TERMS OF SERVICE

 

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OVERVIEW

 

Our customized language services are operated by Ethnic Ties. Throughout the businesses, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Ethnic Ties. Ethnic Ties offers these services, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.

 

By visiting our site and/ or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply  to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/ or contributors of content.

 

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our services. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.

 

Our store is hosted on Squarespace, Inc. They provide us with the online website

 

 

SECTION 1 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

 

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

 

You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.

 

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.

 

The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.

 

 

SECTION 2 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

 

We are not responsible if information we provide is not accurate, complete or current. The material we provide is for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material using our services is at your own risk.

 

We may provide certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.

 

 

SECTION 3 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

 

Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.

 

We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.

 

We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

 

 

SECTION 4 - PRODUCTS OR SERVICES 

 

Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website. These products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy.

 

For our customized, 5 week language development services, we will provide:

  1. 10 hours of direct instruction

  2. 2.5 hours of individual conversational practice

  3. One cultural outing at a value not to exceed $50

  4. Pre- and post- service assessment and review

 

As the client, when you book and pay for our services, you are agreeing to:

  1. Attend all ten (10) hours of direct instruction

  2. Attend all two and a half (2.5) hours of individual conversational practice

  3. Notify trainers of preferences/ availability in cultural outings

  4. Engage in pre-and post-service assessment and review

  5. Notify trainers with 48 hours advance notice of any changes in meeting place or time, or otherwise will forfeit participation for that week along with all associated costs

  6. Pay upfront half the total cost of the service, with the other half being paid within three (3) weeks of the beginning of service

 

We have made every effort to inform as accurately as possible the the accuracy of our products and services. We cannot guarantee that your level of fluency will increase to your desired level, due to fluctuations in circumstance including: your own learning style and ability, time dedicated and other factors. You are expected to engage in your own self-study weekly to ensure proper learning objectives are met.

 

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at the sole discretion of us. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or service made on this site is void where prohibited.

 

We do not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations, or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.

 

 

 

 

SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS

 

Certain content, products and services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties.

 

Third-party resources may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties.

 

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party's policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

 

 

 

 

SECTION 6 - PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy. To view our Privacy Policy.

 

 

SECTION 7 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS

 

Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).

 

We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.

 

SECTION 8 - INDEMNIFICATION

 

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Ethnic Ties and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.

 

SECTION 9 - TERMINATION

 

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.

 

These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.

 

If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).

 

 

SECTION 10 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT

 

The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

 

These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to The Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).

 

Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.

 

 

SECTION 11 - GOVERNING LAW

 

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of 2424 82nd Ave, OAKLAND, CA, 94605, United States.

 

 

SECTION 12 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE

 

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page.

 

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

 

 

SECTION 13 - CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at [email protected].