TERMS OF USE
T&C's
TERMS OF USE
T&C's
Memberships
1. If you take part in any workshop, performance, rehearsal, or event, it is agreed that any use of resources, techniques and ideas learned, will not be replicated, used, copied, or amended at any other group or event or at any venue. If the fore-mentioned are used, legal action will be taken against the individual. The concepts, harmonies and resources used in All For One Choir Ltd are owned under copyright laws by All For One Choir Ltd.
2. The company that is All For One Choir Ltd has the right to deny admission of any member who does not fulfil our requirements or who is seen to be joining All For One Choir Ltd to abuse their membership to access intellectual property or to copy the brand owned by All For One Choir Ltd.
3. Rehearsals for All For One Choir Ltd generally run in term time only over a full academic year. (Please see our term times stated on our website.) We at All For One Choir Ltd reserve the right to alter the schedule of rehearsals to fit in with performances and other events that may be taking place. In special circumstances, we may run extra rehearsals/joint rehearsals or performances during school holidays. (We will give advance notice of this.)
4. Video/film footage and photographs will sometimes be taken of all members and possibly used for marketing and advertising purposes in the promotion of All For One Choir Ltd. By being an All For One choir Ltd member you agree to all film footage/photographs to be used without reward.
5. In applying to be a member of All For One Choir Ltd members are assumed to be medically fit to undertake all physical and vocal demands during their termly participation. If an individual has any doubts, these should be indicated to All For One Choir Ltd prior to their application. Members are responsible to notify All For One Choir Ltd of any changes in their health we should be aware of. We will always try our best to accommodate all disabilities at both rehearsals and concerts although in certain situations, at our discretion, a member may regrettably have to be excluded at a particular venue. This is exceedingly rare as we do our best to find suitable venues.
6. Your All For One Choir Ltd director reserves the right to stop admission of any member who is presumed to not fulfil the requirements, although consideration will be given to all members with disabilities so that they may attend an All For One Choir Ltd event.
7. All choir members must attend rehearsals and perform in our official All For One T-shirt / Hoodie / Sweat shirt. During performances, a choir member will be required to wear the aforementioned and also plain black full-length trousers or long black skirt and black tights of their choosing. AFO clothing can be ordered at your choir session via your tutor.
8. All member benefits such as any preferential discount rates and free entry to concerts are only to be used by All For One Choir Ltd members.
9. Should a choir member be absent for a period of more than one term, we may require a further registration fee, and you may lose your place in the choir or be placed on a waiting list until a place becomes available.
10. All For One Choir Ltd do not allow discounts for holidays. Your monthly direct debit /termly payment holds your place in the choir, as all of our choirs have a maximum choir membership specific to each choir. Choir members may however take holidays during term time and still keep their place in the choir. No refunds will be made for missed/unattended sessions. Should a choir members holidays fall at the start of the term, please ensure your quarterly payment is made on or before our due date to hold your place.
11. Should a rehearsal have to cancelled due to severe weather, illness, venue cancellation, notice will be given via our website communication channels Facebook, WhatsApp and sign-up email. No refunds will be given, and an alternative session is always available at another venue or date. It is a choir member responsibly to check the website for notice of cancellation. This will be posted on our home page and emailed via our sign-up news letter which can be found in our members area.
12. Soloists: ALL soloists must be present for ALL rehearsals unless by prior arrangement with choir directors. Soloists may also need to be present for extra rehearsals if necessary, soloists may be required to arrive earlier than the choir for sound checking at an event etc.
13. As an All For One Choir Ltd member you are expected to download and print copies of the lyric’s from the members area on our website, and bring them to each choir session you attend. We will mostly issue new lyrics when we learn a new song, but we are unable to bring copies of all the past songs to each rehearsal for each member. If you have a problem printing lyric’s from our website please ask an All For One Choir staff member for help.
14. The choir's repertoire is varied and chosen by the choir leaders. We sing Rock, Gospel, Pop ,Soul, Musicals Classical pieces. The choir leaders reserve the right to choose all music and repertoire based on creativity and preference.
15. An All For One choir Ltd (AFO Choir) will only begin/continue with a minimum sized group. If the minimum required group is not achieved or falls below the required number, members of this group will be refunded for any sessions they have paid for in advance on a pro rata basis, they will be offered an alternative choir, or put on our waiting list until the group size has been achieved.
15. Each member will only be entitled to one free taster session.
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Payment Methods
1.Monthly payments: If the member swaps to the monthly payment system partway through the term, any fees will be pro rata to the full-term amount remaining. Payments must be set up before the start of term and will continue monthly throughout the year until the member leaves All For One Choir Ltd. When a member making monthly payments wishes to leave All For One Choir Ltd they are required to email hello@allforonechoir.com requesting cancellation of their membership. Any outstanding payment will need to be settled before the payment scheme is cancelled. All For One Choir Ltd will need 14 days notice of cancellation and cannot backdate payments or refunds (if applicable) to before notice of cancellation.
2.Direct debit payments are evenly distributed across a calendar year and will be taken on or around the 15th of every month.
Please note- the monthly direct debit option is for members to pay the fees for a calendar year over 12 equal monthly instalments, once set up it will continue to run until cancelled. Direct Debits that are set up after the payment collection date (15th of every month) may be liable for an initial payment by Direct Debits. This would count as the first payment, to bring the schedule in line with the term. All new members will be required to pay a joining fee via a Paypal invoice.
3. Fees payable to All For One Choir Ltd.
Termly payments: (4 x Payments per year) Your termly fee must be received and processed before the start of each term to secure a place in the relevant choir unless otherwise agreed. . If full payment is not received on or before the start of the third week, downloads will not be available. If a member who is making termly payments wishes to leave All For One Choir Ltd they are required to email hello@allforonechoir.com to request closer of their membership.
4.For all members who wish to pay termly but are unable to pay at your session please contact us via email at hello@allforonechoir.com or during office hours Mon to Friday 9am to 5pm call head office on 01469 208406. Your termly payment secures/holds your place in the choir. Choir fees are spread out as 4 x termly payments for our calendar year. Instalment dates and amounts can be found on our membership fees page.
5. An existing member rejoining after a period of absence and joining after week 1 of our quarterly terms, may be asked to pay “back fees” or a rejoining fee, to cover administration.
6.By accepting the terms you are agreeing to pay any applicable fees which are shown at the start of the joining process and again before confirming your payment instruction. This membership agreement starts once you have accepted the terms during the online joining process.
7. It is at the sole discretion of All For One Choir Ltd as to whether any refunds may be given and will depend on the circumstances and relevant cancellation terms. Any refunds will be given on a pro rata basis.
8. Members will be advised in advance of any change in cost of membership, quarterly or direct debit fees. This may be necessary each academic year.
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9. COVID 19 Liability Waiver. In taking part in any rehearsal, event, concert, organised and aany ssociated events AFO choir take part in. If you are a choir member you agree to the following. ​
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. I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that The Government and local Authorities and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing.
I further acknowledge that AFO Choir has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I further acknowledge that AFO Choir can not guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, volunteers and other choir members and associates of AFO Choir and their families.
I voluntarily seek services provided by AFO Choir and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending any event, rehearsal arranged by All For One Choir
I attest that:* I am not experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.
* I have not traveled to a highly impacted area globally in the last 14 days.
* I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
* I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non contagious by state or local public health authorities.
* I am following all All For One Choir recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I hereby release and agree to hold All For One Choir harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the organisation All For One Choir Ltd, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from All For One Choir Ltd.
I understand that this release discharges All For One Choir Ltd from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against All For One Choir Ltd and associates with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from All For One Choir Ltds.
This liability waiver and release extends to the rehearsals events gigs concerts together with all owners, partners, and employees.
All attendees must abide by conditions *
Please be mindful of social distancing at all times. No hugging (we know its hard) no moving of markers.
Failure to observe instructions may jeopardise our being able to run rehearsals. A full risk assessment has been undertaken in order for us to resume rehearsals to take place and we must observe the rules.
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Additional Notes
1.We do not accept any liability for any losses, damage, personal injury or other loss caused by any negligent act or omission of those providing the additional services which are specifically excluded from the membership terms and conditions and All For One Choir Ltd does not accept any responsibility for the same.
2. Any additional musical services (including, for example singing or instrumental lessons) which you contract for or agree to pay for with your Choir Leader, will not form part of your All For One Choir Ltd membership agreement. The Terms & Conditions of this agreement will not apply to them. You should be aware that if you enter into any agreement for additional services, you are entering into an agreement with them personally and not with All For One Choir Ltd.
3. *All Children attending have to be fully paid up members and must have the ability to learn songs and movements independently of a parent/carer. They must also, under the age of 16 be accompanied at all times by a parent/carer who is a fully paid up attending member. Children who are not members cannot attend rehearsals.
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Code of Conduct
1. Members should understand clearly that All For One Choir Ltd cannot be held financially responsible for damage and / or injury caused by another choir member’s or their own misconduct.
2. All members must adhere to times and guidelines set by All For One Choir Ltd. Punctuality is required of all choir members at both rehearsals and performances. If a member does not make the required times for a performance, they may not be able to perform at that venue.
3.We strive to provide a positive and safe environment for all members. We must ensure acceptable standards of behaviour from all of our members so that we can achieve this standard. In the event that there is any negative behaviour towards other members, the public or All For One Choir Ltd staff it may lead to cancellation of the members membership. If this situation arises, membership or term fees will not be refunded. Members should be cooperative with both staff and fellow members and uphold an equal opportunity environment. If any member has an issue regarding choir business, please direct this to your local All For One choir leader (please do not interrupt a choir session by asking questions which can be answered at the beginning or the end of the session.)
For any issues which are not resolved by your local All For One Choir leader, please contact head office, via our contact page on our website.
5. Your choir director and official staff members are given responsibility for your rehearsals repertoire and performances and all our choir members are asked to respect their leadership.
6. All For One Choir Ltd members must adhere to our designated dress code at rehearsals and performances. (please see section 8 of ‘Membership’)
7. Each All For One Choir Ltd member is responsible for their own travel arrangements in getting to and from rehearsals and performances, unless otherwise stated. We cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss to member’s vehicles, speeding, parking tickets or charges whilst at choir or traveling to a venue are the members responsibility.
8. Any member not attending choir sessions/rehearsals for a period of one or more terms, will have member’s area access suspended pending their return. It is a member’s responsibility to please advise, upon return, that you wish to have full membership restored.
9. As an All For One Choir Ltd member you are expected to download and print copies of the lyrics from the members area on our website. We will issue new lyric’s when we learn a new song, but we are unable to bring copies of all the past songs to each rehearsal for each member. If you have a problem printing lyrics from our website please see ask an All For One Choir staff member for help.
10. Choir members who have a grievance with a provider of choir engagement/concert choir leader, management or choir member must direct all complaints to either All For One Choir Ltd head office, via our registered address or via email or direct to your choir leader. Please note no complaints should be given to your choir pioneers.
Health and Safety
1. Choir members are responsible for their own well-being and for their own property whilst attending all choir rehearsals and performances.
2. All For One Choir Ltd is not responsible for any damage/loss to personal belongings or injury to persons whilst they are attending rehearsals and performances either before, after or during rehearsals and performances.
3. To perform, All For One Choir members will be required to attend a minimum amount of rehearsals / performance warm-ups etc. as requested by All For One Choir Ltd.
4. A member must inform the choir director or member of staff if they feel unwell or are in need of medical attention during rehearsals or performances. Members are responsible to notify All For One Choirs of any changes in their health we should be aware of.
Data Protection Act
All For One Choir Ltd holds personal and private information with regards to each member, and All For One Choir Ltd will not pass on any information to external bodies or organisations.