Terms & Conditions

Dublin Salsa Academy

Information About Us

These Terms and Conditions (the “Contract”) govern the relationship between you (the “Student” or “Consumer”) and Kevin Brennan trading as Dublin Salsa Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “DSA”).

Trader Name

Kevin Brennan (Sole Trader)

Trading As

Dublin Salsa Academy

Business Address

Harbourmaster, City Centre, Dublin, Ireland

Website

www.dublinsalsacademy.com

Nature of Contract

This agreement constitutes a contract for the supply of leisure services and recreational activities.

Nature of Activities and Services

By booking with DSA, you agree to participate in a diverse range of physical and recreational activities. The nature of these activities includes the following:

Dance Instruction

Trial classes, Beginner dance classes, and Group dance classes (Level 2 to Level 5) in Cuban Salsa, Line Salsa, and Sensual Bachata.

Socials & Events

Dance socials (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), dance event parties, and student dance games night activities.

Team Bonding & Games

Recreational team bonding games and activities hosted during DSA dance classes, socials, and parties.

Specifically Includes:Limbo game, Twister, Table Tennis, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, VR (Virtual Reality) Game Night, Beer Pong, and all other recreational team bonding games and activities conducted during DSA dance classes, DSA dance socials, DSA dance events, and DSA parties.

Formation of Contract

3.1

Distance Contract: As our bookings are conducted via the internet (www.dublinsalsacademy.com) without the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer, this constitutes a “Distance Contract” under the Consumer Rights Act 2022.

3.2

Booking Acceptance: Your contract with us is formed when you complete the booking on our website.

3.3

Payment: While the contract is formed online, payment is collected in-person at the venue via Cash or Revolut. Failure to pay upon arrival constitutes a material breach of this contract.

3.4

Age Restriction: You must be 18 years or older to book or attend any DSA service. We do not accept students under the age of 18.

Consumer Rights

4.1

Statutory Cooling-Off Period (14 Days) Under Section 112 of the Consumer Rights Act 2022, you have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days from the day the contract is concluded without giving any reason.

4.2

Waiver of Cooling-Off Period If you book a class or event scheduled to take place during this 14-day cooling-off period, you explicitly request us to begin the performance of the service. You acknowledge that you lose the right to cancel the contract once the service has been fully performed (i.e., once the class or event has finished).

4.3

DSA Goodwill Refund Policy (The “2-Week Guarantee”): In addition to your statutory rights, we offer a goodwill refund policy for our courses. If you decide to cancel your course attendance within the first two (2) weeks of the course start date, we will refund you for the remaining, unattended classes.

4.4

Method of Refund: Refunds will be processed using the same means of payment as used for the initial transaction (Cash or Revolut), unless expressly agreed otherwise.

4.5

Cancellation by DSA: We reserve the right to cancel classes due to force majeure, instructor illness, or venue unavailability. In such cases, we will offer a reschedule or a pro-rata refund for the cancelled session.

Service Conformity

5.1

Conformity We warrant that the services supplied will be in conformity with this contract and supplied with reasonable care and skill as required by Part 4 of the Consumer Rights Act 2022.

5.2

Subjective Conformity (Partnering)

You acknowledge that Salsa and Bachata are social partner dances. To fulfil the educational and social objectives of the service:

No Fixed Partner: You are not required to bring a partner.
Rotation System: We utilise a rotation system where students exchange partners frequently. You agree to participate in this rotation.
Gender Balance: While we strive for balance, we do not guarantee an equal ratio of leaders to followers in every class. The service is deemed to be in conformity with the contract regardless of the specific gender ratio present on any given night.

Student Code of Conduct

6.1

Behaviour: You agree to treat instructors, staff, and fellow students with respect. Harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, or aggressive behaviour will result in immediate termination of this contract without refund.

6.2

Hygiene: Given the close-contact nature of the activities (Salsa, Twister, Limbo), you agree to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.

6.3

Alcohol Policy

Dublin Salsa Academy does not serve alcohol. The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited during all instructional classes, socials, events, and games. We reserve the right to refuse entry or service to anyone who appears intoxicated.

Liability and Safety

7.1

General: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, as such exclusion is prohibited by Section 132 of the Consumer Rights Act 2022.

7.2

Personal Property: You are responsible for your own belongings. DSA accepts no liability for the loss, theft, or damage of property brought to the venue.

7.3

Venue: The venue is rented. You agree to comply with all venue-specific rules, including fire safety and footwear restrictions.

7.4

LIMITATION OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE:

The instruction and advice provided by Dublin Salsa Academy instructors is strictly for the purpose of social dance technique, aesthetics, and recreational enjoyment.

Not Medical Advice: You acknowledge that our instructors are not medical professionals, physiotherapists, or personal trainers. Any advice given regarding body position, posture, or movement is intended solely to facilitate dance technique and does not constitute medical or rehabilitative advice.
Student Responsibility: It is your responsibility to determine if a specific movement or piece of advice is suitable for your physical condition. If an instructor suggests a movement that causes you pain or discomfort, you must immediately cease that movement and inform the instructor. You should not rely on the instructor’s advice as a substitute for professional medical guidance.

Data Protection (GDPR)

We process your personal data (name, contact details) to manage your booking and attendance. We also capture video and images for marketing.

Please refer to our Waiver and Media Release for detailed information on how we handle your image rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.