STUDENT REGISTRATION AND REFUND POLICIES

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To register for any class, payment in full is required at the time of registration. Two weeks withdrawal notice is required for a refund (excluding gift certificates); but please note a transaction fee will be deducted from the refund for each and every class seat registration that is canceled by the registrant/student based on the following scale: classes up to $125 will incur a $20 fee, classes in the $126-$350 range will have a $30 fee, classes valued over $351 will incur a $50 fee. When a class is dropped 3-13 days prior to the start date, only school class credit will be issued, and the corresponding transaction fee will be deducted (see above). Rescheduling a class still entails a cancellation and, therefore, a transaction fee will still be charged to customer. There are no refunds or school credit issued when fewer than 48 hours notice from the class start date is given.

MAKE-UP CLASSES POLICY

Students may make-up missed classes in any Techniques series and Wine Essentials class without charge. Attendance at the first session of any Techniques series is mandatory. Students must attend the first class in a series before scheduling a make up class. Make up classes are available on a limited basis and must be arranged with ICE's Customer Service Manager. All make up classes are subject to availability. Missed make ups cannot be rescheduled.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

The Institute of Culinary Education reserves the right to cancel any class that fails to attract sufficient enrollment. In the case of cancellation, all students will be notified and a full refund will be given. Students traveling to ICE from outside the New York metropolitan area should confirm their class registration(s) before finalizing travel arrangements. In order to minimize class interruptions, ICE maintains the right to deny student registration and/or entrance.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of the Institute of Culinary Education, Inc.'s furnishing services to enable me to participate in one of its courses or events, I agree as follows:

I fully understand and acknowledge that culinary activities have (a) inherent risks, dangers and hazards and such exists in my participation in any Institute of Culinary Education, Inc. course or event; (b) my participation in such activities may result in injury or illness; (c) these risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of participant or others in such activities, accidents or other causes; and (d) by my participation in these activities, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of other person.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Institute of Culinary Education, Inc. and its present and former directors, officers, shareholders, employees, teachers and agents from any and all claims, actions or losses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defending any claim) for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of my participation in the Institute of Culinary Education, Inc.'s activities, except where the loss, injury, death or damage is caused by the reckless or grossly negligent conduct on the part of the Institute of Culinary Education, Inc. or its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, teachers or agents.

I understand that I am responsible for knowing my food allergies, inquiring about the ingredients in all dishes and for declining any dishes that may contain any ingredients that I may be allergic to. The Institute of Culinary Education, Inc., and its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, teachers and agents are not responsible for any food related allergic reactions.

I understand that in the event I am unable to follow the directions given to me in a safe manner or I am deemed to be of an inappropriate age or deemed to be intoxicated by my instructor or any other representative of the Institute of Culinary Education, I will not be allowed to finish the course or remain at the event and will be asked to leave.

I understand that the Institute of Culinary Education, Inc. reserves the right to take photographic or film records of any of its courses and events, and hereby agree that the Institute of Culinary Education, Inc. may use any such photographic or film records for promotional and/or commercial purposes without any remuneration to the participant in any such course or event. The undersigned agrees to assign all right, title and interest such person may have in or to any media in which their name or likeness might be used to the Institute of Culinary Education, Inc.

Alcoholic Beverage Policy

Alcoholic beverages may be made available for consumption in certain classes. Class participants may be asked to present identification to prove that they are of legal New York State drinking age and will be held responsible for limiting their consumption of alcohol to safe amounts. PREGNANT WOMEN, PEOPLE WHO WILL BE DRIVING AND PEOPLE ON CERTAIN MEDICATION SHOULD NOT CONSUME ALCOHOL. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL MAY BE BROUGHT INTO RECREATIONAL CLASSES.
Please note: All recreational classes are restricted to adults 18 or older. (please see our listing of classes specifically designed for kids and teens if you are younger than 18). Students under the age of 18 will not be permitted to attend adult classes, even with an adult. If you sign up for a class that it age-restricted & do not fall in line with the policy, you will be asked to leave during check-in and will still be charged for this seat.