Studio Alliance Terms and Conditions

1. program structure

Studio Alliance is a referral and studio support program.
It is not a wholesale or resale arrangement.
Slick Dancewear Pty Ltd ("Slick") remains the seller of record for all transactions.
Studios do not purchase, resell, or hold stock.
Studios do not act as agents, representatives, or partners of Slick.
All customer purchases are made directly with Slick via slickdancewear.com.au and are governed by Slick’s Website Terms and Conditions, including delivery, exchanges, and returns.

2. program separation
Studio Alliance operates independently of Slick’s wholesale program.
Participation in Studio Alliance does not provide access to wholesale pricing, resale rights, or wholesale partner benefits.

3. studio code usage

A unique Studio Alliance code is issued to each approved studio.
The code:
    •    may be shared only with enrolled students and parents
    •    must not be published publicly or used as a general discount code
    •    must not be promoted via public advertising, marketplaces, or third-party platforms

Studios may:
    •    include the code in uniform lists and onboarding materials
    •    recommend Slick products as preferred or required footwear

Studios must not:
    •    present the code as a public or open discount offer
    •    represent themselves as selling or reselling Slick products
    •    make statements that are misleading or inconsistent with Slick’s product, pricing, or brand information
    •    disclose confidential program details

4. customer purchases

Customers purchase directly from Slick.
Slick manages all transactions, fulfilment, customer service, exchanges, and returns.
Studios have no responsibility for payments, shipping, sizing, exchanges, or returns.
All purchases are subject to Slick’s Website Terms and Conditions and Exchange and Returns Policy.

5. customer pricing

Slick may offer retail pricing or promotional benefits to customers at its discretion.
Unless otherwise stated:  
- pricing benefits do not apply to sale, clearance, or promotional items  
- Slick retains full discretion over pricing, promotions, and eligibility  
All pricing is determined and controlled solely by Slick and operates independently of wholesale pricing arrangements.

6. studio support payment

Slick may provide the studio with a studio support payment linked to eligible purchases made using the studio code.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
    •    payments are calculated based on the recommended retail price (RRP) of eligible items
    •    discounted or promotional items may be excluded
Slick retains absolute discretion to determine which purchases are eligible for Studio Alliance payments.
For the avoidance of doubt, payments under this program may constitute consideration for services provided by the studio to Slick, including referral or promotional activity.
This arrangement reflects a referral-based relationship and does not constitute a resale or wholesale margin.

7. invoicing and payment terms

Program activity is reconciled monthly based on the previous calendar month.
Slick will provide a monthly statement outlining eligible purchases and calculated payments.
Where the studio is registered for GST, the parties agree that Slick may issue a Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI) in respect of any payments made under this program. The studio agrees not to issue a tax invoice for the same supply.
Where the studio is not registered for GST, the monthly statement will act as a remittance and no tax invoice will be issued.
Payments will be made by EFT within 30 days of month end, subject to compliance with these Terms.

8. ABN and GST

Participation requires a valid Australian Business Number (ABN).
The studio must notify Slick whether it is registered for GST and must promptly notify Slick of any change to its GST registration status.
The studio acknowledges and agrees that:
    •    payments under this program may constitute consideration for services provided to Slick
    •    the studio is responsible for its own tax obligations, including GST
If the studio is registered for GST:
    •    payments will be treated as taxable supplies
    •    Slick may issue a Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI)
If the studio is not registered for GST:
    •    payments will be treated as GST-free

9. consumer and marketing compliance

Studios must comply with all applicable laws, including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
Take reasonable steps to ensure that the existence of any financial benefit is disclosed to students and parents where required by law.
Studios must not engage in misleading or deceptive conduct, including in relation to:
    •    pricing or discounts
    •    product availability
    •    product performance or suitability

10. confidentiality

All Studio Alliance program details are confidential.
Studios must not disclose:
    •    payment structures or calculations
    •    commercial terms
    •    internal program mechanics
This obligation continues after participation ends.

11. program control and termination

Slick may, at its discretion:
    •    approve or reject participation
    •    suspend or terminate participation
    •    vary or withdraw the program or any benefit
Participation may be revoked for:
    •    misuse of codes
    •    breach of these Terms
    •    conduct that may harm Slick’s brand or commercial position

12. relationship of parties

Nothing in these Terms creates a relationship of agency, partnership, employment, or joint venture.

13. governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

14. privacy

Personal information is handled in accordance with Slick’s Privacy Policy.

15. general

These Terms operate alongside, and do not replace:
    •    Slick’s Website Terms and Conditions
    •    Exchange and Returns Policy
    •    Privacy Policy

To the extent of any inconsistency, those policies apply to customer transactions.