1. Course Description:

• The Business Portuguese course is designed for professionals interested in acquiring proficiency in Portuguese for business and corporate communication. This course focuses on developing essential vocabulary, mastering grammar rules, and enhancing conversational skills to ensure a good language proficiency.

2. Method of Instruction:

• The course will be conducted exclusively through online sessions on Zoom. Students are responsible for ensuring they have a stable internet connection and the necessary software for participation.

3. Schedule and Attendance:

• Lesson schedules will be agreed in advance. It is the responsibility of the student to attend the agreed-upon sessions punctually. 

• In case of delay on behalf of the student, the student should enter the online classroom without interrupting or disturbing the ongoing lesson.

4. Monthly fee and payment:

The monthly fee of 90 EUR includes 6 hours of training per month. As the Business Portuguese course lasts for 3 months, the total amount of the course is 270 EUR.

1. The 1st monthly fee is due until the 29th of February. 

2. The 2nd monthly fee is due until the 31st of March. 

3. The 3rd monthly fee is due until the 29th of April.

5. Cancellation and Lesson Rescheduling:

a) Cancellation by the Student:

• As recordings for each lesson are made available, there is no cancellation fee for students for missed lessons.

• If the student is not satisfied with the course, he/she has the right to quit the course at any time. 

b) Cancellation by the Teacher:

• If the teacher needs to cancel a lesson due to health reasons, the teacher undertakes to provide an alternative date for the missed lesson. The rescheduled lesson will be offered on either: a) The next available Tuesday or b) At a time determined through a class-wide voting poll, with the most voted time being selected.

5. Refund Policy:

• If the student is not satisfied with the course, no refund will be given for the paid monthly fee or fees.

•  Refunds for course fees are not available. In case of "force majeure" events, those will be addressed in good faith, considering all the circumstances.

6. Dismissal Policy:

• The teacher retains the right to dismiss a student from single lessons and/or the entire course in the event of behavior deemed rude or disrespectful (behaviour that disrupts the normal functioning of the lessons). Such decisions will be made solely at the discretion of the teacher, and no refunds will be provided in the case of dismissal.

7. Intellectual Property:

• All course materials provided by Portuguese with Cat are protected by copyright. Reproduction or distribution of course materials without explicit permission is strictly prohibited.

  8. Privacy Policy:

  • Portuguese with Cat will handle any personal information collected during the course of the lessons in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Student information will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of delivering the language course.

  9. Changes to Terms and Conditions:

  • The teacher reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions. Students will be notified of any changes at least 48 in advance.

  10. Governing Law:

  • These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Portuguese Republic. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Portugal.