UTAIKO Course Contract

At Utah Taiko, we are committed to making Taiko accessible to our rural community.

Exceptional Value: A fair market assessment revealed that similar programs in larger metropolitan areas typically start at $150 per month - three times our current rate.

Our Commitment to You: We choose to offer these courses at a fraction of their value to ensure anyone can participate.

Your Commitment to Us: Because we operate on such thin margins to keep costs low, we rely on full-semester commitments from our students to build a sustainable business here in Sanpete.

Course Options:

Fall and Spring Semesters consist of a minimum of 17 sessions (approx. 5 months), bi-monthly courses include a minimum of 8 sessions per semester

Summer Sessions include a minimum of 8 weekly sessions (or 4 sessions for bi-monthly format).

Lesson Length:

Standard weekly sessions: 85 minutes

Bi-monthly sessions: 3 hours

Course Fees:

• Fall or Spring Semester: $300 per student

• Summer Session: $150 per student

• Fees are payable in monthly installments of $50

*Please note the monthly payment plan does not mean monthly enrollment. Students commit to the full course term and agree to complete all payments regardless of attendance.

Continuing Enrollment

Enrollment in UTAIKO courses is structured on a per-semester basis. Enrollment automatically renews from semester to semester.

• Cancellation Policy: If you do not wish to continue into the next semester, you must provide written notice of cancellation at least one month prior to the start of the new term.

• Commitment: Once a semester begins, students are committed to the full term and are responsible for the total semester fee. There is no month-to-month enrollment option.

• Automatic Renewal: Unless canceled in writing by the deadline, your spot is reserved and you will be invoiced for the upcoming semester's tuition.

Students who continue semester to semester save $50 per semester.

i.e. Spring semester: $300, Summer: $150, Fall $300 = $750 per year. Continuing enrollment is $50 per month x 12 months = $600

So you save $150 per year when continuing your enrollment.

Flexible Attendance:

• Students are registered for one official “home class,” which reserves their guaranteed weekly time slot.

• Students are welcome to attend alternate sessions during the week at no additional charge if space allows.

• Priority for open slots is always given to students registered in that specific class.

• Bonus classes and extra sessions are often offered throughout the semester and on breaks and are open to all active students.

Payment Terms:

Monthly payments are due by the 5th of each month. Invoices are sent by the 1st of each month unless paid in full in advance.

Accepted Payment Methods:

Venmo, PayPal, check, cash (see invoice for details).

Make checks payable to:

Utah Taiko LLC

394 West Union Street

Manti, Utah 84642

*Checks and cash may be given in person.

Attendance and Absence Policy

Students are responsible for their own attendance. If a planned absence is known in advance, students are encouraged to attend a different session earlier in the week or in the week following the absence.

Please notify Razz by phone or email if you will be absent:

Termination Clause

Utah Taiko LLC reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time due to disruptive behavior, non-compliance with class policies, or any reason necessary to protect the safety and well-being, and learning environment of the class. If a student's contract is canceled or terminated for any reason, the student (or parent/guardian) remains responsible for full payment of the current running semester. No prorated refunds or credits will be issued for the remainder of the term following termination.

Refund Policy

No refunds will be issued for early withdrawal, missed classes, or partially completed courses.

Media Release & Health Protocols

This contract includes a media release and acknowledgment of safety protocols as outlined in the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form below.

Agreement to Terms

By signing at the end of this form, the student (or parent/guardian if under 18) acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms outlined in this contract, including commitment to course duration, payment, attendance, termination, and refund policies.

AWROL (Accident Waiver & Release of Liability

Between Utah Taiko, LLC (UTAIKO) and Student (or student's parent/legal guardian if student is under 18 years of age).

Event/Activity: Taiko Drumming Classes and Events

Course Location: 4025 South 2900 West, Sterling, Utah 84665

I, the undersigned participant (or legal guardian if under 18 years old), hereby acknowledge, agree, and understand that:

Acknowledgment of Risks:

I acknowledge that participating in taiko drumming and related activities, including strength training, yoga, heavy lifting, and playing the taiko drums, involves inherent risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to, physical injury, property damage, or, in rare cases, serious outcomes and health risks including death. Risks may arise from my own actions, the actions of others, or environmental factors. By participating, I voluntarily assume all associated risks and agree to take full responsibility for my safety and well-being.

2. Assumption of Responsibility:

I certify that I am physically fit for participation in these activities and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional. I understand that it is my responsibility to be aware of my own physical limits and limitations before participating.

3. Waiver of Liability:

I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Utah Taiko LLC, Rannock Purcell, its instructors, employees, volunteers, representatives, agents, as well as Roland and Darla Tooley, the owners of the property at 4025 South 2900 West, Sterling, Utah 84665, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees, or otherwise, while participating in taiko drumming activities.

4. Indemnification: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all entities or persons mentioned above from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of my actions during these activities.

5. Medical Treatment:

I hereby consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this event. I understand that I am responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment.

6. Photo/Video Release:

I grant Utah Taiko LLC, Rannock Purcell, and any authorized photographers or videographers the right to take photographs and video recordings of me during classes and/or events. I consent to the use of such photos or videos for promotional, educational, and commercial purposes in any media without compensation to me. I understand that these images may be used in promotional materials, websites, and social media.

7. Binding Effect:

This Accident Waiver and Release of Liability shall be binding upon me and my successors, heirs, representatives, executors, and administrators. This contract shall remain in effect and binding for as long as the participant is a registered student of Utah Taiko. By signing below, the participant agrees to adhere to all terms and conditions outlined herein for the duration of their registration.

8. Governing Law:

This release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.

I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE.