Online Courses & Subscriptions: Terms & Conditions

Welcome to www.irishpoledanceacademy.com (the “Website”). Please read the following terms and conditions (this “Agreement”), which apply to your use of the Website and all products and services offered on the Website, the mobile versions thereof, and any platforms or technologies offered by Irish Pole Dance Academy Ltd. (“the Company”). The Website is controlled, owned and operated by the Company. This Agreement is a binding contract between you and the Company. You shall be deemed to have agreed to the terms of this Agreement by either using the Website simply as a guest through browsing or by registering to use the tutorials and lessons on the Site.

The Website is designed to provide you with videos of pole dance fitness tutorials, as well as conditioning, floorwork, chair dance and choreography. This Website is not directed to persons under eighteen (18) years of age.

Please read the below terms and conditioning very carefully before using the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 This Agreement sets forth legally binding terms for your use of the Website. By using the Website, you agree to be bound by this Agreement, whether you are a “Visitor” (which means that you simply browse the Website) or you are a “Client” (which means that you have registered on the Website as a user of a course or subscription package). If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, you should leave the Website and discontinue use of the service immediately. We may modify this Agreement from time to time, and such modification shall be effective upon its posting on the Website. You agree to be bound by any modification to this Agreement when you use the Website after any such modification is posted; it is therefore important that you review this Agreement regularly.

2. Usage

2.1 The Client who has purchased access to a course or subscription is the only person entitled to view the tutorials and course material. Sharing of login details are not permitted. Anyone else accessing the tutorials is liable for full payment of the prevailing fee.

2.2 Clients of The Company may not share, give or sell their password or username to any other person or entity. When becoming a Member you agree to take all actions possible to protect your username and password from fraudulent use.

2.3 Clients are strictly prohibited from any recording, image capture, photography or making any digital copies of tutorials from the Website, unless explicit written permission has been granted.

2.4 The Company reserves the right to refuse a client access to online tutorials.

2.5 The Company reserves the right to cancel any membership it believes has been compromised, or is being used fraudulently, at its own discretion.

2.6 Clients may cancel their membership at any time. Membership must be canceled prior to the renewal date in order to end membership charges.

2.7 The Company has the right to change or remove a tutorial, including the description of the tutorial and the associated video. We reserve the right at any time to modify, edit, delete, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently the Service or any of the Website (or any portion thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we will not be liable to you or to any third party for any such modification, editing, deletion, suspension or discontinuance of the Service or the Website.

2.8 The Company has the right to change the online platform to another of their choice without notice to you.

3. Payments

3.1 All course fees and monthly subscription fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferrable and must be used by the Client specified at time of purchase.

3.2 All payments are electronic via payment portal of Stripe . All cards will be processed in Euros at the time of payment. The Company is not responsible for any fees, charges, exchange rates or additional charges levied by individual financial institutions and / or credit / debit card companies.

3.3 Subscriptions are billed monthly. All memberships are renewed automatically until cancelled by the Client using their account (not via email). If a subscription is terminated due to a violation of this Agreement, The Company will not reimburse the Client for the remainder of any paid month, nor will reimbursements be made for subscription cancellations prior to any monthly renewal date.

3.4 Clients may terminate their subscription at any time, for any reason, by following the instructions on the Website. If a Client cancels their subscription before the end of the applicable billing cycle, their account will be cancelled as of the following month. The Client will not receive a refund for the current billing period once already paid for.

3.5 Upon purchasing a membership subscription, the Client will initially be charged at the rate applicable at the time of the agreement to subscribe. If The Company later increases the price of the subscription, The Company will notify the Client.

3.6 When a Client purchases a course or membership subscription at a discounted price during a promotional period, the discounted price only applies to the first payment, and will revert to the original price thereafter, unless subscription is cancelled.

3.7 A Statutory 10 day cooling off period applies to online purchases. Upon activating your membership subscription you have immediate access to the Company’s online content. In those circumstances the cooling off period is not applicable to the ‘Learn Online’ content.

4. Data Protection

4.1 The Company takes the privacy and security of Clients and their personal information very seriously. Information collected is used strictly by us to provide our services to you and is required for the provision of our services.

4.2 The Company respects your privacy and permits you to control certain aspects of the treatment of your personal information as set forth in the Company’s Privacy Policy. A complete statement of the current privacy policy can be found in The Company’s Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is expressly incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.

4.3 If you register on the Website, you will be required to choose a password and you may be asked for additional information regarding your account, such as your email address. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account.

4.4 Clients agree to immediately notify the Company of any unauthorized use of their password or account or any other breach of security, and ensure that they log out from their account at the end of each session. The Company will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the Client’s failure to comply with this Agreement.

4.5 Information submitted to the Company may be shared with the Company’s administrative staff and instructors solely for the purpose of administration and teaching.

4.6 The Company will never sell Clients personal information to third parties.

4.7 Customers understand that the Company engages in social media networking, such as Facebook, Instagram etc. as part of the Company’s promotional endeavours, which may involve sharing of photos or other information, such as testimonials or reviews. You will be asked for your consent in advance for sharing of photos or other information.

4.8 The Company may contact Clients about upcoming events and opportunities directly related to the Company. This will require the use of contact details. If you do not wish to be contacted, please opt out or make this explicitly known to via email to info@irishpoledanceacademy.com.

4.9 Our Website may contain links to other sites owned by third parties (i.e. advertisers, affiliate partners, strategic partners, or others) for convenience. The Company is not responsible for the content of linked websites. The Company does not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, product, and content of any such website. Before you use any third party website, you should review the applicable terms of use and policies for such website. The inclusion of a link in any of the Website does not imply the Company’s endorsement of such third party website. If you decide to access any such linked website, you do so at your own risk.

5. Safety, Injuries and Medical Conditions

5.1: Health Disclaimer
Physical exercise, in all of its forms and with or without the use of equipment such as poles, chairs, stilettos, blocks, straps or any other equipment that may be suggested by the Company instructor, is a strenuous physical activity. Accordingly, you are urged and advised to seek the advice of a physician before beginning any physical exercise regimen, routine, program or using any suggested equipment, shown in any of the tutorials on the Website. The Company is not a medical organisation and its instructors or staff cannot give you medical advice or diagnosis. All suggestions and comments relating to the use of equipment, poses, tricks, moves and instruction are not required to be performed by you and are carried out at your discretion while viewing the Company videos. Nothing contained in this Website should be construed as any form of such medical advice or diagnosis.

By using the Website you represent that you understand that physical exercise involves strenuous physical movement, and that such activity carries the risk of injury whether physical or mental. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your physical and mental capabilities for such activities. It is your responsibility to ensure that by using videos and tutorials from the Company, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of classes for your skills and abilities, as well as for any mental or physical conditions and/or limitations you have. You understand that, from time to time instructors may suggest physical adjustments or the use of equipment and it is your sole responsibility to determine if any such suggested adjustment or equipment is appropriate for your level of ability and physical and mental condition. You expressly waive and release any claim that you may have at any time for injury of any kind against the Company, or any person or entity involved with the Company, including without limitation its directors, principals, instructors, independent contractors, employees, agents, contractors, affiliates and representatives.

5.2 The Company’s content is not directed to persons under eighteen (18) years of age, and by providing information about yourself to the Company you are representing that you are eighteen (18) years of age or older.

5.3 Clients agree to create a safe environment for practicing their movements learned from the Website’s online tutorials. They agree that they will check their pole and equipment before using and that there is adequate free space for movement. They agree to remove any nearby furniture or objects and be away from sharp corners. They agree to practice on a level and non slippery surface. They agree to follow all safety instructions from the Company’s instructors.

5.4 Clients are fully responsible for following the instruction of The Company’s instructors for injury prevention.

5.5 Clients agree to monitor their own bodies and be responsible for their self care while using tutorials on the Website.

5.6 Persons with pre-existing and current injuries and medical conditions agree to contact their treating physician or allied professional (physiotherapist, counsellor etc.) for written clearance to use tutorials on the Website in advance of purchasing a course or subscription.

5.7 Persons who are pregnant or suspect they may be pregnant agree to contact their treating physician or allied professional (physiotherapist, counsellor etc.) for written clearance to use tutorials on the Website in advance of purchasing a course or subscription.

5.8 By using tutorials on the Website, the Client retains control and direction over all of their physical activities and voluntarily assumes full liability and accepts the risk of harm, including physical injury and discomfort as a result of participation in activities in the tutorials.

5.9 The Company accepts no responsibility for injuries, illnesses, medical or psychiatric conditions of registered clients developed during, or subsequent to accessing online tutorials.

6. Use of Materials

6.1 Users understand that the Website and software embodied within the Website may include security components that permit digital materials to be protected, and that use of these materials is subject to usage rules set by the Company and/or content providers who provide content to the Company. Any user may not attempt to override, disable, circumvent or otherwise interfere with any such security components and usage rules embedded into the Website.

6.2 Unless otherwise stated, the Company owns the intellectual property rights for all material on the Website.

6.3 All intellectual property rights are reserved.

6.4 Clients may view and/or print pages from the Website for your own personal use subject to restrictions set in these Terms and Conditions.

6.5 Clients must not republish, redistribute, reproduce, duplicate or copy material from the Website, or sell, rent or sub-license material from the Website.

7. Changes to this policy

7.1 It may be necessary for the Company to review and revise these Terms and Conditions. The Company reserves the right to review and change these terms and conditions at any time. If revised, changes will be posted on the Website.

8. Legislation

8.1 The Company’s Terms and Conditions are policed by the laws of that country Ireland.

8.2 This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for so long as it is posted on the Website.

8.3 Due to the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the Republic of Ireland or the country in which you reside.

8.4 Those who access or use the Website from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, in certain jurisdictions, some of the above limitations of liability may not apply to you; all other provisions of this Agreement remain in full force and effect.

8.5 The Company reserves the right to terminate your account or your access to the Website immediately, with or without notice to you, and without liability to you, if the Company believes that you have breached any of the terms of this Agreement, furnished the Company with false or misleading information, or interfered with use of the Website or the Service by others.

8.6 You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors, officers, directors, employees, consultants, representatives and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to legal fees and costs) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Website; (ii) your violation of any term of this Agreement; or (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right. This defence and indemnification obligation will survive this Agreement and your use of the Website.

8.7. This Agreement together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by the Company on the Website, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company concerning the Website and governs your use of the Website and Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and the Company with respect to the Website and Service.

8.8 The failure of the Company to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavour to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of this Agreement remain in full force and effect.

8.9 You affirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age, and are fully able and competent to enter into this Agreement, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in this Agreement, and to abide by and comply with this Agreement.

If you have not read, understood or do not agree to these Terms and Conditions do not proceed to purchasing a course or subscription from the Company’s Website. By purchasing a course or subscription you are stating that you fully and voluntarily agree to said Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that you have both read and fully comprehend the nature and consequences of agreement to these Terms and Conditions.