Turning Pointe Dance Studio / TP Dance Inc. Terms of Use

Last updated: May 4, 2026

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of a minor child, student, family, or entity (“you”), and TP Dance Inc. dba Turning Pointe Dance Studio (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of our website, online registration systems, communications, programs, classes, camps, workshops, performances, events, and any other services related to Turning Pointe Dance Studio.

Turning Pointe Dance Studio is located at:

Turning Pointe Dance Studio / TP Dance Inc.
509 Thomas B. Landers Road
Falmouth, MA 02536
774-361-9510
laura@turningpointedancestudio.org

By accessing our website, registering for classes, enrolling a student, participating in programs, making a payment, or otherwise using our services, you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, you must discontinue use of the website and services immediately.

Additional terms, policies, waivers, registration agreements, studio rules, payment policies, performance policies, class policies, and other documents that may be posted, distributed, or provided by Company from time to time are incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference, including but not limited to the Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason.

Use by Minors

Turning Pointe Dance Studio provides dance education and related services to minors. A parent or legal guardian must register, authorize, and consent to the participation of any student who is under the age of 18.

Persons under the age of 13 may not use the website, online registration systems, or digital services without the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

By registering a minor child or allowing a minor child to participate in Company programs, the parent or legal guardian represents that they have the legal authority to enter into these Terms of Use on behalf of the minor child and accepts responsibility for the minor child’s participation, conduct, payments, and compliance with Company policies.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the website, materials, class content, written materials, digital materials, photographs, graphics, logos, designs, text, audio, video, choreography-related materials, and other content made available by Company are the proprietary property of Company or are licensed to Company.

All content, trademarks, service marks, names, logos, and related materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Except as expressly permitted by Company in writing, no part of the website, materials, class content, photographs, videos, or other Company content may be copied, reproduced, recorded, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose.

Students, parents, guardians, and visitors may not record, film, stream, photograph, or distribute classes, rehearsals, performances, students, faculty, choreography, or other Company activities unless expressly permitted by Company.

User Representations

By using the website, registering for programs, making payments, or participating in Company services, you represent and warrant that:

All registration information you submit is true, accurate, current, and complete.
You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update registration information as necessary.
You have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms of Use.
If registering a minor child, you are the parent or legal guardian of that child or otherwise have legal authority to register the child.
You will not use the website or services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Your use of the website and services will not violate any applicable law or regulation.
You accept these Terms of Use and all other policies incorporated by reference, including the Privacy Policy.
You consent to Company’s collection and use of personal information consistent with the Privacy Policy.
You consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies where applicable.

If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading, Company reserves the right to take any and all appropriate action, including but not limited to suspending or terminating registration, account access, participation, or services.

User Registration and Accounts

You may be required to register through Company’s website, online registration platform, payment system, or other digital system.

You agree to keep any login credentials confidential and accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

Company reserves the right to remove, reclaim, change, suspend, or terminate an account, registration, username, or access credential if Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such action is appropriate.

Tuition, Fees, Payments, and Registration

By registering for a class, camp, workshop, event, performance, or other Company service, you agree to pay all applicable tuition, registration fees, costume fees, performance fees, late fees, processing fees, and any other charges associated with the selected program or service.

Company may use third-party payment processors or registration platforms to process payments. You agree to comply with any applicable payment terms, policies, and deadlines provided by Company.

Failure to make timely payment may result in late fees, suspension from class, inability to participate in performances, cancellation of registration, or other action deemed appropriate by Company.

Unless otherwise stated in writing, all fees, tuition, and charges are subject to Company’s current payment, refund, withdrawal, and cancellation policies.

Class Placement, Scheduling, and Program Changes

Company reserves the right to determine appropriate class placement for students based on age, experience, skill level, safety, maturity, availability, and faculty judgment.

Company reserves the right to modify, cancel, combine, reschedule, substitute, or discontinue classes, faculty, workshops, camps, events, rehearsals, performances, or programs at any time.

Company may make changes due to enrollment levels, faculty availability, weather, emergencies, facility issues, public health concerns, or other circumstances.

Company does not guarantee that any specific class, instructor, schedule, role, casting, performance opportunity, or program will remain available.

Student Conduct and Studio Policies

Students, parents, guardians, and visitors agree to comply with all studio rules, safety policies, dress codes, attendance policies, behavior expectations, performance policies, and other guidelines provided by Company.

Company reserves the right to remove, suspend, dismiss, or restrict participation of any student, parent, guardian, or visitor whose conduct Company determines to be unsafe, disruptive, disrespectful, harmful, unlawful, or inconsistent with Company policies or values.

This may include, but is not limited to, harassment, bullying, discrimination, threatening behavior, inappropriate conduct, repeated noncompliance with policies, damage to property, failure to pay, or behavior that interferes with instruction or the safety and wellbeing of others.

Assumption of Risk

Dance, movement, physical training, rehearsals, performances, and related activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to physical exertion, falls, sprains, strains, muscle soreness, injury, illness, contact with other students, and other risks associated with physical activity.

By participating, or by allowing a minor child to participate, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

You agree that the student is physically able to participate in dance and related activities. You are responsible for notifying Company of any medical conditions, allergies, injuries, restrictions, or other concerns that may affect participation.

Company may require additional waivers, medical information, or releases as a condition of participation.

Medical Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, Company may seek medical assistance for a student, including contacting emergency services or a parent/guardian.

By registering yourself or a minor child, you authorize Company to take reasonable action in response to an emergency. You agree that Company is not responsible for costs associated with emergency care, medical treatment, transportation, or related services.

Photo, Video, and Media Release

Unless otherwise stated in writing by you and acknowledged by Company, you understand and agree that Company may photograph, film, record, or otherwise capture images, audio, or video of students, classes, rehearsals, performances, events, camps, workshops, and studio activities.

Company may use such media for lawful business purposes, including but not limited to marketing, social media, website content, printed materials, advertising, internal communications, archival purposes, and promotional materials.

If you do not want yourself or your minor child to be photographed or recorded for marketing or promotional purposes, you must notify Company in writing.

Company will make commercially reasonable efforts to honor written opt-out requests but cannot guarantee exclusion from all background, group, performance, audience, archival, or incidental media.

Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the website, registration system, communications, or services for any purpose other than that for which Company makes them available.

As a user, customer, parent, guardian, student, or visitor, you agree not to:

Systematically retrieve data or other content from the website to create or compile a database, directory, or collection without written permission from Company.
Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the website or online systems.
Trick, defraud, or mislead Company, its employees, contractors, students, families, or other users.
Make improper use of support services or submit false reports.
Engage in automated use of the website or systems, including scripts, robots, scraping tools, or data-mining tools.
Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the website, online systems, studio operations, classes, events, or services.
Attempt to impersonate another person or use another person’s account.
Use information obtained from Company to harass, abuse, intimidate, or harm another person.
Attempt to bypass measures designed to prevent or restrict access to any part of the website, registration system, or services.
Harass, annoy, intimidate, threaten, disparage, or harm Company employees, faculty, contractors, students, families, or agents.
Upload or transmit malware, viruses, spam, or any material that disrupts the website, systems, or services.
Upload or transmit spyware, tracking tools, or other unauthorized data collection mechanisms.
Use the website or services in a manner inconsistent with applicable laws or regulations.
Record, photograph, film, distribute, or post classes, rehearsals, students, faculty, or choreography without permission.
Use Company’s name, logo, images, videos, materials, or content for unauthorized commercial purposes.

Violation of these terms may result in suspension, dismissal, termination of access, cancellation of registration, or other action deemed appropriate by Company.

User Content

Portions of the website, registration systems, forms, or services may allow users to submit information, documents, images, messages, forms, medical information, emergency contact information, payment information, or other materials (“User Content”).

Company is under no obligation to review all User Content and assumes no responsibility or liability for User Content submitted by users.

You represent and warrant that any User Content you submit is accurate, lawful, and that you have the right to submit it.

You understand and acknowledge that you are responsible for any User Content you submit, including its legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness.

By submitting User Content, you grant Company and its service providers the right to use, reproduce, store, process, transmit, and display such User Content as reasonably necessary to provide services, operate the studio, process registrations and payments, communicate with you, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, and otherwise operate Company’s business.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The website, emails, registration systems, or other Company communications may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, payment processors, registration systems, social media platforms, videos, articles, software, applications, or other third-party content.

Third-party websites and services are not controlled by Company. Company is not responsible for the accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, privacy practices, policies, or content of any third-party website or service.

Inclusion of, linking to, or permitting use of any third-party website or service does not imply approval or endorsement by Company.

If you access third-party websites or services, you do so at your own risk and should review the applicable terms, policies, privacy practices, and data-gathering practices of those third parties.

Privacy Policy

By using the website, registering for programs, making payments, or participating in Company services, you agree to be bound by Company’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use.

Term and Termination

These Terms of Use remain in full force and effect while you use the website, registration systems, communications, programs, or services.

Without limiting any other provision of these Terms of Use, Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without notice or liability, to deny access to and use of the website, registration systems, programs, classes, events, or services to any person for any lawful reason.

Company may suspend or terminate a student’s participation, account access, registration, or services if Company determines that a user, student, parent, guardian, or visitor has violated these Terms of Use, failed to pay required fees, created a safety concern, disrupted Company operations, or otherwise acted in a manner Company deems inappropriate.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use and your use of the website, registration systems, programs, and services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and applicable United States federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Company does not take any specific actions to attract users from any country other than the United States. Company does not take any specific actions to attract users from the European Union or the European Economic Area. Nothing in these Terms of Use constitutes any agreement to be bound by the GDPR, the laws of the European Union, or the laws of any country other than the United States, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Dispute Resolution

Any legal action of whatever nature brought by either you or Company shall be commenced or prosecuted in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Massachusetts.

The parties consent to jurisdiction and venue in such courts to the extent permitted by law and waive defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens where permitted by law.

The parties agree not to participate in class action lawsuits to the extent such waiver is permitted by applicable law.

Disclaimer

THE WEBSITE, REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, COMMUNICATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS.

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND PARTICIPATION IN COMPANY SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE, REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF WEBSITE CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE WEBSITE.

COMPANY WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY:

Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content or materials.
Personal injury or property damage resulting from participation in classes, programs, rehearsals, performances, events, or use of the website or services.
Unauthorized access to or use of secure servers or personal or financial information stored therein.
Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website or registration systems.
Bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or similar issues transmitted through the website by any third party.
Errors or omissions in content or materials.
Loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the website or services.

Company does not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third party through the website, linked website, registration system, or other third-party platform.

Limitations of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, INSTRUCTORS, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, PROGRAMS, CLASSES, EVENTS, OR SERVICES, EVEN IF COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, COMPANY’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO COMPANY DURING THE SIX MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE TO ANY USER, STUDENT, PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTOMER FOR AN AMOUNT EXCEEDING $1,000.00, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company, including its directors, officers, employees, contractors, instructors, agents, affiliates, partners, and representatives, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, demand, cost, or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of:

Your use of the website, registration systems, programs, classes, events, or services.
Your breach of these Terms of Use.
Any breach of your representations and warranties.
Your violation of the rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights.
Your conduct or the conduct of a minor child for whom you are responsible.
Any harmful, unsafe, unlawful, or inappropriate act toward Company, its employees, faculty, contractors, students, families, visitors, or other users.

Company reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify Company, and you agree to cooperate with Company’s defense of such claims.

User Data

Company will maintain certain data that you transmit to the website, registration systems, or Company for the purpose of managing the performance of the website, registrations, payments, communications, programs, and services.

Although Company may perform routine backups or use third-party systems that maintain data, you are responsible for ensuring that information you submit is accurate and current.

You agree that Company shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of such data, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures

Visiting the website, sending emails, completing online forms, registering for programs, submitting payment, signing digital documents, and communicating electronically with Company constitute electronic communications.

You consent to receive electronic communications from Company, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, policies, forms, invoices, receipts, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, REGISTRATION FORMS, WAIVERS, ORDERS, PAYMENT AUTHORIZATIONS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY COMPANY OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR REGISTRATION SYSTEMS.

You waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction requiring an original signature or non-electronic records, to the extent permitted by law.

Miscellaneous

Integration. These Terms of Use and any policies or operating rules posted, distributed, or provided by Company constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and Company concerning the website and services. These Terms of Use incorporate the Privacy Policy by reference.
Non-Waiver. Company’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment. Company may assign any or all of its rights and obligations to others at any time. You may not assign your rights or obligations without Company’s written consent.
Force Majeure. Company shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, cancellation, modification, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond Company’s reasonable control, including but not limited to weather, emergencies, illness, government action, facility issues, public health concerns, technology failures, natural disasters, or other events outside Company’s control.
Severability. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Relationship of the Parties. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship is created between you and Company as a result of these Terms of Use or use of the website or services.
Construction. You agree that these Terms of Use will not be construed against Company by virtue of Company having drafted them.

Attorney Fees

In addition to other remedies discussed above and allowed by law, you agree that in any lawsuit involving Company, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney fees and costs, to the extent permitted by law.

Contact Us

To resolve a complaint regarding the website, registration, programs, services, or these Terms of Use, or to receive further information, please contact:

Turning Pointe Dance Studio / TP Dance Inc.
509 Thomas B. Landers Road
Falmouth, MA 02536
774-361-9510
laura@turningpointedancestudio.org