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FALL  2008
A.R.E. 3/4 NEW YORK
A.R.E. AIA-LOS ANGELES
LEED SANTA MONICA

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WINTER  2009

A.R.E. 3/4 MIAMI
A.R.E. 3/4 HOUSTON
A.R.E. 3/4 ATLANTA
A.R.E. AIA-PUERTO RICO
C.S.E. SANTA MONICA
LEED SAN DIEGO
LEED SANTA MONICA
LEED NEW YORK
MORE LOCATIONS BY REQUEST

SPRING  2009
A.R.E. 3/4 NEW YORK
A.R.E.FAST 3/4 SAN DIEGO
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
A.R.E. AIA-CONVENTION
A.R.E.FAST 3/4 CHICAGO
A.R.E. FAST 3/4 HAWAII
A.R.E. 3/4 MIAMI
LEED SANTA MONICA
LEED NEW YORK
MORE LOCATIONS BY REQUEST

SUMMER  2009
A.R.E. 3/4 NEW YORK
A.R.E. 3/4 MIAMI
MORE LOCATIONS BY REQUEST

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Funkaar General Policies Page

By registering online, you are agreeing to the following policies Please read thoroughly.

REGISTRATION
PROOF OF PAYMENT
TRANSFER
GENERAL REFUND
A.R.E. READY COURSE (all other policies also applies)
CLASS CANCELLATION
HANDOUTS
COPYRIGHT
PERSONAL PROPERTY/INJURY
INDEMNIFICATION
RULES OF CONDUCT

These are our policies. If you donot agree with, dislike or cannot comply with these policies, please donot register for class. Violation of these policies may result in being dropped from the course. Policies are subject to change without notice. As we are committed to education, we are glad to recommend some alternative study options.

All policy administration issues are processed through Funkaar Studios, Inc headquarters in Sacramento, California. All policy related requests should be emailed to funkaarstudios@gmail.com

Thank you for reading our policies. See you in class!

Registration

  • ALL registration are done on-line. Exception apply to international students and on a case-by-case basis. Checks are accepted for Corporate and AIA On-sites.
  • Your paypal payment receipt is proof of your registration, please bring this to each class
  • You must provide full payment prior to attending any Funkaar classes. Partial payment or promise to pay is not acceptable.
  • If you somehow attend a class without payment, you will be invoiced for the class.
  • $25 per month late fee will be accrued for each month of payment delay after class date.
  • Receiving handouts requires full class payment.
  • Early departure or partial class attendance requires full class payment..
  • Pre-registration on-line is required. Please DONOT show up to class without a registration, there maynot be a seat or handout for you, you may also be asked to leave.

Proof of Payment

  • A Paypal payment receipt is emailed to the address you provide at time of registration. This is your ONLY proof of payment.
  • If you didn't receive one, its likely you didn't complete the registration process. It is the your responsibility to carry this to each class. Arriving without a receipt disrupts class, as we have to take class time to resolve your registration.
  • If you come to class without proof of payment, you may be asked to leave or make a cash payment. Any signs of anger/attitude/improper conduct (such as slamming cash down on the table) will result in dismissal from classes indefinetly.
  • If you believe you have paid but have no proof of payment, we may ask you to pay in class if we cannot locate your registration. Duplicate registrations are always refunded as we are a fair company.
  • Funkaar doesnot accept walk-ins as most of our classes are full, it can disrupt/delay lecture and instructors do not administer registration...they teach! Thank you for complying.

Transfer Policy

  • You can transfer your registration funds to be applied towards a future course. Please notify us by email for transfer.
  • Our response email will serve as transfer confirmation. Please bring this to class with you.
  • To be eligible for a transfer you must notify us 7 days prior to session date. (ie Sunday for Saturday session)
  • Transfered registrations are not eligible for a refund.
  • LEED and CSE Ready course registration are allowed unlimited transfer of funds upto one year from original registration date.
  • ARE Ready or Ready Fast course registrations are allowed one transfer of funds upto one year from original registration date.
  • ALL transfers expire after one year from original registration date.
  • You must notify us by email if you are transfering your registration to another person.
  • If you choose to transfer, you have to accommodate our course location and schedule. ("I thought you were going to offer it again next term"...is not a valid excuse for missing a transfer)
  • If we are not offering a future course in your area, you must attend a course in another location.
  • It is your responsibility to look up schedule and times on our website for transfered sessions
  • For accuracy purposes, we donot quote schedules on email or phone.
  • Obtaining handouts for transfered courses will forfeit your transfer.
  • All transfers are limited by seat availability. Transfer is not allowed into a full session.
  • All transfers expire in one year from original registration date.

General Refund Policy

  • ALL registration cancelation are subject to a $95 cancellation fee.
  • ALL registration cancelation requests must be made 7 days prior to session and within 60 days of initial registration date as listed on Paypal receipt. (ie Sunday for Saturday session)
  • For multipart sessions, requests must be made 7 days prior to Part 1. (for example Part 1 is Nov 8 and Part 2 is Nov 15, request for refund received by Nov 8)
  • If you cannot attend class due to a last minute emergency, you must provide a proof of emergency (such as a doctor's note, accident report, flight delay report with boarding pass) in order to transfer to a future session. Proof of emergency must be provided one week from scheduled class.
  • There is no refund due to a last minute emergency.
  • If you are dissatisfied with the course, you must return all handouts and checkout with the TA within the first 20mins of the scheduled session time in order to request refund.
  • You will be barred from future registration for our courses for refund requests due to course dissatisfaction or continous requests for free classes.
  • You cannot request a refund for a session on or after the session date.
  • You cannot request a refund for session date attended.
  • You cannot request a refund for a multipart session after attendance of single parts (ie Part 1 attended or missed doesnot qualify for refund of Part 2)
  • You cannot request a refund or transfer due to early departure from class.
  • You cannot request a refund or transfer after receiving handouts.
  • Your signature of attendance confirms receipt of handouts.
  • Tutoring sessions are non-refundable and subject to $95 reschedule fee.

A.R.E. Ready Course Specific Policy
(all other policies also apply)

  • If you are registered for entire course, you will be charged for each class attended + $95 cancellation fee. The remaining will be refunded.
  • If you are registered for individual sessions, you will be charged for each class attended + $95 cancelation fee. The remaining will be refunded.
  • If you cancel registration before attending any sessions, you will be charged a $95 cancelation fee.

Class Cancellation Policy

  • Funkaar Studios holds the right to cancel or reschedule any session due to low registration, instructor emergency or act of nature.
  • Students should provide accurate email and cell phone number at time of registration so you can be reached in the rare event of last minute class delays.
  • Students should check email and website for course updates before departing to attend each session.
  • Students can request a full refund/transfer of cancelled or rescheduled sessions free of any fees. You cannot request a refund for classes already attended.
  • Funkaar Studios is not responsible for personnel expenses (such as exam rescheduling) and scheduling conflicts or other personal issues caused by class cancellations. We can simply refund the cancelled class amount paid for that class day.
  • If you make a personal choice to travel long distances to attend our courses, please note that Funkaar Studios is not responsible for any costs of travel, hotel, etc for attending the course. We can simply refund the cancelled class amount paid for that class day.
  • By registering online, students agree not to hold Funkaar Studios liable for personal expenses and schedules in relation to class cancellation.
  • For multi-part sessions where a single part is cancelled, you will be refunded pro-rated tuitions based on number of class hours cancelled (ie Part 1 attended and Part 2 cancelled means we would refund Part 2 ONLY not the previously attended session)

Handouts Policy

  • Handouts are only provided at time of class.
  • Every registered student will receive only one copy of daily handout.
  • Your signature of attendance confirms receipt of handouts.
  • Funkaar Studios can never email or mail handouts for missed classes.
  • You must register and pay for full class in order to receive handouts
  • Handouts cannot be purchased.
  • Partial class payment for handouts only is not an option.
  • You must return all handouts within the first 20 minutes of scheduled class time in order to request a refund due to dissatisfaction.
  • You cannot request a refund if you retain handouts.
  • Handouts are prepared 48hr prior to class. Although instructors carry extra handouts, there is a small chance you maynot recieve a handout if registering in the last 48hrs prior to class,only in such a case, a handout will be mailed to you.
  • Funkaar doesnot give complimentary handouts for cancelled or unregistered classes.

Copyright Policy

  • By registering on-line for our READY courses, you agree to NOT sell, share, distribute, post or advertise Funkaar Studios handouts or mock exams.
  • Audio and Video taping of courses is strickly prohibited.
  • Posting of class content or notes is strickly prohibited (specifically on public forums)

Personal Property or Injury Policy

  • Funkaar Studios is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items in relation to class attendance or registration.
  • It is the attendees responsibility to secure personal laptops, bags, handouts, etc.
  • Funkaar Studios in not responsible for personal injury while attending or in relation to our classes. Students should carry proper health insurance.
  • Power for personal laptops provided through US standard wall outlets in each classroom. Please ensure your computer is designed to handle standard US voltage.
  • Laptops are used as teaching aids in some classes. Funkaar Studios is not responsible for personal laptop loss of power or operation. The Instructor will continue lecture if power to laptops in not available due to unforseen conditions. You are expected to take notes if you cannot power your laptop. Attendees are not granted refund or free repeat classes due to loss of power.
  • By registering online, students agree not to hold Funkaar Studios liable for personal property, injury, expenses and schedules in relation to class attendance or registration.
  • Customer shall indemnify and defend Funkaar Studios, its instructors, agents and affiliates from any third party claim or liability arising from class registration.

Indemnification

  • By registration online, students agree to not hold Funkaar Studios, instructors, consultants, teaching assistants, representatives or agents liable for third party claims.
  • You further agree to pay for litigations costs incurred on Funkaar Studios and its instructors due to claims filed by student or student agents.
  • All claims are required to be filed with Funkaar Studios headquarters in Sacramento, Ca.
  • Return of funds due to credit card fraudulant claims will incur claim processing fees and late fees due to non-payment.

Rules of Conduct Policy

  • Funkaar Studios reserves the right to refuse service.
  • We expect professional behavior both in and out of class from our students towards other students and instructors.
  • Funkaar Studios and our instructors reserve the right to dismiss or cancel current/future registration for those exhibiting disruptive behavior on phone, email and in class.
  • Disruptive behavior during class consists of but is not limited to yelling, swearing, slamming the table, anger, argumentative behavior, continous lecture interuptions, continous debates, private conversations, cell phone use, rudeness, threats or anything else the instructor deems disruptive to the learning environment.
  • Dismissed students do not qualify for a refund for that class day as you held a seat, received benefits of handouts and partial lecture. But we will gladly refund and prohibit your future registration.
  • It is your responsibility to carry a Paypal receipt as proof of registration. Any display of anger if I fail to provide a Paypal receipt will result in dismissal from class indefinately.
  • You must leave class peacefully if ordered by the instructor. Security is always available to remove any disruptive student out of class.
  • As we hold education in high regard, we have little patience for disrespectful attitude. Come to class happy and eager to learn!
  • As part of classroom peace, we ask peaceful students not to interfere if a disciplinary action is being taken towards an unruly student. Let us handle it!
  • We strickly prohibit reference to Funkaar Studios on public forums irregardless of if its positive or negative.
  • We take threats of defamation of character, slander, posting of copyright material, reference on pubic forums, etc seriously. You will be immediately barred from classes if you make threats.

These are our policies. If you donot agree with, dislike or cannot comply with these policies, please donot register for class. Violation of these policies may result in being dropped from the course. Policies are subject to change without notice. As we are committed to education, we are glad to recommend some alternative study options.

All policy administration issues are processed through Funkaar Studios, Inc headquarters in Sacramento, California. All policy related requests should be emailed to funkaarstudios@gmail.com

Thank you for reading our policies. See you in class!