Terms of trade

Please read these terms and conditions ("terms") carefully before participating in any sewing workshop ("workshop") organised by Sip & Sew Workshops NZ ("we", "us", or "our").

If you have any questions regarding these terms, you can contact us via the contact form on this website.

TERMS

WORKSHOPS

Acceptance of Terms

By participating in any one or more of our workshops from time to time, you acknowledge that each such participation shall be subject to these terms and you agree to be legally bound by the same.

Workshop

We agree to supply you the workshop as offered by us on this website, being sipandsewworkshopsnz.com, subject to these terms.

Information

We shall use our best endeavors to consult with you in good faith and provide all relevant information, directions, assistance and cooperation as is required for us to perform the workshops per our website.

Beverages

Occasionally, at our sole discretion, our private workshops may include the provision of drink vouchers to be used at restaurants within our building or we may invite you to bring your own beverages to the workshop. You are expected to use these vouchers and consume beverages responsibly. If you are booking for others, it is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your party are made aware of the availability of any such vouchers and use them responsibly, in accordance with these terms.

Follow Our Safety Procedures

You agree to follow all safety guidelines and instructions provided by us before and/or during the workshops where the consumption of any food or beverages provided during the workshop is at your own risk. When booking for others, including friends and children, you are responsible for ensuring that they are also made aware of and comply with these safety procedures.

Failure to Comply

At our discretion, if you or any member of your group fails to follow these terms regarding safety guidelines, including without limitation disruptive behaviour and excessive rowdiness, we reserve the right to take any of the following actions:

  • Immediate Removal – We may remove the offending individual(s) or the entire group from the workshop without a refund.

  • Financial Liability – In cases where your actions or those of your group cause damage to our property, we will charge your card for the full cost of repairs or replacement.

  • Future Bans – We may also prohibit you and members of your group from attending future workshops based on the severity of the misconduct.

It is your duty to ensure that all participants you book for adhere to our guidelines and instructions to ensure the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all participants and to protect our property.

Prior Work

Any workshop performed, or which should have been performed, by us for you before the date of these terms shall fall within the scope of our duties and responsibilities under these terms where the terms and conditions of these terms will apply accordingly.

BOOKINGS

  • Bookings Required: Booking for each workshop is required and is considered complete only upon receipt of payment.

  • Pre-Payment Required: Payment must be made in full prior to the commencement of the workshop to secure your place, unless we agree in writing otherwise.

  • Right to Refuse: We reserve the right to refuse entry to any participant who has not made full payment.

  • Non-Transferrable Bookings: The transferability of any booking confirmation issued by us is subject to our prior written consent. If you wish to transfer your booking to another individual, you must first obtain our approval. Unauthorised transfers may result in the cancellation of your booking without refund.

PAYMENT

  • Fees: Unless we otherwise agree in writing, you must pay our fees for our workshop per our website on these terms.

  • Deposit: We may require you to pay a deposit before we commence the workshop to you under these terms.

  • Overdue Interest: If we invoice you for our workshops and you have not paid our fees in full by the due date, we may charge interest compounding monthly on the unpaid overdue balance at the rate of 5% per annum above the current overdraft rate charged by our bank. We may also charge collection and legal costs and suspend further workshop services until payment is made.

  • Payments will be credited first to late payment charges and then to the unpaid balance.

  • Indemnity: You indemnify us against all costs and claims in respect of our exercise of rights under this payments clause.

  • NZD: Unless we state otherwise in writing, prices we provide you are in New Zealand dollars.

CANCELLATIONS

Booking Confirmation: All workshops/bookings must be paid for in full at the time of booking. Your place is not confirmed until payment has been received. We reserve the right to release any unpaid bookings after 48 hours or earlier if demand is high.

Cancellation by You:

  • Within 24 hours prior to the workshop/booking: We shall be compensated by you for 100% of our fees per your booking confirmation, unless otherwise agreed in writing. No-shows will be treated as cancellations within 24 hours and are non-refundable.

  • More than 24 hours prior to the workshop/booking: You are entitled to a refund of 100% of our fees per your booking confirmation, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Cancellation by Us:

  • Within 24 hours prior to the workshop/booking: You may choose to either rebook or receive a 100% refund.

  • More than 24 hours prior to the workshop/booking: You will be required to rebook your workshop/booking without the option for a refund.

REPRESENTATIONS

Experience Purposes Only: You acknowledge that we offer our workshops solely for experience purposes and not as a professional service. We make no representations or warranties regarding our skill, judgment, ability, capacity, or experience. Participation is at your own discretion and risk.

No Representations by You: You may not provide any warranty or representation to others about our workshops unless we have expressly authorised it in writing. You indemnify us against any resulting loss, cost, or liability.

CONSENT & USE OF WORKSHOP PRODUCTS

Right to Showcase: We may take photographs of workshops and workshop products you create, whether partially or fully complete, for use in our portfolios, including social media and websites.

Compliance Warranty: You warrant that you comply with all relevant laws and indemnify us for any loss or liability incurred due to non-compliance.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We are not liable for any loss that does not flow directly or naturally from a breach of these terms, including consequential loss such as loss of business or profit.

Our maximum liability is limited to the amount paid by you to us.

Any claim must be made within five (5) working days of the relevant workshop.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Definition of IP: Intellectual property includes all rights in designs, artwork, trademarks, logos, materials, and related proprietary rights.

Personal Use Only: All materials provided are for personal use and not for commercial purposes unless otherwise stated.

Customer IP: If you provide IP for workshop activities, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence to use it as required.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Good Faith Negotiation: Both parties will attempt to resolve any dispute in good faith.

Mediation: If unresolved after 10 working days, the matter will be referred to mediation.

A mediator will be appointed either by agreement or, failing that, by AMINZ.

Costs will be shared equally: Either party may withdraw following consultation with the mediator, and mediation is without prejudice.

Neither party shall unreasonably delay the process.

GENERAL

Notices: Notices must be in writing and may be sent by email to sarah.sipandsew@gmail.com, or as otherwise advised in writing.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

Confidentiality: Both parties must keep confidential information private and return it upon request.

Severability: If a clause is invalid, it shall be adjusted or severed without affecting the remainder of the terms.

Entire Agreement: These terms supersede all prior arrangements unless varied in writing.

No Assignment: Rights and obligations may not be assigned without written consent.

No Waiver: No waiver is effective unless in writing and applies only to that specific situation.

Force Majeure: A party may suspend obligations due to events beyond reasonable control, such as natural disasters or strikes.

Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, and both parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.