Participants will be responsible to obtain and pay prior departure to Costa Rica his/her international travel/medical insurance for emergencies and evacuation or repatriation of remains.
Cancellation and postponements policies:
The following cancellation and postponement policies must be respected and will be effective once VEC receives the enrollment form.
- No refund is granted once the student arrives at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica.
- Participants cannot change dates or services included in the Language Study Program, once the participant arrives Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica.
- All cancellations and postponements of the Language Program for individual participants already registered will have a US$200 penalization.
- All cancellations and postponements of the Language Program for groups already registered will have 25% penalization of the total Language Program fee agreed.
- In case of cancellation of trips and excursions, no refund is granted. In specific cases of cancellations or postponements due to an emergency, the participant must present a letter explaining the specific case. VEC will follow and respect cancellation policies and final decisions made for the tour operator, or the provider contracted to supply the service requested.
In case of cancellation or postponement:
Credit notes are evaluated for credit in the Language Program only, and not for other services requested like host family accommodation or trips. Credit notes are valid for a maximum of one year, after date of cancellation or postponement.
Institution’s commitment:
If a change of plans regarding schedule of Spanish Classes, specific studies or excursions occurs, VEC will either plan another schedule, excursion or the student will be compensated with the amount corresponded to that activity.
Participant’s commitments:
- I am well aware of the fact that no refunds will be given if I decide to quit the Language Program and other services requested.
- I am well aware of the fact that any accident that may take place and any injury that I may suffer in Costa Rica will be exclusively part of my responsibility. Under no circumstance whatsoever will I make VEC liable for any damages because I understand that I must have medical insurance for emergencies and for medical evacuation and repatriation of remains.
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Important note:
Should it be necessary to enforce the terms, conditions and policies of this agreement by any means (including, but not limited to arbitration, negotiation or the necessity of any legal action), the prevailing party in such action shall be controlled and submitted to the Costa Rican law.
I understand that any form submitted to VEC has a reference to this document, I truly assure that I read, understood and I agree with terms and conditions specified above.