Terms and Conditions - GRS Jewellery School

Welcome to GRS Jewellery School. By enrolling in any of our in-person or online courses, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

1. School Identification

GRS Jewellery School is located in Lisbon, Portugal. These Terms and Conditions apply to all courses, whether delivered in person or online.

2. Cancellations and Refunds

• Online Courses: Refunds are available up to 7 calendar days after purchase, provided that no course materials have been downloaded or accessed.
• In-Person Courses: If a student does not attend the course, the school retains 30% of the full course price. A student who paid only the 30% deposit therefore forfeits that deposit; a student who paid in full is refunded the remaining 70% of the price. A student may instead reschedule to another available date, subject to availability, by giving notice at least 30 days before the scheduled start date, at no extra cost.

3. Student Responsibilities

• Students are responsible for any damage caused by the improper use of tools, equipment, or materials.
• Students must behave respectfully toward instructors and fellow students and follow all safety rules and instructor instructions.
• Personal materials or equipment may only be used with prior authorization from the instructors.
• The school shall not be liable for injuries or damages resulting from the misuse of tools or equipment, except where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law.
• Students enrolled in online courses may not reproduce, distribute, record, or share any videos, images, manuals, or other course materials without prior written authorization.

4. Certificates

• GRS Jewellery School is an official GRS School.
• Students enrolled in the Basic One Week Course will receive an official GRS Basic Stone Setting Course Certificate.
• Students enrolled in the Intermediate Two Weeks Course will receive an official GRS Intermediate Stone Setting Course Certificate.
• Students enrolled in the Professional One Month Course will receive an official GRS Professional Stone Setting Course Certificate.
• Students enrolled in the Advanced Two Months Course will receive an official GRS Advanced Stone Setting Course Certificate.
• Students enrolled in a Custom Course will receive an official GRS Custom Stone Setting Course Certificate indicating the total number of completed training hours.
• Students who accumulate a total of 160 training hours by combining multiple courses will receive an official GRS Professional Stone Setting Course Certificate.
• Students who accumulate a total of 320 training hours by combining multiple courses will receive an official GRS Advanced Stone Setting Course Certificate.
• Students enrolled in the GRS 3D CAD, Print & Cast Course will receive an official GRS 3D CAD, Print & Cast Course Certificate.
• No certificates are issued for online courses.
• Courses delivered in partnership with third-party institutions do not qualify for an official GRS Certificate.

5. Intellectual Property

All course content, including videos, manuals, photographs, illustrations, designs, presentations, and any other educational materials, is the exclusive property of GRS Jewellery School. No part of the course materials may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, published, or sold without prior written authorization.

6. Data Protection

Student personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy.

7. Payments

In-person seats are guaranteed once the school receives either the 30% deposit or the full course price; when a seat is held with the deposit, the balance is due by the course start date. Payments may be processed through Stripe or other payment providers selected by the school. All transactions are subject to the applicable payment provider's terms and conditions.

8. Course and Terms Modifications

The school reserves the right to modify course dates, schedules, instructors, content, or these Terms and Conditions at any time. Whenever reasonably possible, students affected by material changes will be notified in advance.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Portugal. Whenever possible, disputes should first be resolved through amicable negotiation before legal proceedings are initiated.

10. Limitation of Liability

• The school is not responsible for interruptions caused by internet failures, technical issues, force majeure events, or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
• Learning outcomes cannot be guaranteed and depend on each student's effort, attendance, prior experience, aptitude, and individual development.

11. Online Conduct

Students must maintain respectful behavior in all online platforms used by the school. Harassment, abusive language, spam, unauthorized advertising, or the unauthorized sharing of course content or other students' work is strictly prohibited.

12. Communications

By enrolling, students agree to receive communications related to their courses, administrative matters, and important school updates. Promotional communications will only be sent where permitted by applicable law.

13. Termination of Enrollment

The school reserves the right to terminate a student's enrollment without refund in cases of serious misconduct, violation of these Terms and Conditions, harassment, abusive behavior, or actions that compromise the safety or learning environment of other students.

14. Force Majeure

The school shall not be liable for cancellations, delays, or interruptions caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, labor disputes, transportation disruptions, or major technical failures.

15. Acceptance

By enrolling in any course offered by GRS Jewellery School, students acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.

Last updated: July 13, 2026