Terms of Service

Website ownership and Terms of Use Agreement

These Terms of Use are applicable to the Dearing Acting Studio web site: www.dearingstudio.com  and every site linked to www.dearingstudio.com by Dearing Entertainment LLC, including affiliate companies. This website belongs to Dearing Entertainment LLC and by using the website you agree with the terms.

Dearing Entertainment LLC may alter the Terms of Use at any time based on their sole discretion. It is the user’s responsibility to remain up to date on Terms of Use as they change periodically. By continuing to use the Site after changes have been made will mean an acceptance and agreement to any changes.

SMS Text Messaging Terms And Conditions

Dearing Entertainment LLC provides this policy to explain how we use SMS text messaging. Please read these SMS Text Messaging Terms & Conditions (“SMS Terms”) carefully. 

SMS OPT IN

Customers “opt in” to receive regular SMS marketing, communications and notifications in several ways. The “opt-in” consumer consent for SMS includes but is not limited to, filling in online forms, checking “Terms and Conditions Agreement”, Enrolling in programs in-person or over the phone, Enrolling in programs online, Completing written or digital registration forms online or in person. 

Customers or users who “opt-in” for SMS include anyone who uses any of Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio, websites, affiliate websites, products and services agree to OPT IN for SMS messaging by providing a mobile number and using websites, services and products owned by Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio. 

Users of Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio, websites, affiliate websites, products and services expressly consent to receive marketing and non-marketing text messages from Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio, including automated text messages intended to enhance the user’s experience. These messages can be recurring or one-time. 

Opting in to receive marketing and non-marketing text messages is not required to purchase any products or services from Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio. By providing your mobile number and opting in, you agree you have ownership rights or permission to use the number that has been provided to Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio.

SMS PERSONAL DATA USAGE

Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio uses SMS for recurring notifications such as program assignments, start times, reminders, etc. 

Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio also periodically uses SMS for marketing purposes such as events, shows, new programs, discounts and special promotions.

Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio is not responsible for any third party SMS charges, fees or fines any and all SMS service providers and contracts. 

SMS OPT OUT

The “OPT-OUT” of SMS service is simple. Customers and users may opt out of SMS communications at any time by following the procedure established by the initial text message. 

For example, replying “STOP” to any message received will initiate the process of removal from the SMS messaging communications. Once processed, users and customers will no longer receive SMS communications from Dearing Entertainment LLC, DBA Dearing Acting Studio, prior consent has been received.

Talent Release and Limitation of Liability

  • I understand that I am enrolling to take acting classes at an acting school and due to the nature of this business cameras, audio equipment and other recording devices are frequently used.
  • I understand that my image or likeness may be recorded at any time while at the studio or while participating in virtual or online courses.
  • I agree that my image or likeness if recorded may be used according to the Terms of Service (Talent Release).
  • I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service and understand that by using this website and purchasing services at Dearing Entertainment LLC I am legally agreeing to the talent release described in Terms of Services.
  • If I am a parent/guardian signing up my child or if I am purchasing on behalf of someone else – I agree to take legal responsibility for explaining these terms.

I hereby grant permission to Dearing Entertainment LLC to utilize my appearance, and/or the appearance of the student I have purchased services for, in connection with the content in any and all manner and media and all rights of every kind and character whatsoever in perpetuity in and to my performance, appearance, name and/or voice and the results and proceeds thereof (the “Performance”) in connection with the content, and I hereby authorize Dearing Entertainment LLC to photograph and record (on film, digital, video, tape, or otherwise), the Performance; to edit same at its discretion and to include it with the performance of others and with sound effects, special effects and music; to incorporate same into the Picture or other program or not; to use and to license others to use such re- cordings and photographs in any manner or media whatsoever, including without limitation unrestricted use for purposes of publicity, advertising and sales promotion; and to use my name, likeness, voice, biographic or other information concerning me in connection with the Picture, commercial tie-ups, merchandising, and for any other purpose. I further acknowledge that Dearing Entertainment LLC owns all rights to the results and proceeds of my services rendered in connection herewith.

I agree that my participation in any class, in person or virtual, may be edited at the sole discretion of Dearing Entertainment LLC. I consent the use of my name, likeness, voice and biographical material about me in connection with any class, event, meeting or any purpose virtual or in person related to the studio for publicity and related institutional promotional purposes. I expressly release Dearing Entertainment, it’s agents, employees, licensees and assigns from and against any and all claims which I have or may have for invasion of privacy, defamation or any other cause of action arising out of production, distribution, broadcast or exhibition of any sort related to day to day business at Dearing Acting Studio.

Purchases, Accounts, Passwords

I understand that all purchases are final and no refunds will be given at any time for any reason. I understand that Dearing Entertainment will not be liable for any breach of accounts or passwords related to this website or any other associated website or service I choose to use in connection with Dearing Acting Studio. I understand that many purchases on this website include automatic payment and renewal policies and by purchasing I have agreed to such terms.

Auto Renewal

  • I understand that by enrolling in this class I will put on an automatic subscription that will be billed on the 22nd of every month to continue enrollment.
  • I understand that I may unenroll at any time through my student profile after checkout.
  • I understand that once my account is charged on the 22nd for renewal no refunds will be given.
  • I understand that if communicated before the course begins, students can hold class credit for a future date.

Website Content

Any and all text, graphics, video, audio, trademarks, logos, code, web design, structure – ALL CONTENT – is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

This website may not be copied at any time without the express written permission of Dearing Entertainment LLC. This includes but is not limited to ALL CONTENT listed above.

Website USE

This website may not be tracked or monitored by anyone other than authorized personnel of Dearing Entertainment LLC.

Any action taken with the intention to hack, slow down servers, break websites in any way, slow website speed, overload servers etc. will result in penalties and those caught will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our Terms of Use or Privacy Policy, contact us by:

  • E-mail: [email protected]
  • Regular Mail: Dearing Acting Studio 10806 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85028
  • Phone: (480) 299-3752

Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Terms of service updated March 9th, 2023