1. Minimum Age

Course participants must have turned the age of 16.

2. Contract and Placement

The agreement comes into effect on receipt of the signed registrtation form by Sprachforum. Sprachforum reserves the right to turn down applications by means of a written declaration within four weeks of receipt of the registatrion form. Students are tested on the fifrst day of the course for final placement in an appropriate course.

3. Course Fees

Course fees are listed on the enclosed sheet. Payment should be made at the latest four weeks before the course begins, unless otherwise agreed.

4. Changes

In case of alterations, the first one is free of charge. However, for any further alterations, a fee of € 40,-- will be charged.

5. Cancellation

Cancellation must be made in writing. If this is done up to four weeks before the course begins, there will be a handling fee of € 80,--. Cancellations after this time will not be accepted.

6. Notice of Termination

In terms of § 626 BGB (German Civil Code) the contract can be terminated by the participant. In this case, course fees proportional to the time expired are payable in addition to a fee of € 120,--.

7. Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays

There are no lessons at weekends. There is no legal claim to time lost due to public holidays.

8. Liability

Sprachforum is liable within the framework of the usual legal conditions for damage caused by members of its staff. This liability is restricted to the Sprachforum premises only.

9. Insurance Coverage

The course fee does not include insurance cover. It is the responsibility of the student to insure himself/herself against illness, accident and personal liability.

10. Accommodation

If needed, Sprachforum will arrange accommodation for foreign students. This accommodation will be covered by a separate agreement between landlord/hotel/family and the participant or his legal guardian. For claims arising from this agreement, no liability can be accepted by Sprachforum..

11. Data protection

According to § 26 of the Federal Data Protection Act, we refer to the storage of data as an aid for business transactions.

12. Place of Contract Fulfilment and Jurisdiction

Place of contract fulfilment and jurisdiction is Augsburg.