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JOYFUL SOUND PIANO STUDIO

STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT AND LIABILITY WAIVER

This Student Enrollment Agreement and Liability Waiver ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Joyful Sound Piano Studio ("Studio") and the undersigned student or parent/legal guardian ("Client").

By signing this Agreement, Client acknowledges that Client has read, understood, and agrees to be legally bound by the terms and conditions set forth below.

1. REGISTRATION FEE AND TUITION PAYMENT

1.1 A non-refundable registration fee shall be required for all new students enrolling in the Studio.

1.2 Monthly tuition shall be due and payable on the first (1st) day of each calendar month.

1.3 Clients paying by cash shall submit payment no later than the fourth (4th) lesson of the preceding month to cover tuition for the upcoming month.

1.4 If full payment is not received by the fourth (4th) day of the applicable month, a late fee of Forty Dollars ($40.00) shall be assessed and added to the outstanding balance.

1.5 Client authorizes the Studio, upon prior consent and subject to applicable law, to charge the Client's designated credit card for any unpaid tuition balance. In such event, an additional processing fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) may be charged to cover credit card processing costs.

1.6 Client agrees to remain responsible for all charges, fees, and balances incurred under this Agreement.

2. DISCOUNTED TUITION OPTION AND MAKE-UP LESSONS

2.1 Client acknowledges that enrollment under the Studio's discounted tuition option is offered in consideration of the Client's agreement to waive eligibility for complimentary make-up lessons resulting from missed classes.

2.2 Virtual lessons, when offered, shall be conducted during the student's regularly scheduled lesson time.

2.3 Any make-up lesson requested by the Client shall be subject to the Studio's availability and may require payment of an additional fee as determined by the Studio.

3. AUTOMATIC MONTH-TO-MONTH RENEWAL

3.1 Enrollment shall automatically renew on a month-to-month basis upon payment of the applicable monthly tuition.

3.2 The Studio reserves the right to modify tuition rates, policies, or scheduling upon reasonable notice to the Client.

4. TERMINATION AND NOTICE REQUIREMENT

4.1 Client acknowledges and agrees to the Studio's one-month notice requirement for termination of lessons.

4.2 To discontinue lessons, Client shall provide written notice to the Studio at least thirty (30) days prior to the intended termination date.

4.3 Client shall remain responsible for all tuition, fees, and other charges accrued through the effective termination date.

4.4 If Client fails to provide the required notice, Client agrees to pay for lesson time slots reserved by the Studio during the applicable notice period.

5. ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

5.1 Client acknowledges that participation in lessons and use of Studio facilities involve certain inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances.

5.2 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Client knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly assumes all risks associated with participation in lessons and use of Studio facilities.

5.3 Client, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns, hereby waives, releases, acquits, and forever discharges the Studio and its owners, instructors, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to participation in lessons or use of Studio facilities, including claims based upon ordinary negligence.

5.4 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to release or waive liability that cannot be waived under applicable law, including liability arising from gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional misconduct where prohibited by law.

6. GENERAL PROVISIONS

6.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, representations, or understandings relating to the subject matter herein.

6.2 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

6.3 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Studio operates.

6.4 Electronic Signatures. Electronic signatures and electronically accepted agreements shall have the same force and effect as original handwritten signatures to the extent permitted by law.

BY SIGNING BELOW, CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CLIENT HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, UNDERSTANDS ITS TERMS, AND VOLUNTARILY AGREES TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY ITS PROVISIONS.