<\/span><\/p>These GTC are available at https:\/\/www.internationaleducationcenters.de\/agb\/.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>Insofar as the term “customer” is used in the following, this refers to the contractual partner of IEC – International Education Centers GmbH. “Registered person\/participant” means the person who makes use of the language course offer of IEC – International Education Centers GmbH on the basis of a concluded contract. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>- General implementation<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol>
<\/span><\/p>What do we offer?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>IEC – International Education Centers GmbH offers language courses in the form of individual lessons, group lessons, company courses at the IEC – International Education Centers GmbH locations or at the customer’s premises, online language courses and language examinations, integration courses, further education courses, examination preparation courses, subsidized educational services and various services in the field of extracurricular learning support, further vocational training and accompanying childcare as part of these offers. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>Who may use the service?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>Only the registered person may use the services in accordance with the contract. Utilization by third parties is not permitted or only possible after consultation. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>Who is authorized to provide the instruction\/service?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>IEC – International Education Centers GmbH is entitled to have the contractual obligations performed by freelancers and expert third parties.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>What learning materials do we use and how do we use them?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>In addition to the course textbooks, other learning materials such as internal scripts and other materials are used, which may only be reproduced or passed on to third parties after consultation with the IEC – International Education Centers GmbH and its consent.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>How do we behave during the lesson \/ exam?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>In the interest of all customers, IEC – International Education Centers GmbH has the right to release the participant from the course or examination for that day in the event of improper conduct after two warnings, without reducing the payment obligation. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>When am I entitled to participate in the booked service?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>Only with written confirmation of registration and full payment is there an entitlement to participate in the service.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>How are places allocated?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>As group events have a limited number of participants, places are allocated on the basis of the date on which registration is received.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>Anyone who does not meet their payment obligation on time may be excluded from participation until the fee has been paid, without this reducing the fees proportionately. The associated default interest and reminder fees shall be borne by the participant. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>Will I receive a certificate?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>Each participant receives a certificate of attendance or a certificate of successful participation. In the case of language examinations, the participant also receives a recognized language certificate after passing the examination. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>How will I be informed about changes?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>IEC – International Education Centers GmbH will inform the participant of any changes to the booked service immediately after becoming aware of the change by telephone, SMS, e-mail or other channels requested by the participant, such as WhatsApp or by post. If the participant has not provided any or only insufficient or outdated communication data at the time of registration or at a later date, IEC – International Education Centers GmbH is not at fault if the participant suffers any damage as a result of not being informed of the change(s). <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>Can there be a change in the form of teaching\/event or can an examination be postponed to a later date (so-called “pandemic regulation”)?<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>The IEC – International Education Centers GmbH reserves the right to hold a face-to-face group course\/event or a face-to-face class online in a virtual classroom if there are important and unavoidable reasons for not holding the face-to-face course. The participant agrees that the IEC – International Education Centers GmbH may adapt and change the form of instruction if necessary. In this case, the participant must ensure that the necessary technical requirements are met. The IEC – International Education Centers GmbH also reserves the right to postpone a language test if there are urgent reasons such as force majeure (e.g. pandemic, illness of the examiners or similar). There is no right of withdrawal. The payment obligation continues to exist. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>- Use of an education voucher \/ premium voucher
<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol>Information is required at the time of registration if an education voucher \/ premium voucher is submitted. The IEC – International Education Centers GmbH accepts the education voucher subject to the issue of a grant notification by the responsible approval authority. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>- Default of payment
<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol>For each reminder, we charge a fee of at least EUR 5.00 plus VAT. Postage and registration fee if applicable. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>The payer must ensure that his\/her account is covered for the debit of the monthly school fees. The customer shall bear the costs of any returned direct debits. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>A fee of \u20ac15 is due for each returned direct debit.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>- Notice periods
<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol>Cancellation periods apply in accordance with the contract and the supplementary provisions for the booked service. Notice of termination must be given in text form. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>- Data protection<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol>
Consent to the use of the customer’s or registered person’s data<\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>IEC – International Education Centers GmbH collects and uses the personal data of the customer or the registered person provided upon conclusion of the contract in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations. Personal data is used for the purpose of processing the existing contractual relationship with the customer. The customer expressly consents to this collection, processing and use of their personal data. The collection, processing and use of the personal data of the customer or the registered person is carried out in compliance with the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Act (TMG). <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>IEC-International Education Centers GmbH requires the customer’s name and address in order to know who the contractual partner is, i.e. to whom the services are to be provided and invoiced;<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>The name of the registered person and their address are required in order to know for whose benefit the contract is being concluded, i.e. who is taking part in the booked service;<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>The contact details (e-mail address and telephone number) are required for any queries that may arise. They are also used to receive information and news, offers or other marketing measures, provided the customer has consented to this; <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>The account details are required in order to be able to collect the agreed fees if the customer has issued a SEPA direct debit mandate<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>The following applies to language examinations and language courses: IEC – International Education Centers GmbH is entitled to store and process the personal data of the examination participant collected during registration for the purpose of processing the examination in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations. The IEC – International Education Centers GmbH reserves the right to use personal data of examination participants for internal purposes (e.g. statistical evaluations). The data will not be passed on to third parties unless they are public authorities or test providers involved in the service used. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>These are, for example, BAMF, immigration authorities, test providers such as telc gGmbH, ETS, LTS, g.a.s.t.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>- Final provisions
<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol>No verbal collateral agreements have been made. Any subsequent amendments to this contract resulting from verbal agreements must be recorded in writing for reasons of proof <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>Should one or more provisions of these GTC be or become legally invalid, should there be a loophole or should one of the contractual provisions prove to be unenforceable, this shall not affect the legal validity of the other provisions or the GTC as such.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>IEC-International Education Centers GmbH is neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>- Revocation
<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ol>Cancellation policy for contracts \/ bookings concluded online <\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>If a contract is concluded using the online portal https:\/\/www.internationaleducationcenters.de, the customer, if a consumer, has a right of withdrawal in accordance with the statutory provisions and the following withdrawal policy.<\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>Right of withdrawal<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>You have the right to withdraw from the contract within fourteen days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period is fourteen days from the date of conclusion of the contract. <\/span> <\/span><\/p> <\/span><\/p>In order to exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us IEC-International Education Centers GmbH, Lise-Meitner Str. 5-9 42119 Wuppertal, by means of a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail) of your decision to withdraw from this contract. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>