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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who CAN / CANNOT participate in a group workshop / private workshop? 

Amateur photographers, novice photographers, advanced photographers and photographers in primary and secondary occupation with the sole activity of offering photo sessions to private individuals,  are welcome to participate in the workshops, with the exception of :

 

Persons who offer photography workshops and/or post-processing workshops/video tutorials in the same specialization are not allowed to participate. Dogs and Tails/ Sandra Helsocht reserves the right to exclude these persons from participation.

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Persons who already practice photography as a secondary or fully independent main profession, living in the immediate vicinity of postal code 3271, are excluded from participation. Final decision on participation or exclusion from participation rests with Sandra Helsocht.  

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2. are there any conditions attached to participation?

Yes, it is not allowed within 3 years after following a training at Dogs and Tails / Sandra Helsocht to offer photography / editing workshops / video tutorials to third parties with the same content, in any form whatsoever. The workshops contain an agreement that will be sent to you upon registration. By participating in one of the workshops, this agreement is considered binding.

 

3. Can I participate in a competition with photos taken during the workshop?

Yes, that is allowed, provided that this is first submitted to Sandra Helsocht for approval and that it is stated that the photo was taken under the supervision of Dogs and Tails.  

 

3. Can I participate in a competition with photos taken during the workshop?

Yes, that is allowed, provided that this is first submitted to Sandra Helsocht for approval and that it is stated that the photo was taken under the supervision of Dogs and Tails.  

 

4. Can I bring my own dog to the workshop?

It is best to leave your own dog at home so that you can fully concentrate on following the workshop.  For each workshop the necessary models are provided by Sandra Helsocht/ Dogs and Tails.  

 

5. how does the payment work?

Advances to be paid by bank transfer, within one week after receipt of the confirmation of participation. 

Remaining amounts to be paid at the latest 2 weeks before the start of the workshop.

 

6. Are advances refunded in the event of cancellation?

Advances are not refundable under any circumstances.  

 

 

7. Will the remainder of the workshop be refunded in the event of cancellation?

In case of cancellation without medical reasons, no remaining amount will be refunded. The remaining amount will be refunded upon presentation of a valid doctor's certificate.

 

 

8. What if I get sick the day before the workshop?

Upon presentation of a valid doctor's certificate, the remainder of the workshop will be refunded.

 

 

9. May I send a replacement person in case of illness?

If the details of this person are communicated in advance and meet the conditions stated above, yes. It is then up to you to arrange the financial settlement among yourselves.  

 

 

10. what if I sustain physical or material damage before, during or after the workshop.

Dogs and Tails/ Sandra Helsocht cannot be held liable for any damage, physical or material, incurred before - during or after the workshop.  

 

 

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