Policies

This policy, as outlined below, describes the collection and use of data/information received from visitors/users of this website and its features. 

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Website visitors may choose to correspond with Daniel Faia using the contact form on this website. Personal information (such as name, phone number, email address) that is provided on the contact form is transmitted to Daniel Faia via email and he uses it for business purposes only. Daniel Faia makes every effort to store this personal information securely. Daniel Faia does not sell any collected personal information.

All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only with no warranty of any kind– neither expressed nor implied. Daniel Faia may post or share content (e.g., images, videos, demonstrations, presentations, interviews, publications, projects, etc...) that can be accessed by public viewers.

· The determination of the suitability of use or application of the content is the sole responsibility of the public viewer.

· The adherence to safety protocols and use of appropriate procedure and caution when working with hand tools, power tools, machines, and related woodworking materials is the sole responsibility of the public viewer.

· Registration is limited to no more than 5 students per workshop.

· Students must be at least 18 years of age.

· Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

· Registrations are not transferable.

· The full workshop fee is due at the time of registration for 1-day and 2-day workshops. 

· A deposit of $400.00 is due at the time of registration for workshops scheduled for 3 or more days with the balance due 3 weeks prior to the workshop start date. Unpaid balances after the designated due date will be considered non-refundable student cancellations and will result in forfeiture of all previous payments and termination of registration. 

· Prospective students must first review all workshop policies, and then email Dan at dcfwoodcarver@gmail.com if they are interested in registering for a workshop. The email inquiry should include the title and scheduled date (s) of the requested workshop. If space is available, Dan will send a follow up email with a registration form, payment instructions, and workshop information. If space is not available in the requested workshop, a waiting list is optional. If prospective students don't receive a response from Dan within 72 hours, they should follow up to make sure that he received their email inquiry.

· Registrations are not confirmed until the completed registration form and required payment have been received and processed.

· Credit cards/Debit cards/Venmo are not accepted. 

Workshops are limited to small groups (no more than 5 students) in order to provide an optimal teaching environment and a personalized learning experience. Students should consider their schedules carefully before committing to and registering for a workshop. This cancellation policy is in place in order to help prevent any disruption to a scheduled workshop due to an individual cancellation. 

· A student must notify Daniel Faia via email in order to request a cancellation. No other form of cancellation request will be granted. 

· Cancellation requests received on or after the workshop start date, non-attendance, and/or partial attendance are not eligible for a refund or a credit.

· If a student cancels a workshop registration, for any reason, at least 60 days prior to the workshop start date, a 75% refund of the paid workshop deposit/fee will be issued. 

· If a student cancels a workshop registration, for any reason, 30-59 days prior to the workshop start date, a 50% refund of the paid workshop deposit/fee will be issued.

· No refund will be issued if a student cancels a workshop registration, for any reason, less than 30 days prior to the workshop start date. However, if a student cancels a workshop registration prior to the workshop start date, due to a medical emergency or death in the immediate family, a non-transferable 25% credit of the paid workshop deposit/fee may be issued, at Daniel Faia’s discretion, to be applied toward a future registration for an available workshop with Daniel Faia scheduled within one year of the original workshop start date. An applied credit cannot be refunded or re-used if a student cancels the workshop registration or does not attend the workshop for which it was applied. 

· Daniel Faia reserves the right to cancel any workshop at any time. If a workshop is cancelled by Daniel Faia and cannot be mutually rescheduled, registered students will be granted a refund* of the paid workshop deposit/fee. *Students who previously cancelled their registration are not eligible for a refund.

· It is the priority of Daniel Faia to promote a safe workspace and to demonstrate best practices regarding proper operational procedures.

· It is the responsibility of each student to accept and assume all associated risks, and to understand and follow all safety procedures/precautions for the use of hand tools, power tools, machines, and materials. 

· Appropriate eyewear must be worn in the shop (safety glasses when necessary).

· Appropriate footwear must be worn in the shop (no sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes).

· Appropriate hearing protection must be worn in the shop (when necessary).

· Students must keep long hair secured away from the face and refrain from wearing loose clothing or accessories. 

· Any student who is unsure of or uncomfortable with any tool, machine, or procedure must notify Daniel Faia immediately. 

· Any student who violates any safety procedure/precaution will be asked to leave the shop.

· Alcohol consumption, illegal or recreational drug use, smoking, electronic cigarettes, and vaporizers are prohibited. 

· Students who use prescription or over-the-counter medications that could impair their coordination or judgment must notify Daniel Faia so that he can make arrangements to assist them with the safe use of shop equipment. 

· Any student who violates this policy will be asked to leave the shop.

· It is important to respect the privacy, property, and work of others.

· Students are encouraged to share images of their own work, but must provide proper credit to Daniel Faia for workshop instruction and design.

· Students are not permitted to record or share proprietary workshop information such as curriculum, procedures, demonstrations, designs, drawings, patterns, plans, and hand-outs.

· Students must not share information/images of other students or their work without their permission.

· Photographing/recording/reproducing copyrighted material is prohibited.