Payment and Cancellation Policies

Unless otherwise specified, lodging, food, transportation and other items not explicitly mentioned are not included in the workshop  or class price.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible we keep our class and workshop sizes limited to 8-14 people (depending on the class/workshop).  This is why we depend on you to attend your chosen class or workshop once you have registered for it.

Refund Policy

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our Edmonton classes valued over $101, we are unable to provide a cash refund. Transfers are limited to one transfer to either the same event at a later date, or a different event of equal value. We require 7 days written notice in order to make such a transfer (email notice is acceptable). The event you are transferring to must occur within 6 months of the original event you registered for. A $20 fee (plus GST) will be applied to all transfers.

For our Wildlife Photography workshops, we require 60 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your cancellation in order to provide a refund. We may retain 15% of fees paid or $150 minimum in processing your refund. If the workshop fee is less than $500 the minimum fee drops to $75.

We can give no refunds if: 

• you registered for any event valued at or under $100
• you do not show up for your registered course
• you register for a course beyond or below your skill or ability level

If a student wishes to cancel their registration for any of our events, and has provided written notice within the appropriate time frame, a refund less a $50 administration fee will be administered.

Transfers

Transfers (for all events over $100): If you wish to transfer to a different class date, we require a minimum of 30 days written (email) notice. All transfers are based on availaibility, and subject to approval by our staff.

Transfer Fees as based on event pricing:

• Tuition of $100 and below, the transfer fee is $15
• Tuition of $101 and above, the transfer fee is $20
• Tuition of $1000 and above, the transfer fee is $50

Course Cancellation

Occasionally, we may have to cancel a course due to low enrollment. In this case, we will issue a full refund of all monies paid to the BSOP up to that time.

Instructor Replacement

In the event that a listed instructor is unable to participate because of a change in his or her professional schedule, we will replace the instructor with someone of equal or similar credentials. If we cannot find a replacement in due time before the course is about to start, a particular class may have to be rescheduled.

Liability

In the event that we cancel your course, for any reason, the extent of our liability is limited to the return of all monies paid. We will do everything we can to register you in another equivalent course. We will not be responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses of any kind.