LUDWIG LANE STUDIOS – TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT

Effective Date: November 15, 2025

Welcome to Ludwig Lane Studios!

These Terms of Use (“Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the website, client portal, facilities, and services offered by Ludwig Lane Studios (“LLS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing our website or enrolling in any of our programs or services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by this Agreement.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree, do not access or use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Agreement

This Agreement is a legally binding contract between you (“User,” “Parent,” “Guardian,” or “Customer”) and Ludwig Lane Studios. By accessing our website, creating an account, or enrolling in any Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.

LLS reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on our website or communicated via email. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Services and Access

LLS provides music education services including, but not limited to, private lessons, group classes, coaching programs, performances, online resources, and related content, offered in-person and/or virtually.

Certain features require account registration. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time.

3. Account Registration and Maintenance

To enroll yourself or a minor student, you must create and maintain a customer account.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information.

  • Keep your login credentials confidential.

  • Promptly update any changes to your information.

Accounts are personal and non-transferable. You are responsible for all activity under your account. LLS may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of this Agreement or studio policies.

4. Ownership of Site Content

All website content, including text, images, graphics, videos, logos, curriculum, and materials, is owned by Ludwig Lane Studios and protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content without prior written permission from LLS.

5. Payments and Billing

Payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe).

By enrolling, you authorize LLS to:

  • Store your payment method on file.

  • Charge applicable fees, including recurring tuition or subscription payments.

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. Refunds or credits, if any, are governed by our Refund Policy and Lesson Cancellation Policy.

You are responsible for maintaining valid payment information. Failed payments may result in suspension of Services.

6. Cancellation Policy

Lesson cancellations, missed classes, make-ups, and credits are governed by our Lesson and Class Cancellation Policy provided upon enrollment and available through our portal.

Most missed lessons are non-refundable. Make-up opportunities, if offered, are subject to availability and policy terms.

7. Communication Consent

By creating an account or enrolling, you consent to receive communications from LLS, including:

  • Scheduling updates and reminders

  • Billing notices and receipts

  • Studio news and program updates

  • Promotional messages (optional)

Messages may be sent via email, SMS, or phone. Standard message/data rates may apply. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

8. Media Release Consent

Unless you opt out in writing, you grant LLS permission to photograph, audio record, or video record you or your child during lessons or events, and to use such media for educational, promotional, and marketing purposes without compensation.

You may revoke consent at any time by submitting written notice.

9. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNIFICATION

In consideration of being permitted to participate in any classes, lessons, programs, events, performances, use of facilities, or activities offered by Ludwig Lane Studios (“LLS”), whether in-person, virtual, or at any location (collectively, the “Activities”), you acknowledge and agree as follows:

a. Assumption of Risk
You understand that participation in music instruction and related activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to minor injuries, repetitive strain, slips, falls, contact with instruments or equipment, and in rare cases serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, or death. These risks may result from your own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others, the condition of the premises, equipment, or from ordinary negligence.

You knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, and accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to you or your child.

b. Release and Waiver of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Ludwig Lane Studios, its owners, founders, instructors, teachers, employees, assistants, volunteers, agents, contractors, family members residing on the premises, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, costs, or liabilities of any kind arising out of or related to participation in the Activities, including those caused in whole or in part by the negligence of any of the Releasees.

You agree that you will not bring any lawsuit or legal claim against any of the Releasees for any injury, damage, or loss arising from participation in LLS Activities.

c. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to your or your child’s participation in the Activities, your breach of this Agreement, or any claim brought by or on behalf of you or your child.

d. Medical Condition and Fitness
You represent that you and/or your child are physically and medically able to participate in the Activities and have no condition that would prevent safe participation. You agree to immediately discontinue participation if you believe conditions are unsafe.

e. No Responsibility for Personal Property
LLS is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings brought onto the premises or to any Activity.

f. For Parents/Guardians of Minors
If you are enrolling a minor, you certify that you are the parent or legal guardian and have authority to agree to these terms on the child’s behalf. You consent to your child’s participation and agree to assume all risks and release and indemnify the Releasees on behalf of yourself and your child.

g. Acknowledgment
You acknowledge that you have carefully read this Release and Waiver of Liability, fully understand its contents, understand that you are giving up substantial legal rights (including the right to sue), and agree to it freely and voluntarily as a condition of participation.

If any portion of this section is held invalid, the remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect.

10. Parental Consent and Responsibilities

Parents or legal guardians enrolling a minor represent that they have legal authority to do so and agree to these Terms on the child’s behalf.

Parents agree to:

  • Ensure their child follows instructor guidance and studio rules.

  • Supervise minors as required.

  • Accept responsibility for the child’s conduct.

11. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.

  • Interfere with or disrupt studio operations or systems.

  • Copy, share, or misuse LLS content or materials.

  • Provide false or misleading information.

Violations may result in suspension, termination, and/or legal action.

12. Links to Third-Party Services

Our website may link to third-party services (e.g., payment processors, scheduling tools). LLS is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Use of such services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LLS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services.

Total liability, if any, shall not exceed the greater of:

  • The amount paid by you to LLS in the six (6) months prior to the claim, or

  • One hundred dollars ($100).

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ludwig Lane Studios and its owners, instructors, staff, and representatives from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from your use of the Services, violation of this Agreement, or participation in Activities.

15. Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

You agree that any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Kern County, California.

16. Video Monitoring and Studio Safety

For the safety and security of students, families, staff, and property, Ludwig Lane Studios uses video recording cameras in studio areas.

By entering the premises or participating in Activities, you acknowledge and consent to video monitoring. Cameras are not used in private areas such as restrooms.

Recordings may be used for:

  • Safety and security purposes

  • Incident review

  • Staff training

  • Legal compliance

All recordings are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

17. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information. Please review it carefully.

18. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Agreement or our Services, contact:

Ludwig Lane Studios
📧 ludwiglanestudios@gmail.com
📞 (661) 748-3057
🌐 www.ludwiglanestudios.com