General Terms and Conditions (GTC) of Adicum GmbH

Art. 1 - Course Description

The scope of the assignments is regulated in the respective course description. It can be expanded or reduced at any time by mutual agreement. It is possible that the lessons may be conducted temporarily by a competent substitute teacher. The quality of the instruction will not be affected by this.

Art. 2 - Prices and Payment Terms

Tutoring: According to the current price list. One lesson (1) corresponds to 45 minutes of work. Prices are exempt from VAT. The costs are billed monthly based on effort.

Learning Consulting: According to the current price list. One lesson (1) corresponds to 45 minutes of work. Prices are exempt from VAT. The costs are billed monthly based on effort.

Art. 3 - Quality of Instruction and Liability

The instruction is conducted to the best of our knowledge and competence. Comprehensive support is provided as best as possible. However, no guarantee for academic success can be given. Adicum GmbH and any substitutes do not assume any liability for academic success. Any damage to property and/or persons will be fully covered by the legal guardians of the respective students.

Art. 4 - Invoicing and Default of Payment

Invoices are sent at the beginning of the following month by email. The customer is obligated to pay the course fees within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. Extensions of this deadline are generally not possible, except for justified and documented exceptional cases. Adicum GmbH may exclude the student from the course in case of late payment. If reminders are unsuccessful, the fees may be assigned to a collection agency. In this case, an additional effective annual interest rate of up to 15% on the outstanding invoice amount from the due date may be charged.

Art. 5 - Cancellation and Missed Lessons

Lessons that are not canceled at least twelve (12) hours before the start will be fully charged. In case of illness, this period also applies unless a medical certificate is presented.

Art. 6 - Substitute and Teacher Absence

In case of partial absence of the teacher (e.g., illness, accident, force majeure), the course will be taken over by another experienced teacher. If this is not possible in exceptional cases, an alternative date will be offered.

Art. 7 - Termination of Group Courses

The termination of a group course must be done in writing or by email by the contracting party. The termination date is the date of the postmark or email. The following cancellation fees apply:

• If the course is canceled before it starts, 35% of the course fees will be charged.
• If the course is canceled after it has started or during the course, 50% of the price of the remaining hours (from the date of termination) will be charged.

Art. 8 - Course Execution

Adicum GmbH generally conducts all courses. If the number of participants is less than two, it is possible that a course will be canceled. In this case, the full costs will be refunded within 14 days.

Art. 9 - Termination of Contract for Serious Reasons

Adicum GmbH can terminate the contract at any time for serious reasons. Serious reasons include severe disciplinary offenses, gross violations of school or house rules, criminal behavior, although this list is not exhaustive.

Art. 10 - Non-Solicitation Clause

The customer may not solicit teachers of Adicum GmbH for their own account or for the account of a third party without written permission from Adicum GmbH. Even after the end of the contractual relationship, the customer is prohibited from employing teachers of Adicum GmbH in any way for teaching. This prohibition lasts for one (1) year after the end of the contract.

Art. 11 - Insurance and Liability

Insurance is the responsibility of the customer. For damages caused by course participants on the way to or from school or in or at the school to persons and/or property, the course participant is exclusively and fully liable. Adicum GmbH is not liable for property or personal damage caused to the student by third parties, nor for loss or theft of brought-in items.

Art. 12 - Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

Insofar as the relationship is not regulated by this contract, the relevant legal provisions, particularly those of the Swiss Code of Obligations, apply. The place of jurisdiction for disputes arising from or in connection with this contract is Zurich.