I. GENERAL

By signing this contract the parties agree with the conditions below, complementarily or subsidiarily regulated by the common Civil Legislation for the Letting of Services and by the Rules for Consumer Rights, in particular, Act 5/1985 of the Spanish Regional Government and Act 26/84 concerning the defence of consumers and users.

Regarding the Personal Data Act 15/1999, we inform you that your personal details will be only internally used by Galilea and you have the right to rectify or cancel them at any moment.

According to law, Galilea is not liable for cases of force majeure or for the students’ actions.

I. The minimum age for participation in any of our courses is 18 (excepcionally Galilea may admit minors with special written permission from parents after approval from Galilea directors and teachers).
II. On formalising enrolment and accommodation, students accept all General Conditions, Payment Conditions and Payment Methods, previously given and read.

II. CLASSES

I. In peak season some classes could be given in classrooms outside of our installations.
II. All classes are taught in the Spanish language.
III.Christmas and Holy Week holidays are not counted as teaching days.

III. ACCOMMODATION

I.Living conditions will be established according to the student´s selection.
II.In peak season the students may be located at different type of accommodation at a corresponding price.
III. The student will be responsible for broken items´ replacement due to either negligence or by intention.

IV. INSURANCETop

I. Civil liability: Galilea has a civil liability insurance policy that covers possible incidents or minor accidents that may occur within its premises. Galilea is not responsible for the loss or theft of students´ personal belongings. However, we recommend you to have your own insurance policy.


II. Medical: EU citizens are advised to bring the E111 form with them.Together with the E111 and the medical bill you will be able to claim the medical expenses from your country of origin. We recommend the students from other countries to take out a medical insurance policy provided by Galilea that guarantees coverage for the illnesses stipulated on the above-mentioned policy.

V. VISA

I. Students from Western Europe do not require a visa to enter Spain. Student from other countries must enquire about obtaining a visa at the Spanish embassy or consulate closest to them.

VI. RESERVATIONS, CHANGES AND ACCEPTANCE

I. The advanced payment for confirmation of the reservation will be 30 % of the fees of the course.
II. For the confirmation of reservations made 2 weeks or less before arrival, the total amount must be paid in full plus the corresponding last-minute enrolment fee, see points 6.3 and 6.4.
III. A last-minute enrolment fee will be charged of 25 € for reservations and changes made 2 weeks or less before arrival.
IV. A last-minute enrolment fee will be charged of 50 € for last-minute reservations and changes made 1 week or less before arrival.
V. 32 € will be charged for administrative costs in changes of course or accommodation after arrival.

VII. ADMISSION OR EXPULSION

I. Galilea reserves the right of admission if 20 days before the start of course they have not paid the total sum of the course, accommodation and other services contracted (with exception of last minute reservations. See point 6.2).
II. In the case of a serious disciplinary offence, repeated bad behaviour of infringement of the laws of the country in which the course is taking place, the student will be expelled from the school and accommodation contracted with Galilea without the right to any refund.
III. In the case where damages are caused to third parties, all the expenses claimed from Galilea that originate from the above-mentioned incident will be charged to the student who will have no right to later claims.

VIII. CANCELLATIONSTop

I. Cancellations before arrival will only be accepted in writing (letter, telegram, e-mail or fax).
II. For cancellations prior to the last two weeks before arrival, there will be a penalisation of 50 % of the advanced payment.
III. For the cancellation in the last two weeks before arrival the advanced payment which is the 30% of the course fee will not be refunded.
IV.By no means, payment for the course, accommodation and services will be refunded once the course has started (except in the case of the refund guarantee. See point 9).

IX. REFUND GUARANTEE

I. We recommend our special guarantee of cancellation. The cost of this guarantee is 3% of the total of sum of the invoice. We refund the sum of the course, accommodation and services (excluded from this refund are the enrolment costs, the time already spent, the sum of the guarantee clause and the journey).

II. The guarantee is personal and non-transferable and will be applicable to the following cases: work, examination, illness (of both the student and a family member), pregnancy, inability to obtain the required visa or the obligation of doing military service. The time period covered by this guarantee is from the day of enrolment until the finalisation of the course and accommodation with Galilea.

* These fees are valid until the 31st of December 2004.

X. TERMS OF PAYMENT

  • The advanced payment must be received before your arrival.
  • Please put your name and Galilea on all documents relating to transfers.
  • All bank charges will be under your responsibility. In the case whereby the bank charges us with a commission, we reserve the right to charge you with the same sum on your arrival.
  • Whatever the way of payment you chose, please send or fax to us the payment notification in order to speed up with the papers.


XI. PAYMENT OPTIONS

  • Bank transfer:
    Caja General de Ahorros de Granada - Alhamar, Granada, Spain.
    Account Number: 2031 0161 22 0115490003
    Código B.I.C.: CECAESMM031/* IBAN: ES72 2031 0161 2201 1549 0003
  • International Cheque in Euro currency payable to "Galilea Centro de Formación y Empleo" and send it at:

    • Galilea Centro de Formación y Empleo S.L.
    C/ Manuel de Falla, 3
    18005 -Granada. SPAIN.

  • Credit card ( Master card or VISA). If you wish to pay by credit card, you have the option of using your credit card in our centre.