DUBLIN ART CLASSES TERMS & CONDITIONS 2025

Terms and Conditions for the use of website and booking courses at Dublin Art Classes
Please read these terms and conditions carefully, they contain important information about your rights and obligations.

Our ethos has never changed since we started to teach art. Why, because our students tell us consistently that our ethos works.

We provide proprietary art tuition to small numbers of students at any one time. This ensures a more personal experience.

We operate a cancellation policy to help us work together.

Upfront payments are required to secure places for our classes, workshops, and art trips.

We understand that no one makes a booking with the intention of cancelling.

We rely on students to provide timely cancellation notice to us.

WHO WE ARE 

This website is owned by Dublin Art Classes (“We” or “Us”).

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

We provide you with access to our website including, but not limited to, art lessons, workshops, trips, gallery, commissions and our online store (together, our “Services”) subject to the following website terms and conditions (Ts & Cs).  Supplemental Ts & Cs or documents that may be posted on our website from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.

Our Ts & Cs are intended to set out the main elements of how our website works.  If you are unwilling to be bound by these Ts & Cs, you should not browse, access, use or purchase/commission our services from this website.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to our Ts & Cs at any time and for any reason.  We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Ts & Cs, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change.

It is your responsibility to periodically review our Ts & Cs to stay informed of updates.  You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Ts & Cs by your continued use of our website after the date such revised Ts & Cs are posted.

By browsing, accessing, using or purchasing/commissioning services on our website, you are agreeing to all of our Ts & Cs.

You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old or visiting this website under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

You may not use our logo, content or other proprietary information included on this website without our express prior written consent.  This includes but is not limited to art tuition content, the layout/design of any website page and the artistic images found on this website.  You agree you will not download, change, copy, reproduce, adapt, publicly display, sell or in any way commercially exploit any portion of this website without our express prior written consent.

GENERAL

1. These terms and conditions apply to all Dublin Art Classes events run for students, applied for and consented to by the student, parent or guardian.
2. Dublin Art Classes reserve the right to make changes to the terms and conditions as the situation arises.
3. Students are obliged to take care of their own belongings and art work. Dublin Art Classes can accept no liability for lost or damaged belongings.
4. You undertake and warrant that all the information that you supply in relation to the booking of any Course is correct and that the credit or debit card (or other means of payment) is your own. We reserve the right to obtain validation of your credit or debit cards. Any breach of this clause entitles us to cancel your booking on such Course without any refund at any time.
5. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.

ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS

1. Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).
2. We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.

Attendance Policy

1. Students are expected to attend all classes in order to keep up with the material and make the most of their learning experience.
2. If a student must miss a class, they should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
3. If a student misses more than 2 out of 5 classes, they may be asked to withdraw from the class.
4. If a student is unable to attend a class due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, the instructor may make accommodations to help the student catch up on missed material.
5. If a student is unable to attend a class due to a scheduling conflict, they should notify the instructor as soon as possible. The instructor may be able to offer alternative class times or make-up sessions to accommodate the student’s schedule.

This attendance policy is intended to ensure that all students are able to keep up with the material and make the most of their learning experience. It is important that students and their parents/guardians carefully review and understand this policy before signing up for a class.

Code of Conduct:

• Students are expected to be respectful and considerate of their classmates and the instructor at all times.
• Students are expected to follow the rules of the class and adhere to the instructions and guidelines provided by the instructor.
• Students are expected to respect the school’s property and equipment and use them responsibly.
• Students are expected to be punctual and arrive on time for class.
• Students are expected to be attentive and engaged in class and participate in class activities as appropriate.
• Students are expected to use appropriate language and behavior while in class.
• Students are expected to respect the privacy and personal space of others.
• Students are expected to follow any additional rules or guidelines that may be provided by the instructor or the school.

This code of conduct is intended to ensure that all students are able to have a positive and productive learning experience. It is important that students and their parents/guardians carefully review and understand this code of conduct before signing up for a class.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Our cancellation policy

1. Our ethos is to provide proprietary tuition in studio or online to small numbers of students at any one time to ensure a more personal experience.  Our cancellation policy is in place to help us work together. Upfront payments are required to secure your place on a course.  We understand that no one books a course with the intention of cancelling. 

2. We aim to deliver all activities as advertised. However, activities may be cancelled, or changed, if enrolments are too low or in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Session dates and times may be provisional and subject to change.

CANCELLATION BY YOU

In relation to cancellation of any course /class /workshop by you for any reason:

1. If cancellation by you occurs less than 14 days prior to the start of the course, you will not be entitled to a refund, you will be offered a transfer of your booking to the next term subject to availability, or a credit note.
2. Courses / Classes /Workshops bought as gifts are subject to the same cancellation policy.
3. Any Courses / Classes /Workshops purchased at a discount are subject to the same cancellation policy, Terms and conditions
4. All amounts payable must be received before the commencement of the Course / Class  /  Workshop . Your place on the Course /Class / Workshop is not confirmed and we have no obligation to you until full payment is received.
5. A list of materials required for each course is available on the website. Materials shall be purchased by you according to the list we provide.
6. Fees can be paid by credit or debit card online.  All fees should be received at least five working days before the commencement of the Course /Workshop / Classes.
7. Fees can be paid in advance by cash if payment is made in person.

CANCELLATION BY US

1. All our courses /classes /workshops have a minimum attendance level and may be canceled if numbers are insufficient.
2. If a class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the class missed will be added onto the term.
3. If a student purchases a course/ class or workshop and does not attend, there will be no refunds and no transfers.
4. We reserve the right to cancel any Course at any time subject to the student receiving by choice either a full refund, transfer to a course of the same value or a gift voucher to the same value.

LIABILITY

1. We do not exclude or limit in any way our liability to you where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or the negligence of our employees, agents or subcontractors; for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; for breach of your legal rights in relation to the services including the right to receive services which are: as described and match information we provided to you; of satisfactory quality; fit for any particular purpose made known to us; supplied with reasonable skill and care.
2. You are advised not to bring any items of special value onto our premises or on field trips. We will not accept responsibility for the loss of any personal possessions.
3. We will not be liable for any loss suffered by you resulting from any course or event which is beyond our reasonable control including but not limited to acts of God, wars, riots, civil commotions, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rules, regulations or directions, accidents, breakdowns of plant or machinery, fires, floods, extreme weather, pandemics, epidemics or other outbreaks of disease or infection, or failure in the supply of electricity, heating, lighting or telecommunications equipment.
4. Transport, and accommodation arrangements outside accommodation offered by us, made by you with the respective providers of transport and accommodation are outside the terms of this Agreement and we exclude all liability in relation to your transport and accommodation arrangements including any costs that you might incur in the event of cancellation of a Course by you or by us.

DATA PROTECTION / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We will only use the personal information you give us to inform you about your course or similar courses unless you tell us that you do not want to receive this information. We may sub-contract the provision of any element of our Website (including the hosting of our Website) and also the Provision of Courses to external persons and by accepting these Terms you consent to this use and storage of your data. We will not pass your data to any other third parties.

All rights title and interest in any copyright that is created in any works by you whilst on a Course will vest in you upon creation but you hereby grant a licence of such copyright and the right to use such works and further your name and image in any photograph taken by us or on our behalf or supplied by you to us for advertising purposes including without limitation on our website and in our brochures.

Photographic imagery

Still or video imagery is not allowed in Dublin Art Classes without prior consent from both the tutor and Dublin Art Classes. It is particularly important to note that in life drawing & painting and portrait sessions that all telephones should be switched off, and not used under any circumstance. Opportunity can be made for you to take pictures of your work as arranged with the tutor.

How we manage our data

The representation of all information and artistic references and visuals on our website is made by us in absolute good faith.  We attempt to be as accurate as possible including the details and prices of our services and the display of art for sale.

We take great care in establishing the content of our website and delivering our services however, we do not guarantee that every product, service, description, image, price or other information is error-free.  In the event of a genuine error, whether on this website, in an order confirmation, delivering a product or service or otherwise, we reserve the right to correct the genuine errors and revise your order accordingly if necessary (including charging the correct price) or to cancel the order and refund any amount charged.  Your sole remedy in the event of such genuine error is to cancel your order and to obtain a timely refund.

How we use third party website and content

Our website may contain links (or you may be sent via our website) to other websites (“Third-Party Websites”) as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, applications, software, and other content or items belonging to or originating from third parties (“Third-Party Content”).

Such Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed by you through our website or any Third-Party Content posted on, available through, or installed from our website, including the content, accuracy, offensiveness, opinions, reliability, privacy practices, or other policies of or contained in the Third-Party Websites or the Third-Party Content.

COURSES, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

1. Places on courses are allocated on a first to pay first served basis and we cannot guarantee your place on a Course prior to receipt of full payment. In the event that the Course of your choice is fully booked you will be offered the next available date.
2. You must comply with all rules and regulations issued by us and please pay particular attention to any requirements as to dress or the wearing of protective equipment.
3. We will endeavor to supply the teacher advertised for any Course but reserve the right to change the teacher, timing or any other related aspects.
4. Please pay particular attention to the details of each course prior to booking. If you have a disability/additional support needs please contact us before booking as aspects of some Courses may be unsuitable due to the nature of the location. Please ensure that you provide us with full details of any specific requirements that you may have and again we will endeavor to accommodate you.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash and are non-refundable.

Gift Vouchers Legislation

The rules for gift vouchers sold after 2 December 2019 are set out in the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019.

The rules state:

• Gift vouchers must have no expiry date or be valid for at least 5 years – see ‘Expiry dates on gift vouchers’ below
• Traders cannot specify that a gift voucher is spent in one transaction
• Traders cannot charge a fee to change the name on a gift voucher (if you have to register a name on the voucher)
• If the balance remaining on a gift voucher is more than €1 after you buy something with it, a trader must reimburse the balance to you. They can give you cash, make an electronic transfer or give you another gift voucher

Exceptions to the rules

The rules do not apply to:

• Vouchers you can only use to buy specified goods and services at a discounted price, from a specified trader on a specified date, or for a specified period of 3 months or less. For example, vouchers from deal websites such as Groupon or Pigsback
• Vouchers issued as part of a customer loyalty or promotion scheme
• Vouchers issued as a refund for goods you returned to a trader
• Vouchers and gift cards sold before 2 December 2019. The expiry period and the terms and conditions that applied at the time of purchase still apply to these vouchers

The rules do not apply to electronic money gift cards.

What are my rights if I lose a gift voucher?

Gift vouchers are like cash, so if you lose them, the company does not have to replace them. If a voucher was made out to you specifically and is not transferable to anyone else, you may be able to get a replacement. This depends on the gift voucher’s terms and conditions and the company’s policy.

If you lose a gift card, you may be able to get a replacement card but you need to check with the retailer. You could be charged a fee for the replacement card.

If you buy a gift voucher or gift card for someone else, make sure you give them the terms and conditions and the receipt with the voucher or card.

LITTLE DA VINCI KIDS ART CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

These terms and conditions apply to all Dublin Art Classes events run for students, applied for and consented to by the parent or guardian. Dublin Art Classes reserve the right to make changes to the terms and conditions as the situation arises.

We use pictures sensibly and aim to never publish children’s names with pictures. Please inform a member of the Dublin Art Classes Teaching/Administrative staff if you do not wish your child to be involved in any photo shoots.

Materials: All materials needed for our kids art classes will be provided. However, students are welcome to bring their own materials if they prefer.

Conduct: We expect all students to conduct themselves in a respectful manner towards their classmates and instructors. Any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in the student being asked to leave the class.

ART TRIPS | EXCURSIONS | PAINTING HOLIDAYS

Disclaimer: 

Dublin Art Classes and all persons involved in courses (herein after referred to as “AGENTS”) act only in capacity as AGENTS for the participant in all matters connected with travel, sight-seeing journeys and transportation, and as AGENTS hold themselves free of responsibility for any damage occasioned by any cause. AGENTS will not be responsible for any damages or expenses or inconveniences caused by late departures or change of schedule, strikes or to their conditions, nor will be responsible for loss or damage to baggage or any of the participant’s belongings. All prices quoted are correct at time of printing, include the cost of operation of the journeys, and are subject to currency changes. AGENTS shall not be responsible for personal injury, death, accident, delay, loss, damage, irregularity or property damage as a result of force majeure or for any other losses or damages incurred by any person or journey participants caused by any delay or change of itinerary or arising out of any act, including, but not limited to, any act of negligence, any person acting for or on behalf of AGENTS for transportation, accommodation or sight-seeing provider or any other person or entity rendering any of these services or accommodations being offered in connection with this journey. This agreement supersedes all previous oral or written communications, representations, or agreements between the parties. Participants assume the risk involved when participating in a painting/photography course, foreign travel, and any and all activities and/or pursuits voluntarily undertaken while participating in the retreat. Participants agree that any and all disputes between Participants and Dublin Art Classes shall be governed by EU law. Participants agree to mediate any and all disputes prior to the institution of any litigation. In the event of any litigation between the Parties to this agreement involving their respective rights or obligations, such litigation shall take place in the EU and the prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of reasonable solicitors/lawyers fees and court costs of litigation. In regard to the stay during the art course, AGENTS will provide safe, careful instruction and safe premises, but ask that each participant to take personal responsibility for their own self-care and (in the unlikely case) for any injuries incurred during a course. Modifications are given to students with specific needs. If participants are unsure of their physical ability due to previous injuries, they should seek the advice of a healthcare practitioner beforehand.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that because Dublin Art Classes is limited to a small number of students, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.

• Hold deposit is non-refundable
• Hold deposit is transferable to another attendee
• Full balance due 45 days before start date of any art trip/excursion/painting holiday.
• Cancellation requests submitted within 30 days of art trip/excursion/painting holiday date, 50% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded.
• Cancellation requests within 14 days of your art trip/excursion/painting holiday: sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.

We understand that no one books a trip with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance and that it is your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policies.

Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies.

No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the art trip/excursion/painting holiday, or for arriving late or leaving early.

We recommend that you purchase your own travel insurance. Most travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation.

We encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance in order that your trip fees will be covered should you or your family have a medical problem prior to your trip or while on the trip. Trip insurance should also be purchased to cover medical expenses in the event you have an accident while on the art trip/excursion/painting holiday.

Dublin Art Classes reserves the right to cancel art trips/excursions/painting holidays with inadequate participant interest, in which case all money paid to Dublin Art Classes will be refunded. Notification of cancellation will occur at least 1 month prior.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Our Ts & Cs and any policies or operating rules posted by us on our website constitute our agreement and understanding between you and us in the provision by us of art services.  Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of our Ts & Cs shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.
• Our Ts & Cs operate to the fullest extent permissible by law.  We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time.  We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control.
• If any provision or part of a provision of our Ts & Cs is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Ts & Cs and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
• There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Ts & Cs or use of our website.  You agree that our Ts & Cs will not be construed against us by virtue of us having drafted them.