This Agreement sets forth the terms of purchase for your online purchase from Raible Studios LLC (the “Company”). By placing your Order with Raible Studios LLC formerly known as Golden Sphere Studios (the “Company”), by clicking “accept,” or by using the Services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree with these terms, you should leave the Company website or the applicable purchase page and discontinue use of the Services immediately. In these terms and conditions, “we/us/our” means Raible Studios LLC. “you/your” means you as a user of the Website and/or Customer of the Products, Programs or Services.
The Services
The Company provides a variety of educational resources and training materials for jewelry makers, delivered digitally and through online courses or programs (as described below). The program content will be delivered on-line through the program website, or as otherwise indicated on your Order form page. If your purchase includes an online Program or Membership site access, you will use a unique username and password that should only be used by you to access the Content. Sharing log-in information, call-in numbers, passwords, and protected links with non-members is prohibited and will result in removal from the program.
- Going Tubular: Tubes and Their Uses for Bezels and Hinges: An online course that teaches how to make custom tubing to create bezels for gems of various sizes and shapes, and hinges to connect a bale to a pendant, etc. Delivered via 4 video trainings, 4 live calls (via Zoom), PDF files, and a private Facebook group. The content will be dripped and available for 6 months.
- Architecture Of A Ring: An online course that teaches the Kent Raible method of constructing rings. The content is delivered via video trainings, live group conference style calls, downloadable PDFs, and a private Facebook group. The content will be dripped and available for six months.
THESE COURSES ARE INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED STUDENTS, NOT FOR BEGINNERS. PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE SOLID KNOWLEDGE OF JEWELRY MAKING BASICS, AND A WELL-EQUIPPED WORKSHOP. YOU MAY NEED TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TOOLS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE WHAT IS TAUGHT IN THE COURSE.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY. IT IS PRESUMED THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE ANY TOOLS REQUIRED, INCLUDING POWER TOOLS AND TORCHES. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFTEY AND WELL-BEING.
THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING OUTCOMES OR RESULTS. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE WHAT IS TAUGHT IN THE COURSE, AS RESULTS WILL VARY AND ARE BASED ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS INCLUDING ABILITY AND SKILL LEVEL.
Payment
Payment is required before beginning the program, as indicated on your Order form, and may be a one-time fee, or a monthly or other recurring fee, as applicable. Please check the details of your Order form or Order page for the information specific to your program. You agree to pay the amount agreed and not to cancel this transaction with your bank or credit card company. The Company is not responsible for any overdraft charges, over limit charges, or NSF fees charged by your bank or credit card company. Fees for Services may be pre-paid or by installment, as indicated on your Order form. Failure to make an installment payment will result in suspension or termination of the Services. The Company does not guarantee any specific results from use of the Services. The Company does not make any representations or warranties as to specific outcomes or results.
Refund Policy
We offer a 7-day window in which you may request a refund of your program or course purchase. We require a detailed explanation for your refund request, in writing. To request a refund, please contact us via email at info [at] goldenspherestudios [dot] com with “Refund” in the subject line.
Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement
You are free to speak, write and share about your own experiences from the Program, but you agree to keep all information shared by others confidential, including all information shared by others inside of the on-line community associated with the Program. This provision specifically applies to and includes content shared within the membership course, where applicable, and any private Facebook group, or similar forum if used. If you have any questions about the applicability of this provision, please contact us via email at info [at] kentraiblestudios [dot] com.
Communications
The online community associated with the Program is intended to be a supportive, respectful and positive community for all involved. Communicating disrespectfully to any other members of the group constitutes grounds for removal from the Program and any associated online forum, which decision shall be in the sole discretion of the Company.
Term
This Agreement will be effective consistent with the term indicated on your Order form or Order page. Failure to pay for the Program or Services consistent with the program requirements will result in termination of the Program prior to the end of the applicable term, and your access to Program materials or ongoing Services will be discontinued. Additional fees may be accrued in the event you continue to access the Program website or continue to use the Services after any failure to pay for said services.
Reservation of Rights
Company reserves the rights to remove you from the Program or Services for cause, whether a breach of this contract, an act of misfeasance against the Company, a representative of the company or a participant of a group program, or other inappropriate action, which may include any action which causes a disturbance amongst the group, or otherwise negatively impacts the experience of others participating in any program offered by the Company. Such a determination shall be made solely by Company. You agree that your exclusive remedy in such a scenario will be the full refund of any amount paid to participate in the services or program.
Disclaimer
USE OF THE PROGRAM OR SERVICES COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY CONTENT PROVIDED THEREIN IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. The Company and its employees, representatives and agents are not responsible for any physical or non-physical damages imagined, perceived, or otherwise sustained as a result of the use of the Program or Services or any content provided as part of the Program or Services. The Services provided through the Program are advisory and supportive only, and you bear sole responsibility for the use and implementation of these services in your personal or professional life. You are free to reject any advice, suggestions or requests made during the Program at any time. There are no guarantees as to the progress or outcomes that may result from the Services and you are responsible for the results you achieve. THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE COMPANY ARE NOT SUITED FOR EVERYONE. THE CREATORS OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR PROGRAMS OFFERED HEREIN OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH DO NOT ASSUME, AND SHALL NOT HAVE, ANY LIABILITY TO USERS FOR INJURY OR LOSS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY CONCERNING ANY TREATMENT OR ANY ACTION FOLLOWING THE INFORMATION OFFERED OR PROVIDED WITHIN OR THROUGH THE PROGRAM, SERVICES OR WEBSITE
Earnings Disclaimer
RESULTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED. Any statement made on the website or in the program regarding income or earnings are provided as examples only, and do not guarantee you future earnings or income. Please note that the stated results are not typical and there is no guarantee that you will achieve the same or similar results. As with any endeavor, results may vary, and depend on a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to, your skill, knowledge, ability, dedication, business savvy, network, and financial situation. The use of any products or services offered through Golden Sphere Studios should be based on your own due diligence. You agree that we at Golden Sphere Studios (including sponsors, promoters, advertisers or affiliates), are not responsible for the success or failures you experience in your personal or business life.
Relationship
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed to create a joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship of any kind.
Modification
The Company may modify this Agreement from time to time and without notice. You agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and any future modifications when such modifications are posted to the Company’s website. You should review this Agreement regularly during the use of the Program or Services to keep apprised of any changes.
Assignment
No assignment of this Agreement is permitted, without prior written permission from the Company. Any attempt to do so shall constitute a default or violation of this Agreement which shall be immediately void. The Company’s rights and obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement may be assigned or transferred by the Company.
Third Party Beneficiaries
This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties and their successors and permitted assigns, and does not confer any rights or remedies on any other person or entity.
Governing Law
This Agreement and any action related thereto shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington without regard to its choice of law principles. The parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in federal and state courts sitting in Lewis County, Washington.
Disputes
In the event that a dispute arises pursuant to this Agreement, either Party may submit a written demand to the other that the dispute be settled by arbitration utilizing the dispute resolution procedures of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in Centralia, Washington. The foregoing shall not prevent the Company from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Force Majeure
If a party is prevented from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement for one of the following reasons beyond the party’s reasonable control, including due to a national environmental or military emergency, such as fire, flood, explosion, war, strike, embargo, government regulation, or civil or military authority, or acts or omissions of carriers, transmitters, providers, vandals, or hackers (a “force majeure event”), the time for that party’s performance will be extended for the period of the delay or inability to perform due to such occurrence; provided, however, that You will not be excused from payment of any sums of money owed by you to the Company; and provided further, however, that if a party suffering a force majeure event is unable to cure that event within thirty (30) days, the other party may terminate this Agreement.
Construction
This Agreement shall be construed fairly and not interpreted for or against either party. Any remedies available to the Company, including any set forth in this Agreement, are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights or remedies available to it at law or in equity.
Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto, their successors, heirs, representatives, and permitted assigns.
Damage Waiver
Under no circumstances whatsoever shall we be liable to you or anyone else for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or other damages under this Agreement, arising out of your participation in the Program including due to the actions, statements or behavior of any third parties or participants of the Program. This provision applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company’s liability to you for any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of action, will at all times be limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to the Company for the services during the term of the Program or membership.
Intellectual Property
All materials provided to you as part of your Program or Services which are the subject of this Agreement are proprietary and may not be duplicated, copied, reproduced, published or displayed in any form without the prior express written permission of the Company. You may not re-use, perform, modify, transmit, re-post or use in any way the content or any derivative works thereof, without the prior express written permission of the Company. All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on any materials provided as part of your Program or Services under this Agreement are protected by US and International copyright and Intellectual Property laws. Access to any materials or content online or otherwise as part of the Program or Services subject to this Agreement should not be construed as granting any license or right to duplicate said content, including trademarks, logos and service marks of the Company or any third-party.
Terms of Use Agreement
You agree to the terms and conditions of the Terms of Use Agreement found at kentraible.com/terms-and-conditions.
Privacy
You agree to the terms and conditions of the Privacy Policy found at kentraible.com/privacy-policy. If you attend any Company live event, you agree that any third-party vendor involved in the event [ticket sales, event facility registration, etc] may share your personal identifying information with the Company to allow us to serve you and other event attendees with the proper products and services, in accordance with our posted Privacy Policy.
Waiver
The waiver by either party of any breach or default in performance shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other or succeeding breach or default. The failure of any party to enforce any of the provisions herein shall not be construed to be a waiver of the right of such party thereafter to enforce such provisions.
Severability
If any provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, is held to be invalid and unenforceable, then the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and their officers, managers, employees, agents, attorneys, employees, representatives or assigns from any claims, liability, damages, losses, harm, costs and expenses, including legal fees and expenses or any other detriment incurred by You in any claims arising out of this Agreement, your use of the Services, any breach of this Agreement, including breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or if any content that you post or publish while using the Services causes the Company to be liable to a third party.
Voidability
This Agreement cannot be voided by not logging in to the Member or Program website, where applicable, by not accessing or using the Services as delivered, by not attending the Program, or in any other way attempting to avoid viewing or taking delivery of the Program or Services as outlined. These actions will not void your Agreement or permit you the right to a refund.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement of the parties relating to the Program or Services purchased, and any and all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether express or implied, written or oral, regarding the Program or Services, are of no further force and effect. In order to participate in certain portions of the Program or Services, you may be notified that you may be required to agree to additional terms and conditions as the program is revised over time. You may receive a copy of this Agreement at any time by emailing the Company at info [at] goldenspherestudios [dot] com and requesting a copy of your “Program Terms of Purchase.”
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Agreement or any aspect of our services, please contact the Company at info [at] kentraiblestudios [dot] com.