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General Conditions
General Conditions For Entry
1. Enrollment
Prospective students must complete the Application Form and submit it to the Japan Culinary Arts Academy, hereafter referred to as the "School." The form can be downloaded from the School's website or obtained from School staff. Please be aware that the School has the right to reject enrollment at its discretion.
2. Fees
Please ensure that both the enrollment fee and the tuition fee (collectively referred to as the "Fees") are paid in full by the due date specified in the invoice. Failure to make timely payments may result in course cancellation.
The Fees cover tuition, venue usage, utilities, ingredients, teaching materials, interpreter services, and field trip admission. Please note that the Fees do not include expenses such as round-trip flight tickets, lodging charges, transportation between the lodging facility and the lesson venue, transportation for field trips, and other personal expenses.
3. Age Restriction
Individuals 16 and older can enroll, but those under 18 need parental or guardian consent.
4. Attendance
If a student needs to be absent, they must inform staff in advance. Students must maintain an 80% attendance rate and update their daily activities on a designated Google form. The school will not provide makeup sessions for absences due to personal reasons. Persistent absence may result in course cancellation.
5. Force Majeure
The school is not liable for circumstances beyond its control, such as natural disasters or government sanctions. No refunds will be provided for canceled services. The school reserves the right to change instructors when necessary.
6. Courses and Lessons
If a student's booked course is not suitable, the school can transfer them to a more appropriate course and issue a refund.
7. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
- 180 or more days before the course: 100% tuition fee refund; no enrollment fee refund.
- 60 to 179 days before the course: 50% tuition fee refund; no enrollment fee refund.
- 30 to 59 days before the course: 30% tuition fee refund; no enrollment fee refund.
- Less than 29 days before the course: No refund.
If the school cancels a lesson, the missed lesson's tuition fee will be refunded to the students on a per diem basis.
8. Liability
The school is not liable for any incidents at the lesson venue. Therefore, students must have overseas travel insurance when visiting Japan.
9. Photography and Video Recording
The school may take photos or videos of students for marketing. Students (or parents/guardians of those under 18) who object must notify the school in writing at the time of booking or by completing the Social Media Consent Form.
10. Intellectual Property Rights
All teaching materials, recipes, lectures, and curriculums provided by the School are the exclusive intellectual property of the School.
They may not be reproduced, distributed, or shared without the prior written consent of the School.
11. Safety and Sanitation
Students must adhere to the School's food safety and sanitation policies during lessons.
12. Facilities and Equipments
Students must use the school's facilities and equipment appropriately and are financially responsible for any damage they cause.
13. Privacy and Consent
By enrolling in the school, students acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of their data in accordance with the school's privacy policy.
14. Acceptance and General Conditions
"By enrolling in the school, students confirm that they have reviewed and agreed to abide by all the general conditions outlined."