Terms and Conditions

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American Mah Jongg Sydney Inc.

Terms & Conditions

americanmahjonggsydney.org.au

1. Welcome & Acceptance of these Terms

These Terms & Conditions ('Terms') govern your use of the American Mah Jongg Sydney Inc. website (americanmahjonggsydney.org.au) and your participation in lessons, drop-in sessions, and events run by American Mah Jongg Sydney Inc. ('the Club', 'we', 'us', 'our'). By using this website, booking a lesson, or attending a Club event, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website or book a place at a Club activity.

2. About the Club

American Mah Jongg Sydney Inc. is a not-for-profit club based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, founded and run by President Anne Schwartz and Vice President Lisa Filler together with a volunteer committee and volunteer instructors. The Club teaches American Mah Jongg to beginners and hosts regular drop-in sessions, lessons, and social events. Any surplus funds raised by the Club supports its charitable giving.

American Mah Jongg Sydney Inc is incorporated in NSW (Registration No.: INC2600453)/ABN 86341028986.

3. Use of this Website

The content on this website including text, images, and the Club's name and branding is provided for general information about the Club's lessons, events, and mission, and may not be reproduced or used commercially without our permission.

We take reasonable care to keep information on this website accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that every page, price, or schedule is error-free or current at all times.

You agree to use this website lawfully and not to interfere with its normal operation or attempt to access areas of it that are not intended for public use.

4. Lessons, Drop-in Sessions & Bookings

Places in beginner lessons, drop-in sessions, and events are booked via this website or by contacting the Club directly, and are generally allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Beginner lessons are currently priced at $120 for a course of three sessions, plus a National Mah Jongg League card, currently $30. 

Beginner lessons are aimed at newcomers to American Mah Jongg; no prior experience is required.

The Club reserves the right to reschedule, combine, or cancel a lesson, drop-in session, or event where enrolment numbers, instructor availability, or venue availability require it, and will give participants as much notice as possible.

5. Fees & Payment

Fees for lessons, League cards, and ticketed events are payable in advance at the time of booking, using the payment method offered on the website. All prices are in Australian dollars. Payment methods used on this site include Square and bank transfer.

6. Cancellations, Changes & Refunds

If you need to cancel or change a booking, please let us know as soon as possible using the contact details below.

Cancellations made with at least 48 hours' notice before a lesson, drop-in session, or event are eligible for a full refund or, where preferred, a credit toward a future session.

Cancellations made with less than 48 hours' notice, or non-attendance without notice, are not eligible for a refund, though the Club may offer a credit at its discretion.

If the Club cancels a session or event, participants will be offered a full refund or a transfer to an alternative date.

7. Code of Conduct

The Club aims to provide a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive environment for players of all experience levels. Participants are expected to treat instructors, committee members, and fellow players with courtesy and respect. The Club may, at its discretion, decline to enrol or may ask a participant to leave a session or event in cases of disruptive, discriminatory, or inappropriate behaviour.

8.Health, Safety & Liability

American Mah Jongg Sydney Inc. takes reasonable care in the running of its lessons, drop-in sessions, and events. However, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Club, its committee, and its instructors accept no liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising from your participation in a Club activity or your use of this website, except where that liability cannot be excluded by law (for example, under the Australian Consumer Law).

Please let the Club know in advance of any accessibility needs or health considerations that may be relevant to your attendance at a session or event.

9. Photography & Media

The Club may take photographs or video at lessons, drop-in sessions, and events for use on this website, in newsletters, and on the Club's social media channels to promote its activities and charitable mission. If you would prefer not to be photographed or featured, please let a committee member or instructor know at the time.

10. Privacy

When you book a lesson or event, or contact the Club, we collect basic personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number in order to manage bookings and communicate with you. This information is used only for Club purposes and is not sold to third parties. Enquiries about your personal information can be directed to the Club using the contact details below.

11. Charitable Giving

American Mah Jongg Sydney Inc. operates on a not-for-profit basis. Surplus funds raised through lessons, events, and fundraisers support its chosen charity partner(s).

12. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time, for example to reflect changes to our lesson fees, policies, or the way the Club operates. The current version will always be available on this website, and continued use of the website or booking of a session after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and any disputes arising from them will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, a booking, or a Club event, please get in touch:

● Email: americanmahjonggsydney@gmail.com

● Website: americanmahjonggsydney.org.au

● Mobile: +61 411 225 066

Last updated: 25th September, 2026