POLICIES & PROCEDURES

ARTIST EXPO HOUSTON

One Day Registration: For students who are only able to participate in classes for one day will have the option to register for a single day.  One (1) day registration fee:  $35.00

Registration Fee:   Cancellations before June 1, 2009 will receive 50% refund.        June 1, 2009 and after, registration fees are forfeited, no exceptions.

Class & Supply Fees:  Cancellations before June 1, 2000 will receive 100% .             June 1, 2009, and after all fees are forfeited, no exception. 

Late Registration:  A $15.00 late registration fee will be added after June 1, 2009.

Registration Transferable:   Registration without changes may be transferred to another attendee for a $25.00 fee.

Class Cancellation:   Any class not "SOLD" to at least 5 students by May 29, 2009, is subject to cancellation.  Students and teachers will be notified of the cancellations.

Notification Policy following class cancellation:  Following notification the student must notify Artist Expo ASAP of any class substitutions.  If Artist Expo has not heard from student by May 29, a refund check will be issued to reimburse the student for any fees from the cancelled classes.

Class Drop Policy:   No class can be dropped beginning June 1, 2009.  Class may be posted for resale on-site during the convention.

Class Add Policy:  Classes may be added at no additional fee at anytime.

Emergency Cancellation Guidelines pertaining to Furnished Supplies:  If at all possible, the attendee should notify Artist Expo of an emergency.  Then, at that time, arrangements can be discussed and made.  When it is made clear that a registrant will not be attending, teachers who are involved will be notified.  An assigned Artist Expo Volunteer will collect the “furnished supplies” from the teacher.   Arrangements must be made with Artist Expo to have the “Furnished Supplies” picked up at convention or shipped at the registrant’s expense.

Project Originality:  Teacher warrants that the design to be taught is an original design and does not infringe on the copyright of another.  Teacher agrees to hold harmless the ARTIST EXPO for any claims and / or suits arising from said design being taught.  Teacher further agrees to assume responsibility for defense costs arising from any such action.  Teacher agrees to teach the design submitted at the time and classroom assigned at the ARTIST EXPO.  Lodging and transportation are the teacher’s own responsibility.

If any questions concerning infringement of originality are brought to the attention of Artist Expo, Artist Expo will see that both parties are informed and brought together to discuss the issue.  The parties are expected to mutually agree to what action, if any, needs to be taken by Artist Expo.  Artist Expo should not be expected nor will make any judgment call concerning originality of artwork.

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