Thank you for being a part of this journey with us.

Since this is our first dance together, let's get all the boring and less boring legalities out of the way. Please be sure to read this pertinent information.

RESERVATION CONFIRMATION

Upon reserving your spot for The Figure Society Symposium you are agreeing to these terms of service.

In the event of any modifications to these terms of service, The Figure Society will publish the new details accordingly.

CANCELLATION POLICY

The $800 symposium fee is fully refundable up to 30 days before the first day of the symposium. Less than 30 days before the first day of the symposium The Figure Society will refund any cancellation only when the canceled spot is successfully filled and paid for by another attendee.

If The Figure Society cancels the symposium, the $800 fee will be fully refunded within 60 days of cancellation.

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The Figure Society carefully selects each artist and model for its symposium and advertises this selection. If in the unlikely event that any advertised artist or model can no longer attend and must cancel, The Figure Society reserves the right to update the published lineup of artists and models.

NO SOLVENTS

In order to assure a healthy environment for all attendees, it is prohibited for any artists to use solvents on the premises of The Figure Society Symposium. This includes Gamsol, Rublesol, turpentine, mineral spirits, odorless mineral spirits, damar varnish, etc. Any varnishing, spray fixatives, spray varnishes, etc must be used outside.

For the painters, if you would like to know how to safely clean your brushes without the use of solvents, please email us at admin@thefiguresociety.com

PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOS

No photography, video, audio recording or any recording by any means is allowed by the attendees during any times when models are posing nude. Only during model breaks, meal breaks, and after hours may attendees photograph and / or take video at the symposium. The Figure Society encourages attendees to document and share their experiences via social media.

This unique symposium is a rare occasion where artists will be sharing some of their most personal thoughts on art, philosophy, etc, which is the intellectual property of each artist.

The Figure Society wholeheartedly encourages note taking, sketching, writing, etc, as means to personally document each person's individual experience.

The Figure Society expects all attendees to be respectful of these limits whose aim is to not only protect the models' privacy and artists' intellectual property, but also to promote a spirit of being present in the precious and ephemeral act of exchange and creation. As such any participant who does not respect these guidelines will be given an initial, polite warning to please be respectful. If any continued abuse of these guidelines persists, the attendee will be permanently removed from the current symposium and banned from any future events by The Figure Society without a refund.

These guidelines are not meant to be draconian, but rather to cultivate a respectful culture of exchange and honesty that is not so readily present in much of today's technologically-saturated landscape.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOS

The Figure Society hires professional photographers and videographers to document each symposium. These are artists in their own right who are fully briefed on respecting the sensitivity of the event. These hired professionals are the only individuals authorized to photograph or film during the entire event.

Photographs and videos taken by The Figure Society and their hired professionals are the property of The Figure Society and may be used for any promotional materials by The Figure Society at any time.

If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify The Figure Society via email at least 7 days prior to the event.

DRESS CODE

Having the honor and privilege of working with a nude model, witnessing the precious artist-model exchange, and learning from some of the world's most accomplished artists is an exceptional occurence. As such, The Figure Society strongly recommends that each attendee have some earnest intention in his / her dress code for the symposium. This is up to each person to decide; nothing will be imposed. We kindly ask you to simply consider how incredibly unique this opportunity is for everyone involved, and dress accordingly.

PURCHASE OF WORKS OF ART

The selling and / or trading of works of art is absolutely encouraged by The Figure Society. Any works of art produced by anyone at The Figure Society Symposium or previously-created works of art brought to the symposium remain the full property of that particular artist. Any sales, trades, etc, are at the full discretion of each artist. The Figure Society will not partake in any commercial transaction in any way, nor take any commission whatsoever on any sales.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND RESPONSABILITY

The Figure Society expressly limits its activity to a 3-day symposium focusing on the Nude in Art. Food and drinks will be provided as per specified in The Figure Society's communication.

The Figure Society, its employees, volunteers, and / or the venue rented for the symposium are not responsible for any direct or indirect loss, damages or injury that may result from the traveling to and from The Figure Society Symposium, nor during the 3-day symposium itself. The customer fully accepts the risks inherent in travel and is completely responsible for all actions, and agrees to hold harmless The Figure Society, its employees, volunteers, and / or the venue rented for the symposium for any direct of indirect loss, damages or injury that may occur.

AGE MINIMUM

Attendees must be at least 18 years old to attend, unless accompanied by a custodial adult who must also pay for his / her full price admission. In the event that any alcohol is served, the customer must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages.

FOOD & DRINK

Each morning of The Figure Society Symposium will have a variety of breakfast foods and beverages available. Other meals are not provided except the final evening banquet. This banquet will be a full dinner to celebrate the ending of the symposium. The contents of this banquet will be communicated prior to the opening of the symposium. The Figure Society will do its best to offer a healthy variety of food.

The breakfast foods and beverages, and the final evening dinner banquet are are included in the price of the symposium.

THE SPIRIT OF THE SYMPOSIUM

The Figure Society Symposium aims to gather artists, models, fans, collectors, and individuals to celebrate the Nude in Art. Just as there is a very honest, beautiful, respectful, and even vulnerable exchange between model and artist, everyone in attendance at The Figure Society Symposium is expected to fully engage in a like-minded exchange.

It is our goal to offer the public full access to world-class models and artists; any respectful questions and dialogues are encouraged at any moment during the symposium. Of course anyone engaging in any sort of misconduct towards anyone at the symposium (for example but not limited to: lewd comments or behavior, rudeness, property damage, not respecting the photography and video guidelines previously specified, etc) will kindly be asked to leave the symposium with no recourse to a refund.

Let us all celebrate and share our passion for the Nude in Art!