Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) apply to your use of kitchendancercommunity.com and to any class, kids program, private event, class pass or gift card you book with Firstmerchants Home LLC, owned and operated by Elliott Carroll at 1476 Lincoln Pl, Calumet City, IL 60409, USA. By using the Site or booking with us, you agree to these Terms.

1. Bookings

• A booking request is not confirmed until we send a written confirmation and your payment (or deposit for private events) is received.
• Prices are listed in US dollars. Applicable sales tax is added where required.
• We may decline or cancel a booking at our discretion; if we do, you receive a full refund.
• Cancellations, rescheduling and refunds are governed by our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

2. Age requirements

Adult classes are for ages 16 and older. Teens aged 13–15 may attend an adult class with a booked parent or guardian. Kids programs are for the ages listed. Alcohol is never served by us; where BYOB is permitted, only guests 21 and older with valid ID may drink, and we may refuse service to anyone.

3. Safety and conduct

• Cooking involves knives, heat, open flame and hot surfaces. You agree to follow your instructor's directions and to participate at your own risk.
• Wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair.
• Tell us about food allergies and dietary restrictions at booking. Our kitchen handles common allergens including wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish and shellfish, so we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
• We may ask anyone who behaves unsafely, is intoxicated or is disrespectful to staff or other guests to leave without a refund.

4. Class passes and gift cards

Class passes are valid for 12 months from purchase and are non-transferable outside the purchaser's household. Gift cards are valid for 5 years from purchase, are not redeemable for cash except where required by law and cannot be replaced if lost once fully redeemed.

5. Photos

We sometimes take photos during classes for our website and social media. We will always ask before photographing a guest's face, and we never post photos of children without written permission from a parent or guardian. Tell your instructor if you prefer not to be photographed.

6. Website content

Recipes, text, photos and graphics on the Site are owned by Firstmerchants Home LLC or used with permission. You may print or save recipes for personal, non-commercial use. Please link back rather than republishing full recipes.

7. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

The Site and its content are provided “as is.” Recipes and cooking information are for general educational purposes; see our Disclaimer. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Firstmerchants Home LLC is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages, and our total liability for any claim related to a booking is limited to the amount you paid for that booking. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under Illinois law.

8. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, unless applicable law requires otherwise. We would always rather talk first: please call or email us.

9. Changes

We may update these Terms. The version posted on the Site at the time of your booking applies to that booking.

10. Contact

Firstmerchants Home LLC
(operating kitchendancercommunity.com)
Attn: Elliott Carroll, Owner
1476 Lincoln Pl
Calumet City, IL 60409, USA
Phone: (502) 856-3167
Email: info@kitchendancercommunity.com