Disclaimer and General Program and Payment Conditions

Once enrollment is accepted by Lingua Language Center (LINGUA), the following terms and conditions are legally binding for all students participating in any adult language program at LINGUA during the current academic year. These terms and conditions supersede all previous ones and are subject to Florida state law. In the event of litigation arising from the breach of this agreement, the parties agree that jurisdiction will be in Broward County, Florida. The undersigned (Student or Parent/Guardian if the Student is under 18) has received and read the current school catalog. The minimum age to participate in LINGUA’s adult programs is 15 years old. There is no maximum age limit. The undersigned has read, understood, and received a copy of this executed agreement. The undersigned understands that the Program may involve contact with other individuals attending the same. The undersigned understands that food or drink may be provided to the Student while attending the Program. The undersigned wishes to allow the Participant to participate in the Program, and as material consideration for allowing the Participant’s participation in the Program, the undersigned hereby releases and agrees to hold harmless LINGUA and its officers, employees, agents, servants, representatives, and volunteers (collectively referred to as "LINGUA") from and against any kind of actions, causes of action, liabilities, disputes, settlements, promises, damages, rights, injuries, judgments, claims, and demands of any nature in law or equity, which the student or the undersigned may have now or in the future, by or because of the Participant’s participation in the Program. The undersigned voluntarily assumes the risk of any loss, injury, or damage to the person or property, which in any way arises from such participation. The undersigned agrees to save, defend, indemnify, and hold LINGUA harmless from and against any kind of actions, causes of action, liabilities, disputes, settlements, promises, damages, injuries, rights, judgments, claims, and demands of any nature in law or equity, that are or may be made, brought, or claimed against LINGUA or any of its members by any person or entity or because of any announcements, negligence, willful misconduct, or omissions of the Participant while attending the Program or participating in any activity as part of the Program. Additionally, the undersigned WAIVES ANY CLAIM against LINGUA arising from such participation, including any claim for negligence, and AGREES NOT TO SUE LINGUA in connection with such participation. This indemnification and release of liability will continue despite any negligence on the part of LINGUA related to such action, damage, or claim. In case of emergency, LINGUA is authorized to seek medical treatment and transportation for the Participant to the doctors, hospitals, and ambulance services of its reasonable discretion. The undersigned acknowledges that LINGUA has no obligation to seek such treatment or transportation. The undersigned understands that they are responsible for providing the Participant's insurance in case of injury. The undersigned accepts full financial responsibility for payment of any and all such medical services. The undersigned agrees that this waiver form will be binding upon the heirs, successors, and assigns of the undersigned. Any provision of this General Release that is prohibited or unenforceable under Florida or federal law will be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition without invalidating the remaining provisions of this document. The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that the Participant will be responsible for transportation to and from LINGUA’s facilities and that LINGUA will have no liability whatsoever for such transportation. The undersigned agrees that participants under eighteen (18) years of age cannot arrive at LINGUA’s facilities more than ten minutes before the Participant’s scheduled program and must be picked up from LINGUA’s facilities immediately following the conclusion of the Participant’s scheduled program. LINGUA WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF ANY MINOR PARTICIPANT ONCE THE SCHEDULED PROGRAMS HAVE ENDED AND IS NOT OBLIGATED TO CONFIRM THAT A PARENT PICKS UP THE MINOR. Any violation of LINGUA’s rules by the Participant will entitle LINGUA to prohibit the Participant from further use of its facilities.

LINGUA reserves the right to make periodic updates to these Conditions without prior notice, and each revised version will replace all previous Conditions. Students, parents, legal guardians, and sponsors acknowledge and agree that frequent updates to the Terms and Conditions are considered necessary, reasonable, and justifiable. The year on the cover of the document indicates the year of the last update of the Terms and Conditions, while the version indicates the specific revision within that year. It is important to note that the Year and Version do not guarantee or imply coverage for a specific duration.

Responsibility

LINGUA and its representatives will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to persons or property, except when such liability is imposed by law. LINGUA will also not be responsible for services not provided due to circumstances beyond its control.

Enrollment

The payment for the IEP must be made by the Thursday of the week prior to the start date to secure placement. Payment for the CLP must be made one week before the start date. A CLP of more than 13 CH per week becomes a Customized Intensive Language Course (CLBC). Payment for the CLBC must be made two weeks prior to the start date. The IEP is divided into seven (7) modules of twelve (12) weeks each. All programs are eligible for tuition and material payment plans. For programs with payment plans, a credit card is required. However, the student may pay in cash or by check at least five (5) business days before the automatic withdrawal due date. In the event of non-payment on the scheduled date, LINGUA reserves the right to charge the amount due to the credit card on file. If LINGUA is unable to charge the credit card for the amount due, the payment must be submitted on time to avoid late fees. Payments made more than five (5) days after the due date will incur an additional late fee of 1.5% monthly (18% annually) on the total amount due.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Students who are unable to complete their programs are encouraged to submit a request for determination of refund eligibility in writing to the School, although this is not mandatory, and notification may also be made verbally. If the student has enrolled in LINGUA through an authorized recruitment agent, the student will receive a refund under the same terms applied to students enrolled directly at LINGUA, minus the percentage charged by the recruitment agency, based on the total amount paid to the recruitment agency.

Refunds

If an applicant never attends class (no-show) or cancels the contract before the class start date, any refunds due will be issued within forty-five (45) calendar days following the scheduled first day of class or the cancellation date, whichever comes first. For an enrolled student, the refund due will be calculated using the Last Date of Attendance (LDA) and will be paid within forty-five (45) calendar days from the documented determination date. The determination date is the date the student verbally or in writing notifies the institution of their withdrawal, or the date the institution withdraws the student. In all cases, refunds are calculated based on tuition at our regular prices and not at promotional or discounted rates. Refunds for payments made by credit card will be returned to the same credit card used for the transaction.



Determination of LDA (Last Date of Attendance)

Lingua determines the Last Date of Attendance as the last day the student attended class before notifying the school verbally or in writing of their withdrawal (Determination Date) or being administratively withdrawn due to non-attendance or failure to notify Lingua or respond to any inquiries made by Lingua to reach students who are not attending. In cases where no withdrawal notice is given (either verbally or in writing), the institution will automatically withdraw a student after being absent for a maximum of 30 consecutive calendar days (excluding scheduled institutional breaks) and will calculate any refund, processing any return to the student or on their behalf.

Cancellations

Program Cancellation: If LINGUA cancels a program after a student has enrolled, the institution will refund all the money paid by the student.

Applicant Rejection: If an applicant is rejected for enrollment by LINGUA, or if a prospective student is denied their visa application, they will receive a full refund of all money paid, minus any non-refundable fees.

Cancellation before the class start date or no-show: If an applicant accepted by LINGUA cancels before the scheduled class start date or never attends class (no-show), LINGUA will refund all money paid, minus the actual non-refundable costs incurred by LINGUA up to a maximum of $500. Non-refundable fees include the $150 application/registration fee and $350 in administrative fees. Since LINGUA does not receive direct payments for transportation, accommodation, or health insurance, students who cancel these services will process their refunds directly with the respective providers.

Cancellation before class start date or no-show (Initial I-20):

If an applicant accepted by the institution enters the United States with an I-20 obtained through the institution and subsequently cancels before the scheduled class start date or never attends class (no-show), the institution may retain:

• For an enrollment period of fewer than 12 weeks, all tuition fees up to four weeks of the first term/session, actual accommodation costs incurred by the institution, and a total maximum of $500 for non-refundable fees, including application/registration fees, courier fees, and travel cancellation insurance, if such costs are clearly detailed in the enrollment agreement as non-refundable.
• For an enrollment period of 12 weeks or more, all tuition fees up to six weeks of the first term/session, actual accommodation costs incurred by the institution, and a total maximum of $500 for non-refundable fees, including any application/registration fees, courier fees, and travel cancellation insurance, if such costs are clearly detailed in the enrollment agreement as non-refundable.

Cancellation before the class start date or no-show (Change of Status):

If an applicant is approved for a visa status change with an I-20 issued by the institution and subsequently cancels before the scheduled class start date or never attends class (no-show), the institution may retain:

• For an enrollment period of fewer than 12 weeks, all tuition fees up to four weeks of the first term/session, actual accommodation costs incurred by the institution, and a total maximum of $500 for non-refundable fees, including application/registration fees, courier fees, and travel cancellation insurance, if such costs are clearly detailed in the enrollment agreement as non-refundable.
• For an enrollment period of 12 weeks or more, all tuition fees up to six weeks of the first term/session, actual accommodation costs incurred by the institution, and a total maximum of $500 for non-refundable fees, including any application/registration fees, courier fees, and travel cancellation insurance, if such costs are clearly detailed in the enrollment agreement as non-refundable.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION PERIOD is defined as the period of training for which a student is legally obligated to pay, which may be less than the total enrollment period if tuition is charged in smaller increments, such as monthly, by term, and/or by session. In no case will the financial obligation period exceed 12 months.

PAYMENTS
The payment for the Intensive English Program (IEP) must be made TWO WEEKS prior to the start date to ensure placement. In the case of students needing insurance, housing, and/or transportation, the fees must be paid three weeks before the program start date. The payment for the Customized Language Program (CLP) must be made one week prior to the start date. A CLP with more than 13 CH per week becomes a customized language camp (CLBC). The payment for the CLBC must be made two weeks prior to the start date.

IEP students who do not register and pay for the upcoming new terms two weeks prior to the start date of the new term will not be allowed to continue attending current classes and will accumulate absences until registration and payment are received. Students who do not enroll and pay tuition before the start date of the new term may be subject to administrative withdrawal. F-1 students who are administratively withdrawn for failure to meet financial obligations/failure to register will also have their I-20 canceled, which will require them to leave the United States within 15 days.

The IEP is divided into eight (8) modules of twelve (12) weeks each. All programs may opt for installment payment plans for tuition and materials. For installment payment plans, a credit card is required. However, the student may pay in cash or by check at least five (5) business days before the automatic withdrawal due date. If payment is not made by the scheduled date, LINGUA reserves the right to charge the outstanding amount to the registered credit card. If LINGUA is unable to charge the credit card, the payment must be sent on time to avoid late fees. Payments made more than five days after the due date will result in a $30 late fee. The student is responsible for covering any collection and legal fees that may arise from collection efforts.

A 3.5% processing fee applies to all credit card charges, while returned checks are subject to a $50 processing fee. To bypass the credit card processing fee, alternative payment methods are available:

Cash Payments: Opt for cash payments by visiting the school office directly.
Checks: Choose the convenience of traditional checks for a hassle-free and fee-free transaction.
ACH (Automated Clearing House): Enable smooth, fee-free transactions by providing your bank account details for ACH payments.
Zelle: We accept payments through Zelle, using the following email addresses based on your enrolled or intended LINGUA location. This method ensures efficiency, security, and exemption from credit card processing fees.
Fort Lauderdale: info@lingua.edu
Weston: accounting@lingua.edu
Doral: doral@lingua.edu

LATE REGISTRATION FEE:
In accordance with Lingua’s enrollment policies, all international students maintaining F-1 status are required to complete the renewal of their enrollment at least 14 days prior to the expiration of their current enrollment period to ensure uninterrupted continuation of their academic activities at our institution. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a late registration fee of $100 for each instance of not adhering to the two-week renewal deadline. This late registration fee will be itemized on the student's invoice.

NON-TUITION EXPENSES

The non-refundable fees, except in cases where the program is canceled by Lingua (in which case the fees will be fully refunded), are detailed below and will not exceed a total of $500:

A non-refundable application/registration fee of $49 will be charged to students enrolling in supplemental programs, specifically to those attending 6 hours per week in a 12-week module (Monday to Thursday schedule, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM). *This fee does not apply to students enrolling in independent evening courses of 6 weeks/36 hours in English and Foreign Languages.

A non-refundable application/registration fee of $150 will be charged to students enrolling in part-time, semi-intensive, or intensive IEP programs. This fee covers application expenses and the cost of the proficiency exam.

Additionally, a non-refundable administrative fee of $350 will be charged to all non-immigrant students enrolling in the intensive IEP program and requesting an I-20. This fee will cover administrative costs related to processing the I-20, for admission, extension, and maintenance of status purposes.

FIELD TRIPS

Any student attending a school-sponsored field trip must submit a completed and signed "Field Trip Permission Form." Students participating in international study trips must also submit a completed and signed "Student Medical/Medication Information Form" before making further travel arrangements. This form must be signed by the student (if applicable) or their parent/legal guardian in case the student is a minor.

CANCELLATION OF FIELD TRIPS

By signing the permission form, the student (if applicable) and the parents/legal guardians affirm that they have approved participation in the school-sponsored academic or extracurricular trip, fully aware that:

LINGUA reserves the right to cancel a trip up until the departure date or recall a trip in progress if local and/or international conditions warrant it, or if security issues beyond LINGUA’s control make it advisable to cancel the trip. LINGUA will consider the following criteria in making its decision: (a) U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory; (b) Homeland Security Advisory (alert status); and/or (c) Declaration of war or armed conflict.

If a trip must be canceled, school officials will make a reasonable effort to secure refunds for the money paid by students. However, these refunds are not guaranteed. The student understands that they may lose all or part of the funds spent on the voluntary trip. Medical insurance is required for all multiple local and international study trips.

I am aware that when I am on a school-sponsored trip, I am under the jurisdiction and supervision of the school’s sponsors/chaperones and that my behavior must comply with all LINGUA policies and regulations described in our academic catalog, and I must follow all reasonable instructions from the chaperones. I understand that I will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action if I violate these rules and regulations.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

LINGUA expects students enrolled in intensive programs to attend class every day. When a student misses class, not only do they fall behind in learning new material, but they also miss the practical repetition that is crucial for learning and developing new skills.

MINIMUM STANDARD

LINGUA requires a minimum of 80% cumulative classroom attendance. The student must call the office if they will not be attending so that the instructor can be notified.

MONITORING

Attendance is recorded by the instructor in each class period, with accuracy to the quarter-hour. If a student misses more than 15 minutes of class, they will be considered absent for the entire hour. If the student arrives half an hour or more late, they will be marked absent for the entire first period (three hours for IEP class). Two late arrivals will count as a full period absence. The instructor keeps an attendance record for each student in the student management system. The ACADEMIC DIRECTOR AND ACADEMIC COORDINATOR, along with Branch/Center Coordinators, will review attendance records weekly and take action as needed per the attendance policy. Instructors will notify the Academic Director and Academic Coordinator if a student is late or absent for a full day more than three (3) times in a module (12 weeks). The Academic Director will then meet with the student to discuss the reasons for tardiness/absences and review the attendance policy verbally. This will be considered the first verbal warning for attendance violations. A second verbal warning will occur if absences/tardiness continue to accumulate, and the student will receive an attendance probation warning letter. If the student falls below 80% attendance compliance, they will be placed on Academic Probation and will be notified accordingly. Refer to the section below on Academic Probation.

The accumulated attendance information will be recorded in the SMS as percentages and reviewed by the ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC COORDINATOR, and BRANCH/CENTER COORDINATORS weekly and monthly to ensure timely compilation and delivery of warning and probation letters. If a student disagrees with any attendance data, they must submit a written appeal to the School Director of the study program within one week of receiving the progress report. After the month following the term’s end date, attendance data for the term becomes permanent and can no longer be disputed.

International students are subject to the attendance requirements set by SEVIS, and all students are subject to Lingua’s attendance policy. Excusable absences include: illness or medical visits supported by a medical excuse, observance of religious holidays within the student's faith, death in the immediate family, or attendance at statutory government responsibilities. However, it should be noted that excused absences still count toward the 80% attendance requirement, although they do not affect the student's participation grade for that/those day(s). A student will still be responsible for any violations of the 80% attendance policy, even if some absences are considered excusable.

TARDINESS AND EARLY DEPARTURES

LINGUA expects students to arrive on time for class every day. When a student is late, they not only miss the material presented but also disrupt both the instructor and their classmates. If a student is late for class, the instructor will record a tardiness at 9:15 a.m. (or 2:30 p.m. for afternoon classes) and an absence at 9:30 a.m. (or 2:45 p.m.). Two tardies will count as one absence. If a student leaves before the instructor dismisses the class, the instructor will record an Early Departure and note the time (hour/minutes) the student left early so the minutes/hours are correctly counted toward the student’s accumulated absences, and the absence percentage can be calculated appropriately. If a student is late or leaves early three or more times in a module, they will be required to meet with the School Director to discuss and resolve the situation and, hopefully, prevent future absences/tardiness and the need for attendance warnings.

Tracking Late/Absent Based on Lingua Schedules:

ALL LOCATION - AM SCHEDULE: (9:00-11:50 AM)

9:15 arrival = late (lose one hour)

9:30 arrival = absent (lose three hours)

ALL LOCATION - SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE: (12:00 PM-1:30 PM)

12:15 arrival = late/lose one hour

12:30 arrival = absent/lose 1.5 hours of class

PM SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE: (5:30 PM-7:00 PM)

5:45 arrival = late/lose one hour

6:00 arrival = absent/lose 1.5 hours of class

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM PM SCHEDULE: (7:10-10:00 PM)

7:25 arrival = late/lose one hour

7:40 arrival = absent/lose three hours

EARLY DEPARTURES

Early departures will be tracked by the instructor in the Big Sis system, where the instructor will check the "early departure" box if a student leaves before the class ends and record the time of departure to the nearest quarter-hour.

INDIVIDUAL ABSENCES

Lingua does not offer refunds for individual absences by day, week, etc., incurred by a student during their Enrollment Period.

COMPLETION AND RESCHEDULING OF CUSTOMIZED CLASSES

Students enrolled in a customized program may make up a missed class, provided they notify LINGUA administration in writing that they cannot attend the class at least by noon on the business day before the scheduled class to avoid losing the class.

A maximum of 15% of classes can be rescheduled. Students enrolled in customized programs must complete the course within the timeframe specified in the course record, or as follows: within twelve (12) weeks for each module or proficiency level consisting of 36 hours of class; six (6) weeks for half of a level or module; and three (3) weeks for a quarter of a module. Under extreme circumstances, LINGUA will allow customized language programs to be completed within a maximum of 1.5 times the normal program length. Customers also have the option to purchase a single two-hour class at a time. They will be allowed to reschedule that class once, provided they notify LINGUA administration in writing by noon on the business day before the scheduled class to avoid losing it.

If a student cannot attend class for an extended period, they must request a leave of absence per our leave of absence policy, or the class time will be forfeited and will not be eligible for makeups or refunds.

The tuition of any customized program consisting of two or more participants is non-refundable as this would affect the contract of the second party unless LINGUA converts a customized group class into a semi-private or private customized class. In this case, LINGUA will refund the withdrawn student according to the refund policy and apply the remaining students' tuition to a semi-private or private customized class, according to the effective rates for each remaining participant in the customized program.

CONDITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROBATION

If a student falls below a cumulative attendance of at least 80% at any time during the term, the student will receive an Attendance Probation Notice and will be placed on Attendance Probation. The student must meet with the school director and comply with the conditions set forth in the probation notice. By the end of the term, the student on attendance probation must meet the cumulative attendance requirement of 80% and have fulfilled all the terms of the attendance probation, one of which will require the student to complete make-up hours outside of regular school hours to return to the 80% requirement. These classes must involve reviewing the content the student missed due to absences and the number of class hours missed to recover the 80% attendance. If these requirements are not met and the student does not return to a percentage of attendance of at least 80%, the student will fail the level, necessitating a repeat of it, and F-1 students may face cancellation of their records in the SEVIS system, which may subsequently affect their visas. After a probationary attendance period not exceeding one module, the student must again meet the cumulative attendance requirement of 80%, or they will not be able to advance to a higher level and will also be subject to completing make-up hours to return to the 80% attendance. In the case of international students, they must comply with all SEVIS attendance regulations to avoid consequences for noncompliance with attendance policies.

MAKE-UP HOURS

Make-up hours must be prearranged with the School Director, outside of regularly scheduled classes. Make-up classes must equal the number of clock hours lost and must also cover the content that the student was absent from. These classes will be taught by a Lingua instructor as private lessons, on Lingua’s premises, and will be paid separately by the student at the lowest rate of the customized program listed. Class activities may include completing class exercises, reviewing class materials, or other course-related assignments.

CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES

A student who is absent for eight consecutive class days or fourteen consecutive calendar days, whichever is less, without an approved absence permission or notification to the school will be withdrawn, and refunds due will be processed unless the student has completed 50% of the acquired program, for which no refund will be issued.

LEAVE POLICY

A leave of absence is a temporary interruption of a student’s attendance during which the student is considered continuously enrolled. The student must request the leave in writing before the start date, unless unforeseen circumstances prevent this. If a student does not request a leave of absence in accordance with the institution's consecutive absence policy, they must be withdrawn. The student must fully complete the leave of absence form, including the notification date, effective date, duration of the absence, and reason for the request. This will allow LINGUA to have a reasonable expectation of the student's return within the timeframe of the requested leave. LINGUA will grant the leave to the student as long as the request adheres to LINGUA's leave policy. LINGUA will not impose any additional charges on the student as a result of the leave. The student must provide written confirmation that they understand the procedures and implications of either returning or not returning to their course of study, which would align with the established attendance policy regarding the percentage of absences. If a student does not return from a leave of absence on the expected return date, the student’s absences will be recorded, and from that moment, the student will be subject to attendance warning/probation. For a leave to be granted, the student must have completed at least one term at LINGUA, unless a serious medical condition or illness requires otherwise, and this must be documented. Leaves cannot exceed 45 days in a twelve-week period or 120 days in a nine-month period. Multiple leaves are allowed as long as the total does not exceed these limits. An approved leave may be extended for an additional period as long as the extension request meets all the above requirements and the total duration of the leave does not exceed the specified limits. For international students on an F-1 visa, a leave of absence for a student leaving the U.S. will require a temporary withdrawal of the full course load in SEVIS and subsequent re-enrollment, if the intended LOA will be 30 days or more. A student who remains in the U.S. and suffers a serious illness or medical condition may be granted a reduction of the full course load, for which the DSO will need to authorize a new Reduced Course Load (RCL) in the SEVIS system with the intended start and end dates.

DISMISSAL AND REENROLLMENT

Any student dismissed for attendance-related reasons—consecutive absences, failure to maintain an 80% cumulative attendance, excessive tardies or early departures, failure to meet the conditions of attendance probation, or failure to return from a leave of absence—may restart classes in the next module only with written authorization from the School Director.

Students who fail a term must repeat it under warning. If the student fails the term again, they will be placed on probation. If the student fails the term again, they will be dismissed from the center. As indicated in the conduct section, there are other reasons that may cause the immediate expulsion of a student. A student who has been expelled may request and, in some cases, be eligible for re-enrollment on probation, provided that the School Director finds the reasons for expulsion reasonable after careful consideration.

VACATION POLICY

Lingua will grant 90 days of vacation to students who have been continuously enrolled for at least nine months and have a good academic standing. Eligible students must request permission in writing by completing the vacation leave request form to the School Director at least one month before the start of the requested vacation period. Students must meet all eligibility requirements in order to be approved for vacation, such as having completed nine months of continuous enrollment beforehand (the exception is the summer vacation option, see below) and must be in good standing both academically and with their attendance. Students with academic or attendance warnings or probationary letters will not be approved for vacation until they have completed a subsequent module without warnings/probation. The School Director will give final approval for vacation requests after carefully considering all eligibility requirements.

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING

Plagiarism occurs when a student presents someone else's ideas or information as their own in any required assignment or exam. A student who uses someone else's ideas or information to support their own must properly cite the source of information. LINGUA considers failure to comply with this requirement as plagiarism. Cheating occurs when a student uses unauthorized study aids in assignments and exams; provides or receives help to or from another student in assignments or exams; or has someone else complete their assignments or exams. Plagiarism and cheating are considered unethical conduct by any student. LINGUA's provision against this unacceptable behavior is the withdrawal of any student involved in the act, thus causing them to fail the course.

COMPLAINT

LINGUA will primarily attempt to resolve differences and disputes involving students through verbal discussion. If academic differences are not resolved, students may bring the matter to the attention of the relevant instructor. If administrative differences are not resolved verbally, students may bring the matter to the attention of the relevant staff member. In both cases, if differences remain unresolved after discussion, students may approach the Center Coordinator or, as a last resort, the School Director.

COPYRIGHT GUIDELINES

LINGUA expects all students to comply with and adhere to all copyright laws. It is illegal to use or reproduce copyrighted material without permission from the authors. The only exceptions are those outlined in Section 107 of Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Act, which refers to the educational exception for fair use.

LINGUA students must not make illegal copies of copyrighted material, and illegal copies of copyrighted material may not be used at school. LINGUA students who reproduce or use copyrighted materials must obtain written permission from the authors or strictly adhere to the legal provisions of Fair Use.

For more information about copyright laws and the educational exception of Fair Use, students are encouraged to use the following website: www.copyright.gov.

FORCE MAJEURE AND REASONABLE CONTROL

LINGUA will not be liable for any failure to fulfill any of its obligations if such failure results from causes beyond the school's control. LINGUA will make every effort to exercise reasonable diligence without incurring additional costs. However, if situations or events occur that cannot be prevented or avoided and prevent Lingua from exercising due diligence, LINGUA will not be liable. Such situations or Force Majeure events will include, but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of government, acts of public enemy, outbreak of war, terrorist activity, civil unrest, disturbance, strikes, riots, natural or nuclear disasters, fires, storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other extreme weather conditions, embargoes, infectious diseases, pandemics, and the closure of any Lingua locations (in which case students will be offered a comparable program at another Lingua location).

Emergency Procedures

When a local, state, or governmental agency, including police, fire department, CDC, Department of Homeland Security, etc., declares an emergency, the school will take all reasonable measures to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. This may include closing schools and canceling classes and/or shifting to Interactive Distance Learning (IDL), which will require students to have Internet-connected devices and these classes may be delivered in multi-level format or consist of classes that never exceed 30 students at a time.

Liability

LINGUA, and its representatives, will not be liable when services are not provided to the Applicant for reasons beyond their direct and absolute control, including but not limited to the events mentioned above. LINGUA will not be liable for any loss, damage, illness, or injury to persons or property, regardless of the cause, except where such liability is the result of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or breach of contract.