Terms & Conditions
Last updated: April 2026
1. Group Courses
- Courses are held in groups of 4 to 6 students, following a pre-established schedule and workload.
- All classes are online via Zoom. Technical resources (computer, internet, camera, microphone) are the student's responsibility.
- Except for the A1.1 course (beginners), a placement test is required before enrollment.
2. Enrollment & Payment
- Enrollment is confirmed upon online payment via Stripe (credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay).
- Payment secures the student's spot in the chosen class.
3. Cancellation & Refund
Summary: After the course starts, no refunds. Before the start, refund minus a €50 administrative fee.
- Before the course starts: The student may cancel and receive a refund, minus a €50 administrative fee.
- After the course starts: No refunds will be issued in case of withdrawal. Course freezing is not permitted.
- Cancellation by Berlinguas: If the course is cancelled by the school (e.g., insufficient students), the full amount will be refunded.
- If the teacher cancels and Berlinguas cannot find a substitute, the remaining class value will be refunded.
4. Individual Lessons
- Individual lessons are scheduled based on mutual availability of the student and teacher.
- Cancellation with less than 24 hours notice: the lesson will be charged normally.
- Cancellation with more than 24 hours notice: the lesson will be rescheduled at no cost.
5. Individual Package Deadlines
Medium Plan (10h): 2 months to use.
Maxi Plan (20h): 3 months to use.
- Failure to complete hours within the deadline may result in forfeiture of remaining hours.
- Exceptions may be considered in cases of illness or extended travel, with prior notice to Berlinguas.
6. Group Classes — Make-up Policy
- Classes falling on official German holidays will not be rescheduled.
- A class will only be rescheduled if cancelled at least 8 hours in advance by all participants simultaneously.
- The teacher may cancel classes; Berlinguas will seek a substitute. In all cases, no refund is given — only rescheduling.
- The lateness tolerance is 15 minutes. If no student appears by then, the class is considered delivered.
7. Teaching Materials
- Materials provided by Berlinguas are free of charge.
- Due to copyright, materials are for private use only and may not be replicated or distributed.
8. Student Responsibility
- Online courses require greater autonomy. The more the student works outside of class, the better the results.
- The study environment (quiet, well-lit) is the student's responsibility.
9. Contact
Questions about these terms: info@berlinguas.com or WhatsApp.