Terms of Business

Last updated: 07 April 2026

By enrolling in a course or joining the private lesson programme with Spanish with James, you agree to the following terms of business.


 1. General Overview

  • “Spanish with James” is a trading name of Sturt & Schmidt, a family-run partnership formed in 2026 in the UK.

  • “Spanish with James”, “we”, “our” or “us” refers to the provider of Spanish language learning content and services.
  • “You” or “the student” refers to any user purchasing or accessing our online courses or private lessons.

  • These terms apply to all purchases made via our website and cover both online courses and private one-to-one lessons.


Part A: Online Courses

1. Access & Content

  • Upon purchase or subscription, you’ll receive access to your chosen course(s) through our website.

  • Access remains valid for as long as your membership is active.

  • All course materials (videos, quizzes, downloads) are for your personal educational use only. Sharing or distributing content is prohibited and subject to UK copyright laws.

2. Payments

  • Payments are taken via Stripe or PayPal and may be on a monthly or one-time basis, depending on the course or membership selected.

  • You are responsible for maintaining up-to-date payment information.

  • Failed payments may result in temporary suspension of course access until resolved.

3. Cancellations & Refunds

  • You can cancel your membership at any time via your account area.

  • Due to the digital nature of the content, we do not offer refunds once access has been granted unless required by law.

  • If a technical error or billing mistake occurs, we will endeavour to resolve it as quickly as possible.

4. Course Updates

  • We may update or improve course content from time to time. Your membership will include access to any updates relevant to your enrolled courses.


Part B: Private Lessons.⁠ ⁠

Lesson Bookings

  • Private lessons can be booked via the online booking system or with a member of our team.
  • Lessons are delivered online via Google Meet, Zoom or a similar platform, at the time specified on the calendar invite post-booking.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have booked the correct time for your time zone and to be on time to your lesson.

2.⁠ ⁠Payments

  • Lessons are paid for in advance, usually via the booking system. Card payments and Apple Pay are the accepted forms of payment.
  • When a member of our team manually books your lessons , bank transfer or international bank transfer is often requested.
  • No lessons are booked until payment is received, unless expressly stated otherwise at our discretion.

3.⁠ ⁠Cancellations & Rescheduling

  • Cancellations are not permitted, but the lesson can be rescheduled provided this is done at least 48 hours prior to the lesson.
  • If the tutor needs to cancel or reschedule, as much notice as possible will be given, and you will not lose your session.

4.⁠ ⁠No-Shows

  • If you do not attend your lesson without prior notice, it will be considered a no-show and no refund will be given.

General Terms (Apply to All Services)

1. Behaviour & Expectations

  • Respectful communication is expected at all times. We reserve the right to remove access to lessons or courses for any abusive or inappropriate behaviour.

2. Intellectual Property

  • All course and lesson materials remain the intellectual property of Spanish with James (a trading name of Sturt & Schmidt) and may not be reproduced or redistributed.

3. Technical Requirements

  • You are responsible for ensuring you have a reliable internet connection and access to a device suitable for online learning.

  • We are not liable for lesson or course access issues due to problems with your internet connection or devices.

4. Data Protection

  • Your data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We never sell or misuse your information.

  • All personal data is handled with confidentiality, security and strict compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

5. Amendments

  • We may amend these terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and take effect immediately.


Questions?
If you have any questions about these terms, feel free to contact us:
📧 hola@spanishwithjames.co.uk