terms of service
Sip & Sew with Chief Shaka Zulu
Last Updated: May 7, 2026
Welcome to Sip & Sew by Chief Shaka Zulu (“Sip & Sew,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, booking an event, requesting availability, or participating in any Sip & Sew experience, you agree to the following Terms of Service (“Terms”).
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website or participate in our services.
1. About Sip & Sew
Sip & Sew provides immersive cultural education experiences, interactive lectures, beadwork workshops, live demonstrations, and event programming centered around New Orleans Indigenous Masking Society traditions and beadwork artistry presented by Chief Shaka Zulu.
Services may include:
Interactive cultural lectures
Hands-on beadwork workshops
Event appearances
Educational programming
Venue collaborations
Cultural exhibits
Customized experiences for organizations and private groups
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use this website or participate in services.
By using this website, you represent that all information you provide is accurate and complete.
3. Booking Requests and Availability
Submitting a request through the website does not guarantee booking availability.
All event bookings are subject to:
Schedule availability
Venue suitability
Written confirmation
Separate event agreements where applicable
Payment terms agreed upon between parties
We reserve the right to decline booking requests at our discretion.
4. Payments and Deposits
Certain services may require deposits, advance payments, or signed agreements before an event is confirmed.
Payment terms, cancellation timelines, and refund eligibility may vary depending on the nature of the event and will be communicated during the booking process.
Failure to make required payments may result in cancellation of services.
5. Cancellation and Rescheduling
By Client
Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be submitted in writing.
Deposits may be non-refundable unless otherwise stated in a separate agreement.
By Sip & Sew
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events due to:
Illness
Travel disruptions
Emergencies
Unsafe conditions
Force majeure events beyond reasonable control
If we cancel an event before delivery of services, any eligible payments previously made may be refunded or credited toward a future booking.
6. Cultural Respect and Participation
Sip & Sew experiences are rooted in living cultural traditions and heritage practices.
Participants agree to engage respectfully with:
Cultural teachings
Workshop materials
Event facilitators
Fellow participants
Harassment, disruptive conduct, discrimination, or disrespectful behavior may result in removal from an event without refund.
7. Intellectual Property
All website content and workshop materials, including but not limited to:
Text
Branding
Logos
Artwork
Photography
Videos
Beadwork designs
Educational materials
are owned by or licensed to Sip & Sew and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, sell, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
8. Photography and Media Release
By attending a Sip & Sew event, you acknowledge that photographs or video recordings may be captured for promotional, educational, or archival purposes.
Unless prohibited by law or specifically requested in writing before the event, you grant Sip & Sew permission to use event media containing your likeness for marketing and promotional purposes without compensation.
9. Assumption of Risk
Participation in workshops may involve use of needles, beads, scissors, and related crafting materials.
You voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation and agree to exercise appropriate care and supervision where necessary.
Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising minors.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not guarantee:
Uninterrupted website access
Error-free content
Specific event outcomes
Continuous availability of services
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sip & Sew, Chief Shaka Zulu, affiliates, partners, and representatives shall not be liable for:
Indirect damages
Incidental damages
Consequential damages
Lost profits
Personal injury
Property damage
arising from use of the website, participation in events, or reliance on any information provided.
12. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party platforms or booking services.
We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.
13. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
Please review the Privacy Policy available on the website for information about how personal information is collected and used.
14. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the website.
Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
16. Contact Us
For questions about this Terms of Service or to request updates to your information, please contact:
Sip & Sew with Chief Shaka Zulu
Email: [email protected]
Phone:
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
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