary Dance Training
  • Hip-Hop Dance Lessons
  • Jazz Technique Classes
  • Adult Beginner Dance Programs

Services may be offered in-person, through online platforms, in workshops, private lessons, drop-in classes, seasonal programs, rehearsals, showcases, or other formats as determined by Northern Rhythm Dance Studio.

We reserve the right to modify class schedules, instructors, class capacity, age requirements, skill levels, locations, and program content at any time, subject to applicable law and any specific written commitments made at the time of purchase.

3. User Obligations and Responsibilities

By using our services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete registration, payment, and contact information.
  • Comply with all studio rules, instructor directions, safety instructions, and posted policies.
  • Ensure that you or your child are physically and medically fit to participate in dance activities.
  • Promptly disclose any relevant medical conditions, injuries, allergies, mobility limitations, or other circumstances that may affect safe participation.
  • Wear appropriate attire and footwear as required for each class or program.
  • Respect other students, instructors, staff, visitors, and studio property.
  • Refrain from disruptive, unsafe, abusive, discriminatory, harassing, or unlawful conduct.
  • Not record, photograph, livestream, or distribute class content without prior written permission, except where expressly permitted by us.

You are responsible for supervising minors in your care before and after class, unless Northern Rhythm Dance Studio has expressly agreed in writing to provide supervision during a specific program.

We may suspend or terminate access to services without refund if we determine, in our reasonable discretion, that a participant’s conduct violates these Terms or poses a safety, legal, or operational concern.

4. Payment Terms and Conditions

Fees, pricing, taxes, and payment schedules will be disclosed at the time of registration or purchase. Unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD) and are subject to applicable federal and provincial taxes.

  • Payment is due in full at the time of registration, purchase, or by the deadline specified for the applicable program.
  • We may require deposits, recurring payments, or installment plans for certain services.
  • Failure to make timely payment may result in suspension of access, late fees where permitted by law, or cancellation of enrollment.
  • Returned payments, chargebacks, or payment disputes may result in administrative fees to the extent permitted by law.

You authorize Northern Rhythm Dance Studio and its payment processors to charge your selected payment method for all applicable fees, taxes, and approved charges related to your account or enrollment.

Promotional offers, discounts, and credits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be changed or withdrawn at any time unless otherwise required by law or expressly stated otherwise in writing.

5. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation and refund rights may vary depending on the type of service purchased, the timing of cancellation, and any applicable consumer protection laws in Canada and Ontario.

  • Class registrations and packages: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to our contact information listed below.
  • Before program start: Refund eligibility may be available less any non-refundable administrative fees, processing fees, or deposits, unless prohibited by law.
  • After program start: Refunds are generally not provided for missed classes, partial attendance, schedule conflicts, illness, travel, or voluntary withdrawal, except where required by law or expressly approved by Northern Rhythm Dance Studio.
  • Missed classes: Missed classes are not automatically refundable or transferable. Make-up classes may be offered at our discretion and subject to availability.
  • Studio cancellations: If we cancel a class or program, we may offer a make-up class, credit, transfer, or refund, as determined by us in accordance with applicable law.

We reserve the right to modify this policy for special events, workshops, private lessons, performances, or third-party programs, provided any such terms are disclosed at the time of purchase.

6. Liability Limitations

Participation in dance activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to slips, falls, collisions, overexertion, sprains, strains, fractures, and other injuries. By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with dance instruction and related activities, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Northern Rhythm Dance Studio, its owners, directors, officers, employees, contractors, instructors, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill arising from or related to your use of our services.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law, including liability for gross negligence, wilful misconduct, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable Canadian law.

You agree that any claims arising out of or relating to the services provided by Northern Rhythm Dance Studio shall be brought within the time period permitted by applicable law and, where lawful, no later than one year after the event giving rise to the claim.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, choreography, class materials, training methods, lesson plans, logos, designs, text, graphics, videos, audio, photographs, and other materials provided by Northern Rhythm Dance Studio are owned by or licensed to Northern Rhythm Dance Studio and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

  • You may use our materials solely for your personal, non-commercial participation in our services.
  • You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works from our materials without prior written consent.
  • Any unauthorized recording, reproduction, or public performance of our choreography, routines, or instructional content is prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing.
  • Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide may be used by Northern Rhythm Dance Studio without compensation or obligation, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

Northern Rhythm Dance Studio collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and any applicable provincial privacy legislation.

We may collect personal information such as names, contact details, emergency contacts, payment information, health or medical information relevant to safe participation, attendance records, and communications related to your account or enrollment.

We use personal information for purposes including:

  • Registering participants and managing class enrollment;
  • Processing payments and refunds;
  • Communicating schedules, updates, and studio notices;
  • Maintaining safety, emergency, and attendance records;
  • Complying with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations;
  • Improving our services and operations.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

By using our services, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described in these Terms and any separate privacy notice we may provide. Where required by law, we will obtain additional consent for sensitive information or specific uses.

9. Force Majeure

Northern Rhythm Dance Studio shall not be liable for any delay, interruption, cancellation, or failure to perform caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, fire, flood, severe weather, epidemic or pandemic events, public health orders, labour disputes, power outages, internet or telecommunications failures, government actions, civil unrest, or acts of terrorism.

In such circumstances, we may suspend services, reschedule classes, provide online alternatives, issue credits, or take other reasonable measures as we determine appropriate. Any such response will be subject to applicable law and operational feasibility.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update or revise these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on our website, providing notice by email, or otherwise communicating the changes to you. The revised Terms will become effective on the date stated in the notice or upon posting, unless a later effective date is specified.

Your continued use of Northern Rhythm Dance Studio services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using our services and, where applicable, cancel your enrollment in accordance with these Terms.

11. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to them, the services, or your use of Northern Rhythm Dance Studio shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Subject to any mandatory consumer protection or other applicable laws, you agree that the courts located in Toronto, Ontario shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or our services.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, cancellation requests, or privacy inquiries, please contact us at:

Northern Rhythm Dance Studio
482 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2A7, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 782-5943

13. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

If any invalid or unenforceable provision can be modified to make it valid and enforceable, it shall be interpreted and enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law in a manner that best reflects the original intent of the parties.

By using the services of Northern Rhythm Dance Studio, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.

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