Participants in the Centre's activities generally move towards a relationship of mutual generosity with the Centre, in which terms and conditions cease to be relevant. However, the following terms and conditions do apply to our fee-based activities.
Fees All fees quoted are per participant.
Availability Class sizes are limited and so places in classes and on courses are offered subject to availability.
Booking We require a deposit of £10 in advance (or the full fee in advance) to reserve a place on a course. We will not reserve a place on a course until we receive this payment.
Payment of fees Any fee due is payable in full before the start of the course, block or event to which it applies.
Cancellation If a participant needs to cancel a booking, FWBO (Ipswich) will refund in full any payment made provided that we are notified more than seven days before the start of the the course, block or event that was booked. If less notice is given, FWBO (Ipswich) will retain £10 from any fee paid.
Transfer of booking Before the start of a course or block (but not after), participants may transfer a booking to another course or block at no additional charge.
Absence Once a course or block has started, no refund or credit will be given if participants miss all or part of a course.
Concessions Concessionary rates may be available to students, low- or un-waged, and employees of FWBO Right Livelihood businesses. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Provision of classes Although FWBO (Ipswich) will make every effort to provide the classes listed in its publicity (including this website), we cannot guarantee that these classes will be provided at the stated times or at all. Our liability in case of failure to provide a class will be limited to a pro-rata refund of any fee paid or provision of a free class in lieu.
Class leaders Published information regarding class leaders is indicative only and FWBO (Ipswich) reserves the right to substitute class leaders without notice.
Admission FWBO (Ipswich) reserves the right to refuse admission to any of its classes or events.
Part course/block bookings Although courses or blocks are provided as whole units, a pro-rata reduction in the fee may be made if a participant knows at the time of booking that they cannot attend up to two classes of the course or block. This concession is at the absolute discretion of FWBO (Ipswich) and is likely to be offered only in respect of a course or block that we expect to be under-booked. FWBO (Ipswich) reserves the right to cancel such a booking, with a full refund, in favour of another participant who pays the full rate.
'Drop-in' attendance Some class leaders may accept participants on a 'drop-in' basis if there is space in the class. The charge for attending on this basis will be higher than the pro-rata class charge for a block booking.
Injuries FWBO (Ipswich) will not be liable for injuries sustained as a result of performing exercises taught in its Yoga classes, whether while attending a class or elsewhere. Participants are advised to be careful when attempting Yoga exercises, especially for the first time.
Injuries FWBO (Ipswich) will not be liable for injuries sustained as a result of performing exercises taught in its Kung Fu classes, whether while attending a class or elsewhere. Participants are advised to be careful when attempting Kung Fu exercises, especially for the first time.
Insurance Kung Fu classes are run by an Instructor from the European Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association. Insurance that may provide cover for any special risks associated with the Kung Fu class is available from them. Please enquire with the Kung Fu instructor.
Part course/block bookings Although classes are continuous they are paid for in 8 week blocks and are provided as whole units, a pro-rata reduction in the fee may be made if a participant knows at the time of booking that they cannot attend up to two classes of the course or block. This concession is at the absolute discretion of FWBO (Ipswich) and is likely to be offered only in respect of a course or block that we expect to be under-booked. FWBO (Ipswich) reserves the right to cancel such a booking, with a full refund, in favour of another participant who pays the full rate.
Injuries FWBO (Ipswich) will not be liable for injuries sustained as a result of performing exercises taught in its Chi Gung and Tai Chi classes, whether while attending a class or elsewhere. Participants are advised to be careful when attempting these exercises, especially for the first time.