Terms and Conditions for Dr. Ship Tutoring Workshops (Updated 6 February 2025)
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your participation in workshops organized by Dr. Ship Tutoring ("Dr. Ship," "we," "us," or "our"). By registering for and attending a workshop, you ("Student," "Parent," or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By completing the registration form for a workshop, you agree to these Terms, which are incorporated into the contract between you and us ("Contract"). You are responsible for ensuring that any child attending the workshop complies with these Terms. "You" herein refers to the student attending the workshop and the parent(s) or guardian(s) responsible for them.
2. Registration and Confirmation
2.1 Registration Process: To register for a workshop, you must complete the online registration form and submit it along with full payment.
2.2 Confirmation: Your registration is confirmed when we send you a confirmation email before the workshop begins. A contract between you and us exists upon sending of the confirmation email.
2.3 Booking Rejection: We reserve the right to reject any booking up until a booking confirmation is provided, for reasons including but not limited to capacity constraints or reaching the registration limit. In such cases, we will inform you via email and refund any fees paid.
2.4 Workshop Changes: We reserve the right to change the date, time, or instructor of any workshop by providing you with reasonable prior notice, which we will endeavor to provide at least 24 hours before the workshop. If your child cannot attend due to such a change, a full refund will be issued.
3. Payment
3.1 Payment Timing: Payment is due upon completion of the online registration form.
3.2 Payment Method: All payments must be made by bank transfer to the account of SHIP CHEE PENG (BE 49 3770 9423 8971).
3.3 Invoices: An invoice will only be issued upon request. To request an invoice, please contact Dr. Ship Tutoring via email.
4. Instructors
4.1 Relationship: There is no contractual relationship between you and the instructor. Your rights and obligations related to the workshop are solely between you and Dr. Ship Tutoring.
4.2 Instructor Status: Our instructors are either employees or independent contractors of Dr. Ship Tutoring.
4.3 Non-Solicitation: During the term of the workshop and for a period of twelve months thereafter, you agree not to directly or indirectly solicit or acquire any services from any instructor introduced to you by Dr. Ship Tutoring. Breach of this provision may result in us charging you a fee equivalent to the aggregate compensation paid by us to the instructor in the preceding twenty-four months (or the average monthly compensation multiplied by twenty-four if the instructor has been engaged for a shorter period).
4.4 Instructor Changes: We reserve the right to change the instructor for any workshop due to unforeseen circumstances. All our instructors have at least a Bachelor's degree, Master or a Ph.D.
5. Attendance and Refunds
5.1 Attendance Responsibility: It is your responsibility to ensure your child's attendance at the workshop. No refunds (full or partial) will be provided if your child does not attend the workshop (fully or partially), regardless of the reason.
5.2 No-Shows: No refunds will be given for no-shows.
6. Cancellations by Dr. Ship Tutoring
We may cancel a workshop due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to instructor illness, inclement weather, insufficient enrollment, or venue closure. In such cases, you will receive a full refund of the workshop fee.
7. Withdrawal Right
7.1 Withdrawal Period: You have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days from the date you submit the online registration form, in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulation.
7.2 Exercising Withdrawal Right: To withdraw, you must inform us of your decision in writing (e.g., email). Contact information is available on our website.
7.3 Refund: Upon valid withdrawal, we will reimburse all payments received from you.
8. Liability and Disclaimer
8.1 Limited Liability: Our liability for any cancellation, postponement, or change of venue is limited to the price you paid for the workshop. We are not liable for any consequential losses.
8.2 No Legal Advice: The workshops do not constitute legal advice.
8.3 Disclaimer of Warranties: We provide the workshops with reasonable skill and care. However, we do not guarantee any specific results or outcomes from participation in the workshops. While we strive to provide workshops of the highest standard, we cannot guarantee that all students will be completely satisfied.
9. Student Conduct
9.1 Harmful Conduct: If your child's behavior is disruptive, harmful, or poses a nuisance to others, we reserve the right to require your child to leave the workshop, without a refund.
9.2 Health and Safety: Your child must comply with the venue's health and safety policy and all instructions from us or the venue staff. Failure to comply may result in your child being asked to leave the workshop, without a refund.
9.3 Prohibited Items: Your child may not bring hazardous or dangerous items to the workshop.
9.4 Damage to Venue: Your child is responsible for any damage they cause to the venue and you agree to reimburse us for any such damage.
9.5 Personal Belongings: We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of your child's personal belongings.
9.6 Cleanliness: Students have the responsibility to keep the classroom clean during the workshop and take away any trash with them.
10. Limitations of Liability
10.1 General Limitation: Except as expressly provided in these Terms, our liability to you for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the workshops, regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, is strictly limited to the price you paid for the specific workshop giving rise to the claim. This limitation applies to all claims, including but not limited to claims for breach of contract, misrepresentation, negligence, or any other cause of action.
10.2 Exclusion of Certain Damages: We are not liable to you for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, business interruption, or any other similar damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This exclusion applies even if the limited remedies provided in these Terms fail of their essential purpose.
10.3 Specific Circumstances: This limitation of liability applies to, but is not limited to, claims arising from:
* Errors or omissions in workshop materials.
* The performance or non-performance of instructors.
* Changes to the workshop schedule, content, or venue.
* Interruptions or disruptions to the workshop.
* Any advice or information provided during the workshop.
* Any interactions between students during the workshop.
10.4 Allocation of Risk: You acknowledge that this limitation of liability reflects a fair allocation of risk between you and us, considering the price of the workshop and the nature of the services provided. You acknowledge that without these limitations, the price of the workshop would be significantly higher.
10.5 No Liability for Third Parties: We are not liable for the actions or omissions of any third parties, including but not limited to the venue provider, other attendees, or any third-party vendors we may use.
10.6 Force Majeure: We are not liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event. A "Force Majeure Event" means any event beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargos, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, or materials.
10.7 Severability: If any part of this limitation of liability is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining parts will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
10.8 Exclusive Remedy: Your sole and exclusive remedy against us for any claims arising out of or in connection with the workshops is limited to the price you paid for the specific workshop giving rise to the claim.
11. Promotional Materials and Intellectual Property
11.1 Use of Details: You agree that we may include your child's details in promotional materials related to the workshop. We are not liable for errors or omissions in such information.
11.2 Copyright: The copyright for all promotional materials and workshop materials (including notes, slides, brochures, articles, and case studies) belongs to us and may not be reproduced without our prior written consent.
11.3 Permitted Use: You may use the workshop materials for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
12. Data Protection
We will communicate with you using the contact details provided on the registration form. You agree that we may transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area.