The LAB: Create - Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

The following terms and conditions apply to Scottish Youth Theatre’s THE LAB: CREATE course.

We require participants and/or their guardians to have read these terms and conditions, and you will be asked to state that you have done so when completing your booking form.

Booking Your Place

To book a place on THE LAB: CREATE, please complete and return a booking form together with the appropriate fee.
Please note that places on THE LAB: CREATE are allocated on a first come first serve basis, on receipt of fee payment and booking form.
All booking forms must be authorised by a parent or guardian if the participant is under 18 years of age.
Scottish Youth Theatre offers Family Discounts if there are two or more siblings participating in THE LAB: CREATE. Please note that the first participant pays in full and any additional sibling receives a 10%discount.
Places in THE LAB: CREATE are limited, In the event of the course being fully booked when we receive your booking form Scottish Youth Theatre will return or refund any fees paid and place the participant on the reserve or waiting list.
Scottish Youth Theatre reserve the right to cancel any activity.
Occasionally, Scottish Youth Theatre may need to change the venue for THE LAB-CREATE.. In this instance we will let participants and parents/guardians know in advance.
Scottish Youth Theatre reserve the right to change advertised staff and content, and the running of THE LAB: CREATE is subject to adequate participant numbers.

Payment

· A minimum payment of 50% of fees due must be made upon booking. Booking forms which are not accompanied by a payment cannot be processed.

· All future installments must be paid on the due date.

· All absence from THE LAB: CREATE must be paid for whether authorised or unauthorised.

· No discounts or refunds will be given if you withdraw early from THE LAB: CREATE . You will still be liable to pay for the full course.

· All on line payments are subject to a £1.00 charge

Keeping in Contact/Data Protection

The Scottish Youth Theatre would like to keep in contact with you on a regular basis to provide you with information relating to classes, course, casting opportunities, events and projects that we think might be of interest.

Our preferred method of contact is via email because it is much faster, more environmentally friendly and more reliable than post. If you prefer that we post such information to you, please note that we cannot guarantee its receipt and that it will result in you receiving reduced and/or delayed information.

Medical Conditions, Disabilities and Special Needs

The Scottish Youth Theatre welcomes participants with medical conditions, disabilities or additional support needs. In order that we can create a positive, safe, fun and educational experience for participants, it is important that we are fully aware of any medical condition, disability or special needs that participants may have.

Please indicate whether this is applicable or not on the booking form. It is important to stress that any information provided by you will be treated in the strictest confidence. Participants will not be screened for any physical or learning ability. Please provide complete and accurate information. This information will only be used for the benefit of the participant to create positive and enjoyable experience while attending Scottish Youth Theatre’s THE LAB: CREATE.

Permission for the use of Photographs and Recorded Images

While booking you will be asked to give us permission to use images of the participant for Scottish Youth Theatre promotional purposes. These may be used in publications, for training and archive purposes and on the website www.scottishyouththeatre.org

The Scottish Youth Theatre recognises the need to ensure the welfare and the safety of all participants involved in its activities. As part of our commitment to ensure the safety of participants we will not permit photographs, video or other images of participants to be taken or used without the consent of the parents/guardians (where applicable ) and the participant

The Scottish Youth Theatre will follow national guidance for the use of images of children and young people. The Scottish Youth Theatre will also take all steps to ensure these images are used solely for the purpose for which they are intended, which is the promotion and celebration of the activity of the participants at The Scottish Youth Theatre. If you become aware that these images are being used inappropriately you should inform The Scottish Youth Theatre immediately.

Please not that participants and audiences will not be allowed to photograph or video any public performances or sharings given by participants of THE LAB: CREATE.

If at any time either the parent/guardian or the participant wishes the data to be removed from the website or from a publication, notice must be given to The Scottish Youth Theatre in writing, after which the data will be removed within the appropriate timescales.

Use of Images of Children/Young People – 10 Key Points

1. All children must be appropriately dressed.
2. Photography or recording must focus on the activity, not a particular young person.
3. Images should focus on small groups rather than individuals.
4. Images of a young person who is under a court order should never be used.
5. If a young person is named avoid using there photograph.
6. If a photograph is used, avoid naming the person or use there first name only. Personal details should never be revealed.
7. Ensure parents/guardians/young people have signed and returned the parent/guardian/young person permission slips.
8. Use photographs that represent the broad range of youngsters participating.
9. All people taking photographs or recording footage at an event should be approved by an Associate Director
10. All concerned regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography should be reported to the appropriate organization.

Participation
THE LAB - CREATE IS intended to provide productive and enjoyable training opportunities for everyone attending. In order to ensure that all attending have an opportunity to participate fully please observe the following guidelines.

Participants should:
• Arrive on time for every session.
• Be appropriately dressed wearing loose comfortable clothing and footwear.
• Switch off their mobile telephone during each session..
• Follow instructions from Scottish Youth Theatre Staff.
• Be courteous and polite to all.
• Behave sensibly and responsibly at all times being aware of their safety and the safety of others.

Scottish Youth Theatre will not tolerate bullying or any other form of abuse We therefore reserve the right to remove /bar participants on the grounds of disruptive behavior.

Attendance

If you are absent from a session of THE LAB-CREATE please report this to The Scottish Youth Theatre office ( 0141 552 3988) as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend, so that this can be reported to the Director and the session plan can therefore be adapted for the rest of the group.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

The Scottish Youth Theatre welcomes a diverse population of staff and participants. It is committed to promoting equality in its activities and it aims to provide a performing , learning, teaching and working environment free from unlawful discrimination against applicants, staff and participants on the grounds of gender (actual or perceived),sexual orientation (actual or perceived) , disability, race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age and actual or perceived religious or similar belief.

In order to assist The Scottish Youth Theatre in monitoring its equal opportunities policy, you are invited to provide information which will be kept in the strictest confidence.