These Terms and Conditions include the following sections:
Purchases: Fees and payments – General; Group Courses; Private Tuition
Website
Terms and Conditions Regarding Purchases
Almaje Scholae Linguae may make changes to any products or services offered on the Site, or to the applicable prices for any such products or services, at any time, without notice. The materials on the Site with respect to products and services may be out of date, and Almaje Scholae Linguae makes no commitment to update the materials on the Site with respect to such products and services.
Fees and Payment
General
Fees are effective from January 1 for the calendar year. They are payable in advance.
Purchases from this site should be paid by credit or debit card with invoicing through Paypal.
We may also accept payment by cheque to Almaje, cash in person or bank transfer. Please ask for details.
Payment must be made in full at least 2 working days before the first session. We regret that we cannot accept payment of fees by instalments.We also accept cash payment at the very beginning of the session.
Payment of the enrolment fee indicates acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.
Discounts and Concessions
You may benefit from multiple-enrolment discounts and concession on selected workshops and courses. Please contact Almaje to discuss your eligibility. Multiple-enrolment is defined as enrolments in 2 or more courses in one or more terms, for yourself, your spouse or your child/children.
Proof of eligibility will be required for all concessions.
Discounts and concessions may not be cumulated. Some tuition packages already include a discount and further discounts or concessions are not available on these.
Discounts or concession fee must be discussed at the time of enrolment. No partial reimbursement will be possible after enrolment.
Group Courses Specific policy
Course Admission And Enrolment
A free evaluation is provided at Almaje to help you decide which course is best for you.
Once your level has been established, please enrol and pay in the website. You may also enrol in person at Almaje or by phone.
Places are allocated upon receipt of enrolment with full payment.
Unless otherwise specified, our classes are limited to 12 students per class.
We reserve the right to refuse admission.
If you become unavailable during the term, we do not give refunds for the missed classes. We will discuss the situation with you and suggest how we may still help you achieve your French goals depending on the circumstances.
Course Materials
Some courses use a book throughout the term (as indicated in the program presentation). Course books are not included in the course fees. Students must purchase their own course books prior to their course. Almaje will advise which book is required and where this may be purchased. In class students may receive additional learning materials appropriate to the level of the course, such as photocopies.
Course Cancellation and Refunds
Almaje Scholae Linguae reserves the right to cancel a class if enrolment does not meet the minimum requirement of students. Fees will be fully refunded.
Private Tuition: Late Payment, Attendance Issues, Re-scheduling
Late Payment
Full payment is to be received at least 2 working days before the first class/lesson of the term. We reserve the right to cancel lessons if payment has not been made in due time.
Attendance Issues
24 hours notice is required for any change unless there is an unexpected illness or event in which case notification must be received before 11.00am on the day of tutoring. Failure to provide the required notice will result in the full fee being charged.
A tutor will wait for 10 minutes from the start time of a tutoring session. If a student does not arrive by that time the session will be considered cancelled with no advice and the student will be charged for the session.
Lateness reduces the time available for tuition. It is a student’s responsibility to be on time. No refund is available in case of lateness.
Rescheduling
A lesson may be rescheduled provided that 1 working day notice (Monday 9.30 am to Saturday 1 pm) is given. Rescheduling is subject to tutor and classroom availability. Please contact Almaje as early as possible.
Website
Agreement to Terms of Use Of The Website
These Terms and Conditions of Use apply to the Almaje Scholae Linguae web site located at almajelanguages.com.au, and all associated sites linked to almajelanguages.com.au by Almaje Scholae Linguae, its subsidiaries and affiliates, including Almaje Scholae Linguae sites around the world (collectively, the “Site”). The Site is the property of Almaje Scholae Linguae and its licensors. BY USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF USE; IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SITE.
Almaje Scholae Linguae reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms of Use, at any time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes will mean that you accept and agree to the changes. As long as you comply with these Terms of Use, Almaje Scholae Linguae grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited privilege to enter and use the Site.
Ownership Of Site Content
Every element contained on the Site is owned, controlled or licensed by or to Almaje Scholae Linguae, and is protected by trade dress, copyright, patent and trademark laws, and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws.
Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site and no Content may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted or distributed in any way (including mirroring) to any other computer, server, Web site or other medium for publication or distribution or for any commercial enterprise, without express prior written consent from Almaje Scholae Linguae.
You may use information on Almaje Scholae Linguae products and services (such as data sheets, knowledge base articles, and similar materials) purposely made available by Almaje Scholae Linguae for downloading from the Site, provided that you (1) not remove any proprietary notice language in all copies of such documents, (2) use such information only for your personal, non-commercial informational purpose and do not copy or post such information on any networked computer or broadcast it in any media, (3) make no modifications to any such information, and (4) not make any additional representations or warranties relating to such documents.
Your Use of the Site
You may not use any digital or manual process, to access, acquire, copy or monitor any portion of the Site or any Content, or in any way reproduce or circumvent the navigational structure or presentation of the Site or any Content, to obtain or attempt to obtain any materials, documents or information through any means not purposely made available through the Site. Almaje Scholae Linguae reserves the right to bar any such activity.
You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Site, or any other systems or networks connected to the Site or to any Almaje Scholae Linguae server, or to any of the services offered on or through the Site, by hacking, password mining, or any other illegitimate means.
You may not probe, scan or test the vulnerability of the Site or any network connected to the Site, nor breach the security or authentication measures on the Site or any network connected to the Site. You may not reverse look-up, trace or seek to trace any information on any other user of or visitor to the Site, or any other customer of Almaje Scholae Linguae, including any Almaje Scholae Linguae account not owned by you, to its source, or exploit the Site or any service or information made available or offered by or through the Site, in any way where the purpose is to reveal any information, including but not limited to personal identification or information, other than your own information, as provided for by the Site.
You agree that you will not take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the infrastructure of the Site, or any systems or networks connected to the Site or to Almaje Scholae Linguae.
You agree not to use any device, software or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site or any transaction being conducted on the Site by yourself or any other user of the Site.
You may not forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any message or transmittal you send to Almaje Scholae Linguae on or through the Site or any service offered on or through the Site. You may not pretend that you are, or that you represent, someone else, or impersonate any other individual or entity.
You may not use the Site or any Content for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms of Use, or to solicit the performance of any illegal activity or other activity which infringes the rights of Almaje Scholae Linguae or others.
Account Security and Passwords
Certain features or services offered on or through the Site may require you to open an account (including setting up an Almaje Scholae Linguae ID and password). You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the information you hold for your account, including your password, and for any and all activity that occurs under your account as a result of your failing to keep this information secure and confidential. You agree to notify Almaje Scholae Linguae immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or password, or any other breach of security. You may be held liable for losses incurred by Almaje Scholae Linguae or any other user of or visitor to the Site due to someone else using your Almaje Scholae Linguae ID, password or account as a result of your failing to keep your account information secure and confidential.
You may not use the Almaje Scholae Linguae ID, password or account of any other account holder at any time without the express permission and consent of the holder of that Almaje Scholae Linguae ID, password or account. Almaje Scholae Linguae cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.
Privacy
The Privacy Policy applies to use of this Site, and its terms are made a part of these Terms of Use by this reference. To view the Privacy Policy, click here. Additionally, by using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that Internet transmissions are never completely private or secure. You understand that any message or information you send to the Site may be read or intercepted by others, even if there is a special notice that a particular transmission (for example, credit card information) is encrypted.
Links to Other Sites and to the Almaje Scholae Linguae Site
This Site may contain links to other independent third-party Web sites ("Linked Sites"). These Linked Sites are provided solely as a convenience to our visitors. Such Linked Sites are not under the control of the Almaje Scholae Linguae, and Almaje Scholae Linguae is not responsible for and does not endorse the content of such Linked Sites, including any information or materials contained on such Linked Sites. You will need to make your own independent judgment regarding your interaction with these Linked Sites.
Disclaimers
Almaje Scholae Linguae does not promise that the site, any content, service or feature of the site will be error-free or that any defect will be corrected, or that your use of the site will provide specific results. The site and its content are delivered on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. All information provided on the site is subject to change without notice. Almaje Scholae Linguae cannot ensure that any files or other data you may download from the site will be free of viruses or contamination or destructive features. Almaje Scholae Linguae disclaims all warranties, express or applied, including any warranties of accuracy, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Almaje Scholae Linguae disclaims any and all liabilities for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site and/or any Almaje Scholae Linguae services. You assume total responsibility for your use of the site and any linked sites. Your sole remedy against Almaje Scholae Linguae for dissatisfaction with the site or any site content is to stop using the site or any such content. This limitation of relief is a part of the bargain between the parties.
The above disclaimer applies to any damages, liability or injuries caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, theft or destruction of or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use, whether for breach of contract, tort, negligence or any other cause of action.
Almaje Scholae Linguae reserves the right to do any of the following, at any time, without notice: (1) to modify, suspend or terminate operation of or access to the Site, or any portion of the Site, for any reason; (2) to modify or change the Site, or any portion of the Site, and any applicable policies or terms; and (3) to interrupt the operation of the Site, or any portion of the Site, as necessary to perform routine or non-routine maintenance, error correction, or other changes.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, in no event will Almaje Scholae Linguae be liable to you for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental or punitive damages, including lost profits, even if Almaje Scholae Linguae has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
If, notwithstanding the other provisions of these Terms of Use, Almaje Scholae Linguae is found to be liable to you for any damage or loss which arises out of or is in any way connected with your use of the Site or any Content, the liability of Almaje Scholae Linguae shall in no event exceed the greater of (1) the total of any subscription or similar fees with respect to any service or feature of or on the Site paid in the six months prior to the date of the initial claim made against Almaje Scholae Linguae (but not including the purchase price for any Almaje Scholae Linguae hardware or software products or any Almaje Scholae LinguaeCare or similar support program), or (2) AUD$100.00. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of liability, so the foregoing limitation may not apply to you.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold Almaje Scholae Linguae, its officers, directors, shareholders, predecessors, successors in interest, employees, agents, subsidiaries and affiliates, harmless from any demands, loss, liability, claims or expenses (including legal fees), made against Almaje Scholae Linguae by any third party due to or arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.
Violation of Terms of Use
Almaje Scholae Linguae may disclose any information we have about you (including your identity) if we determine that such disclosure is necessary in connection with any investigation or complaint regarding your use of the Site, or to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) therights or property of Almaje Scholae Linguae, or the rights or property of visitors to or users of the Site, including the customers of Almaje Scholae Linguae. Almaje Scholae Linguae reserves the right at all times to disclose any information that Almaje Scholae Linguae deems necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request. Almaje Scholae Linguae also may disclose your information when Almaje Scholae Linguae determines that applicable law requires or permits such disclosure, including exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection purposes.
You acknowledge and agree that Almaje Scholae Linguae may preserve any transmittal or communication by you with Almaje Scholae Linguae through the Site or any service offered on or through the Site, and may also disclose such data if required to do so by law or Almaje Scholae Linguae determines that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to (1) comply with legal process, (2) enforce these Terms of Use, (3) respond to claims that any such data violates the rights of others, or (4) protect the rights, property or personal safety of Almaje Scholae Linguae, its employees, users of or visitors to the Site, and the public.
You agree that Almaje Scholae Linguae may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, terminate your access to the Site and/or block your future access to the Site if we determine that you have violated these Terms of Use or other agreements or guidelines which may be associated with your use of the Site. You also agree that any violation by you of these Terms of Use will constitute an unlawful and unfair business practice, and will cause irreparable harm to Almaje Scholae Linguae, for which monetary damages would be inadequate, and you consent to Almaje Scholae Linguae obtaining any injunctive or equitable relief that Almaje Scholae Linguae deems necessary or appropriate in such circumstances. These remedies are in addition to any other remedies Almaje Scholae Linguae may have at law or in equity.
You agree that Almaje Scholae Linguae may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, terminate your access to the Site, for cause, which includes (but is not limited to) (1) requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, (2) a request by you (self-initiated account deletions), (3) discontinuance or material modification of the Site or any service offered on or through the Site, or (4) unexpected technical issues or problems.
If Almaje Scholae Linguae does take any legal action against you as a result of your violation of these Terms of Use, Almaje Scholae Linguae will be entitled to recover from you, and you agree to pay, all reasonable fees and costs of such action, in addition to any other relief granted to Almaje Scholae Linguae. You agree that Almaje Scholae Linguae will not be liable to you or to any third party for termination of your access to the Site as a result of any violation of these Terms of Use.
Dispute Resolution
You agree that all matters relating to your access to or use of the Site, including all disputes, will be governed by the laws of Australia without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. You agree to the personal jurisdiction by and venue in The Law Courts of Australia and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue. The preceding provision regarding venue does not apply if you are a consumer based in the European Union. If you are a consumer based in the European Union, you may make a claim in the courts of the country where you reside. Any claim under these Terms of Use must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or such claim or cause of action is barred. Claims made under the separate terms and conditions of purchase for goods and services are not subject to this limitation. No recovery may be sought or received for damages other than out-of-pocket expenses, except that the prevailing party will be entitled to costs and fees. In the event of any controversy or dispute between Almaje Scholae Linguae and you arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, the parties shall attempt, promptly and in good faith, to resolve any such dispute. If we are unable to resolve any such dispute within a reasonable time (not to exceed thirty (30) days), then either party may submit such controversy or dispute to mediation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, then the parties shall be free to pursue any right or remedy available to them under applicable law.
Miscellaneous
You may not use or export or re-export any Content or any copy or adaptation of such Content, or any product or service offered on the Site, in violation of any applicable export laws or regulations of Australia.
If any of the provisions of these Terms of Use are held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, such provisions shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary and replaced with a valid provision that best embodies the intent of these Terms of Use, so that these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Almaje Scholae Linguae with regard to your use of the Site, and any and all other written or oral agreements or understandings previously existing between you and Almaje Scholae Linguae with respect to such use are hereby superseded and cancelled. Other than as provided in a purchase agreement you enter into with Almaje Scholae Linguae, Almaje Scholae Linguae will not accept any counter-offers to these Terms of Use, and all such offers are hereby categorically rejected. Any failure by Almaje Scholae Linguae to insist on or enforce strict performance of these Terms of Use shall not be construed as a waiver by Almaje Scholae Linguae of any provision or any right it has to enforce these Terms of Use, nor shall any course of conduct between Almaje Scholae Linguae and you or any other party be deemed to modify any provision of these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use shall not be interpreted or construed to confer any rights or remedies on any third parties.
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