General Conditions

1. Formal approval of contract

The contract is completed when the course application is accepted by the vhs.

Registration can be successful in the following ways:

-by sending an application form which can be found in the college program.

-by applying by telephone (giving payment details).

-by fax (08161 490799)

-via our Internet homepage... www.vhs-freising.org

-by email: vhs@vhs-freising.org

-by signing the ‚Weitermelde’ or ‚Verlangerung’ forms.

It is not necessary to apply directly to the reception at the vhs.

Applications will be accepted by the VHS in order of preference by date of application.

A confirmation by the vhs of acceptance to the course will not be given at this stage.

2. Payment

The agreed charge will be debited from your account after the start of the course, except for language ‚Kompakt’ courses, which must be paid for in advance.

When the minimum number of course participants is not reached, the vhs reserves the right to reduce the length of the course.

3. Withdrawal from contract

A withdrawal is only possible under the following circumstances:

         a) By the vhs when...

                   -the minimum particpant level is not reached.

                   -the allocated teacher is not available.

                   -the site for the course is no longer available.

            (In such cases you will receive a cancellation notice by letter, email, or by telephone.)

         b) by the participant when...

                   -withdrawal is at least 3 weeks before the start of the course.

                   -withdrawal is given in writing in the 2nd or 3rd week before the course (a cancellation fee of 5,- euros will be payable).

                   -withdrawal within one week of the course (with a cancellation fee of 5,- euros) is only possible if a replacement person is found, who makes a binding application. Otherwise the total cost of the course is payable, even if you do not take part in the course.

Under no circumstances is a withdrawal valid when another person (e.g. a teacher) makes a cancellation on your behalf. Withdrawal can only take place through the administration offices of the vhs Freising.

If the teacher is changed, the course application remains binding.

         c) Courses with exams have special conditions and charges. (see below)

4. Exams and certificates

The contract contains no guarantee of admission to, or completion of an exam.

Participation certificates for the current semester will be provided free if requested, if a minimum of 80% of the course has been attended.

Certificates requested for courses which have already ended (up to a maximum of 3 years after course completion) will require a payment 5,- euros.

4a. Language exams

Only written applications for exams in languages will be accepted.

Withdrawal at least 3 weeks before the course start date will attract a cancellation fee of 15,- euros. There will be no refund of charges if the participant cancels within 3 weeks of the exam, nor if the participant does not take part in the exam, for whatever reason.

The exam charges must be paid by the applicant on receipt of the account.

5. Copyright

Photographing or recording of any material used in the courses is not allowed Course material may not be reproduced without permission of the vhs.

6. Liability.

The vhs cannot be held liable for any damage of any kind, no matter what the reason, unless proven to be intentional, or through gross negligence by the vhs.

7. Scope of services

The extent of services of the VHS Freising e.V. are described in the course details which appear half-yearly in the college programs. Oral arrangements require written confirmation. Teachers are not authorised to change the contract conditions, or make alternative arrangements.

8. Discounts

10% discount for teachers.

20% discount for students, unemployment benefit recipients (including 'Arbeitslosengeld II' recipients), social welfare benefit recipients (on presentation of relevant, valid documents, such as a relevant certificate not more than 4 weeks old),‚Azubis’ on presentation of a ‚Lehrvertrag’, au-pairs and pensioners.

No discount will be given for specially listed organisations, nor for lectures.

Please submit your application for discount along with your course application.