PARTNERSHIP & VENUE COLLABORATION POLICY

Last Updated: June 2026

This policy is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the Flortyme Foundational Operating Principles.

PURPOSE

Flortyme values collaboration and recognizes the important role that studios, venues, instructors, organizers, businesses, volunteers, contractors, and community organizations play in creating opportunities for dance, movement, education, social connection, and community participation.

This policy establishes the framework for partnerships, venue collaborations, cooperative activities, and community relationships.

COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

Flortyme seeks to foster positive working relationships that support:

• Dance participation

• Community engagement

• Educational opportunities

• Social activities

• Venue utilization

• Industry growth

• Shared community benefit

Partnerships should contribute positively to participants, organizations, venues, and the broader community.

INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, all collaborating organizations, businesses, instructors, contractors, venue providers, sponsors, and community partners remain independent entities.

Participation in collaborative activities does not create:

• Employment relationships

• Agency relationships

• Joint ventures

• Partnerships in the legal sense

• Ownership interests

• Fiduciary obligations

• Authority to act on behalf of another party

Each organization remains responsible for its own operations, decisions, policies, legal obligations, finances, and business activities.

VENUE PARTNERSHIPS

Flortyme may utilize facilities owned or operated by third parties.

Venue partnerships may include:

• Dance studios

• Community halls

• Event facilities

• Performance spaces

• Meeting venues

• Recreational facilities

• Hospitality venues

Venue selection shall consider participant experience, suitability, accessibility, availability, safety, and operational requirements.

INSTRUCTOR & FACILITATOR PARTICIPATION

Flortyme may collaborate with independent instructors, facilitators, coaches, presenters, performers, organizers, and educational providers.

Such individuals remain responsible for:

• Their professional qualifications

• Their instructional content

• Their business activities

• Their legal and regulatory obligations

Participation through Flortyme does not imply endorsement beyond the specific activity involved.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Flortyme encourages positive relationships with:

• Dance organizations

• Community groups

• Cultural organizations

• Businesses

• Event organizers

• Non-profit organizations

• Educational institutions

• Industry professionals

Collaborative activities should support mutual respect, community benefit, and positive participant experiences.

SPONSORSHIPS & PROMOTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Flortyme may engage in sponsorship, promotional, advertising, referral, or marketing relationships where appropriate.

Such relationships shall not compromise organizational integrity, participant trust, or the Foundational Operating Principles.

PROMOTION OF ACTIVITIES

Flortyme may promote collaborative activities, events, programs, workshops, services, and opportunities offered by partners where such activities align with organizational objectives.

Promotion does not constitute endorsement of all products, services, views, opinions, business practices, or activities of another organization.

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT PRINCIPLE

Partnerships, venue collaborations, sponsorship arrangements, and business opportunities shall not override established commitments made to participants or the community.

Once a program, event, Shared Floor Time session, reservation opportunity, or participation offering has been designated, published, scheduled, or made available, that commitment shall be honored in accordance with the Flortyme Community Commitment Principle.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Individuals acting on behalf of Flortyme should avoid situations that create actual or perceived conflicts between personal interests and organizational responsibilities.

Potential conflicts should be disclosed and managed appropriately.

ORGANIZATIONAL RIGHTS

Flortyme reserves the right to establish, modify, suspend, restrict, approve, deny, or discontinue partnership relationships, venue collaborations, promotional activities, sponsorship arrangements, and cooperative initiatives.

Such decisions shall be made in a manner consistent with the Foundational Operating Principles.

INTERPRETATION

Where uncertainty exists regarding the interpretation of this policy, the Flortyme Foundational Operating Principles shall govern.

A commitment made is a commitment honored.