Terms and Conditions / Terms of Use

Last Updated: September 20, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of thenypaa.org and related websites, applications, and services to which these Terms are expressly made applicable (collectively, the “Site”).

These Terms are between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”), and The MusicSquared Foundation, Inc., which operates The New York Performing Arts Academy (The NYPAA) and The Conservatory at NYPAA as performing arts educational programs. In these Terms, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to The MusicSquared Foundation, Inc. in connection with these programs.

The Site provides information about and access to performing arts classes, workshops, seminars, conventions, intensives, and related products and services (“Offerings”).

By accessing or using the Site or purchasing Offerings, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Site.

Additional terms, policies, enrollment agreements, instructor contracts, and other documents may apply to particular Offerings or relationships. These Terms do not replace separately executed agreements.

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date identifies the most recent revision. Where required, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.

Accepting these Terms, using the Site, providing a telephone number, or signing an agreement does not, by itself, constitute consent to receive text messages. Text messaging requires the separate opt-in described in Section 6.

The Site is not intended for use in a jurisdiction where such use would violate applicable law. Users accessing the Site from outside the United States are responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

The Site is intended for users 13 years of age or older. Minors must have parental or guardian supervision and consent to use the Site. Eligibility for individual educational programs is governed by the requirements of those programs.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site’s content—including source code, databases, functionality, design, text, images, photographs, graphics, audio, video, trademarks, and service marks—is owned or controlled by us or licensed to us and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

The content and marks are provided for personal, noncommercial use. Except as expressly permitted by applicable law or with our prior written permission, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, publicly display, translate, transmit, sell, license, or otherwise exploit them.

You are granted a limited license to access the Site and download or print portions of its content for personal, noncommercial use. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

3. User Representations

By using the Site or purchasing Offerings, you represent and warrant that:

  1. Information you submit is true, accurate, current, and complete.
  2. You will update your information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.
  3. You have the legal capacity and authority to agree to these Terms.
  4. You are at least 13 years old.
  5. If you are a minor, you have the necessary parental or guardian permission.
  6. You will not use unauthorized automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access the Site.
  7. You will not use the Site for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
  8. Your use will comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you provide inaccurate information or violate these Terms.

4. Purchases and Payment

We accept the following forms of payment:

  • Visa;
  • Mastercard;
  • American Express; and
  • Discover.

You agree to provide accurate payment and account information and to update that information as needed to process transactions.

Sales tax may apply. All payments must be made in U.S. dollars.

We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or cancel orders at our discretion, including orders that appear to be placed by dealers, resellers, or distributors, subject to applicable law and any separately executed agreement.

Chargeback Policy and Liquidated Damages

By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree to the applicable refund and cancellation terms. If you initiate a chargeback for a valid transaction, we reserve the right to dispute it.

To the extent permitted by applicable law and the applicable agreement, you agree to pay liquidated damages of $225.00 to cover administrative, legal, and processing costs associated with handling the chargeback, regardless of the dispute outcome. This amount is intended as a reasonable pre-estimate of actual costs and not as a penalty.

Please contact us to attempt to resolve billing concerns directly. Nothing in these Terms limits rights you may have under applicable law to dispute a transaction.

5. Refunds Policy

Refunds and cancellations are governed by the applicable enrollment agreement, purchase terms, and return or refund policy provided for the relevant Offering.

Please review the applicable terms before completing an enrollment or purchase.

Where a separately executed agreement contains specific refund or cancellation provisions, those provisions govern that transaction, subject to applicable law.

6. Messaging Terms and Conditions

Program Operator

The MusicSquared Foundation, Inc. operates the informational text messaging program for The New York Performing Arts Academy (The NYPAA) and The Conservatory at NYPAA.

Program Description

Currently enrolled students and instructors who opt in may receive recurring informational text messages concerning:

  • Class reminders;
  • Classroom locations and room assignments;
  • Schedule changes; and
  • Closure notifications.

Messages may be sent using automated messaging technology.

This program is intended for class-related information and operational notifications. Consent to this program does not authorize promotional messages or messages from unrelated organizations.

Optional Enrollment and Consent

You may enroll in the text messaging program by providing your mobile telephone number and selecting the separate, optional SMS consent checkbox in the online student enrollment agreement or instructor contract.

The SMS consent checkbox is not preselected. You may submit the agreement or contract without selecting it.

Providing a telephone number, signing an agreement, enrolling in a program, accepting these Terms, or using the Site does not, by itself, enroll you in text messaging.

Consent to text messaging is not a condition of enrollment, purchase, receipt of services, or engagement as an instructor.

By opting in, you authorize The MusicSquared Foundation, Inc., as the operator of The NYPAA and The Conservatory at NYPAA, to send the informational messages described in this section to the mobile telephone number you provide.

You must provide a number you are authorized to use and for which you can give consent to receive messages.

Enrollment Confirmation

After opting in, you will receive a text confirming your subscription. The confirmation will identify the program and include message frequency information, a notice about message and data rates, and instructions for obtaining help and opting out.

Message Frequency and Charges

Message frequency varies according to class schedules and operational needs.

Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier’s messaging and data charges are your responsibility. Contact your carrier if you have questions about your plan.

Opting Out

Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe from the text messaging program.

You may also request removal by emailing info@thenypaa.org.

After you opt out, you may receive one final text confirming that your unsubscribe request has been processed. No further program text messages will be sent unless you opt in again.

Opting out does not cancel your student enrollment or instructor engagement, change your contractual obligations, or prevent communications through other applicable methods.

Help and Support

Reply HELP for assistance, email info@thenypaa.org, or call 212-457-4060.

Changes to Your Telephone Number

Please notify us if your mobile telephone number changes or you are no longer authorized to use the number provided. Consent associated with a previous number does not automatically authorize messages to a replacement number.

Message Delivery

Delivery depends on mobile carrier coverage, network availability, device compatibility, and other factors. Delivery of every message is not guaranteed.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy and Consent Protection

Our collection and use of messaging information are described in our Privacy Policy.

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile telephone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Service providers supporting the messaging program may process this information only as necessary to provide messaging services on our behalf, subject to confidentiality and use restrictions.

Consent to receive our text messages is not transferred to other organizations.

Changes to the Messaging Program

We may update or discontinue the messaging program. Changes to these Terms do not automatically expand the scope of your SMS consent. If a change requires additional consent, we will obtain that consent before sending messages covered by the change.

7. Prohibited Activities

You may use the Site only for its intended purposes.

Prohibited activities include:

  • Unauthorized copying or distribution of Site content;
  • Unauthorized automated access to the Site;
  • Interfering with or circumventing security features;
  • Attempting to harm, disrupt, or compromise the Site’s infrastructure; and
  • Misusing the Site or Offerings in violation of applicable law.

8. Modifications and Interruptions

We may modify, remove, suspend, or discontinue portions of the Site or Offerings, subject to applicable law and our obligations under separately executed agreements.

We cannot guarantee that the Site will be available at all times. Interruptions may occur because of maintenance, technical issues, or factors beyond our control.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for interruptions or changes to the Site. This provision does not eliminate obligations concerning paid services, refunds, or cancellations under an applicable enrollment agreement or other binding agreement.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

10. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, the Site, or our text messaging program, contact:

The MusicSquared Foundation, Inc.
Operator of The New York Performing Arts Academy (The NYPAA) and The Conservatory at NYPAA

Email: info@thenypaa.org
Phone: 212-457-4060
Website: thenypaa.org
Privacy Policy: thenypaa.org/privacy-policy/