Terms And Conditions

Effective Date: 29.04.2025

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the private chess lessons ("Services") provided by World Chess Community IM Pawel Weichhold ("Instructor", "we", "us", or "our"). By booking and paying for any lesson, you ("Student", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Services

We offer online, one-on-one private chess lessons delivered via Google Meet, utilizing platforms such as Lichess.org and Notion. A 15-minute introductory call is available for a $1 reservation fee.

Lesson durations offered:

  • 45 minutes

  • 60 minutes

3. Payments and Fees

  • Payment must be made in full before the lesson begins.

  • Accepted payment methods: Revolut, or a payment link allowing credit card, debit card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay (with an additional transaction fee).

  • Pricing:

    • 45-minute lesson: $59 via Revolut or $60.82 via payment link

    • 60-minute lesson: $79 via Revolut or $81.44 via payment link

  • Payments are non-refundable.

  • Payments expire 14 days after the date of receipt if the lesson is not scheduled.

Invoices can be issued upon request.

4. Cancellations and Rescheduling

Definition of Short Notice:

"Short notice" refers to:

  • any cancellation or rescheduling request made less than 24 hours before the scheduled lesson start time, or

  • failure to attend the lesson without informing the Instructor within the first 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.

Student-Initiated Changes:

  • If you request to cancel or reschedule more than 24 hours before the lesson start, no penalty applies. You must rebook using available calendar slots within the original 14-day payment validity period.

  • If you request to reschedule with short notice (less than 24 hours before the lesson start), the full lesson fee applies, and no rescheduling or refund will be offered. No exceptions.

  • Failure to attend without notice: If you do not join the lesson and fail to inform us within the first 10 minutes after the scheduled start time, the lesson is considered completed under short notice rules, and the full fee applies.

Instructor-Initiated Changes:

  • If the Instructor needs to reschedule a lesson and notifies you less than 24 hours before the start, you are entitled to one additional free lesson as compensation.

  • If the Instructor fails to appear and does not contact you within the first 10 minutes after the scheduled start time, you will receive a free replacement lesson.

5. Lesson Recordings

Lessons may only be recorded upon explicit request by the Student and with mutual agreement. Recordings are for personal use only and may not be shared with third parties.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Instructor is not liable for any technical disruptions or student-side connection issues during online lessons. Responsibility for a stable internet connection rests with the Student.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be communicated through appropriate channels and will take immediate effect.

8. Acceptance of Terms

By scheduling or attending a lesson, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.