[To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the responseIf no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Answered] Complaint: [redacted] I am rejecting this response because:I reject the businesses’ response because:I would like to first address this statement:“Because of this history, its position and reputation in the fashion community, and its continued growth, T.H.Ewas perhaps most puzzled by [redacted] 's allegation that it is a scam because "their property was for sale on Zillow.com" and "they never told me either time met with them that they were moving locations."”I only stated that it was a red flag, not that T.H.E is a scam simply because I found their office building was for saleI have no way of knowing who owns the businessAfter all of the unsettling, odd behavior by T.H.E, I only stated that it was concerning that their office building was listed for sale shortly after my first interviewIt is also concerning because Lynda told me multiple times that she was moving out of her “9,square foot home,” but never mentioned anything about moving her business.The next portion of T.H.E’s response I would like to address is:“T.H.Edoes not believe that a continued "he said, she said" dialogue will be productive in addressing [redacted] 's concernsIt is important, however, that a number of incorrect statements she has made are CorrectedFinally, [redacted] contends that she was promised T.H.Ewould represent her as a model, claiming that an emailed statement that T.H.E"would love to get your portfolio online as soon as possible" could Only be interpreted as an express promise of representationWhile at the time of that email, T.H.Ewas optimistic about [redacted] 's potential as a model, a plain reading of that language makes clear that there was no express promise of representationTo the extent [redacted] later claims that another express promise was made, T.H.Eis confident one was not.”I do not see how it is a “he said, she said” dialogue, as I have the assurances in writingAdditionally, unlike the lawyer states, I do have another promise that was made by T.H.Efrom the president:“Thank you for your sincere explanation of what you are feelingAs well as you continued commitmentI am looking forward to working with you for runway and printI mentioned to your mother that I am currently moving my residence and when that is complete I would love to meet with youIt's much easier than all the back and forthYou will remain on our boards for development and will be added to the website when I know your ready to be introduced to the clientsKeep practicing!!! You're beautiful and over time I believe you will become strongerOnly you can make that happenLooking forward to seeing you over the next couple weeks.All the best, Lynda” First, why would I need a runway coach so early in the process if there was a possibility they would release me after one shoot? It seems as though that is putting the cart before the horseAdditionally, the email I received after my interview stated: “We would love to get your portfolio online as soon as possibleIn order to do so, you need to pursue testing photographers.” While T.H.Econtends that this is not a promise, to me it was because they did not indicate representation would be based solely on one shoot with an unprofessional photographer in below freezing temperaturesThe packet they sent me clearly states: “Repeat this testing/editing/printing process until you have enough images for a composite card, portfolio and Agency Pad.” T.H.E released me after one shootAdditionally, I do not see how there is another way to interpret this statement from the president: “I am looking forward to working with you for runway and print.” I was never given the opportunity to work with Lynda in either runway nor printAlso, it was stated at the time of the email that T.H.E was optimistic about my potentialNot only had they met me in person, but they took pictures of me at the interview without makeup, and I also sent them pictures without makeupLastly, I would like to address this portion of T.H.E’s response:“T.H.E [redacted] did not make any payment to T.H.Eand, thus, her demand for a refund from T.H.Eis puzzlingSecond, [redacted] shared that she believes T.H.Eis a "scam" because MsE [redacted] allegedly suggested that [redacted] attend a $5,modeling classBut MsE [redacted] in fact told [redacted] that she did not recommend any modeling schools in the areaEven if T.H.Ereceived a portion of the fees paid to these Women - which it did not - it is unclear how this would merit the accusation that T.H.Eis a "scam."While I have no proof a portion of the money I spent was given to T.H.E., I do have proof that they only gave my one option for a photographer, and one option for a runway coach in their initial email, and that both of these individuals are models on their websiteIt is very suspicious that the only photographer and runway coach recommended are models on their websiteAs I said, when agencies do not provide models with a list of multiple photographers, this is an indication of a modeling scam (Please refer to my last response for the source)Additionally, I do not believe my request is baselessMy only request was for T.H.Eto follow through with what they stated in the emails so at the very least I could recoup the money I had spentI only requested a refund when I realized I would never earn representationFinally, it is that Lynda never mentioned a $5,modeling school as she mentioned it me as well as my mother Regards, [redacted]
[To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the responseIf no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Answered] Complaint: [redacted] I am rejecting this response because:I reject the businesses’ response because:I would like to first address this statement:“Because of this history, its position and reputation in the fashion community, and its continued growth, T.H.Ewas perhaps most puzzled by [redacted] 's allegation that it is a scam because "their property was for sale on Zillow.com" and "they never told me either time met with them that they were moving locations."”I only stated that it was a red flag, not that T.H.E is a scam simply because I found their office building was for saleI have no way of knowing who owns the businessAfter all of the unsettling, odd behavior by T.H.E, I only stated that it was concerning that their office building was listed for sale shortly after my first interviewIt is also concerning because Lynda told me multiple times that she was moving out of her “9,square foot home,” but never mentioned anything about moving her business.The next portion of T.H.E’s response I would like to address is:“T.H.Edoes not believe that a continued "he said, she said" dialogue will be productive in addressing [redacted] 's concernsIt is important, however, that a number of incorrect statements she has made are CorrectedFinally, [redacted] contends that she was promised T.H.Ewould represent her as a model, claiming that an emailed statement that T.H.E"would love to get your portfolio online as soon as possible" could Only be interpreted as an express promise of representationWhile at the time of that email, T.H.Ewas optimistic about [redacted] 's potential as a model, a plain reading of that language makes clear that there was no express promise of representationTo the extent [redacted] later claims that another express promise was made, T.H.Eis confident one was not.”I do not see how it is a “he said, she said” dialogue, as I have the assurances in writingAdditionally, unlike the lawyer states, I do have another promise that was made by T.H.Efrom the president:“Thank you for your sincere explanation of what you are feelingAs well as you continued commitmentI am looking forward to working with you for runway and printI mentioned to your mother that I am currently moving my residence and when that is complete I would love to meet with youIt's much easier than all the back and forthYou will remain on our boards for development and will be added to the website when I know your ready to be introduced to the clientsKeep practicing!!! You're beautiful and over time I believe you will become strongerOnly you can make that happenLooking forward to seeing you over the next couple weeks.All the best, Lynda” First, why would I need a runway coach so early in the process if there was a possibility they would release me after one shoot? It seems as though that is putting the cart before the horseAdditionally, the email I received after my interview stated: “We would love to get your portfolio online as soon as possibleIn order to do so, you need to pursue testing photographers.” While T.H.Econtends that this is not a promise, to me it was because they did not indicate representation would be based solely on one shoot with an unprofessional photographer in below freezing temperaturesThe packet they sent me clearly states: “Repeat this testing/editing/printing process until you have enough images for a composite card, portfolio and Agency Pad.” T.H.E released me after one shootAdditionally, I do not see how there is another way to interpret this statement from the president: “I am looking forward to working with you for runway and print.” I was never given the opportunity to work with Lynda in either runway nor printAlso, it was stated at the time of the email that T.H.E was optimistic about my potentialNot only had they met me in person, but they took pictures of me at the interview without makeup, and I also sent them pictures without makeupLastly, I would like to address this portion of T.H.E’s response:“T.H.E [redacted] did not make any payment to T.H.Eand, thus, her demand for a refund from T.H.Eis puzzlingSecond, [redacted] shared that she believes T.H.Eis a "scam" because MsE [redacted] allegedly suggested that [redacted] attend a $5,modeling classBut MsE [redacted] in fact told [redacted] that she did not recommend any modeling schools in the areaEven if T.H.Ereceived a portion of the fees paid to these Women - which it did not - it is unclear how this would merit the accusation that T.H.Eis a "scam."While I have no proof a portion of the money I spent was given to T.H.E., I do have proof that they only gave my one option for a photographer, and one option for a runway coach in their initial email, and that both of these individuals are models on their websiteIt is very suspicious that the only photographer and runway coach recommended are models on their websiteAs I said, when agencies do not provide models with a list of multiple photographers, this is an indication of a modeling scam (Please refer to my last response for the source)Additionally, I do not believe my request is baselessMy only request was for T.H.Eto follow through with what they stated in the emails so at the very least I could recoup the money I had spentI only requested a refund when I realized I would never earn representationFinally, it is that Lynda never mentioned a $5,modeling school as she mentioned it me as well as my mother Regards, [redacted]