TERMS & CONDITIONS

USE OF WEBSITE

Effective as of June 1, 2018 

1. About this Website

1.1 Your use of www.abc-cooking.co.th (this “Website”) is subject to these terms and conditions (these “Terms and Conditions”) and the Privacy Policy.

1.2 If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy, you must refrain from using this Website.

2. About ABC Cooking Studio Thailand
2.1 Copyright in the whole and every part of this Website belongs to ABC Cooking Studio Thailand. (the “Company”), unless otherwise indicated, and may not be used, sold, licensed, copied or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner or form or in or on any media to any person without the prior written consent of the Company.

3. Website Information
3.1 Products or services specified on this Website may or may not be on display or available from each ABC Cooking Studio in Thailand, and where the products or services are available from an ABC Cooking Studio in Thailand, the price for those products or services may vary from the price shown on this Website.

3.2 The Company and its related companies do not make, or authorize any offer or representation by this Website and do not represent that any products or services in this Website will be offered by or available from the ABC Cooking Studio around Thailand at the specified price, or at all, or otherwise sell any products or services to consumers throughout Thailand under the name or style including the words “ABC Cooking Studio”.

3.3 Moreover, the purchase of products or services at each ABC Cooking Studio in Thailand shall always be subject to any additional and applicable terms and conditions of sale at the relevant ABC Cooking Studio.

3.4 Images of products published in this Website without any advertised price beside that image are not offered for sale.

3.5 Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may vary from products depicted or described.

3.6 International visitors to this Website should not rely on information contained in this Website, including without limitation specifications or pricing.

4. Website Content
4.1 The Company may, at any time, add or remove content from this Website without notice.

4.2 Any articles, information or content published on this Website must be read subject to these Terms and Conditions.

4.3 Although the Company uses its best endeavors to confirm the accuracy of any information published on this Website, you agree that the Company cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors caused by incorrect information supplied to the Company or by manufacturers or suppliers changing product specifications without notice to this Website or the Company You agree to make your own inquiries to verify information provided and to assess the suitability of products before you purchase.

4.4 The information, materials and services in this Website is provided for general information purposes only. It is current at the time of first publication. It is not legal or other professional advice or intended to be comprehensive. You are responsible for determining the validity, quality and relevance of any information, material or service assessed and to take appropriate independent advice before acting or relying on any of it to ensure that it meets your particular requirements. You should report any error or omission in any information, material or service, via customer feedback.

4.5 This Website may feature or display third party advertising or content. By featuring or displaying such advertising or content, the Company does not in any way represent that the Company recommends or endorses the relevant advertiser, its products or services.

4.6 Neither the Company nor any third party will be liable for any errors in content, or for any actions you take in reliance on them. Neither you nor any other person may hold the Company liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions in respect of such content, the transmission or delivery of such content or any loss or damage arising from any of them.

4.7 This Website may promote, advertise or sponsor functions, events, offers, competitions or other activities which may be conducted online or offline and which may be conducted by third parties. These activities may be subject to separate terms and conditions. You participate in any such activities entirely at your own risk. The Company does not accept any responsibility in connection with your participation in activities conducted by any other party.

5. Your Use of the Website
5.1 You agree to use this Website only for purposes that are permitted by these Terms and Conditions, any applicable law or regulation and/or generally accepted practices or guidelines.

5.2 You agree that you will not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts this Website or the servers and networks that host this Website. You agree not to, or attempt to, circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with security-related features of this Website or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any content or enforce limitations on the use of this Website or the content.

5.3 You understand and agree that any suspected fraudulent, abusive or illegal activity may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

5.4 The Company may stop (temporarily or permanently) providing access to this Website to you, or to guests or members generally, at its discretion and without prior notice to you.

5.5 The Company may in its sole discretion restrict your access to this Website. If the Company does this, you may be prevented from accessing all or parts of this Website, your account details or other content contained in your account. The Company will not be liable to you or any third party for doing so.

5.6 As electronic websites are subject to interruption or breakdown, access to this Website is offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis only.

5.7 The Company may impose limits or restrictions on the use you may make of this Website. Further, for security, technical, maintenance, legal or regulatory reasons, or due to any breach of these Terms and Conditions, the Company may withdraw this Website, or change or remove website functionality at any time without notice to you.

6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 You acknowledge that any intellectual property rights, including graphics, logos, trademarks, distinctive brand features, design, text, icons, the arrangement of them, sound recordings and all software relating to this Website, are owned by the Company, the Licensor, or in some cases, a related company of them, or any other third party, and that these remain the property of their respective owners and must not be used in any manner without the prior written consent of the owner.

6.2 Nothing contained on this Website is to be interpreted as a recommendation to use any information on this Website in a manner which infringes the intellectual property rights of any person. The Company makes no representations or warranties that your use of the information on this Website will not infringe such intellectual property rights.

6.3 You may view this Website and its contents for personal and non-commercial use only, you may not in any form or by any means reproduce, modify, distribute, store, transmit, publish or display within another website or create derivative works from any part of this Website or commercialize any information obtained from any part of this Website without the prior written consent of the Company or, in the case of third party material, from the owner of the copyright in that material.

6.4 You may not modify or copy the layout or appearance of this Website nor any computer software or code contained in this Website, nor may you decompile or disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to discover or access any source code related to this Website.

6.5 If you correspond or otherwise communicate with the Company, you automatically grant to the Company an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, world-wide licence to use, copy, display and distribute the content of your communication and to prepare derivative works of the content or incorporate the content into other works in order to publish and promote such content. This may include, but is not limited to, publishing testimonials on this Website and developing your ideas and suggestions for improved products.

7. Links to Other Websites
7.1 This Website may contain links to other websites, content or resources, which are owned or operated by third parties. These linked websites are not under the Company’s control and the Company shall not be held responsible for the operation, availability or contents of any linked website or any link contained in a linked website.

7.2 The Company provides these links to you for convenience only and the inclusion of any link does not imply the Company’s endorsement of the linked website. You shall access linked websites at your own risk. Subject to any non-excludable rights, the Company disclaims all warranties, express and implied, as to the accuracy, value, legality or otherwise of any materials or information contained on linked websites. You should carefully review the terms of use and privacy policies of all other party’s websites that you visit.

7.3 The Company reserves the right to prevent third parties from linking to this Website.

8. Secure Data and Transmissions
8.1 Given the nature of the internet, the Company cannot guarantee that any data transmission is totally secure, free from viruses, fault or other conditions which could damage or interfere with your computer systems and the Company does not warrant that your access to this Website will be uninterrupted, error free or that any defects will be corrected. Whilst the Company and its third parties take precautions to protect information, the Company does not warrant and cannot ensure the security of any content or information you transmit via this Website. You therefore transmit to this Website at your own risk. However, once the Company or its third party receives your transmission, the Company and its third parties will take reasonable steps to preserve its security. If you become aware of any problems with the security of this Website, please contact us immediately.

8.2 You must take your own precautions to ensure that the process which you use to access this Website or any website does not expose you to the risk of viruses, malicious computer code or other forms of interference which may damage your own computer system. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the Company nor its third parties will accept any responsibility for any interference or damage to your own computer system which arises in connection with your use of this Website, any website or any linked website.

9. Cookies
9.1 Cookies may be used on this Website to gather data in relation to this Website and you consent to this (although you may be able to disable cookies on your web browser).

10. Use of Your Information and Material
10.1 The Company appreciates any suggestions (“unsolicited ideas”) you may have regarding ways in which this Website may be improved or materials which may be added to this Website. Any unsolicited ideas that you submit will not be regarded as confidential and will become the property of the Company. The Company may use, reproduce, disclose, publish, modify, adapt and transmit them to others, without restriction or any obligation to compensate you.

11. Privacy Policy
11.1 The Privacy Policy available on this Website explains how your personal information is collected and managed by the Company.

12. Disclaimer
12.1 Each of ABC Cooking Studio, each related body corporate of ABC Cooking Studio and the Company makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, in relation to any information, content, materials or products included in this Website or to its availability, functionality or performance, except as otherwise provided under any applicable law.

12.2 Each of the Company and any related company of the Company do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage, howsoever caused (including through negligence or matters outside their control), which you may directly or indirectly suffer in connection with your use of this Website or any linked website, nor do they accept any responsibility for any such loss arising out of your use of, or reliance on, information contained on, or accessed through, this Website. To the maximum extent permitted by law, each of the Company and related body corporate of the Company disclaim any such representations or warranties as to the completeness, accuracy, merchantability or fitness for purpose of this Website or the information that it contains.

12.3 The use of the information on this Website is at your own risk. To the extent permitted by law, each of the Company and any related company of the Company exclude all liability of any of them in respect of any injury, loss or damage arising out of, or related to, the use, or inability to use, the information on this Website or provided through this Website through email. This limitation of liability includes, but is not limited to, compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, interruption of business, loss of data, income or profit, loss of, or damage to property, and third-party claims. If any liability is not able to be excluded by law, each of the Company and any related company of the Company limit their liability to the re-supply of the relevant information or services.

12.4 You agree to indemnify each of the Company and each related company of the Company and other persons involved in the creation of this Website from all damages, losses, penalties, fines, expenses and costs (including legal costs) which arise out of or relate to your use of this Website, any information that you provide via this Website or any damage that you may cause to this Website. This indemnification includes, without limitation, liability relating to copyright infringement, defamation, invasion of privacy and trade mark infringement.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
13.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Thailand and you irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Thailand. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, such invalidity or un-enforceability will not affect the remainder of these Terms and Conditions, which will continue in full force and effect. If you access this Website in a jurisdiction other than Thailand, you are responsible for compliance with the laws of that jurisdiction, to the extent that they apply.

13.2 The Company makes no representations that the content of this Website complies with the laws of any country outside Thailand.

14. General
14.1 These Terms and Conditions may be amended at any time without notice and your access to this Website may be terminated at any time without notice. Your continued use of this Website following such amendment of these Terms and Conditions will represent an agreement by you to be bound by the Terms and Conditions as amended from time to time.

14.2 Where your access to this Website is terminated, all disclaimers and limitations of liability set out in these Terms and Conditions will survive. Reference to “Website” includes the whole or any part of the web pages located on this webpage (including but not limited to any elements of design, underlying code, text, sounds, graphics, animated elements or any other content).

MEMBERSHIP & CONTRACT

August, 2026

This agreement is an important document that you should read and fully understand before applying for membership with ABC Cooking Studio. Please carefully review all terms and conditions before signing this agreement.

1. Definitions

Unless otherwise stated, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

1.1 “Company” means ABC Cooking Studio (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

1.2 “ABC Cooking Studio” means the cooking school operated under the management of the Company.

1.3 “Member” means an individual who has registered with ABC Cooking Studio under this agreement.

1.4 “Course” means cooking, bread, cake, wagashi, and other courses, whether regular or special.

1.5 “Studio” means each cooking school branch operated by the Company.

1.6 “Company Website” means http://abc-cooking.co.th/ and any online system provided for members.

2. Registration

2.1 “Registration” means accepting these terms and signing up to become a member of ABC Cooking Studio.

2.2 “Agreement” refers to the course application form.

2.3 Age requirements for each course are as follows:

        (1)  Cooking courses: 12 years old and above
        (2)  Bread, cake, and wagashi courses: 10 years old and above
        (3)  Kids courses: 4–9 years old

2.4 For special or limited-time courses, the Company may set additional requirements such as age, gender, or other qualifications.

2.5 To become a member, you must follow the registration process. Payment can be made by credit card, cash, or bank transfer:

        (1)  Credit card or cash: pay at the studio
        (2)  Bank transfer: full payment must be made, and proof of payment must be submitted through the Company’s required channels

2.6 Any information provided and signed by the member (whether on paper, online, or via electronic devices) is considered accurate and confirmed by the member, and is legally binding.

2.7 If payment is made by credit card, it will follow the terms of the card issuer. Members should contact their credit card provider directly if they wish to change the payment method.

2.8 A one-time membership fee of THB 2,500 is required upon registration.

2.9 Any benefits, promotions, or discounts must be confirmed at the time of signing the agreement only. The Company will not accept any claims afterward. More details about promotions can be found in the studio’s official materials.

3. Personal Data

3.1 The Company will collect, use, and share your personal data only as necessary and under appropriate legal grounds (such as fulfilling a contract, complying with the law, or your consent). This is for purposes such as providing services, contacting you, managing courses, and improving our services.

3.2 The Company will handle your personal data properly and only for the stated purposes. We will also implement appropriate security measures in line with applicable data protection laws.

3.3 You have the right to withdraw your consent and to request access to, receive a copy of, correct, restrict the use of, or delete your personal data, as allowed by law.

However, some of these rights may be limited if the Company has other legal reasons to process your data, such as legitimate interests for verification, preventing duplicate requests, or preventing fraud.

4. Using Studio Services

4.1 Members can attend classes at any branch of the Company. However, class availability depends on the schedule and the number of available seats at each branch.

4.2 The Company may open, relocate, or close branches as needed for business operations.

4.3 If a branch is relocated or closed (but the Company is still operating), members can continue to attend classes at other branches as usual. In this case, no refunds (full or partial) will be provided. The Company also reserves the right to adjust service conditions if necessary.

4.4 If the Company permanently closes its business, appropriate measures will be taken to support affected members.

5. ABC Cooking Studio Membership Card

5.1 Each member will receive one membership card and must sign their name on the back of the card upon receiving it.

5.2 The membership card number is used for booking classes, attending classes, updating member information, and making inquiries.

5.3 The membership card and its benefits cannot be transferred, shared, or used by anyone else under any circumstances.

5.4 If the card is lost or stolen, members can request a replacement at the studio. A fee of THB 200 will be charged per replacement.

6. Course Rules

6.1 All course details—such as content, price, and expiration date—will be shared through the Company’s channels, including the website, studio posters, brochures, email, and other online media.

6.2 Class schedules and closing days may vary by branch and may change from time to time. Members should check and confirm the latest schedule with the studio or on the Company’s website before attending.

6.3 Some services may vary by branch. Please contact the studio for more details.

6.4 Each course has an “expiration date” (end date), which is set in advance. Members are responsible for keeping track of this date. A course will end when either:

        (1)  The expiration date stated in the agreement is reached, or
        (2)  The member completes all classes in the course

6.5 After the expiration date, the course will end immediately, and the member will no longer be able to use any benefits, including attending classes or receiving related services. However, members may still request the course materials.

6.6 If a member cancels a class without prior notice, arrives late beyond the allowed time, cancels too late, misses the class, or leaves before the class ends, the class will be counted as used. In such cases, the member cannot request a replacement class or claim any rights for that session.

7. Course Extension

7.1 Members in certain eligible groups may extend their course expiration date for up to 2 years. To do so, they must contact the studio and submit a request along with supporting documents (such as a medical certificate, birth certificate, or proof of study or relocation).

7.2 Eligible groups include:

        (1)  Members who are pregnant
        (2)  Members who have given birth within the past 1 year
        (3)  Members who need to temporarily relocate, such as for studying or working in another province or country

7.3 Members who do not fall under the groups listed above can still request an extension by contacting the studio. A service fee may apply, as determined by the Company.

7.4 All extension requests must be made at least 15 days before the original expiration date. Otherwise, the Company may not be able to consider the request.

8. Cancellation and Refund Policy

8.1 Once you have registered and made payment, the course cannot be canceled, and no refunds will be provided under any circumstances.

8.2 If a member is eligible for a refund under specific conditions set by the Company, a processing fee may be charged. This fee covers costs such as reviewing information, calculating eligibility, system handling, and processing the refund.

8.3 The processing fee will be set at a reasonable rate, based on actual costs and fairness to members.

9. Booking, Cancellation, and Rescheduling

9.1 Members must make, cancel, or reschedule all bookings by themselves.

9.2 Booking: You can book classes by phone, online booking system, or at the studio. Bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance, before 5:00 PM of the previous business day.

9.3 If you book by phone, please contact the studio during operating hours and confirm your booking again through the online system. Members are responsible for their own bookings, and the Company is not responsible for confirming each booking.

9.4 Cancellation: Cancellations must be made through the same channels at least 1 business day in advance, before 12:00 PM of the previous business day.

9.5 Rescheduling: To reschedule a class, you must first cancel your booking according to the rules in 9.4, then make a new booking.

10. Class Rules

10.1 For hygiene, members with long hair must tie their hair neatly. All jewelry (such as bracelets, rings, and watches) must be removed. If you have long nails or nail extensions, gloves should be worn during class.

10.2 Members must arrive on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed to join the class, and it will be counted as a missed class (as stated in Clause 6.6). This applies in all cases (such as accidents, illness, personal matters, or other unexpected situations), except when the Company cancels the class (e.g., severe weather, building closure, or government orders).

10.3 Leaving the class before it ends will also be counted as a missed class under Clause 6.6

10.4 Non-members are not allowed to attend classes in place of a member. If this rule is violated, the Company may terminate the membership immediately without any refund.

10.5 Members can request recipe documents for classes they missed within 3 months from the date of absence. Please contact the studio where the class was booked.

10.6 Prohibited actions in the studio include:

        (1)  Non-members are not allowed to wait or observe inside the classroom
        (2)  Sharing personal contact information between members and staff is not allowed
        (3)  Taking photos, copying, or reproducing the studio’s original recipes in any form is not allowed
        (4)  Using recording devices (photo or video) during class is not allowed
        (5)  Taking photos or videos of finished work is allowed for personal use only (not for commercial use). If other people appear in the photo, their permission must be obtained first
        (6)  Smoking inside the studio is not allowed
        (7)  Any other actions that violate this agreement are not allowed

11. Intellectual Property

11.1 All original recipes, logos, trademarks, designs, and content of ABC Cooking Studio belong to the Company.

11.2 You must get written permission from the Company before using any logos, trademarks, designs, or images from the recipes for commercial purposes.

11.3 You are not allowed to sell, share, transfer, or distribute the Company’s recipes or copyrighted materials, whether in full or in part, including online platforms (such as selling or auctioning them online).

11.4 You are not allowed to share or distribute the original recipes to the public in any way, including giving them away, donating, or posting them online.

11.5 You must not use the Company’s logo, trademarks, or symbols in a way that may cause misunderstanding that it is approved by or related to the Company without permission.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Studio Rules
        (1)  If you lose or damage any recipe sheets or learning materials, you will need to pay a replacement fee as set by the Company.
        (2)  You are responsible for taking care of your personal belongings and valuables. The Company is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage, or accidents that may occur.
        (3)  Activities not related to the Company’s services are not allowed, such as selling products, promoting businesses, or similar activities.

12.2 Limitation of Liability and Additional Conditions
        (1)  The Company is not responsible for any accidents or issues that happen while you are traveling. For members under 18, their legal guardian is fully responsible.
        (2)  If you have food allergies, please check the ingredients before attending the class. The Company is not responsible for any allergic reactions.
        (3)  If you feel unwell or think you may have an infection, please cancel your class in advance and do not attend. If you become unwell during class, inform staff immediately. The Company may ask you to stop attending the class.
        (4)  “Infection” includes contagious illnesses such as measles, chickenpox, mumps, flu, viral infections, or other communicable diseases.
        (5)  Requests made for personal reasons may not be considered by the Company.
        (6)  The Company may change course content, prices, schedules, rules, services, or close certain branches. Updates will be announced in advance through channels such as the website, posters, emails, or online media.
        (7)  Any changes to this agreement will take effect within 7 days after being announced on the Company’s website.
        (8)  Other services (such as trial classes or special events) may have separate rules. Members must follow those conditions.
        (9)  The Company is not responsible for delays, service interruptions, or changes caused by events beyond its control (such as natural disasters, accidents, epidemics, government orders, etc.).
        (10)  This agreement represents the full agreement between the Company and the member, and replaces any previous discussions or agreements, whether written or spoken.

13. Ending Your Membership

13.1 If a member breaks the rules or behaves inappropriately, the Company can cancel the membership immediately without giving notice. In this case, no refunded.

13.2 Examples of behavior that may lead to cancellation include:
        (1)  Using or copying the Company’s work (such as recipes, logos) without permission
        (2)  Doing anything illegal or dishonest for personal benefit
        (3)  Speaking badly about or harming other members, staff, or others
        (4)  Causing trouble, bothering, or harassing others
        (5)  Selling products or promoting a business without permission
        (6)  Promoting religion, politics, or unrelated activities in the studio
        (7)  Breaking the law or behaving in a way that is not appropriate
        (8)  Not following the Company’s rules
        (9)  Using the service in a way that causes problems or damage
        (10)  Making other members feel uncomfortable or annoyed
        (11)  Drinking too much alcohol
        (12)  Not paying fees for more than 3 months
        (13)  Any other behavior the Company considers inappropriate

13.3 Ending the membership under this section does not affect the Company’s right to claim damages or take any legal action if necessary.

RETAIL

Effective as of June 1, 2018 

This agreement outlines the important points we would like you to understand when you purchase a retail item from ABC Cooking Studio.

1. By purchasing our items, you abide to agree with all our following Terms and Conditions.

2. All items for sale at ABC Cooking Studio Thailand are non-refundable nor exchangeable.

3. Items are of limited quantity and may not be restocked.

4. We do not accept pre-orders or do reservation for our items.

5. Food items imported have an average shelf life of about 90 days.

6. Once broken/damaged considered sold.

7. Please approach staff for assistance.

8. Certain items do not come with boxes or packaging.

9. We are not responsible for any damage caused by lack of care or misuse by consumers.

10. ABC COOKING STUDIO Thailand members MUST produce membership card upon checkout to enjoy members only discount.

11. Members are not allowed to share or buy items on behalf of non-member friends/family. Members only discount are exclusively for ABC Cooking Studio Thailand members. This is to ensure that our members get the most out of their journey with us.

EVENTS

Effective as of June 1, 2018 

This agreement outlines the important points we would like you to understand when you register or participate in an event held by ABC Cooking Studio.

1. ABC Cooking Studio reserves the right to hold an event for members only or to both members and non-members.

2. Successful online payment for an event confirms the registration. However, if an event allows phone-in registration, payment has to be made within 3 days from registration date in order to confirm the “seat”. Failure of payment after 3 days will automatically release the “seat” to others without prior notification.

3. Registered “seat” is not transferrable or refundable, under any circumstances.

4. Confirmation details will be sent to paid customers by email. If you do not receive any confirmation email within an hour, this means payment and registration is not successful. Do call the studio and notify us.

5. Customers will have to abide to each event’s own set of Terms and Conditions, if any.