Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By enrolling a camper in Laughter School, submitting a registration form, making a payment, or accessing our website at www.laughterschool.com (the "Site"), you ("Parent," "Guardian," or "you") agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") on behalf of yourself and the minor camper in your care.

If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, do not enroll your camper or use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Laughter School. Please read them carefully before completing enrollment. For purposes of these Terms, "camper" refers to the minor child being enrolled; "you" or "parent/guardian" refers to the adult completing enrollment; and "Services" refers to all camp programming, activities, communications, and related offerings provided by Laughter School.

About Laughter School

Laughter School is a teen acting and improv camp program operated in Coppell, Texas, United States. Laughter School operates as an LLC under the laws of the State of Texas.

Laughter School
Coppell, Texas 75019
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-432-0600

Eligibility & Enrollment

Laughter School camps are designed for teens between the ages of 13 and 18, inclusive. Campers must meet the minimum age of 13 years old by the first day of the enrolled session. Campers who turn 19 during a session may complete that session.

All campers are minors. Enrollment must be completed by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years of age. By completing enrollment, you represent and warrant that: (a) you are the parent or legal guardian of the camper; (b) you have the legal authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the camper; (c) all information provided during enrollment is accurate and complete; and (d) you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms in full.

Enrollment is not confirmed until full payment or the first installment of a payment plan has been received and processed. A confirmation email will be sent to the address provided at enrollment.

Each session is limited to 24 campers. Spots are reserved on a first-paid, first-confirmed basis. Laughter School reserves the right to place applicants on a waitlist if a session is at capacity.

Laughter School reserves the right to refuse enrollment or remove a camper from a session at its sole discretion, including but not limited to situations involving safety concerns, misrepresentation on enrollment forms, or failure to comply with camp rules. In such cases, a prorated refund may be issued at Laughter School's discretion.

Fees, Payment & Payment Plans

Current tuition fees are displayed on the Laughter School website and enrollment pages. Fees are subject to change between sessions. The fee in effect at the time of your enrollment confirmation applies to that session.

By selecting a payment plan, you authorize Laughter School and its payment processor to automatically charge the payment method provided for all installments on the scheduled dates. It is your responsibility to ensure your payment method remains valid and has sufficient funds.

If an automatic payment fails, Laughter School will attempt to notify you by email. If payment is not resolved within 5 business days of the failed attempt, Laughter School reserves the right to cancel the enrollment and forfeit the reserved spot. Any amounts already paid may be subject to the refund policy in Section 5.

Payments are processed by a third-party PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. Laughter School does not store full credit card or debit card numbers.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

No refund or pro-ration will be provided for early departure from a session, including voluntary withdrawal, illness, or removal for conduct violations, except at the sole discretion of Laughter School.

Laughter School reserves the right to cancel a session due to insufficient enrollment, instructor unavailability, severe weather, public health emergency, natural disaster, or other circumstances beyond its control ("Force Majeure"). In the event of a Laughter School-initiated cancellation: (a) you will be notified as soon as reasonably possible; (b) a full refund of all tuition paid will be issued within 14 business days; or (c) you may elect to transfer enrollment to a future available session at no additional charge. Laughter School is not responsible for any incidental costs incurred by families in connection with a cancelled session.

Approved refunds will be returned to the original payment method within 10–14 business days of approval.

Camp Rules & Code of Conduct

All campers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is safe, respectful, and conducive to a positive learning environment. By enrolling, you agree to ensure your camper understands and follows the following standards.

Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in a verbal warning, parent/guardian notification, suspension from activities, or removal from camp. The severity of the response is at the sole discretion of Laughter School staff.

Health, Safety & Medical Authorization

You are required to disclose all known medical conditions, allergies, dietary restrictions, and physical limitations that may affect your camper's participation or safety. This information must be provided on the camper information form prior to the first day of camp. Failure to disclose material health information may result in removal from camp without refund.

Campers who are visibly ill, have a fever of 100.4°F or higher, or have been diagnosed with a contagious illness within 24 hours of a camp day must not attend. If a camper becomes ill during the camp day, Laughter School will contact the parent or guardian for prompt pickup.

Laughter School staff are not licensed to administer prescription medications unless a separate written authorization and instructions are provided. Over-the-counter medications will only be administered with prior written consent from the parent or guardian.

Laughter School [does / does not] carry general liability insurance. Campers are not covered by Laughter School's insurance for personal illness or injury. Parents and guardians are encouraged to maintain their own health insurance coverage for their camper.

Photo, Video & Media Release

By enrolling your camper, you grant Laughter School and its authorized representatives the right to photograph and videotape your camper during camp activities and the Day 4 showcase for the following purposes: (a) delivery to enrolled families (showcase recording and camp photos); (b) promotional and marketing use on Laughter School's website and social media channels; and (c) educational or archival purposes.

If you do not consent to your camper's image being used for promotional or marketing purposes, you must notify Laughter School in writing at [email protected] before the first day of camp. Opting out of promotional use does not affect delivery of the showcase recording and camp photos to your family.

No compensation will be provided to you or your camper for the use of photographs or video footage.

Any performances, scenes, scripts, or other creative works developed during camp may be recorded and distributed to enrolled families. Laughter School may use brief excerpts of such recordings for promotional purposes subject to the opt-out right described above.

Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver

Laughter School's programs involve physical activities including movement exercises, stage blocking, improv games, and performance activities. While Laughter School takes reasonable precautions to ensure camper safety, all physical activities carry an inherent risk of minor injury.

By enrolling your camper, you acknowledge and agree that: (a) you understand the nature of the activities involved in Laughter School's programs; (b) you voluntarily choose to enroll your camper with knowledge of the risks involved; and (c) you assume all risks of injury, illness, or loss arising from your camper's participation, to the fullest extent permitted by Texas law.

Under Texas law, a release of liability signed by a parent or guardian on behalf of a minor may be enforceable in certain circumstances. You acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to consult with an attorney before agreeing to these Terms and that you are agreeing to this release voluntarily and with full understanding of its legal effect.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Laughter School and its owners, instructors, staff, agents, and successors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to:

(a) Your breach of these Terms;
(b) Your camper's violation of the Code of Conduct;
(c) Any inaccuracy or omission in information you provided during enrollment;
(d) Any act or omission by you or your camper that causes injury to a third party or damage to property; or
(e) Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Laughter School website, including but not limited to text, logos, graphics, images, curriculum materials, and camp programming, is the property of Laughter School and is protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Laughter School materials without prior written consent.

Campers retain ownership of any original creative works (scripts, characters, scenes) they independently create during camp. However, Laughter School retains a limited, non-exclusive license to use brief excerpts of in-camp performances for promotional purposes as described in Section 8.

Limitation of Liability

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If applicable law in your jurisdiction does not allow these limitations, they shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to contact Laughter School in writing at [email protected] and provide a reasonable description of your dispute. Both parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days of the written notice.

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the parties may agree to non-binding mediation through a mutually agreed mediator in Dallas County, Texas, before pursuing litigation.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceeding will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Dallas County & Texas Regulatory Compliance

Laughter School is aware of and operates with reference to the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act (Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 141), which governs youth camps operating in Texas. To the extent these requirements apply to Laughter School's program format and duration, Laughter School strives to comply with all applicable provisions, including those relating to health and safety standards, staff conduct, and camper supervision.

Laughter School requires background screening for instructors and staff who work directly with minor campers, consistent with best practices for youth-serving organizations in Texas.

Laughter School operates its in-person programs within Dallas County, Texas. All in-person activities are subject to applicable Dallas County ordinances and regulations, including any health and safety requirements in effect at the time of the session.

Laughter School is committed to providing an inclusive experience and will make reasonable accommodations for campers with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Texas law. Accommodation requests should be submitted at least 14 days prior to the first day of camp.

Laughter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its enrollment, programming, or operations.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed from these Terms if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any enrollment forms, payment agreements, or camper information forms completed at the time of registration, constitute the entire agreement between you and Laughter School with respect to the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Laughter School. Laughter School's failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision in the future.

Changes to These Terms

Laughter School reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document, notify enrolled families by email where the changes affect an active enrollment, and post the updated Terms on our Site.

Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you may cancel your enrollment in accordance with Section 5.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, enrollment issues, or to exercise any rights described herein, please contact us. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.