MEMBERSHIP POLICY
YOUR PRIVACY
When joining Some Voices your personal details such as your name and email address, will be added to our mailing list in order for us to send you information relevant to your Some Voices membership and events.
Please be aware that your data may be shared with third parties but only for agreed data processing such as the collection of subscription fees. We use a marketing platform to send out main membership communications via email. Some partners currently store email addresses from our database and may transfer data outside of EEA. We ensure that we only use third-party partners who safeguard your personal information.
COMMUNICATIONS
By joining as a member of Some Voices you have agreed to enter into a contract with us, and as such agree to receive regular communication regarding your membership, subscriptions and participating activities, as well as occasional service messages.
Communications can come in the form of email or by phone (text/WhatsApp) which you’re free to opt out of at any time. However, if you choose to opt out please be aware that Some Voices can’t be held responsible for any loss incurred by not receiving Some Voices related communications.
Choir members often set up and run WhatsApp groups for their choirs to stay in touch. Please be aware that these are not official Some Voices groups and are not moderated by our team. Any communication with or information needed from Some Voices needs to come through either:
• email - sing@somevoices.co.uk
• our website - www.somevoices.co.uk
• Your choirs Choir Rangers who will then relay any information or issues directly to us.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Some Voices is a non-audition choir and is open to all adults, aged 18 and above.
If a rehearsal is cancelled the Some Voices team will do its best to provide a ‘make up’ rehearsal as soon as possible. We’re unable to offer a refund if this happens but will always try to give as much notice as possible.
PAYMENT
By joining Some Voices, you agree to pay us any applicable membership fees in full.
Membership will not be activated until the fees are received by Some Voices Ltd and only after which point you will gain access to the membership benefits.
Some Voices membership cannot be paid on a pro-rata basis or in instalments.
DISCOUNTS
Full term membership is expected to be paid between week 1 of the term and Week 5. From Week 6 reduced rate membership is available.
NB once you join Some Voices you will receive access to the terms tracks and lyrics for the weeks prior to your membership starting.
MUSIC AND IDEAS
As part of your Some Voices membership, you are given access to our arrangements, harmonies, concepts and resources. These are the intellectual property of Some Voices Ltd. When joining Some Voices and by taking part in our rehearsals, performances, workshops and events you agree that our resources, techniques and ideas will not be used, amended, copied or replicated at any other event, to any other group or in any other venue. If found to be used elsewhere, we will have to take further action against those involved.
ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY
Some Voices celebrate the individual and one of our core values is inclusiveness. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, sexuality or disability and pride ourselves in offering equal opportunities. We try to ensure that our choir rehearsals and live events are as accessible as possible.
If you’re attending one of our sessions with a carer, your carer is welcome to join us for any rehearsal and will be given their space for free. Your carer will be entirely responsible for your well-being and care through the rehearsal.
If you have any accessibility requirements please complete the form below.
PERFORMANCES/FILMING
Some Voices may ask you to provide your own costume for filming or an event to fit the theme of the production. This is not obligatory, but you are expected to cover the cost of any items you wish to wear to a costume for the performance.
By joining as a member of Some Voices and sharing images of video footage or yourself, you are giving consent for us to use photographs and/or video recordings in which you appear, to share on our social media channels, in marketing materials, our website, press releases and for editorial purposes.
AMENDMENTS/CANCELLATIONS
Some Voices Cancellation Policy
Fees cover membership from Week 1 - Week 10 of the term. Membership does not roll over to a new term and is automatically cancelled.
You have the right to opt out of receiving the benefits of this agreement at any time however refunds will not be given for the remainder of the current term if you decide to leave before the end.
As stated in the terms and conditions agreed upon purchase, Some Voices cannot offer refunds for term fees at any point in the term.
Some Voices reserve the right to amend the Membership Terms of Service at any time.
If you wish to speak to someone about your membership please email us at sing@somevoices.co.uk
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
We value and celebrate our differences. Everyone has a right to a positive, considerate and fun singing environment and we require every member of Some Voices to accept and embrace our values.
While every member is responsible for their own behaviour, any harassing or bullying behaviours as indicated below, will result in disciplinary action, and in some cases include cancellation of membership.
By joining Some Voices you agree to comply with our policy and join us in opposing harassment and bullying in any form.
Our policy applies in the rehearsal room, meetings, performances, online forums such as Zoom and Whatsapp and Some Voices related social events, whether in our spaces or off-site.
WHAT WE MEAN BY HARASSING AND BULLYING BEHAVIOURS
Harassment
Harassment includes behaviour and language which is intimidating, humiliating, causes offence or is hostile; which causes stress, anxiety, fear or sickness on the part of the harassed person.
We remind everyone that harassment based on age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, or harassment of a sexual nature, is unlawful and could entail legal action or even criminal proceedings.
Sexual harassment
Any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature affecting the dignity of a person which can include unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct whereby the behaviour is inappropriate, offensive or distressing for the recipient. Conduct or comments become harassment when they are unwelcome to others or make others feel uncomfortable or threatened, even if intended as a joke.
Bullying
Bullying is repeated inappropriate behaviour, direct or indirect, whether verbal, physical or otherwise, conducted by one or more persons against another or others, which could reasonably be regarded as undermining the individual’s right to dignity in the rehearsal room/ performance space or social events.
Examples of bullying behaviour include:
Personal insults and name calling
Persistent unjustified criticism and sarcasm
Public or private humiliation
Aggression including intimidation and threats in general
Please consider the impact that your actions or comments may have on others and to take responsibility for your own behaviour.
REPORTING INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR
We invite members to report instances of harassment and bullying to us, and encourage your peers to do the same. Peer to peer support will help to create a culture where inappropriate behaviour is not accepted.
There are a number of ways to report inappropriate behaviour at any time.
If you feel comfortable doing so, we encourage everyone to first directly address your concern with the individual(s) involved to help foster an honest and open community.
Verbally (in a confidential environment) with your Choir Leader
Verbally (in a confidential environment) with your Choir Ranger
In writing, by email, to the Some Voices Management team at sing@somevoices.co.uk
By clicking on the button below and completing the inappropriate behaviours reporting form. You’re welcome to make reports entirely anonymously, but please note that action response to these reports will be more limited.
If you do not feel comfortable discussing this with your Choir leader, or if the complaint is about a leader, choir ranger or one of the management team you may go directly to any other member of the Management Team you trust, or report via the reporting form.
The management team will meet/speak with all persons involved in a safe, confidential environment to discuss the events and agree a course of action.
All situations need a sensitive, high level, bespoke response and so these meetings will be very gentle. If you so wish to have some support in these meetings, you may bring a close friend or family member.