Student Enrollment and Financial Obligations Agreement

This Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the applying student (hereinafter referred to as the “Student”) and Lizkon Fashion Academy (hereinafter referred to as the “Academy”).

By enrolling in any programme offered by the Academy, the Student acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein. This Agreement outlines the mutual responsibilities and obligations of both the Student and the Academy.

1. ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

1.1.Confirmation of Admission: Admission to any programme at the Academy shall be formally confirmed only upon the Academy's receipt of either the full prescribed tuition fee or a minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the said tuition fee.

1.2.Provision of Accurate Information: The Student warrants that all personal information and documentation provided to the Academy during the registration process is true, accurate, current, and complete. The Academy reserves the right to verify such information.

1.3.Execution of Agreement: This Agreement must be duly signed and returned by the Student to the Academy administration prior to the commencement of any classes or participation in any academic activities.

2. TUITION FEES AND PAYMENT POLICY

2.1.Payment Obligations: Tuition fees are due and payable in accordance with the payment plan selected by the Student at the time of registration (i.e., full payment or approved installment plan).

2.2.Payment Deadline: All outstanding tuition fees, including any installments, must be fully settled on or before the conclusion of the sixth (6th) week of the respective academic programme.

2.3.Consequences of Overdue Payment: No Student shall be permitted to attend classes, access Academy facilities, or participate in academic activities if any portion of their tuition fee remains overdue for a period exceeding one (1) calendar week. The Academy reserves the right to suspend access until all outstanding payments are cleared.

2.4.Non-Refundability of Fees: All tuition fees paid to the Academy are strictly non-refundable after the initial four (4) weeks of the training programme have elapsed, irrespective of the Student's attendance, withdrawal, or any other circumstance.

3. ATTENDANCE POLICY

3.1.Minimum Attendance Requirement: Students are required to maintain a minimum attendance record of eighty percent (80%) of all scheduled classes and instructional sessions to be eligible for programme completion and the issuance of any certification.

3.2.Notification of Absence: Any anticipated absence from scheduled classes must be communicated to the Academy administration in advance, accompanied by a legitimate and verifiable reason. Unforeseen absences must be reported at the earliest possible opportunity.

3.3.Unauthorized Prolonged Absence: A Student who is absent from the programme for a continuous period exceeding two (2) consecutive weeks without prior written authorization from the Academy administration shall be subject to immediate suspension from the programme.

4. CLASSROOM REGULATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY CODE

4.1.Punctuality: Students are required to arrive punctually for all scheduled classes and academic activities.

4.2.Conduct and Decorum: A high standard of respectful and professional behavior is mandatory at all times within the Academy premises and during Academy-related activities. This includes interactions with instructors, staff, and fellow students.

4.3.Use of Electronic Devices: The use of mobile telephones and other personal electronic devices during instructional periods is strictly prohibited, unless explicitly authorized by the instructor for learning-related purposes.

4.4.Adherence to Rules and Consequences of Breach: Failure to adhere to any of the Academy’s rules, regulations, or codes of conduct may result in disciplinary action, the severity of which shall be determined by the Academy administration, and may range from warnings to suspension or expulsion.

4.5.Specific Infractions and Penalties:

4.5.1.Unauthorized Tardiness: Arriving more than twenty (20) minutes late for a scheduled class without prior notification and valid justification shall incur a penalty of Two Thousand Naira (NGN 2,000.00).

4.5.2.Disruption of Classes: Any act deemed by an instructor or Academy official to be an undue interruption of an ongoing class or academic activity shall incur a penalty of One Thousand Naira (NGN 1,000.00).

5. SUBMISSION OF PRACTICAL WORK AND DEADLINES

5.1.Timely Submission: All practical assignments, projects, and coursework (collectively, "Practical Work") must be submitted by the deadlines stipulated by the Academy.

5.2.Late Submission Penalties:

5.2.1.Submission of Practical Work after the stipulated deadline shall incur a penalty of Two Thousand Naira (NGN 2,000.00) per calendar day of delay.

5.2.2.Failure to submit Practical Work within five (5) calendar days following the official deadline shall be deemed a non-submission and shall attract a penalty of Ten Thousand Naira (NGN 10,000.00).

5.3.Refusal to Submit Practical Work: An outright refusal or deliberate failure to submit assigned Practical Work, without valid justification approved by the Academy, shall attract a penalty of Fifteen Thousand Naira (NGN 15,000.00).

6. ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION

6.1.To be deemed eligible for the award of a certificate of completion or proficiency from the Academy, a Student must satisfy all of the following conditions:

6.1.1.Successful completion and submission of all required Practical Work to the satisfaction of the Academy.

6.1.2.Maintenance of a minimum attendance record of eighty percent (80%) as stipulated in Clause 3.1 hereof.

6.1.3.Full and complete settlement of all tuition fees, accrued penalties, and any other financial obligations to the Academy.

7. WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY

7.1.Withdrawal Procedure: A Student wishing to withdraw from a programme must submit a formal, written notification of withdrawal to the Academy administration.

7.2.Refund Conditions: Refunds of tuition fees are permissible only under the following conditions:

7.2.1.The written request for withdrawal is received by the Academy administration within the first four (4) weeks from the official commencement date of the training programme.

7.2.2.Any such approved refund shall be subject to a deduction equivalent to thirty percent (30%) of the total tuition fee paid, plus a non-refundable administrative charge of Twenty Thousand Naira (NGN 20,000.00). No refunds shall be issued for withdrawals after the initial four-week period.

8. CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROFESSIONALISM

8.1.Dress Code: Students are required to maintain a neat, modest, and appropriate standard of dress suitable for a professional learning environment during all classes and Academy-related activities. [The Academy may provide a separate, detailed dress code policy, which shall form part of this Agreement.]

8.2.Prohibition of Disrespectful Conduct: Disrespectful behavior, insubordination, harassment, or any form of discourtesy towards instructors, Academy staff, or fellow students is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.

8.3.Specific Misconduct and Penalties:

8.3.1.Disruptive Behavior (Violence, Quarreling, Raised Voices): Engaging in acts of violence, quarreling, or using raised, aggressive, or abusive language shall attract a penalty ranging from Ten Thousand Naira (NGN 10,000.00) up to and including immediate expulsion from the Academy, contingent upon the severity of the infraction as determined by the Academy administration.

8.3.2.Neglect of Assigned Duties: Failure to fulfill any assigned duties or responsibilities within the Academy context without valid justification shall attract a penalty of Five Thousand Naira (NGN 5,000.00).

8.3.3.Failure to Maintain Cleanliness (Common Areas): Leaving plates, utensils, or the kitchen/common areas in a messy or unhygienic state after use shall attract a penalty of Five Thousand Naira (NGN 5,000.00).

8.3.4.Gross Misconduct (Theft, Fighting): Acts of theft, physical altercations (fighting), or any other conduct deemed by the Academy to constitute gross misconduct shall result in immediate expulsion from the Academy without any entitlement to a refund of fees paid or waiver of outstanding financial obligations.

9. USE OF ACADEMY MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

9.1.Student Responsibility: Students are responsible for the careful and proper use of all Academy equipment, tools, and materials (including but not limited to sewing machines, scissors, mannequins, fabrics, and instructional resources) provided for their learning.

9.2.Liability for Damages: Any damage to Academy property, materials, or equipment caused by a Student's negligence, misuse, or willful act must be compensated for by the Student. The cost of repair or replacement shall be determined by the Academy and shall be payable immediately.

9.3.Unauthorized Removal of Materials: No Academy materials, tools, or equipment may be removed from the Academy premises without the express prior written permission of an authorized representative of the Academy administration.

10. CONSENT FOR USE OF IMAGES AND MEDIA (PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES)

10.1.Photography and Videography: The Academy reserves the right to take photographs and make video recordings of Students during classes, training sessions, workshops, exhibitions, and other Academy-related activities for promotional, marketing, educational, and archival purposes.

10.2.Grant of Consent: By signing this Agreement, the Student irrevocably consents to the Academy’s use of their name, likeness, image, voice, and any work produced by the Student during their enrollment, in photographs, videos, and other media. This consent extends to the use of such media on the Academy's official website, social media platforms, brochures, advertisements, and other promotional or marketing materials, worldwide and in perpetuity, without further notification, permission, or compensation to the Student.

11. CLASS INTERRUPTIONS AND BREAK POLICY

11.1.Prohibition of Disruptive Entry: Students are not permitted to enter an ongoing class late in a manner that disrupts the instructional flow or distracts other students, as determined by the instructor.

11.2.Adherence to Break Schedules: Officially scheduled break times must be strictly observed. Taking unauthorized or excessively long breaks may be subject to disciplinary review and action.

12. HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

12.1.Compliance with Safety Guidelines: Students are required to comply with all health and safety guidelines, rules, and procedures established by the Academy, particularly when operating machinery (e.g., sewing machines), using sharp tools (e.g., scissors, cutters), or handling any potentially hazardous materials.

12.2.Reporting of Incidents: Any injury, accident, or unsafe condition occurring on Academy premises must be reported immediately to an instructor or a member of the Academy administration.

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1.Internal Resolution First: In the event of any grievance, complaint, or dispute arising in connection with this Agreement or the Student's enrollment at the Academy, the Student agrees to first seek resolution through the Academy's internal dispute resolution channels by formally reporting the matter to an instructor or the Academy management.

13.2.Formal Complaint System: The Academy shall maintain a formal complaint system, and conflicts will be addressed in accordance with this system. External action should only be considered after all internal avenues for resolution have been exhausted.

14. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS

15.1.This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Student and the Academy with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

15.2.No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and duly signed by both the Student and an authorized representative of the Academy.

16. SEVERABILITY

If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.

STUDENT DECLARATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I, the undersigned student named on this form, hereby declare that I have carefully read, fully understood, and voluntarily agree to be bound by all the terms, conditions, policies, and regulations stipulated in this Student Enrollment and Financial Obligations Agreement of Lizkon Fashion Academy. I further acknowledge that failure to comply with these terms may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to financial penalties, suspension, or expulsion, as outlined herein.