Scheduling and Cancellation

Class cancellation
Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the same rate as a standard session. Exceptions may be made for emergencies and illnesses. If you miss our lesson because you forgot or got too busy, I do not offer a refund or an opportunity to reschedule the lesson. I prioritize our lessons and hope you do too!

Scheduling conditions
Students will be able to schedule themselves using a link provided after payment. A reminder of the lesson appointment will be delivered by email 24 hours and 1 hour before the scheduled lesson.

Late arrivals
If you are late for a lesson, I will be available up until the original ending time. I may or may not be able to stay later to complete the full hour. If you are more than 45 minutes late for a scheduled lesson, the lesson will be considered canceled without notice, and you will forfeit the lesson fee.

Technical issues
If you have hardware, software, internet connection, or power supply problems, I will do my best to arrange an alternative method of conducting the scheduled lesson. However, if it is impossible to conduct the lesson due to any of these issues, we will reschedule the lesson without late cancellation penalties applying.

Emergencies
If a typhoon, blizzard, flood, earthquake, or some other natural disaster strikes at the last moment and prevents either party from connecting for the lesson, the lesson can be rescheduled without late cancellation penalties applying to either teacher. If an act of terror, sudden industrial dispute, or some other interruptive manmade public event prevents either party from connecting for the lesson, the lesson can be rescheduled without late cancellation penalties applying.

Payments & Refunds

Method of payment
All lessons must be paid in advance through Patreon. You can cancel your membership at anytime. Remember that the Patreon platform charges on the first of the month, so if you want to make any changes to your status, be sure it's by the end of the month! Please inquire about alternative payment options.

Refunds
If for some reason you are unable to continue with the lessons midway through the month, you may request a refund for the remaining sessions of that month minus a 10% processing fee. Requests for cancellation must be made 72 hours in advance of your next scheduled lesson.

Expiration
Students must use all pre-purchased lessons within the month of purchase. They are not transferrable to another month.

Equipment

Primary computer, internet connection, & lesson software
For the best possible online learning environment, I recommend that you use a desktop or laptop computer with a fixed line internet connection. The primary means for conducting our lessons will be through the Zoom platform. You should download the free Zoom software to your computer, and test the video and audio quality in advance of your first lesson.

If you have technical problems, I will do my best to assist you or arrange an alternative method of conducting the scheduled lesson. If you regularly have technical issues, I do not offer a refund or option to reschedule the lesson.

If your computer, internet, or Zoom application becomes unexpectedly unusable, backup methods of video communication include: Skype or Discord

OTHER

Recording lessons
Yes, you may record our lessons.

Copyright
You agree not to copy, transmit, or attempt to sell to a third party any learning materials supplied to you for the purposes of your lessons. Any action which does so without explicit consent in writing will be regarded as a breach of legal copyright

Confidentiality
I maintain strict confidentiality concerning any matters discussed during lessons that are not related to the goal of English instruction.

This service
This website and its services are owned and operated exclusively by "The Melting Pot English." I am not connected financially or operationally with BabelTeq, the hosting provider for our website.