NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)
Beyond Heels Ltd
1. Parties
This Non-Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the date of acceptance between:
Beyond Heels Ltd (“Disclosing Party”), a dance training company registered in England and Wales, represented by its Founder and Director, Valeriia Hamlin,and including all authorised instructors, employees, contractors, and representatives acting on behalf of the company (including Sofie),
and Participants, Students, or any individual accessing classes, training, materials, or products (“Receiving Party”).
Together referred to as “the Parties”.
2. Definition of Confidential Information
Confidential Information includes all information, materials, and content with commercial or creative value belonging to the Disclosing Party, including but not limited to:
- choreography and dance routines
- training methods, systems, and class structure
- teaching techniques and instructional approaches
- course materials, tutorials, and videos
- the Heels Foundation Course and any related programs
- projects, concepts, and creative direction
- business strategies, pricing, and internal processes
- client, student, and partner information
- any current or future products or services
3. Obligations of the Receiving Party
The Receiving Party agrees to:
3.1 Non-Disclosure
Not disclose, share, or distribute any Confidential Information without prior written consent from Beyond Heels Ltd.
3.2 Non-Use
Not use Confidential Information for:
- teaching or instructing others
- commercial purposes
- selling, licensing, or distributing content
- creating derivative works or competing services
3.3 No Unauthorised Recording
Not independently record, film, screenshot, or reproduce any classes, materials, or content without permission.
3.4 Safeguarding
Take all reasonable steps to protect Confidential Information from unauthorised access or use.
3.5 Return or Destruction
Upon request or termination, delete or destroy any Confidential Information in their possession.
4. Permitted Personal Use & Credit
The Receiving Party is permitted to share photos and videos of their participation in classes for personal, non-commercial use.
When sharing such content, the Receiving Party agrees to:
- clearly credit @beyondheelslondon and @valeriiahamlin
- not remove or obscure branding where present
- not present the choreography, training, or teaching as their own work
Any commercial use, teaching, redistribution, or modification of the content is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from Beyond Heels Ltd.
Failure to provide appropriate credit may result in a request to remove or update the content.
5. Use of Portfolio and Materials
Viewing or accessing any choreography, materials, or portfolio content does not grant any rights, license, or permission to copy, share, teach, perform commercially, distribute, or modify such content.
6. Digital Copies and Distribution
The Receiving Party may not:
- create unauthorised digital copies
- upload materials to cloud storage or file-sharing platforms
- distribute content in any format unless explicitly authorised in writing.
7. Confidentiality of Business Relationships
The Receiving Party agrees not to directly or indirectly:
contact, solicit, or engage clients, students, partners, or collaborators of Beyond Heels Ltd
use Confidential Information to offer competing services
8. Exclusions
This Agreement does not apply to information that:
- is publicly available without breach
- was independently developed without access to Confidential Information
- has been explicitly approved for release by Beyond Heels Ltd
9. Intellectual Property Ownership
All choreography, materials, content, training methods, systems, and any associated intellectual property remain the exclusive property of Beyond Heels Ltd.
No rights, licenses, or ownership are granted to the Receiving Party under this Agreement.
10. Promotional Usage
Beyond Heels Ltd may use photos, videos, or recordings from classes, rehearsals, or filming sessions for marketing, promotional, and educational purposes.
Participation in filming does not constitute paid work, employment, or a commercial agreement, and no compensation is provided.
11. Enforcement and Remedies
Any breach of this Agreement may result in:
- immediate removal from classes or services without refund
- legal action, including claims for damages
- injunctive relief to prevent further use or distribution
- recovery of legal costs where applicable
12. Term
This Agreement remains in effect indefinitely in relation to Confidential Information and intellectual property protections.
13. Assignment
The Receiving Party may not transfer or assign their rights or obligations under this Agreement without written consent from Beyond Heels Ltd.
14. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or legal proceedings in London, United Kingdom.
15. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.
16. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior understandings.
17. Severability
If any provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
18. Acceptance
By attending classes, accessing materials, or participating in any services provided by Beyond Heels Ltd, the Receiving Party acknowledges and agrees to this Agreement.