Payment Terms – 2026 Season • All entries must be registered online no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the competition date. • Full payment is required thirty (30) days prior to the competition date to confirm registration. Payments received fewer than thirty (30) days before the event may incur a late fee. • To qualify for early payment benefits, payment must be submitted in full forty-five (45) days or more prior to the competition date. Partial payments are not eligible for early payment benefits. • Routines will not be accepted by phone or fax. • Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are not considered official until payment is received in full. Refund & Credit Policy – 2026 Season • If a WCTE event is cancelled by World-Class Talent Experience, Inc. (including, but not limited to, COVID or other unforeseen circumstances), all entry fees will be refunded to the studio. • No refunds will be issued if a studio or attendee cancels for any reason. • If a dancer is unable to attend an event for any reason, a credit voucher will be issued to the studio account under which the dancer was registered. Credits may be applied toward a future WCTE event. • “Day-of” cancellations, or dancer/routine cancellations submitted after the event has concluded, will not receive refunds or credits. • No cash refunds will be issued under any circumstances. Waiver and General Release • All individuals attending or participating must complete a waiver. • Waivers for minors (under 18) must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. • Individuals 18 years of age or older must complete their own waiver. If an adult completes a waiver on behalf of a minor, they are not required to complete an additional waiver for themselves. Accepted Payment Methods We offer the following three (3) payment options: 1. Credit Card 2. ACH (Automated Clearing House / Bank Draft) 3. Wire Transfer • ACH and Wire Transfer details are available upon request by contacting our office. • All payments must be made in U.S. Dollars (USD). • A service charge will be assessed on all credit card transactions. • No personal checks will be accepted from individual parents or guardians. Additional Policies and Terms • Independent entries are not accepted at WCTE events. • Schedule requests submitted to our office may incur a $20.00 fee per request. • Registration changes will not be accepted fewer than five (5) days prior to the event. • On-site registration and on-site entry revisions are not permitted under any circumstance. • Once an event is sold out, studios will be notified and a non-refundable 50% deposit will be required to hold a spot. The deposit will be applied toward entry fees and will guarantee placement in the selected city until the payment deadline. Event Operations and Scheduling • World-Class Talent Experience, Inc. reserves the right to: • Add additional competition days • Change competition locations • Cancel any event that does not meet minimum entry requirements • If an event is cancelled due to insufficient entries, all paid entry fees will be refunded. • Studios will receive an event information email approximately seven (7) days prior to the competition. • Admission is free, and the general public is welcome. • Theater doors will open 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled performance. • All performers must be prepared to perform at least one (1) hour prior to their scheduled performance time. • WCTE will not hold routines for any reason. If a routine is not ready when called, it will not be rescheduled, and the opportunity to perform will be forfeited.