Privacy Policy

The Polite Society, LLC is an etiquette consultancy based in Chicago, Il offering courses both nationally and internationally.

The Polite Society Course Content

Video or audio recording of any course or workshop given by The Polite Society is strictly prohibited. Children attending (for children 13 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Course offering and content will be agreed ahead of scheduled course and will cover as much information as possible within the period of time agreed. Refunds will not be offered for course content that is not covered due to time restraints of the course time booked.

The Polite Society Course Availability

The Polite Society reserves the right to modify the course dates, times, itineraries, content and prices pending availability and offerings of suppliers and staff. If a course is no longer available, a course with similar content will be offered. Course availability is according to the schedules and restrictions of the etiquette or media professional.

The Polite Society Course Cancellation

For individual courses, cancellation within 48 hours will result in a full refund. Rescheduling individual courses must be done at least 48 hours prior to the course. Courses not cancelled or rescheduled within 48 hours will not be refunded. Courses cannot be rescheduled more than twice. After the second rescheduling, to reschedule the course for a third time client will incur a new course fee equal to the amount of the initial course fee. For group courses, cancellation within two weeks will result in a full refund. Rescheduling group courses must be done at least two weeks prior to the course. Courses not cancelled or rescheduled within two full weeks will not be refunded. The Polite Society reserves the right to cancel a course at any date or time for any unforeseen circumstance. In the case that The Polite Society may need to cancel a course, 100% of course funds will be reimbursed and clients to be notified with as much advanced notice as possible. Client travel will not be reimbursed.

The Polite Society Course Prices

Prices are in USD (United States Dollars. Course costs listed remain solidified only once payment is made and costs may change up until the class is booked.

The Polite Society Corporate Courses and Programs

The Polite Society has permission to use the corporate names of past clients when speaking to prospective clients unless told otherwise by the client in written form.

The Polite Society Course Payment

The methods of payment accepted by The Polite Society include but are not limited to: cash, bank transfer, checks payable in USD, credit or debit cards. Upon registration, 100% of the course to be paid upfront in order to confirm registration.

Online Courses

All purchases and rentals of online courses, in the form of videos or printed materials, are final sale and cannot be refunded or exchanged.