Terms of Use
Welcome to the website of The Institute of Beauty and Wellness and its Aveda Institute campuses in Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee (“the Institute,” “we,” “us” or “our”). By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Use of This Website
You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes, such as learning about our programs, scheduling a tour, applying for admission, registering for events and booking services. You agree not to misuse the site, including by attempting to gain unauthorized access, interfering with its operation, submitting false information or using automated tools to collect content.
Information you submit through our forms must be accurate and your own. How we collect and use that information is described in our Privacy Policy.
Content Ownership
All content on this website, including text, photographs, graphics, logos and videos, is owned by the Institute or used with permission, and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Aveda and related marks belong to their respective owners. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute or modify site content without our written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use such as sharing a link.
Program and Website Information
We work to keep program, schedule, tuition and event information on this site accurate and current, but details can change. Official program information is provided in our course catalog and enrollment documents, which govern if they differ from this website. Nothing on this website is a promise of admission, financial aid or any particular result.
Links to Other Websites
This website may link to websites run by others, such as our online booking and payment providers, social media platforms and industry resources. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content, policies or practices. Your use of them is subject to their own terms.
No Warranties
This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error free or free of harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Institute is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the state where your campus is located, without regard to conflict of law rules.
SMS Terms
Program description. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness and its Aveda Institute campuses send text messages about admissions, tours, events and enrollment to people who opt in, for example by checking the text message consent box on one of our website forms.
Consent is optional. Consent to receive text messages is not required to enroll, to apply or to make a purchase.
Message frequency varies. The number of messages you receive depends on your inquiry and activity with us.
Rates. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile plan.
Opt out and help. Reply STOP to any message to stop receiving texts. You will receive one confirmation message and no further texts unless you opt in again. Reply HELP for help, or contact your campus admissions team.
Carriers. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Privacy. Mobile numbers and text message consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page.
Contact Us
Questions about these Terms of Use can be sent to info@ibw.edu.