Indemnity
Except where provided or required by law and such cannot be excluded, I agree that EPIC Studio’s Australia and its respective directors, officers, members, servants or agents are absolved from all liability however arising from injury or damage to the above mentioned student, however caused, arising whilst participating in all classes, workshops, performances and excursions in association with EPIC Studio’s Australia. I understand that all equipment is of professional standard and declare that the mentioned student is participating at his or her own risk.
Media
I give permission for the mentioned student to be photographed/ filmed in all classes, workshops, performances and excursions associated with EPIC Studios Australia and consent to the use of such media on the website, facebook, newspapers, television and promotional materials. If you do not wish for the above mentioned student to be included in any media release please advise administration in writing prior to commencing classes.
Tuition Payment Options
Tuition can paid upfront prior to the start of term or by weekly/ fortnightly direct debit only.
Upfront Payers (VIP Payers) may choose to pay via the parent portal or by cash/ eftpos in person at ESA Reception via Cash or EFTPOS. No fees apply for cash/ EFTPOS payments.
LATE PAYMENTS
- VIP's who do not make payment by the Friday prior to the commencement of term are subject to a $25 late payment fee. Each additional week that the account remains unpaid will incur an additional late fee of $5.50 per week.
- Under no circumstances will students be permitted to start classes until the account is paid in full. No refunds or credits will be issued for classes missed due to late payment of fees.
Paying Via The Portal
All amounts paid via the Jackrabbit Parent Portal incur an Integrapay Processing Fee. The fees are as follows:
Payment via Bank Account - 88c
Payment via Credit Card - 66c + 2.2%
I hereby understand and agree to the processing fees.
Paying via Direct Debit
ESA offers all familes the option to pay off their account via automated direct debit (EZIDEBIT). You may choose between weekly or fortnightly payments.
HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT OF YOUR ACCOUNT VIA DIRECT DEBIT
EZIDEBIT FORM
Please complete and submit an Ezidebit form to set up weekly payments. Ezidebit charges the following fees to process your payment:
- $1.10 per transaction
FAILED PAYMENTS
Failed payments will incur a charge of $5.50 for each failed payment attempt which will be added to your account. You will need to make payment of this fee in your parent portal. Ezidebit will attempt to re-debit your payment in 3 days.
**Ezidebit may charge additional failed payment fees directly** Should your payment fail, students will not be permitted to return to class until your account is up to date. No refunds or credits will be issued for classes missed due to failed payments.
Should failed payments continue to occur, ESA has the right to revert the family to upront term payment only for all future terms.
I hereby understand and agree to the above
Cancellation Policy
Should you wish to cancel with ESA you may do so only by filling out an enrolment cancellation form.
No changes to your enrolment or billing will be made without a signed cancellation form.
2 WEEK CANCELLATION POLICY
There is a 2 week cancellation policy for general classes. Weekly payers - Please allow 2 weeks from the date of submitting your cancellation form for your payments to stop.
VIP's - the remaining term fees minus the 2 week cancellation period will be returned to you.
Students are welcome to continue attending classes during the 2 week cancellation period.
There are no refunds available for any fees paid prior to the end of the 2 week cancellation period, this includes portions of all inclusive fees towards any performances, exams etc. that have not yet taken place. Should you choose to terminate your enrolment you agree to forfeit these contributions.
PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Performance team students are strongly encouraged to finish our the full cpmetition year with their team. Should you choose to terminate your enrolment before the end of the competition year, this may only be completed at the end of each term. Please advise ESA by filling out an enrolment cancellation form by no later than the Friday prior to the commencement of the new term.
Should you no longer wish to attend your classes mid term no refunds will be issued for the remainder of the term in which the student does not participate.
Upon cancellation there no refunds available for fees for performances, exams or costumes that have not yet taken place/ been worn. Should you choose to cancel your enrolment, you agree to forfeit these contributions.
I hereby understand and agree to this information
Performance Teams
All information regarding costs, commitment requirements & costume fee due dates can be found at https://www.epicstudiosaustralia.org/performance
I hereby declare that should my child be enrolled in a performance team I have read, understand and agree to the information provided at the link above.
Enrolment Fee
ESA has an annual enrolment fee of $40 per student which is payable upon registration. Excludes adult classes only.
I hereby understand and agree to ESA enrolment fees.
