Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
1. General
1.1. Australian Style Institute Pty Ltd (ACN 602 540 670) (“we”, “us or “our”) offers prospective clients online and face-to-face educational courses and training programs relating to style and image training (“Courses”).
1.2. Please read the Terms and Conditions below before signing this contract.
1.3. Any agreement with us is subject to these Terms and Conditions.
2. Online accessibility
2.1. Each client must, at their own cost, acquire and maintain computer hardware and any necessary third party licenses required to participate in online webinars and access content.
2.2. We will provide each client with all information necessary to enable the client to access the
online webinar and online content.
2.3. Whilst we will endeavour to make the online webinars available at scheduled times, we cannot
guarantee that we will do so without any interruption or error.
3. Withdrawal from Membership by a client
3.1. If a client intends to cancel their membership with us, they must notify us of their intention to
cancel the Membership within 30 days in writing.
3.2. For the avoidance of doubt, we do not offer refunds or credit notes for cancellations of Memberships that have been purchased for one year and are non-transferrable to third parties.
4. Fees and Charges
4.1. The fees and charges associated with the Membership are as notified by us in writing.
4.2. Any fees and charges may be payable by credit card. Such payment method is the only
acceptable form of payment.
4.3. Unless Membership fees, as stipulated in the proposal, are paid in full up front, credit card
details must be provided upon agreement as security for the client’s payment obligations in
respect of a Course. The client must ensure the credit card holder has signed the payment
authorisation section authorising us to deduct Membership fees without notice, in accordance
with these Terms and Conditions.
4.4. All payments must be made by the due dates in accordance with the ASI correspondence. It is
the client’s responsibility to make payment of the due amounts in accordance with the
scheduled dates. The client agrees to pay to us all costs and expenses incurred by us in
collecting any overdue amount, including legal costs on an indemnity basis.
4.5. In the event a scheduled payment is made late, the student will not be permitted to attend the
Course or if in attendance, will be requested to leave the Course until such time as the
outstanding payment is made. The client may return to the Course if payment of the
outstanding amount is made.
5. Refunds
5.1. We do not offer refunds once another month of your membership has begun if 30 days
prior notice of cancellation has not been given. You may cancel your membership at any
time by giving 30 days written notice via email to members@australianstyleinstitute.com.au. The Graduate program is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Disciplinary Procedures
6.1. All clients must uphold a professional level of conduct by adhering to these Terms and
Conditions and any instructions or policies provided by the training staff during the course.
6.2. Clients may be rejected from a Course or other disciplinary action taken in our discretion should they engage in any of the following conduct:
(a) failure to abide by these Terms and Conditions or the directions of our staff
(b) disrupting the Course class or unreasonably refusing to participate in any activities in
regards to being part of the events team;
(c) being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a Course class, or during any
external activities arranged by us;
(d) failure to maintain a polite and respectful demeanor towards others;
(e) failure to submit or complete required tasks if asked;
(f) misuse of any confidential information (including but not limited to, Course materials); or
(g) behaving in a manner that is inconsistent with our expected standards of behavior, as
determined by us in our sole discretion.
6.3. For the avoidance of doubt, a client that has been rejected cannot divulge any information in
relation to the Course material or the Course material notes to any third party.
7. Non-Compete
7.1. The Course materials and training processes are solely owned, used and supplied by us for the
purposes of providing style and image training courses.
7.2. A client who has wholly or partially completed a Course is prohibited from portraying or holding
out that they are qualified educators or trainers of that Course or that they have any affiliation
with us other than as a client.
7.3. A client who has wholly or partially completed a Course must not be interested or otherwise
involved in any business which is the same or similar to our business or provides style and
image training (whether wholly or partial) of a Course.
8. Warranty and Liability
8.1. We are bound by all legal guarantees and warranties expressed or implied under the Australian
Consumer Law in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) or any other
legislation to the equivalent effect, the effect of which cannot be excluded by these Terms and
Conditions.
8.2. To the maximum extent permitted by law (and subject to clause 17.1):
(a) we do not warrant or represent the suitability of the Course or the Course materials for
any purpose;
(b) we do not claim, represent or warrant the suitability of any Courses for any person;
(c) the client agrees that Course materials are intended as a learning aid and guide only and
are not a substitute for tailored advice or private study;
(d) the applicant/client acknowledges that it has not relied on any representation, warranty,
promise, forecast or statement made by us in deciding to enter into these Terms and
Conditions;
(e) we will not be liable to any client for any loss, whether direct, indirect, incidental to or
consequential, under any statute or otherwise (including negligence) arising from or
connected to a client’s participation in the Course or reliance upon any Course materials;
and
(f) to the extent we are liable in relation to the supply of services, our liability is limited (at
our election) to supplying the services again or payment of the cost of having the
services supplied again.
8.3. Our liability for loss or damage of any kind arising under or in connection with a Course or
these Terms and Conditions is reduced to the extent (if any) that the client causes or
contributes to the loss or damage. This reduction applies whether our liability is in contract,
tort (including negligence), under any statute or otherwise.
9. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property
9.1. The client acknowledges that the Courses and the Course materials (“Materials”) are owned
by us.
9.2. Clients must not modify, copy, adapt, store in a system, record, reproduce, upload, post, transmit, sell, distribute in any way or communicate to the public, or anyone external to the
client’s organisation, any Materials, under any circumstances.
9.3. Clients may retain Materials provided during a Course for the sole purpose of reviewing the
content and Materials.
9.4. The Materials and any ancillary materials or documents owned or used by us in connection with
the sale of the Courses and promotion of its business contains intellectual property which is
owned by us and protected by law.
10. Force majeure
10.1. We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform under these Terms and Conditions if and
to the extent that such failure is due to matters beyond our reasonable control. Matters beyond
our reasonable control include acts of God, pandemic, changes in law or regulation or other
acts of any governmental authority, strikes, lockouts, boycotts, adverse weather conditions,
disruption to transportation and civil disorders or other similar acts or causes beyond our
reasonable control.
11. Severability
11.1. If the whole or any part of a provision of these Terms and Conditions is rendered void, illegal or
otherwise unenforceable in a particular jurisdiction, it is severed for that particular jurisdiction.
11.2. The remainder of these Terms and Conditions has full force, effect and the validity or
enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction is not affected.
11.3. This clause will have no effect if the severance of the whole or part of a provision alters the
basic nature of these Terms and Conditions or is contrary to public policy.
12. General provisions
12.1. These Terms and Conditions may only be varied or replaced by written agreement.
12.2. These Terms and Conditions and the ASI proposal constitute the entire agreement between us
and the client and supersedes any prior written or verbal agreements, arrangements, contracts
or prior communications between us and any client.
12.3. These Terms and Conditions are governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the
laws applicable in Victoria. Each party irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the
non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and any courts which have jurisdiction to hear
appeals from any of those courts.
1. General
1.1. Australian Style Institute Pty Ltd (ACN 602 540 670) (“we”, “us or “our”) offers prospective clients online and face-to-face educational courses and training programs relating to style and image training (“Courses”).
1.2. Please read the Terms and Conditions below before signing this contract.
1.3. Any agreement with us is subject to these Terms and Conditions.
2. Online accessibility
2.1. Each client must, at their own cost, acquire and maintain computer hardware and any necessary third party licenses required to participate in online webinars and access content.
2.2. We will provide each client with all information necessary to enable the client to access the
online webinar and online content.
2.3. Whilst we will endeavour to make the online webinars available at scheduled times, we cannot
guarantee that we will do so without any interruption or error.
3. Withdrawal from Membership by a client
3.1. If a client intends to cancel their membership with us, they must notify us of their intention to
cancel the Membership within 30 days in writing.
3.2. For the avoidance of doubt, we do not offer refunds or credit notes for cancellations of Memberships that have been purchased for one year and are non-transferrable to third parties.
4. Fees and Charges
4.1. The fees and charges associated with the Membership are as notified by us in writing.
4.2. Any fees and charges may be payable by credit card. Such payment method is the only
acceptable form of payment.
4.3. Unless Membership fees, as stipulated in the proposal, are paid in full up front, credit card
details must be provided upon agreement as security for the client’s payment obligations in
respect of a Course. The client must ensure the credit card holder has signed the payment
authorisation section authorising us to deduct Membership fees without notice, in accordance
with these Terms and Conditions.
4.4. All payments must be made by the due dates in accordance with the ASI correspondence. It is
the client’s responsibility to make payment of the due amounts in accordance with the
scheduled dates. The client agrees to pay to us all costs and expenses incurred by us in
collecting any overdue amount, including legal costs on an indemnity basis.
4.5. In the event a scheduled payment is made late, the student will not be permitted to attend the
Course or if in attendance, will be requested to leave the Course until such time as the
outstanding payment is made. The client may return to the Course if payment of the
outstanding amount is made.
5. Refunds
5.1. We do not offer refunds once another month of your membership has begun if 30 days
prior notice of cancellation has not been given. You may cancel your membership at any
time by giving 30 days written notice via email to members@australianstyleinstitute.com.au. The Graduate program is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Disciplinary Procedures
6.1. All clients must uphold a professional level of conduct by adhering to these Terms and
Conditions and any instructions or policies provided by the training staff during the course.
6.2. Clients may be rejected from a Course or other disciplinary action taken in our discretion should they engage in any of the following conduct:
(a) failure to abide by these Terms and Conditions or the directions of our staff
(b) disrupting the Course class or unreasonably refusing to participate in any activities in
regards to being part of the events team;
(c) being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a Course class, or during any
external activities arranged by us;
(d) failure to maintain a polite and respectful demeanor towards others;
(e) failure to submit or complete required tasks if asked;
(f) misuse of any confidential information (including but not limited to, Course materials); or
(g) behaving in a manner that is inconsistent with our expected standards of behavior, as
determined by us in our sole discretion.
6.3. For the avoidance of doubt, a client that has been rejected cannot divulge any information in
relation to the Course material or the Course material notes to any third party.
7. Non-Compete
7.1. The Course materials and training processes are solely owned, used and supplied by us for the
purposes of providing style and image training courses.
7.2. A client who has wholly or partially completed a Course is prohibited from portraying or holding
out that they are qualified educators or trainers of that Course or that they have any affiliation
with us other than as a client.
7.3. A client who has wholly or partially completed a Course must not be interested or otherwise
involved in any business which is the same or similar to our business or provides style and
image training (whether wholly or partial) of a Course.
8. Warranty and Liability
8.1. We are bound by all legal guarantees and warranties expressed or implied under the Australian
Consumer Law in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) or any other
legislation to the equivalent effect, the effect of which cannot be excluded by these Terms and
Conditions.
8.2. To the maximum extent permitted by law (and subject to clause 17.1):
(a) we do not warrant or represent the suitability of the Course or the Course materials for
any purpose;
(b) we do not claim, represent or warrant the suitability of any Courses for any person;
(c) the client agrees that Course materials are intended as a learning aid and guide only and
are not a substitute for tailored advice or private study;
(d) the applicant/client acknowledges that it has not relied on any representation, warranty,
promise, forecast or statement made by us in deciding to enter into these Terms and
Conditions;
(e) we will not be liable to any client for any loss, whether direct, indirect, incidental to or
consequential, under any statute or otherwise (including negligence) arising from or
connected to a client’s participation in the Course or reliance upon any Course materials;
and
(f) to the extent we are liable in relation to the supply of services, our liability is limited (at
our election) to supplying the services again or payment of the cost of having the
services supplied again.
8.3. Our liability for loss or damage of any kind arising under or in connection with a Course or
these Terms and Conditions is reduced to the extent (if any) that the client causes or
contributes to the loss or damage. This reduction applies whether our liability is in contract,
tort (including negligence), under any statute or otherwise.
9. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property
9.1. The client acknowledges that the Courses and the Course materials (“Materials”) are owned
by us.
9.2. Clients must not modify, copy, adapt, store in a system, record, reproduce, upload, post, transmit, sell, distribute in any way or communicate to the public, or anyone external to the
client’s organisation, any Materials, under any circumstances.
9.3. Clients may retain Materials provided during a Course for the sole purpose of reviewing the
content and Materials.
9.4. The Materials and any ancillary materials or documents owned or used by us in connection with
the sale of the Courses and promotion of its business contains intellectual property which is
owned by us and protected by law.
10. Force majeure
10.1. We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform under these Terms and Conditions if and
to the extent that such failure is due to matters beyond our reasonable control. Matters beyond
our reasonable control include acts of God, pandemic, changes in law or regulation or other
acts of any governmental authority, strikes, lockouts, boycotts, adverse weather conditions,
disruption to transportation and civil disorders or other similar acts or causes beyond our
reasonable control.
11. Severability
11.1. If the whole or any part of a provision of these Terms and Conditions is rendered void, illegal or
otherwise unenforceable in a particular jurisdiction, it is severed for that particular jurisdiction.
11.2. The remainder of these Terms and Conditions has full force, effect and the validity or
enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction is not affected.
11.3. This clause will have no effect if the severance of the whole or part of a provision alters the
basic nature of these Terms and Conditions or is contrary to public policy.
12. General provisions
12.1. These Terms and Conditions may only be varied or replaced by written agreement.
12.2. These Terms and Conditions and the ASI proposal constitute the entire agreement between us
and the client and supersedes any prior written or verbal agreements, arrangements, contracts
or prior communications between us and any client.
12.3. These Terms and Conditions are governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the
laws applicable in Victoria. Each party irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the
non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and any courts which have jurisdiction to hear
appeals from any of those courts.