INCLUDES:
- Statement of Consent
- Release From Liability
These terms apply to all programs operated by Silicon STEM Academy, LLC. (Referred to as “SSA”) and apply to all courses, options, and programs offered by SSA.
STATEMENT OF CONSENT
By authorizing the participant to attend SSA programs, the parent/guardian must agree to the statement of consent and the participant Code of Conduct. All information we collect is CONFIDENTIAL and is used to aid our staff and instructors in assessing crucial information regarding the participant.
Upon registration, you will need to submit information to SSA about the participant including gender, date of birth, emergency contact information and any other information that you consider helpful to the well-being of your child or the student. We ask for a Primary Contact Person in case of emergency (in addition to an optional Secondary Contact Person) and information concerning these parties—such as name of contacts and phone numbers. This information is to be filled out by the parent/guardian or adult student. If you have any questions, please contact our Administrative office at 303.800.0011.
You certify that participant is in good health and able to participate in the program activities. You authorize the staff to attend to urgent health problems or injuries by calling 911 that your son/daughter/ward/self incur while attending our programs. You acknowledge that you are responsible for medical expenses due to illness or injury.
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Property: You will be responsible for personal or property damage incurred by your son/daughter/ward/self while attending a program. SSA is not responsible for personal belongings lost or damaged by casualty, theft, etc. You agree to pay the replacement costs for lost or damage items—in accordance with the policy at each program. You agree to accept full responsibility, financial or otherwise, for the conduct of your participant—including damage to equipment or facilities. SSA does not owe a duty to protect its participants from theft or damage to property. You will not hold SSA responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal items. If any theft of or damage to your son/daughter/ward/self’s property should occur, or in association with the program, you understand that SSA will not be held responsible.
Physical and recreational activities such as sports, outdoor play, and other activities in summer camps contain inherent risks. You are aware that your son/daughter/ward/self may be participating in activities such as sports, or other recreational activities, and that such activities contain inherent risks of injuries. You assume all risks and understand that SSA, its owners, agents, partners, facility providers, and employees will not be held liable for damages or injuries associated with recreational activities. You understand that you must report any and all injuries immediately to the Administration office at 303.800.0011 within 24 hours of the injury.
You understand that all images, testimonials, photos, video, and audio taken at or in connection with SSA are the sole and exclusive property of SSA. As a condition of participation, you must understand and authorize that photos may be taken of your participant. You also understand and agree that said content may be used by SSA in promotional materials, marketing collateral, and online media.
You understand that all projects and work created by participants while at SSA may be used by SSA in promotional materials, online, and other print media, at no cost to SSA. These projects may be shared and used without cost to SSA or other organizations that work with SSA.
You understand that movies and videos played at any of the programs run by SSA are rated PG and PG-13 and selected at the sole discretion of SSA. You understand that video and computer games used at any of the programs run by SSA are selected at the sole discretion of SSA staff.
You understand that some SSA game development courses require creation or use of an online account during instructional time, or will require an online account to be created for access to games and networked gameplay. Parental/guardian consent is required and granted to create an online account when appropriate (for students under the age of 13) to activate take-home software. Accessing unauthorized online material, including pornography, excessive violence or other objectionable material, while using SSA equipment is strictly prohibited and may be grounds for suspension or expulsion from SSA classes without refund.
Games Rated “T” and “M”— Our Responsibility: SSA courses and activities may involve gaming. SSA has adopted the policy of allowing the use of select games rated “E” for Everyone, “T” for Teen. You understand that SSA cannot guarantee that younger participants at SSA will avoid exposure with the games rated “T” for Teen, or “M” for Mature. SSA will make a concerted effort to minimize exposure to any games not appropriate for these age groups.
Participant Projects: You understand that SSA makes a reasonable effort to send each participant home with a working game or project, or posts the participant’s project to a project website. However, there will be instances when the game or project will not work on an individual’s home system. In these rare cases, SSA does not take responsibility for non-functioning/non-compatible/non-complete games or projects. Refunds will not be issued for non-functioning/non-compatible/non-complete projects.
Course Cancellation: You understand that SSA reserves the right to cancel a course. If a course is cancelled, you understand that you may enroll your child or yourself in another course. If none are available for the same dates, a refund will be issued for all monies paid to SSA for the cancelled course. Alternatively, the tuition paid for the cancelled course can be applied to a voucher that can be used during that same session or future sessions as space permits.
Non-Traditional, Blended Educational Environment: SSA believes in a non-traditional, blended learning environment. Age ranges may vary. We remind all participants that this is an extra-curricular environment, and we typically blend activities with our technology courses.
CANCELLATION AND PAYMENT POLICY: Tuition is non-refundable if student cancels enrollment in a traditional after-school course or workshop within 1 week of start date. Tuition for summer camps is non-refundable if student cancels participation within 6 weeks of start date. However, tuition credit may be applied to other courses offered within 1 year of the cancelled course. Full payment is required at the time of registration for summer camps. A $25 returned check fee will be assessed for any checks returned.
Cancellations that qualify for a refund must be made by contacting the Administration office of SSA at 303.800.0011, or submitted in writing.
No refunds will be issued for early withdrawal or dismissal from courses, workshops or camps due to absences, or dismissals due to behavioral issues.
THE SSA Student-Teacher-Ratio Guarantee: SSA Guarantees that all SSA classes will have at least one instructor or instructional assistant for every 8 students or campers. Nominal fluctuations in the ratio during one day of a course will not qualify as a violation of the SSA Guarantee.
Promotional Specials: SSA runs promotional specials from time to time. For “specials”, the client will receive the published discount amount with use of the corresponding promotional code, limit one discount per participant. The balance must be paid in full at the time of registration to receive the published discount amount. All applicable cancellation/refund policies apply. SSA does not honor retroactive adjustments. The total discounts received cannot exceed the total cost of the products purchased.
Sibling Discounts are automatically applied.
Transaction Confirmation: Following a transaction, the client will receive a confirmation. If purchasing via our online registrations system or phone, the client will receive confirmation via the web (for online purchase only), as well as an email confirmation sent to the email address provided. When indicated, a paper copy of the confirmation and statement will be sent to the address on file.
RELEASE FROM LIABILITY: ON BEHALF OF YOUR SON/DAUGHTER/WARD/SELF, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN HEREBY RELEASES SSA, ITS OWNERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, AGENTS, PARTNERS, FACILITY PROVIDERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM LIABILITY (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED UPON NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOUR SON/DAUGHTER/WARD/SELF OR DAMAGE OF ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY, ACCEPTING YOURSELF THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL SUCH DAMAGE OR INJURY WHICH MAY RESULT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY NEGLIGENT ACTS OR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH SSA. TO THE EXTENT THIS RELEASE CONFLICTS WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW GOVERNING RELEASES, THIS RELEASE IS TO BE GIVEN THE FULLEST FORCE AND EFFECT PERMITTED UNDER STATE/PROVINCIAL LAW. SHOULD ANY PART OF THIS CONTRACT BE FOUND INVALID OR NOT ENFORCEABLE BY A COURT OF LAW, THEN THE REMAINING PORTION SHALL CONTINUE TO BE VALID AND IN FORCE.
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS RISK OF INJURY TO THE NAMED PARTICIPANT AS A RESULT OF ACTIVITIES, AND KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK OF SUCH INJURY. BY COMPLETING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION OR GENERAL REGISTRATION AND SUBMITTING IT WITH PAYMENT TO SSA, IT CERTIFIES THAT YOU, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN, AGREE TO THE TERMS STATED WITHIN, AND WILL TAKE THE TIME TO ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THE REQUIRED FORMS WILL BE UP-TO-DATE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SSA PROGRAM.
THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY BOTH PARTIES.
ARBITRATION IN LIEU OF LITIGATION: You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, your participant’s participation at SSA, or otherwise arising between the parties, including, without limitation, any participants statutorily created or protected rights, as permitted by applicable state/provincial or federal laws, may be settled by arbitration in the state/province and county in which the class or program is held, in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party in the arbitration shall be entitled to recover expenses including costs and reasonable attorney’s fees associated therewith. Should any part of this contract be found invalid or not enforceable by a court of law, then the remaining portion shall continue to be valid and in force. You hereby acknowledge that you understand the terms of the ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, and agree to comply with all of its terms and provisions.
DISCLAIMER
CHANGES TO SERVICES: SSA may change these provisions at any time. For example, we may add, delete or amend terms of functions, and policies as defined within the Terms and Conditions agreement as set forth.
RIGHTS RESERVED: Silicon STEM Academy, LLC., reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions on the website at any time. We reserve the right to cancel a course if participation numbers are inadequate: In the case a suitable SSA replacement course is not found, a full refund will be issued. On rare occasions, the software and hardware we use at our programs may change without notice, and we will strive to find suitable software and hardware alternatives.