GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THE DRESSMAKERS ACADEMY
Version: April 2026
Business name: The Dressmakers Academy
Website: www.thedressmakersacademy.com
1. SCOPE
These Terms & Conditions apply to all offers, bookings, purchases, registrations and agreements made with The Dressmakers Academy, including but not limited to:
By booking, purchasing or participating in any offering by The Dressmakers Academy, the client agrees to these Terms & Conditions.
2. NATURE OF THE OFFERINGS
The Dressmakers Academy offers high-end, small-group educational and creative experiences that are carefully planned in advance and often involve:
Many experiences cannot be easily replaced or resold at short notice.
For this reason, all bookings are made on the basis of commitment and are subject to the terms below.
3. BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT
3.1 Booking confirmation
A booking is only confirmed once:
The Dressmakers Academy reserves the right to decline a booking where necessary.
3.2 Payment options
Depending on the specific offer, bookings may be paid by:
If a payment plan is offered, the client remains fully liable for the total booking amount.
A payment plan is a convenience only and does not create a flexible or cancellable agreement.
3.3 Missed or failed payments
If a payment fails or an instalment is missed:
Failure to complete payments does not cancel the agreement.
4. CANCELLATION POLICY — RETREATS, TRAVEL EXPERIENCES & IN-PERSON EVENTS
4.1 General principle
The Dressmakers Academy offers carefully curated, small-group experiences that require advance planning, preparation, scheduling and financial commitment.
All bookings are therefore made on the basis of commitment.
4.2 Non-refundable portion of the booking
Upon booking, the first 25% of the total booking price shall be considered non-refundable.
This non-refundable portion compensates for:
This applies regardless of whether the client chooses to:
The non-refundable portion applies regardless of the reason for cancellation, including but not limited to:
4.3 Standard cancellation terms
If the client cancels a retreat, couture week, workshop, city trip or any other in-person experience, the following applies:
More than 16 weeks before the start date
Payments made beyond the non-refundable 25% portion of the total booking price may be refunded, at the sole discretion of The Dressmakers Academy, minus:
Between 16 and 12 weeks before the start date
75% of the total booking price remains payable
12 weeks or less before the start date
100% of the total booking price remains payable
No refund will be given
4.4 No-show, late arrival or early departure
No refund, credit or compensation will be given for:
4.5 Payment plans do not alter cancellation liability
If the client has chosen to pay in instalments, cancellation charges apply to the full booking amount, not only to amounts already paid.
5. TRANSFERS, RESALE & CREDITS
5.1 Transfer to another participant
A client may request to transfer their place to another participant.
This is only possible if:
A reasonable administration fee may apply.
Transfers are not guaranteed.
5.2 Resale of a cancelled place
If a cancelled place is resold, The Dressmakers Academy may, at its sole discretion, offer a partial refund or credit.
However:
6. TRAVEL INSURANCE & CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY
6.1 Travel insurance
For all retreats involving travel, clients are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance immediately after booking.
This should ideally include:
The Dressmakers Academy is not responsible for losses that could have been covered by insurance.
6.2 Personal responsibility
The client is responsible for:
The Dressmakers Academy is not liable for losses resulting from failure to arrange these correctly.
7. FORCE MAJEURE
7.1 Definition
Force majeure includes, but is not limited to:
7.2 If the client chooses not to travel
If the retreat is still going ahead as planned, the cancellation policy remains in force.
This applies even if the client cancels due to:
Clients should rely on travel insurance where applicable.
7.3 If The Dressmakers Academy must cancel
If The Dressmakers Academy must cancel a retreat before it begins, it may offer:
8. CHANGES BY THE ORGANISER
The Dressmakers Academy reserves the right to make reasonable changes to:
Such changes do not automatically entitle the client to a refund.
9. SKILL LEVEL & PARTICIPATION
Many experiences are not suitable for complete beginners.
The client is responsible for ensuring they meet the required level.
Participation may be refused if:
10. HEALTH & PARTICIPATION
Clients are responsible for ensuring they are physically and mentally able to participate.
Retreats may involve:
Any relevant health issues must be communicated in advance.
11. LIABILITY
11.1 General limitation
The Dressmakers Academy is not liable for:
Nothing excludes liability where legally not permitted.
11.2 Maximum liability
Liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific booking.
The Dressmakers Academy is not liable for additional costs such as:
12. PHOTOGRAPHY & CONTENT
Photos and videos may be taken during events.
By participating, the client agrees that general images may be used for marketing.
Clients may request not to appear in close-up images.
13. DIGITAL PRODUCTS & BOXES
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3.1 Digital products
All digital sales are final once access has been granted.
13.2 Physical products
Shipping, customs and return conditions may apply.
The Dressmakers Academy is not responsible for import duties or delays.
14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All materials remain the property of The Dressmakers Academy.
They may not be copied, shared, taught or resold without permission.
15. COMPLAINTS
Complaints must be submitted in writing within 14 days.
16. APPLICABLE LAW
Dutch law applies.
17. FINAL PROVISION
The Dressmakers Academy may update these Terms & Conditions at any time.
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