Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 6/30/2025
Welcome to Beside the Water. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, in-person events, and online services. By using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.
1. About Beside the Water
Beside the Water ("we," "us," "our") is a California-based platform offering in-person and online pole dance and movement classes to students ("you," "your"). Our services include paid workshops, online subscriptions, and access to an exclusive content library and community classes.
2. Eligibility
To use our services, you must:
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Be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian.
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Agree to abide by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
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Not use our platform for unlawful or prohibited activities.
3. Account Registration
You may be required to create an account to access some of our services. You agree to:
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Provide accurate and complete information.
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Keep your login credentials secure.
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Be responsible for all activity under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect misuse or violations of these Terms.
4. Paid Services and Subscriptions
We offer:
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Paid In-Person Workshops: Registered participants must complete payment before attending.
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Monthly Online Subscriptions: Grant access to tutorials and live online classes. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled in your account settings before the next billing cycle.
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One on One Private Lessons: Participants must complete payment before attending
Refunds and Cancellations
All purchases are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. Students may receive a class credit if they alert the instructor 48 hrs prior to class. You may cancel subscriptions anytime; access continues until the end of the billing cycle.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to:
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Harass, abuse, or harm other participants.
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Share inappropriate or explicit content.
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Reproduce or distribute any content from our platform without permission.
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Disrupt live classes or events.
We reserve the right to remove users or content that violates our guidelines.
6. Intellectual Property
All content, including videos, tutorials, branding, and materials, are the intellectual property of Beside the Water and may not be reproduced, copied, or used without express written permission.
Users may not share, download, or redistribute exclusive content outside of the platform.
7. Community Interaction
Users may interact during online classes and in-person events. We expect all participants to engage respectfully and responsibly. Offensive behavior or language will not be tolerated and may lead to removal without refund.
8. Health & Safety Disclaimer
Participation in movement and pole dance classes involves physical activity. By using our services, you acknowledge:
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You are physically able and cleared to participate.
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You understand the risks involved in physical movement.
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Beside the Water is not liable for any injuries or health issues sustained while participating including death.
We recommend consulting a physician before beginning any new physical activity.
9. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
10. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
12. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
hello@besidethewater.studio
