Payment Terms and Conditions

 

This payment system is provided by Dublin Academy of Dramatic Arts and its third-party suppliers. 

 

Dublin Academy of Dramatic Arts may update these terms from time to time and any changes will be effective immediately on being set out here. Please ensure you are aware of the current terms.

 

Please read these terms carefully before using the online payment facility. Using the online payment facility on this website indicates that you accept these terms. If you do not accept these terms do not use this facility.

 

Please also see Payzone Ltd.’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

 

All payments are subject to the following conditions:-

 

Your payment will normally reach the Dublin Academy of Dramatic Arts account to which you are making a payment on the following working day.

 

We cannot accept liability for a payment not reaching the correct account due to you quoting an incorrect card number or incorrect personal details.

 

Neither can we accept liability if payment is refused or declined by the credit/debit card supplier for any reason.

 

Security

 

All payment details which are entered through this payment gateway are encrypted when the customer, or third-party making payment, enters them. Communications to and from the service provider's site are encrypted.

 

Dublin Academy of Dramatic Arts shall not be liable for any failure by the customer or third-party making payment of fees to properly protect data from being seen on their screen by other persons or otherwise obtained by such persons, during the online payment process or in respect of any omission to provide accurate information in the course of the online payment process.

 

All cardholder information is protected and will never be passed onto any third parties.

 

Service Provider

 

Online payments of fees can be made by credit or debit card.

 

The transaction is received and validated by the Service Provider Payzone Ltd. The client making the application will get an immediate notification to confirm whether or not the card validation was successful.

 

The funds will be transferred from your account within 48 hours.

 

Refund Policy

 

Refund of payments made will be at the discretion of Dublin Academy of Dramatic Arts. Disputes regarding amounts paid must be made in writing to Dublin Academy of Dramatic Arts.

 

Refunds, if applicable, will only be made to the debit/credit card used for the original transaction.

 

Cancellation Policy

 

A recurring payment can only be cancelled by agreement with Dublin Academy of Dramatic Arts when an alternative payment method has been agreed. To cancel a recurring payment, please contact the Dublin Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Privacy Policy

 

Personal data is data that identifies you or can be used to identify or contact you and may include, for example, your name, address, mobile number, or email address. This personal data that you volunteer to us will be processed for the following purposes:

1.     To facilitate payments from you.

2.     To provide you with the information on any item you have requested from us.

3.     To send you texts, email alerts and newsletters that you have opted-in to receive by filling in our online forms or by other means

 

You have the right to request a copy of any personal data held by us about you. You also have the right to have such data corrected where it is inaccurate or misleading. You also have the right to have this data deleted.

 

Collection and use of Non-Personal Data

 

Like most websites, we gather statistical and analytical information collected on an aggregate basis of all visitors to our website. This non-personal data comprises information that cannot be used to identify or contact you.

 

Additional Terms & Conditions

 

Due to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) we request that all Parents and Guardians Sign up to receive Email AND Text Message Notifications from the school. We consider this an issue of child safety. You must click on the two boxes on your Payzone Account to activate this option. We cannot send you important information about term dates, class times, rehearsals and booking information if you do not do this.

 

Every Student’s Payzone Account must be activated. Whether you set up your account or we do, you will receive an email to activate the account. You MUST activate your account to enable us to contact you. Again, this is a GDPR regulation and we can not activate your account for you.

 

When joining DADA in September, it is anticipated that you will commit for the school year of 30 weeks. This is a commitment to class which enables you and the school to get the most from the Academic Year. New students wishing to join after the start of term where there is a place available, should register details on Payzone via link on our website, and then contact admin:@dada.ie before purchase of class.

 

Class sizes are strictly limited. To guarantee your place you should book in as soon as booking for each term is available, you will be notified of this by email or by watching the school website.

 

Classes usually become available towards the end of July for Autumn term (Sep - Jan) and early January for Spring term (Jan - May). We recommend paying your fees using your Payzone Account when booking. We can facilitate alternative payment methods by contacting us. But please be aware that classes may sell out before your payment is processed.

 

We offer a 10% discount on 2nd and subsequent student fees, and also a 10% multi-class discount per student. To avail of these discounts, all siblings and classes must be processed on the one invoice i.e. booked at the same time.

 

Refunds for courses already started are at the discretion of the School Director (Hilary Cahill, info@dada.ie). Once a place has been taken in class it is a place which another student could have had. It is therefore important that students and parents realise that taking a place in class is committing to be a DADA student for the school year. We will of course attempt to move students around to classes which may be more suitable for them if that is an issue.

 

We feel that one class is not enough to get a real feel for the class or school and ask that all new students sign up for their chosen classes and attend for 3 weeks. If a student does settle in by the end of week 3 you should contact our School Director and request to cancel your place, we will refund you the balance of fees paid.

 

Classes are paid for by Term, and not by number of classes attended. If a student misses class, which we always hope they will not, they will not be due any refund for missed classes.

 

Term Dates, Class Times, Fees and all other information regarding DADA and the operation of the school is available on our website www.dada.ie. The website is constantly updated and is a good resource. We advise parents and students to have a look at it on a regular basis.

 

DADA reserves the right to make changes to our timetable and term dates. We will notify all relevant parties with appropriate notice. This once again demonstrates the importance of being on our mailing and texting lists.

 

We occasionally capture images and recordings during class and shows, some of these may be used on DADA's website and social media. Please let us know in writing to admin@dada.ie if you do not consent to this. Due to the nature of our school and the performing arts this is an element of what it means to be a student at our school.

 

DADA must be made aware of any medical conditions, special needs or allergies a child or young person may have. Please ensure that this is noted on their registration before they attend class. And if you would like staff to be aware of any additional information e.g.location/use of medication such as epi pens or inhalers please email info@dada.ie.

 

DADA does not operate full time office hours, we will respond to general enquiries within a week. For anything that requires urgent attention please contact Hilary Cahill directly.