Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 10.10.25

Please read carefully, as this pertains to the Agreement of your registration with any of the products sold (sometimes referred to as a course) by Worlds of Puppets (sometimes referred to as Puppet Mastery with Bernd Ogrodnik).
By purchasing our products, you agree to the following terms.

1. Program

Worlds of Puppets agrees to provide educational content designed to teach clients how to carve puppets and explore the Puppetry Art Form.
By enrolling, the client agrees to follow all policies and procedures outlined in this agreement as a condition of participation in any of our courses.

2. Financial Obligation

The client is legally obligated to complete all payments for any chosen product or payment plan.
Worlds of Puppets reserves the right to seek recovery of any outstanding payments through a collection agency if necessary.

3. Methods of Payment

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal.
If the client selects a monthly installment plan, they authorize the corresponding charge to their credit or debit card each month until the full balance is paid.

4. Cancellations, Refunds & Returns

All courses offered by Worlds of Puppets are non-refundable, including but not limited to:

  • The Foundation Course
  • The Full Year Academy
  • The Alumni Program
  • The Academy Alumni Program

Once a course has begun, no refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

5. 1-on-1 Zoom Sessions (Teachable & Calendly Bookings)

Clients may book private 1-on-1 sessions through Teachable and Calendly.

  • Rescheduling or Cancellation:
    Sessions may be rescheduled or canceled up to 48 hours before the scheduled time.
    Cancellations made after this period may be charged in full.
  • Technical Responsibility:
    Clients are responsible for ensuring a stable internet connection, functioning webcam, and audio setup prior to the session.
    Missed sessions due to connection issues on the client’s side cannot be refunded or rescheduled free of charge.

6. Confidentiality

Worlds of Puppets respects clients’ privacy and expects the same in return.
This constitutes a mutual non-disclosure agreement.

Any information shared by Worlds of Puppets representatives or by other clients is confidential and belongs solely to the individual or entity disclosing it.
Both parties agree not to disclose, reproduce, or use any confidential information for purposes outside the course or company discussions.

Clients agree not to violate the publicity or privacy rights of Worlds of Puppets or other participants.
Any breach of confidentiality may result in legal action or immediate termination of participation without refund.

7. Client Responsibility

Courses provided by Worlds of Puppets are strictly educational.
Clients acknowledge and accept full responsibility for their own progress, engagement, and results.

Worlds of Puppets makes no guarantees or representations regarding specific outcomes or skill levels achieved.
Results will vary based on individual effort and application.

8. No Transfer of Intellectual Property

All materials, videos, and course content are copyrighted and remain the intellectual property of Worlds of Puppets.
Clients receive a single-user license for personal use only.

Clients may not copy, share, distribute, or reproduce any materials for commercial or educational purposes without prior written permission.
Any unauthorized use will be considered a violation of copyright and may result in legal action.

9. Severability & Waiver

If any provision of this agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions shall continue in full effect.
Failure to exercise any right or enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

10. Modification of Terms

Worlds of Puppets reserves the right to modify or update these Terms & Conditions at any time.
All changes will be posted on the company’s official website, and clients will be notified when applicable.

11. Termination

Worlds of Puppets strives to provide a positive and professional learning environment for all participants.
The company reserves the right to limit, suspend, or terminate a client’s participation—without refund—if their behavior is disruptive, disrespectful, or violates the terms of this agreement.
Clients will remain responsible for all outstanding payments.

12. Resolution of Disputes

If not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the parties, every controversy or dispute relating to this agreement will be submitted to the Supreme Court of Iceland. All claims against the company must be lodged within 100-days of the date of the first claim or otherwise be forfeited forever. The arbitration shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date of the initial arbitration demand. The parties shall cooperate to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety (90) day period. The parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or a decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate. In disputes involving unpaid balances on behalf of the client, the client is responsible for any and all arbitration and attorney fees.

By purchasing or participating in any course, product, or session from Worlds of Puppets, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

Advanced Course

“Academy of the Wooden Figure”

 

After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.

Introduction to Puppet Mastery with Bernd Ogrodnik

Free Webinar on November 14, 2020 at 9 am EST/EDT (New York time, convert to your timezone here >)

 

After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.

Foundation Course

“The Art of the Wooden Puppet”

 

After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.

Introduction to Puppet Mastery with Bernd Ogrodnik

 

After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.

Introduction to Puppet Mastery with Bernd Ogrodnik

Free Mini-Course on June 24, 2021, at 12 PM EST/EDT
(5 PM London, 6 PM Central Europe, 12 PM Boston)

 

After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.

After signing up, we send you a confirmation email to complete the registration. When registering, you will be added to the Worlds of Puppets mailing list and receive occasional emails with the latest news of the art of the wooden puppet. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time. Learn more about our privacy policy here.

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