GERMAN COURSES

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES

Operator of courses and contractual partner: Sprachenatelier Berlin [isk] GmbH, Frankfurter Allee 40, 10247 Berlin

Operator of courses and contractual partner: Sprachenatelier Berlin [isk] GmbH, Frankfurter Allee 40, 10247 Berlin

REGISTRATION:

REGISTRATION:

The contract takes effect on registration via the online-form or in writing using the registration form provided by Sprachenatelier. A registration fee of 50.00 Euro has to be paid by the participant immediately.

The contract takes effect on registration via the online-form or in writing using the registration form provided by Sprachenatelier. A registration fee of 50.00 Euro has to be paid by the participant immediately. The advance payment will be offset against the course fee.

The operator may withdraw from the contract, should the participant fail to make the advance payment.

The operator may withdraw from the contract, should the participant fail to make the advance payment.

After registration, participants are obliged to pay the course fee prior to the first day of instruction.

After registration, participants are obliged to pay the course fee prior to the first day of instruction.

Later payments can only be made as part of an instalment agreement, which can be arranged in writing on a case-by-case basis. There is no entitlement to a deferred-payment agreement on the part of the participant.

Later payments can only be made as part of an instalment agreement, which can be arranged in writing on a case-by-case basis. There is no entitlement to a deferred-payment agreement on the part of the participant.

COURSE ORGANISATION:

COURSE ORGANISATION:

Each course requires a minimum of 6 participants. In case a course cannot take place due to a lack of registrations, participants will be refunded their course fee. Sprachenatelier can make an alternative offer to participants, e.g. carrying out the course with a reduced number of lessons or at an increased fee.

In case a course cannot take place due to a lack of registrations, participants will be refunded their course fee. Sprachenatelier can make an alternative offer to participants, e.g. carrying out the course with a reduced number of lessons or at an increased fee.

The contract is automatically concluded with the stated end of the course. This shall not apply, if a participant decides to continue taking part in the course.

This contract is automatically concluded with the 12th course date. An entirely new contract has to be signed, in order to take part in a following course.

Sprachenatelier works mainly with native-tongue German instructors. Participants are not entitled to be instructed by a specific teacher or to a specific instruction method.

Sprachenatelier works mainly with native-tongue German instructors. Participants are not entitled to be instructed by a specific teacher or to a specific instruction method.

COURSE INTERRUPTIONS/BREAKS:

COURSE INTERRUPTIONS/BREAKS:

Should participants be incapable of taking part in the course, due to sickness or otherwise unforeseen circumstances without fault of their own, Sprachenatelier must be informed immediately, stating the relevant reasons. Sprachenatelier may request evidence of the causes for absence and may offer participants a prolongation of the course in question as an alternative. There is no entitlement to this on the part of the participants.

Foreign language courses (evening and intensive courses) shall not be interrupted; bookings cover a predetermined period of time. Participants are not entitled to a course-fee refund or surrogate instruction in case of absence.

PAYMENT LIABILITY:

PAYMENT LIABILITY:

Obligation to pay the course fees exists irrespective of attendance.

Obligation to pay the course fees exists irrespective of attendance.

Course fees will not be refunded in case of non-attendance or termination of attendance. Any fees unpaid upon withdrawal must be paid in full.

Course fees will not be refunded in case of non-attendance or termination of attendance. Any fees unpaid upon withdrawal must be paid in full.

Participant may offset claims by the operator only against undisputed or legally effective claims.

Participant may offset claims by the operator only against undisputed or legally effective claims.

In order for applicants to receive a refund of their registration payment, the Sprachenatelier requires a written cancellation, which must arrive no later than 10 days prior to the start of the course. Refunds are subject to a 30.00 Euro processing fee. Remaining course fees will be cancelled. Applicants whose cancellation notification arrives later than 10 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.

In order for applicants to receive a refund of their registration payment, the Sprachenatelier requires a written cancellation which must arrive no later than 10 days prior to the start of the course. Refunds are subject to a 30.00 Euro processing fee. Remaining course fees will be cancelled. Applicants whose cancellation notification arrives later than 10 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.

Applicants may take part in a trial lesson at a charge of 14.00 €, payable in advance.

PRIVATE LESSONS:

PRIVATE LESSONS:

The contract takes effect on registration using the registration form supplied by the operator. A registration fee of 60.00 Euro has to be paid by the participant immediately. The advance payment will be offset against the course fee.

The contract takes effect on registration using the registration form supplied by the operator. A registration fee of 60.00 Euro has to be paid by the participant immediately. The advance payment will be offset against the course fee.

Deferred payment for private lessons can only be arranged by written agreement and on a case-by-case basis.

Deferred payment for private lessons can only be arranged by written agreement and on a case-by-case basis.

Appointments for instruction should be made within a no more than two week intervals, In exceptional, duly warranted cases longer intervals may be agreed upon.

Should the student fail to arrange an appointment within two weeks, the remaining pre-booked lessons will be forfeited. Forfeiture does not apply, if the operator is responsible for the delay in arranging appointments.

Appointments for instruction should be made within a no more than two week intervals, In exceptional, duly warranted cases longer intervals may be agreed upon.

Should the student fail to arrange an appointment within two weeks, the remaining pre-booked lessons will be forfeited. Forfeiture does not apply, if the operator is responsible for the delay in arranging appointments.

Cancellation of appointments must be made by telephone on a working day at least 24 hours prior to the appointment, otherwise corresponding lessons will be charged.

Cancellation of appointments must be made by telephone on a working day at least 24 hours prior to the appointment, otherwise corresponding lessons will be charged.

RIGHT OF CANCELLATION

RIGHT OF CANCELLATION

If more than 24 lessons are agreed upon, both parties may cancel the contract prior to termination of 24 lessons respectively after termination of the 24th lesson. Lesson paid but not taken will be refunded.

§ 314 BGB (termination for good cause) remains unaffected.

If more than 24 lessons are agreed upon, both parties may cancel the contract prior to termination of 24 lessons respectively after termination of the 24th lesson. Lesson paid but not taken will be refunded.

§ 314 BGB (termination for good cause) remains unaffected.

INSURANCE:

INSURANCE:

Although not a prerequisite for participation, Sprachenatelier Berlin strongly recommends that course participants have adequate health and liability insurance during their stay in Berlin.

Although not a prerequisite for participation, Sprachenatelier Berlin strongly recommends that course participants have adequate health and liability insurance.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY:

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY:

Sprachenatelier will be liable for accidents and other damages to students or for belongings stolen and damaged during instruction only in case of intent or gross negligence on its part.

Sprachenatelier will be liable for accidents and other damages to students or for belongings stolen and damaged during instruction only in case of intent or gross negligence on its part.

Sprachenatelier assumes no liability for accidents and other damages/harm caused to students on their way to lessons and back.

Sprachenatelier assumes no liability for accidents and other damages/harm caused to students on their way to lessons and back.

STORAGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:

STORAGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:

For administration purposes the operator uses electronic data processing.

For administration purposes the operator uses electronic data processing.

The following data will be gathered on registration: first name and surname, address, date of birth, professional status, , e-mail address, landline and mobile telephone number.

The following data will be gathered on registration: first name and surname, address, date of birth, professional status, , e-mail address, landline and mobile telephone number.

OTHER:

OTHER:

Instruction is not given on weekends and official holidays (federal state of Berlin).

Instruction is not given on weekends and official holidays (federal state of Berlin).

Students are obliged to treat appliances, fittings and class rooms at Sprachenatelier with due care, to abide by the house rules and safety and fire regulations of the building where instruction takes place, as well as obey any no-smoking rules.

Students are obliged to treat appliances, fittings and class rooms at Sprachenatelier with due care, to abide by the house rules and safety and fire regulations of the building where instruction takes place, as well as obey any no-smoking rules.

Sprachenatelier reclaims the right to immediately bar students who have violated the house/school rules from the premises. Sprachenatelier does not tolerate defamation of any kind or sexist / racist remarks toward instructors, staff or other students on its premises. Students violating this rule will also be barred immediately.

Sprachenatelier reclaims the right to immediately bar students who have violated the house/school rules from the premises. Sprachenatelier does not tolerate defamation of any kind or sexist / racist remarks toward instructors, staff or other students on its premises. Students violating this rule will also be barred immediately.

Any alteration of these Terms & Conditions must be in writing.

Any alteration of these Terms & Conditions must be in writing.

Students sponsored by Sprachenatelier are subject to special conditions, which are stipulated in the respective contract.

Students sponsored by Sprachenatelier are subject to special conditions, which are stipulated in the respective contract.

Place of jurisdiction is Berlin, for students who are merchants or do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany.

Place of jurisdiction is Berlin, for students who are merchants or do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany.