American School of Jewelry
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
​THIS IS A BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND AMERICAN SCHOOL OF JEWELRY. DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE YOU HAVE READ AND AGREED TO ALL OF THE SCHOOL POLICIES DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT. THIS IS YOUR ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO MAKE A SCREEN SHOT IN ORDER TO KEEP AN EXACT COPY OF THIS CONTRACT OR REQUEST A COPY FROM OUR SCHOOL OFFICE.
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Tuition and Registration:
The cost of the tuition for each course is listed in our website. There is a Registration Fee for each class to reserve a seat in the course of your choice with the balance of the tuition due and payable according to the terms and conditions in this Enrollment Agreement contract. The Registration Fee will be applied towards the total cost of the program and is Non Refundable.
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​Records and progress:
The school keeps records for a minimum of 5 (five) years. For those students who are denied entry or dismissed from the school, records will remain on file for at least 1 (one) year.
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Refund and Cancellation Fee:
Should an applicant/student cancel or be terminated for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following policy and refund schedule:
Cancellation must be sent by Certified Mail to “American School of Jewelry”.
All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the student or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after agreeing to this Terms and Conditions document. This is your Enrollment Agreement.
Cancellation after the third (3rd) business day after agreeing to this Terms and Conditions document, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid with the exception of the Registration Fee.
If you have already received a refund for any reason, we will not provide any future refunds.
All refunds will be deducted all credit card fees charged by the processing company plus a minimum of $50 per transaction.
Date changes will be charged a processing fee of $50 per transaction and can only be done within 30 days before the beginning of the class that you signed up for unless otherwise agreed on between both parties, the prospective student and American School of Jewelry and in writing through a paper document or through the email system.
Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to 20% of the completion of the program, will result in a pro-rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours. The Registration Fee will not be refunded, The pro-rata is based on the cost of the program minus the Registration Fee.
Cancellation after completing 20% or more of the program/course will result in no refund.
Termination date: The calculation of the termination date for refund computation purposes is the date that the cancellation is received in the school by “Certified Mail”.
Refunds will be made within thirty (30) days of termination or receipt of cancellation notice.
A student can be dismissed at the discretion of the Director for insufficient progress, non-payment of costs or failure to comply with rules.
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Cancellation and Termination Policy:
A student will be granted a leave of absence providing there is a valid reason such as illness, an emergency, or any sufficient reason with the proper documentation to sustain it. If the reason is not considered to be valid or the school considers that there is not enough documentation to support absence/s, the school has the right to terminate the student.
A student may re-enter to complete the education within six months from the leave of absence at no additional charge, providing that the reason for the termination was beyond his/her control, however, the student will be subject to the existence of a vacancy.
Disobedience or disrespectful behavior towards other students, instructor/s and/or any other school official, is sufficient reason for the termination of the student.
Any student intentionally creating a safety hazard will be terminated.
In order for the student to obtain a Certificate he/she must complete all practical exercises. Admission requirements: In order to register for a program in "American School of Jewelry", the applicant must be at least 18 years old or have the authorization of a parent or guardian. The corresponding Registration Fee for each program must be submitted together with the Enrollment Agreement. The applicant will be considered enrolled after a fully completed Enrollment Agreement and Registration Fee is received and approved by "American School of Jewelry". If the specific Course/Program requested by the applicant has been filled, the Enrollment Agreement together with the Registration Fee will be returned with indication of the next available class opening. An Admission will be denied should the applicant not comply with the herein described requirements for admission.
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Rules and Regulations
Cell phones must be shut off or on vibrate mode. Your cell phone is not to be heard by other students or instructor in the classroom regardless if the class is in session or not. If you need to take or make a call, you must exit the school building.
No electronic devices including music players, computers full or small sized, or any other type of electronic hardware is permitted within the school grounds.
The recording of classes or class materials including the display in the school video system is strictly prohibited.
No personal equipment, tool, gadget, instrument or device that is not part of the original set of tools provided by the school is allowed in your drawer, bench or school building.
The school general schedule provides two scheduled 15 minute breaks during the day and one 1 hour break for lunch. Repetitive unauthorized breaks outside of the regular schedule of class will result in enforcement of a warning and possible termination. Due to the nature of the training for long term Programs, students must work on practical exercises in the classroom unattended by the instructor, the break policies also apply for all students.
The long term programs are designed to provide the student with the working habits required in a professional setting and customary business working schedule routine. This requires a minimum of 35 weekly hours of training.
Exceptions are only granted by special arrangement and only by required circumstances. A request for a custom schedule can be made at the school office and will only be authorized in writing.
While in the classroom, conversational talking or other activities outside of the classroom scope of work is an annoyance for other students, instructors, administrative personal and visitors. Please exercise respect.
The student must provide the school with an official record for an absence or obvious late arrival or departure (20 minutes tolerance) from class.
The hours that you miss in the class will not extend the length of your contract. The weekly hours allocated for your class or program will be computed regardless of your record of attendance.
The Programs require the completion of multiple projects. During the completion of these projects you will be allotted a certain amount of time for each individual project. The length of time allowed for the completion of the practical work for the programs has been professionally researched and tested to allow a comfortable time table for accomplishment and extended time for the rework of required projects. Projects must be completed within the permitted time frame. If you do not complete your set of prescribed projects by the graduation date, you will have to go into extension time. Extension time will be billed at the going rate at the time of the extension and on a pre-paid monthly basis.
Credits of a course or program can be applied towards a longer program. Application must be received in our school office within 30 days of completing the course or program that you are applying as credit. When applying for this extension you must resubmit a new Enrollment Agreement together with all deposits and fees required for the program being applied for.
General working environment maintenance: When you start classes, you are provided with a clean and organized working station. The inadequate cleaning and maintenance of your station will result in the loss of precious metals. You must clean and maintain your station during your work day and at the end of the work day. Also, at the end of a class your bench and tools must be in the same condition as when you started your class.
The use of the rolling mill and melting equipment must always be done in the presence of your instructor.
Grounds for Termination:
I agree to comply with the rules and policies and understand that the School shall have the right to terminate this contract and my enrollment at any time for violation of rules and policies as outlined in this contract. I understand that the School reserves the right to modify the rules and regulations, and that I will find the current rules and regulations in the school website.
Classroom Clock Hour:
One (1) hour classroom clock hour = 50 minutes
Liability:
The school assumes no responsibility for injuries or other damages induced by the students on their person or their own or other student’s personal properties. Student behavior and the proper use of the facilities and equipment will be practiced in accordance to school regulations.
Employment, Placement:
I understand that the School has not made and will not make any guarantees of employment or salary upon my graduation. The school does not offer placement.
Financial Aid:
American School of Jewelry will provide financial aid to those students who qualify.
Graduation Requirements:
I understand that in order to graduate and to receive a diploma or certificate, I must successfully complete the required number of scheduled clock hours as specified in this program or course Enrollment Agreement, pass all applicable written and practical examination with a 70% average minimum score, and satisfy all financial obligations with the School.
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Participant Agreement , Release and Acknowledgment of Risk:
In consideration of the services of American School of Jewelry, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees and all other persons or entities acting in capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred as ASJ), I hereby agree to release and discharge ASJ, on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:
I understand that I will be working with hand tools, mechanical tools, chemicals, fire and dangerous gases at my own risk. I acknowledge that I will be using tools, which may burn, tear and/or cut my skin. I have been warned that some mechanical tools may cause particles to detach becoming dangerous and possibly resulting in severe injuries in but not limited to my hands, face and/or eyes or other student’s hands, face and/or eyes.
Furthermore, ASJ instructor/s have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible and they are unaware of a participant judgment and/or ability. They may misjudge the elements, they may give inadequate warnings or instructions and/or the equipment being used may malfunction.
expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all the risks in the activities. My participation in the activities is purely voluntary and I agree to participate in spite of the risks.
I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless ASJ from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of ASJ equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of ASJ.
Should ASJ or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such costs and fees.
I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage that I may suffer or cause while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury of damage myself.
In the event that I file a lawsuit against ASJ, I agree to do so in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I further agree that the substantive law of the state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state.
By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against ASJ on the basis of any claim which I have released them herein.
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Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact.
Federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing of 6 feet from person to person and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.
I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participation and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death whether those risks are known or unknown.
I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at American School of Jewelry may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to American School of Jewelry’s employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself including, but not limited to personal injury, illness, disability, death, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense of any kind that I may experience or incur in connection with my participation at American School of Jewelry. On my behalf, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless American School of Jewelry, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of American School of Jewelry, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation at American School of Jewelry’.
I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or illness I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or illness myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume and bear the costs of all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.
In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so in the state where American School of Jewelry is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
By signing this document, I agree that if I am exposed or infected by COVID-19 during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.
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I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and I acknowledge that if I wish to consult with legal counsel prior to signing I will be allowed to come back to American School of Jewelry at a later date and will be granted the same terms as our present contractual agreement.
I understand that this activity might not be made available to me on the same terms or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.
If I have signed a separate general waiver of liability connected to my participation at American School of Jewelry, I agree that the terms of that waiver are wholly incorporated into this document and that the terms of this document are incorporated into the separate general waiver.
The undersigned hereby agrees, represents and warrants that neither the undersigned nor such participating children shall visit or participate in the training, services or programs of American School of Jewelry if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 including without limitation fever, cough, shortness of breath, lack of taste buds, has a suspected, diagnosed or confirmed case of COVID-19.
The undersigned agrees to immediately notify American School of Jewelry if any of the foregoing conditions exist and American School of Jewelry will make arrangements to make up remaining classes at a later date.
All offerings are not intended to qualify graduates for entry level employment, rather they are designed to provide continuing education and professional development for those employed in the jewelry industry.
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I have had sufficient opportunity to read and understand this entire document which is my Enrollment Agreement and I agree to be bound to its terms.