Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Parlonique website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Parlonique Language Center.

If you are accessing our services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms, and your agreement to these terms will be treated as the agreement of the organization.

Service Description

Parlonique provides French language education services through various course offerings, including in-person instruction and related educational materials. Our services are designed to help learners develop French language proficiency through culturally immersive teaching methods.

The specific details of each course, including duration, content, schedule, and pricing, are outlined in individual course descriptions. We reserve the right to modify course offerings, schedules, and content as necessary to maintain quality education standards.

User Eligibility and Account Requirements

Age Requirements

You must be at least 16 years of age to use our services independently. Users under 16 may participate in our courses only with parental or guardian consent and supervision. By using our services, you represent that you meet these age requirements.

Account Security

If you create an account with Parlonique, you are responsible for:

• • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• • All activities that occur under your account
• • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
• • Providing accurate and current information during registration

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• • Use the services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• • Respect the intellectual property rights of Parlonique and third parties
• • Maintain respectful conduct toward instructors, staff, and fellow students
• • Provide accurate information in all communications and submissions

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• • Engage in harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior
• • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• • Use automated systems to access the website without our consent
• • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of our services

Course Enrollment and Payments

Enrollment Process

Course enrollment becomes effective upon receipt of full payment or as specified in your enrollment agreement. You will receive confirmation of your enrollment via email within two business days of payment processing.

Payment Terms

Course fees are stated in ese Yen and must be paid in full before the course start date unless alternative payment arrangements have been agreed upon in writing. We accept various payment methods as indicated during the enrollment process.

Refund Policy

Refund eligibility depends on the timing of your cancellation request and will be handled according to our cancellation policy provided during enrollment. Please contact us directly to discuss specific circumstances or concerns regarding refunds.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide consistent, high-quality services. However, we reserve the right to:

• • Modify course schedules, content, or instructors when necessary
• • Cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances
• • Perform website maintenance that may temporarily affect access
• • Update these Terms of Service with notice to users

In the event of significant service changes or cancellations, we will notify affected users promptly and work with you to find appropriate solutions, which may include transferring to alternative courses or providing refunds where applicable.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Parlonique website, including text, graphics, logos, course materials, and software, is the property of Parlonique Language Center or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content
• • Create derivative works based on our materials
• • Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• • Remove copyright or proprietary notices from materials

User-Generated Content

If you submit feedback, reviews, or other content to Parlonique, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content for purposes related to our services. You represent that you have the necessary rights to grant this license.

You remain responsible for any content you submit and agree that it will not violate any laws or third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or other personal rights.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Disclaimers

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive for excellence, we make no warranties or representations about:

• • Specific learning outcomes or language proficiency achievements
• • Uninterrupted or error-free service availability
• • The accuracy or completeness of any content
• • Results obtained from using our services

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Parlonique Language Center shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services. Our total liability for any claim related to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Parlonique Language Center, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms of Service, your use of our services, or your violation of any rights of another party.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe:

• • Violates these Terms of Service
• • Is harmful to other users, third parties, or our business interests
• • Violates applicable laws or regulations

Upon termination, your right to use the services will immediately cease. Provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kobe, Japan.

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve disputes amicably. Many concerns can be addressed through open communication.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify users by posting the updated terms on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original provision.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us: