PRIVACY POLICY
Further Music School
Effective Date: July 29, 2026
Further Music School (“Further Music School,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our students, families, website visitors, and customers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, register for lessons or programs, communicate with us, or otherwise use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
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Parent or guardian name
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Student name and age
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing and billing information
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Lesson and program registration information
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Instructor and scheduling information
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Attendance and account information
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Payment and transaction information
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Communications, inquiries, and requests submitted to us
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Emergency contact information
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Information reasonably necessary to provide our educational programs and services
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our website, such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and general website usage information.
2. How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
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Register students for lessons, camps, classes, and other programs
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Manage student accounts and enrollment
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Schedule and reschedule lessons
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Manage make-up lessons
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Process tuition and other payments
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Communicate with students and families
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Send lesson and appointment reminders
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Provide schedule changes and confirmations
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Send account and billing notifications
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Communicate school closures and operational updates
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Respond to questions and customer service requests
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Provide information about relevant school programs and services
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Maintain appropriate school and business records
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Improve our website, programs, and services
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Protect the security and integrity of our systems
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Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
3. Payment Information
Payments may be processed through third-party payment service providers. Further Music School may not directly receive or store complete credit or debit card information when payments are processed through these providers.
Payment information is handled in accordance with the policies and security practices of the applicable payment processor.
4. Information Sharing
Further Music School does not sell personal information.
We may disclose information to service providers that help us operate our school and provide services, such as scheduling and school-management platforms, payment processors, website providers, email and communication providers, and other vendors performing services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of Further Music School, our students and families, our employees, or others.
5. SMS and Mobile Information Privacy
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive SMS/text messages from Further Music School, we may send messages related to your relationship with the school, including lesson reminders, scheduling information, account notifications, registration information, school closures, and program updates.
Mobile opt-in information, SMS consent, and text messaging originator data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
All categories described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@furthermusic.com.
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
6. Email Communications
We may use the email address you provide to communicate about lessons, registrations, schedules, payments, programs, school operations, and other matters related to your relationship with Further Music School.
Where applicable, promotional emails will include a method for unsubscribing from future promotional communications.
You may also contact info@furthermusic.com regarding your communication preferences.
7. Children's Information
Further Music School provides educational services to children. Personal information concerning minor students is generally provided by a parent or legal guardian in connection with registration and participation in our programs.
Parents and guardians should provide registration and contact information on behalf of minor students where appropriate.
We use student information for legitimate educational and administrative purposes related to providing our programs and services.
8. Photos, Videos, and Media
Further Music School may take photographs, video, or recordings during lessons, performances, camps, events, or other school activities when permitted by the applicable enrollment agreement, media authorization, or other consent obtained from the student or parent/guardian.
Any use of student images or recordings will be subject to the permissions applicable to the student's enrollment or participation.
9. Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website and service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, understand website usage, remember preferences, improve functionality, and measure the effectiveness of our services and communications.
Your browser may allow you to control or disable certain cookies. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
10. Data Security
Further Music School takes reasonable administrative, organizational, and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Data Retention
We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain business and educational records, comply with legal and accounting requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements and policies.
12. Your Choices
You may contact us to request corrections or updates to your contact information or communication preferences.
You may opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP and may unsubscribe from applicable promotional email communications using the unsubscribe instructions provided in those messages.
13. Third-Party Services
Our website or services may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites, platforms, or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policies, and Further Music School is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices, services, or legal requirements.
When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
15. Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be directed to:
Further Music School
Email: info@furthermusic.com
Website: furthermusic.com
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Further Music School
Effective Date: July 29, 2026
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These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Further Music School website and certain services and communications provided by Further Music School.By accessing our website, registering for our programs, or using our services, you acknowledge these Terms as well as any enrollment, tuition, cancellation, make-up, withdrawal, camp, or other policies applicable to the services for which you register.
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1. Educational Services
Further Music School provides music education services that may include:
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Private music lessons
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Group classes
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Ensembles
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Camps
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Workshops
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Performances and recitals
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Special events
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Other educational programs
Programs, schedules, instructors, locations, pricing, and availability may vary.
2. Registration and Account Information
Students and families are responsible for providing accurate and current information during registration.
This may include student information, parent or guardian information, contact information, scheduling preferences, payment information, and other information reasonably required to provide our services.
Families are responsible for keeping their contact and account information current.
3. Tuition and Payments
Tuition, registration fees, camp fees, and other applicable charges will be disclosed during registration or enrollment.
By providing a payment method and enrolling in a recurring program, where applicable, you authorize Further Music School and its payment service providers to process payments according to the billing schedule and enrollment terms presented to you.
Specific billing, cancellation, withdrawal, refund, make-up lesson, suspension, and related policies may be governed by the applicable enrollment agreement or school policy.
4. Scheduling and Instructor Assignments
Lesson schedules and instructor assignments are subject to availability.
Further Music School may occasionally need to adjust a lesson time, instructor assignment, room, location, or schedule due to instructor availability, school operations, emergencies, or other circumstances.
When reasonably possible, the school will communicate relevant schedule changes to affected students or families.
5. School Policies
Students and families participating in Further Music School programs are subject to the policies applicable to their enrollment.
These may include policies concerning:
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Attendance
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Cancellations
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Make-up lessons
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Withdrawals
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Tuition and billing
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School closures
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Student conduct
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Camps and special programs
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Media authorization
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Safety and facility use
Where a specific enrollment agreement or program policy contains additional or more specific terms, those terms apply to that particular enrollment or program.
6. Website Use
The Further Music School website is provided for informational, registration, communication, and related business purposes.
Users agree not to misuse the website, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access to systems or information, or use the website for unlawful purposes.
7. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, website content belonging to Further Music School, including text, graphics, logos, branding, original educational materials, photographs, videos, and other content, is owned by or licensed to Further Music School and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Such content may not be reproduced, distributed, or commercially exploited without appropriate permission.
8. Third-Party Services
Further Music School may use third-party services to provide website functionality, registration, scheduling, payments, communications, and other services.
Use of certain third-party services may also be subject to the applicable provider's terms and privacy practices.
9. Electronic Communications
By providing your contact information, you acknowledge that Further Music School may communicate with you electronically regarding inquiries, registrations, lesson schedules, account information, payments, school operations, and programs, subject to applicable law and your communication preferences.
10. SMS Messaging Terms & Conditions
By opting in to receive SMS/text messages from Further Music School, you agree to receive informational and account-related messages from us.
Messages may include:
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Lesson and appointment reminders
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Schedule confirmations and changes
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Make-up lesson information
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Registration and enrollment information
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Account and billing notifications
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School closure notifications
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Camp and program information
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Other service-related school communications
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing goods or services from Further Music School.
For help, reply HELP or contact us at info@furthermusic.com.
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. After you reply STOP, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you subsequently opt in again.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Mobile opt-in information and SMS consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
11. Privacy
Your use of our website and services is also subject to the Further Music School Privacy Policy.
The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information, including information associated with SMS communications.
12. Availability and Website Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current. However, program schedules, tuition, instructor availability, events, and other information may change.
Further Music School does not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely current.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Further Music School will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from use of or inability to use our website.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
14. Changes to These Terms
Further Music School may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services, policies, technology, or legal requirements.
Updated Terms will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
15. Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:
Further Music School
Email: info@furthermusic.com
Website: furthermusic.com