Terms and Conditions for Yarn & Spindle Guild

Clear terms ensuring positive experiences for all guild members and website visitors. We believe in transparency to maintain our welcoming community atmosphere.

Terms of Use Overview

By accessing or using the Yarn & Spindle Guild website or participating in our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions. These policies are designed to outline expectations for all members and visitors, fostering a respectful and enriching environment for fiber arts education and community engagement. We encourage you to review them thoroughly. For any questions regarding these terms, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. We reserve the right to update these policies periodically, with notifications provided on our website.

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Course and Workshop Terms

Enrollment & Payment

Full payment is required at the time of enrollment to secure your spot in any course or workshop. We accept major credit cards and secure online payments. Specific registration deadlines may apply and will be noted on the course description pages.

Cancellations & Refunds

• Cancellations made 14 days or more before the start date receive a full refund.
• Cancellations 7-13 days before receive a 50% refund.
• Cancellations less than 7 days notice are non-refundable, but a credit may be offered for a future same-value class at our discretion.
• Yarn & Spindle Guild reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes due to insufficient enrollment or instructor unavailability, in which case a full refund or credit will be offered.

Attendance & Make-up Sessions

Consistent attendance is encouraged for the best learning experience. We cannot guarantee make-up sessions for missed classes due to student absence. Please communicate any attendance challenges in advance.

Materials & Equipment

Material requirements are listed for each course. Students are responsible for acquiring necessary supplies unless otherwise specified. Specific equipment provided by the Guild must be handled with care and returned in good condition.

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Website Use and Intellectual Property

This website, its content, features, and functionality are owned by Yarn & Spindle Guild and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. You may use the website for lawful purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Acceptable Use:

You agree not to use the website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation, or to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website.

User-Generated Content:

If you post, upload, or submit any content to our website (e.g., forum posts, project photos), you grant Yarn & Spindle Guild a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

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Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

Yarn & Spindle Guild strives to provide high-quality educational services and a secure online environment. However, please be aware of the following:

Service & Website Disclaimer:

The services and website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding their completeness, reliability, accuracy, or availability. While we aim for uninterrupted service, we cannot guarantee it will be error-free or continuous. Your use of these services and the website is solely at your own risk.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Participants are responsible for their own health and safety during classes and events. Please inform instructors of any medical conditions or allergies that may affect your participation. Yarn & Spindle Guild is not liable for personal injury or property damage resulting from participation in classes or events, unless caused by gross negligence of the Guild.

Limitation of Liability:

In no event shall Yarn & Spindle Guild, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the website, any websites linked to it, any content on the website, or any services obtained through the website, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

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Need Clarification? We're Here to Help!

We understand legal documents can be complex. If you have any questions about these terms, please don't hesitate to reach out.

You can also email us at info@fiberanthalorixis.org or call +1 (512)368-3441.