General terms and conditions

§ 1 Scope
These general terms and conditions apply to all contracts between the Step2diz dance school and adult members and, in the case of minors, their legal representatives. These terms and conditions are accepted upon conclusion of the contract.

§ 2 Conclusion of contract and term

(1) The minimum contract term is six months.
During the minimum contract term, either party may cancel the contract by giving ordinary notice of [e.g. 6 weeks / 1 month] to the end of a calendar quarter (quarter end on 31 Mar, 30 Jun, 30 Sep or 31 Dec).
Compliance with the notice period is determined by the date on which the notice of cancellation is received by the dance school.

(2) If the contract is not cancelled in due form and on time by the end of the minimum contract term, it is automatically extended for an indefinite period.

(3) After the minimum contract term has expired (during the automatic extension for an indefinite period), either party may cancel the contract at any time with one month's notice.

(4) Every cancellation must be made in text form (e.g. by email or letter). If the contract can be concluded online via the dance school's website, a cancellation button is also available to the customer there.

(5) The right to extraordinary cancellation for good cause remains unaffected.

§ 3 Fees and method of payment
The membership fee is a flat monthly fee and is charged regardless of actual attendance at classes.
It is debited at the beginning of each month by SEPA Direct Debit from the account provided.
The fee is payable in full even if the member does not attend individual classes,
no classes take place on public holidays, no classes take place during the official school holidays of the federal state, or class-free periods are scheduled in the annual plan.
The monthly fees are calculated as an annual fee and charged in equal monthly instalments.
There is therefore no pro rata refund for holiday periods or public holidays.
The right to adjust prices is reserved. Any adjustments will be announced in good time.

§ 4 Late payment and returned direct debits
If a direct debit cannot be collected due to insufficient funds or for other reasons for which the member is responsible, the member shall bear the resulting bank charges of €10.67.
In addition, a reminder fee of €5.00 is charged per reminder. If the member is in default of payment despite a reminder, the Step2diz dance school is entitled to extraordinary cancellation of the contract. In this case, all fees due up to the regular end of the contract become payable immediately.

§ 5 Cancelled classes
If classes are cancelled for reasons for which the Step2diz dance school is not responsible (e.g. force majeure, official orders, unforeseeable events), there is no entitlement to a refund of fees.
However, the dance school will endeavour to make up cancelled classes wherever possible.

§ 6 Illness and contract extension
A regular suspension of the contract is generally not provided for.
If a member is unable to attend classes for at least one month due to a proven illness or injury, the contract may be extended by the corresponding period free of charge upon presentation of a medical certificate.

§ 7 Special provisions for minors
For members who are minors, the legal representatives are liable for the fulfilment of the contractual obligations, in particular for the timely payment of fees.
Changes to personal data (e.g. address, bank details) must be reported without delay.

§ 8 Image and video rights
The member or, in the case of minors, their legal representatives agree that photos and videos taken during classes or at events of the Step2diz dance school may be published free of charge and without stating the full name.
Publication may take place on the website www.step2diz.de, social media channels (e.g. Facebook, Instagram), print media such as flyers, posters or newspaper reports
Consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.

§ 9 Liability
Participation in classes is at the participant's own risk.
The Step2diz dance school is liable for negligently caused damage to property only within the scope of the statutory provisions.
The statutory liability rules apply to personal injury and damage to health.

§ 10 Severability clause
Should individual provisions of these terms and conditions be or become invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a provision that comes closest to the economic purpose of the original provision.