Terms and Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to howtostudygerman.com, owned and operated by EXCHANGENB OÜ, a company registered in Estonia. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.

Services

We offer the following services:

A. Online Private German Lessons

  1. Booking and Cancellation: Lessons are conducted through Zoom. You may cancel a lesson without charge if cancellation is made at least 12 hours before the lesson starts. Cancellations made less than 12 hours before the lesson start time will be charged in full.
  2. Lesson Duration and Conduct: Each private lesson is scheduled for a specific duration as agreed upon booking.

B. Online Trial Lesson

  1. Eligibility: The trial lesson is offered at a reduced price and is available only to new students who have never had a lesson with us before.
  2. Lesson Duration: The trial lesson is 30 minutes long.
  3. Booking and Cancellation: The trial lesson can be booked only once per student. You may cancel the trial lesson without charge if cancellation is made at least 12 hours before the lesson starts. Cancellations made less than 12 hours before the lesson start time will be charged in full.

C. Online Courses (Self-Learning)

  1. Course Content: Online courses include videos and exercises.
  2. Refund Policy: Online courses are non-refundable once purchased.

D. Learn German with AI Tool Subscription

  1. Subscription Tiers and Pricing:
    • Tier 1: $5 for 45 credits
    • Tier 2: $10 for 100 credits
    • Tier 3: $20 for 250 credits
    • Tier 4: $30 for 500 credits
  2. Credit Usage: One credit is used for one response from the AI tool.
  3. AI Tools Available:
    • German Text Correction: Corrects German texts and provides explanations for mistakes.
    • German Perfect Email Writer: Writes German emails from keynotes.
    • German Short Stories: Practice reading and vocabulary with German short stories.
  4. Technology: The AI tools are based on ChatGPT 4 and have been additionally trained with a knowledge base and training data.
  5. Subscription Terms: AI tools are offered only on a monthly subscription basis.
  6. User Accounts: Users are not allowed to have more than one account for the AI tools.

Terms of Use

  1. Access and Use: By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and be responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. The materials provided by us are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.
  2. License: Permission is granted to use materials on the howtostudygerman.com website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license, you may not:
    • Modify or copy the materials.
    • Use the materials for any commercial purpose.
    • Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the howtostudygerman.com website.
    • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials.
    • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.
  3. Termination: This license will automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions.

Disclaimer

The materials on the website are provided "as is". EXCHANGENB OÜ makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, EXCHANGENB OÜ does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

Links

We have not reviewed all of the sites linked to howtostudygerman.com and we are not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by howtostudygerman.com. It is at the user's own risk to use any such linked website.

Site Terms of Use Modifications

We may revise these Terms of Use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms of Use.

Governing Law

Any claim relating to the howtostudygerman.com website shall be governed by the laws of Estonia.

General Terms

  1. Modification of Services: We reserve the right to change the prices and content of all products and services at any time. We will provide notice of any significant changes on our website.
  2. User Conduct: Users are expected to use our services in a manner that is respectful and lawful. Any misuse of our services may result in termination of access. We reserve the right to ban users for spamming, tricky behavior, or any other form of misuse.
  3. Intellectual Property: All content on howtostudygerman.com, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of EXCHANGENB OÜ or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
  4. User Contributions: Users may not write illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content.
  5. Third-Party Links: We are not responsible for the content or services of linked third-party sites.
  6. User Registration: Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information.
  7. Acceptable Use: Users must not engage in illegal activities, spamming, or misuse of the site.
  8. Suspension and Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate user accounts for violations of these terms.
  9. Site Management: We may update, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time.
  10. Payment Terms: All fees are listed on the website and are subject to change. Payments are processed through Stripe.
  11. Limitation of Liability: EXCHANGENB OÜ is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of our services. This includes any liability for errors made by the AI tools.
  12. Governing Law: These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Estonia. Any disputes arising from the use of our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Estonia.
  13. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes will be resolved through negotiation or legal arbitration.
  14. Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on the website.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us at: [email protected]

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.