Terms & Policies
By confirming your registration, you are agreeing to these policies.
Our policies have been created under legal advisement and are similar to those common to elective educational programs and other professional services, in that once a deadline has passed, a program has begun and/or materials have been sent and/or received, there are no refunds or transfers permitted, other than those specified in this document.
IMPORTANT: We turn away numerous potential clients due to careful selection of desired clientele, as well as a high demand for our time. Because of this, we have set and adhere to the policies below. Becoming and remaining a client is a privilege, not a right.
CONFIRMATION: All professional courses must be confirmed by payment. Once your reservation is confirmed by payment, our refund policies apply.
PAYMENT PROGRAMS: All CCS Programs are non-transferable and non-refundable. Each student is obligated to make consecutive monthly payments when agreeing to any payment program and each is legal and binding.
CCS REFUND POLICIES: All materials (sent and/or received) are non-transferable and non-refundable due to the student's ability to study or copy materials before returning them.
FIRING CCS STUDENTS AND REVOKING CERTIFICATION: Because we take great pride in our clients both human and canine, we hand select our clientele. We reserve the right to fire any client without refund at our discretion for any of the following reasons;
The client is disrespectful to our staff, their clients.
The client is disrespectful or inhumane to any animal.
The client does not follow our instructions.
The client knowingly endangers any dog.
The client uses physical force and/or punishment with any dog or person.
The client chooses to use any tool or technique causing fear or pain.
GENERAL POLICIES
By signing up for a CCS Program, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand and agree with all of the above terms and policies.
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Our policies have been created under legal advisement and are similar to those common to elective educational programs and other professional services, in that once a deadline has passed, a program has begun and/or materials have been sent and/or received, there are no refunds or transfers permitted, other than those specified in this document.
IMPORTANT: We turn away numerous potential clients due to careful selection of desired clientele, as well as a high demand for our time. Because of this, we have set and adhere to the policies below. Becoming and remaining a client is a privilege, not a right.
CONFIRMATION: All professional courses must be confirmed by payment. Once your reservation is confirmed by payment, our refund policies apply.
PAYMENT PROGRAMS: All CCS Programs are non-transferable and non-refundable. Each student is obligated to make consecutive monthly payments when agreeing to any payment program and each is legal and binding.
CCS REFUND POLICIES: All materials (sent and/or received) are non-transferable and non-refundable due to the student's ability to study or copy materials before returning them.
FIRING CCS STUDENTS AND REVOKING CERTIFICATION: Because we take great pride in our clients both human and canine, we hand select our clientele. We reserve the right to fire any client without refund at our discretion for any of the following reasons;
The client is disrespectful to our staff, their clients.
The client is disrespectful or inhumane to any animal.
The client does not follow our instructions.
The client knowingly endangers any dog.
The client uses physical force and/or punishment with any dog or person.
The client chooses to use any tool or technique causing fear or pain.
GENERAL POLICIES
- All applicable manuals and videos containing the Canine Correspondence Studies, course will be mailed to the student upon arrival and clearance of each payment.
- Students are responsible for any and all supplies necessary for practical and video applications of the course and in relation to running their own business.
- In order to earn CCS the student must earn a minimum of 90% on his/her written exam and submit a video submission that lives up to CCS standard.
- Certification will not be granted to those using tools or techniques that do not live up to CCS and/or IPDTA standards for humane dog training. Certification will be revoked if it is proven that a certified trainer begins to use, teach or support such tools and/or techniques.
- If taking the Training and Behaviour modules separately, the Behaviour module MUST be completed first.
- Students are fully responsible for any and all use or misuse of any and all information received from the Canine Correspondence Studies course, in part or in whole.
- The Canine Correspondence Studies, course is a "pet dog training" course and does not prepare for obedience trials or show handling.
- Dogs are animals and as such can be unpredictable and have the potential of displaying unwanted behaviors without warning. Working with dogs is not without risk to students, family members, guests, other people, dogs and possessions.
- All students and/or applicants under the age of 18 require a signed copy of this application, contract & agreement along with a letter of consent including the understanding and acceptance of the program and these terms, from a legal parent or guardian on behalf of the minor. This is to include all applicable parties names printed with accompanying signatures, dates & a descriptive relationship to the minor.
- The undersigned hereby agrees to indemnity, agree to hold harmless, and to release from Liability; for any claim by any person or company against Canine Correspondence Studies, C.C.S., Norma Jeanne Laurette, Norma Jeanne’s Puppy Power, and/or Puppy Power, Puppy Power and Canine Correspondence Studies and any or all other related names and combination of names, including the legal costs to defend any such claim, whether or not the damages are caused in whole or in part by the negligence, actions or inaction's of any of these parties.
- Confirming your order indicates your acknowledgment, understanding and agreement to the terms contained within this document, and that you are doing so, voluntarily and unconditionally.
By signing up for a CCS Program, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand and agree with all of the above terms and policies.
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