Terms & Conditions

Updated Date: June 2026

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern participation in all classes, workshops, bootcamps, private lessons, events, sewing programs, educational services, and use of the website operated by THE WAN LLC, DBA THE WAN Sewing Studios ("Studio," "we," "our," or "us").

By booking, purchasing, registering for, attending, or participating in any Studio service, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

1. Registration & Payment

Full payment is required to secure enrollment unless otherwise stated.

Enrollment is not guaranteed until payment has been received and confirmed.

THE WAN Sewing Studios reserves the right to deny, cancel, or refuse registration at its discretion.

2. No Refund Policy

Due to limited class sizes, advance preparation, instructor scheduling, and reserved seating, all purchases are final.

All classes, workshops, bootcamps, private lessons, memberships, events, packages, deposits, and services are strictly non-refundable.

No refunds will be provided for:

Missed classes
Schedule conflicts
Change of mind
Illness
Travel delays
Personal emergencies
Failure to attend
Dissatisfaction based on personal expectations

3. No Transfer Policy

Registrations, credits, packages, memberships, and purchased spots may not be transferred, sold, gifted, or reassigned to another person without written approval from THE WAN Sewing Studios.

4. Private Lesson Rescheduling

Private lessons may be rescheduled with a minimum of 72 hours written notice.

Requests received less than 72 hours before a scheduled lesson may result in forfeiture of the session.

No-shows and missed appointments are considered completed sessions and are not eligible for refunds or credits.

5. Group Classes, Workshops & Bootcamps

Group classes, workshops, pop-ups, intensives, bootcamps, and special events cannot be rescheduled once booked unless otherwise approved by the Studio.

Missed classes are not guaranteed make-up sessions.

Any make-up opportunities provided are offered solely at the discretion of the Studio and are not guaranteed.

6. Studio Changes & Cancellations

THE WAN Sewing Studios reserves the right to:

Cancel classes
Modify projects
Change instructors
Adjust schedules
Change class locations
Modify curriculum
Substitute materials when necessary

If a class is cancelled by the Studio, participants may receive a transfer, credit, or refund at the Studio's discretion.

7. Attendance & Conduct

Students are expected to maintain a respectful and professional environment.

The Studio reserves the right to remove any participant who:

Behaves disruptively
Harasses staff or students
Creates safety concerns
Damages Studio property
Violates Studio policies

Removal from class due to misconduct does not qualify for a refund.

8. Assumption of Risk

Participants acknowledge that sewing, garment construction, tailoring, upcycling, patternmaking, fashion production, and related activities involve inherent risks.

Studio activities may involve:

Sewing machines
Industrial sewing equipment
Sergers
Coverstitch machines
Irons and steamers
Rotary cutters
Scissors
Needles
Pins
Electrical equipment
Other potentially hazardous tools

Participants voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation.

9. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, participants release, waive, and hold harmless THE WAN LLC, THE WAN Sewing Studios, its owners, instructors, assistants, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, injuries, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from participation in Studio activities.

Participation is entirely voluntary and undertaken at the participant's own risk.

10. Medical Responsibility

Participants are responsible for determining whether they are physically capable of participating in Studio activities.

THE WAN Sewing Studios assumes no responsibility for medical conditions, allergies, sensitivities, injuries, or health-related issues experienced during participation.

11. Personal Property

Participants are solely responsible for their personal belongings.

THE WAN Sewing Studios is not responsible for lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged personal property.

12. Photography, Video & Media Release

Classes, workshops, events, and Studio activities may be photographed, recorded, or filmed for educational, promotional, advertising, social media, website, press, and marketing purposes.

By participating, you grant THE WAN Sewing Studios an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and your likeness without compensation.

Participants who do not wish to appear in media must notify the Studio in writing before attending.

13. Intellectual Property

All Studio materials, class content, presentations, demonstrations, patterns, handouts, worksheets, curriculum, videos, branding, logos, graphics, photographs, and educational materials remain the exclusive property of THE WAN LLC.

Materials may not be reproduced, distributed, recorded, copied, sold, taught, republished, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.

14. Website Use

Users agree not to misuse the Studio website, interfere with website operations, transmit harmful code, or attempt unauthorized access to Studio systems.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, THE WAN LLC and THE WAN Sewing Studios shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from participation in classes, workshops, events, private lessons, online content, or use of the website.

16. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, regardless of where services are performed.

These Terms apply to all classes, workshops, events, private lessons, educational programs, pop-up experiences, and services conducted by THE WAN Sewing Studios, whether held in California or any other state or location.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or participation in Studio activities shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and participants consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Changes to Terms

THE WAN Sewing Studios reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of Studio services constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.