............... Central America Spanish School - Terms & Conditions
Registration & Payment
To insure a space at any CASS program, it is important to register as far in advance from your desired start date as possible (especially for summer programs). Registration consists of:
1. Submitting a completed application and a $50 deposit; if you will attend the program in La Ceiba, Utila or Roatan Bay Island, $150 of deposit if you will be attending the Mayan and Beach Program.
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2. Submitting a completed application and full payment.
The total cost for the program is due on the first day of classes and may be paid in US dollars, local currency, or traveler's checks or with a visa, master, or American express card.
Within 3 days of receiving your application, CASS will email you a confirmation and additional information.
Refund Policies
The deposit ($50 or $150) is non-refundable for any reason unless arrangements cannot be made for you at the time you wish to attend. Volunteer placement fees are not refundable unless CASS is unable to find an appropriate placement. You will be entitled to no refund after the program starts. If you cancel a program due to a personal emergency and you notify CASS in writing, we will review your claim and may issue a partial refund
The above refund policy is exactly the same in cases of cancellation due to war, terrorism, or similar cases. Programs can get canceled and/or changed; CASS is not responsible for these changes. CASS reserves the right to substitute comparable programs or refund tuition. CASS Liability is limited to all money paid for the program.
Classes canceled in honor of local holidays will not be made up and are not subject to any refund. But you can attend the classes another day or you can extend the classes hours some days.
Changing Start Date
You may change your start date at anytime.
Arrival & Departure
For most programs, you should plan to arrive to your home stay on the day before classes begin and depart on the day after classes are completed. Usually, your can extend your home stay a few days before or after classes for an additional fee. For airport pick-ups, CASS must receive your arrival information at least 2 weeks prior to your start date.
Important note: Your may need to spend one hotel night in San Pedro Sula or La Ceiba because flights and buses leave early in the day. Please refer to your confirmation package for more details.
Liability
While participating in this program, you may be exposed to certain risks. These exposures include, but are not limited to accidents and/or sickness without readily available medical facilities, the forces of nature, travel in the air, and travel on the ground, terrorism, and war. By submitting this form you’re assuming all of these risks and agreeing to indemnify CASS, their officers, and employees harmless for any and all liability that may arise in connection with your participation in CASS programs outside of your country.
Behavioral Expectations
CASS language programs are geared toward adults. Although our programs have options for students under the age of 16, no one under the age of 16 will be accepted into these programs unless accompanied by an adult. CASS cannot be held responsible for providing supervision of any kind either through the schools or through the home stay families.
Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful guests. Illegal drug use or abusive behavior at any age or alcoholic consumption by minors cannot be tolerated. CASS reserves the right to refuse to serve, to cancel and/or terminate participation for any person who fails to comply with the policies of the program provider (e.g. school, tour operator, program organizer), or for any other reason deemed necessary, in the sole discretion of CASS.
CASS further reserves the right, without escort and without refund to send home and participant who violates the rules stated above. The return trip will be at the expense of the participant or the participant's family.
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