This Participant Agreement and Program Information document provides important information regarding participation in any French Immersion Program organized by The French Club.
The purpose of this document is to help participants understand the nature of the immersion experience, the activities that may be offered, the expectations of participants, and certain risks that may reasonably arise during participation.
Participants are encouraged to read this document carefully and to ask any questions they may have before making any payment.
These terms and conditions are presented or linked at the point of application, and participants are able to read them in full before paying. By making a payment, in full or in part, for any French Club immersion experience, the participant confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to all the terms and conditions set out in this Participant Agreement and Program Information document. Payment constitutes full acceptance of this agreement, and no signature is required for it to take effect. Participants are therefore encouraged to read this document carefully before making any payment, and to ask any questions they may have beforehand.
The French Immersion Program is an educational and cultural language-learning experience designed for adult French learners at approximately an A2 level or above.
The program is based in and around the city where the immersion takes place and is designed to help participants practise French in authentic real-world situations through conversation, exploration, cultural discovery, and daily interaction.
The experience is intentionally informal and practical. It is not a traditional classroom course. Learning takes place primarily through guided conversation, walking explorations, restaurant visits, cultural activities, and everyday interactions conducted as much as possible in French.
The organizer's role is that of French language coach, cultural guide, conversation facilitator, and translator when necessary.
1. Acceptance and Nature of Program By making any payment for a French Club immersion, you confirm you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms in full. This program is an informal, practical experience for adult learners (ages 18-75) at an A2 or higher conversational level, focusing on real-world French practice through guided conversation and exploration rather than classroom instruction.
2. Physical Requirements and Voluntary Participation This immersion involves several hours of walking per day over consecutive days at a relaxed pace. Participants must be physically capable of navigating uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, and stairs. You are responsible for wearing appropriate footwear and for deciding if specific activities suit your physical condition; all participation is voluntary.
3. Participant Responsibilities and Exclusions The immersion fee covers organized activities, conversation practice, and language coaching during scheduled hours. Participants are independently responsible for arranging and paying for:
- Airfare, accommodation, and all meals/beverages.
- Local transportation and museum/attraction fees.
- Insurance and Health: The French Club does not provide medical, travel, or accident insurance. You are responsible for your own medical needs, medications, and insurance coverage.
- Professional Advice: Organizers do not provide medical, legal, or financial advice.
4. Conduct and Safety Participants must act respectfully and follow organizer instructions. The French Club reserves the right to remove any participant without a refund if their conduct is disruptive or creates safety concerns. You remain fully responsible for your personal decisions, including alcohol consumption.
5. Flexibility and Cancellation Policy The schedule may change due to weather, venue availability, or safety. The following refund policy applies to written cancellation requests:
- 100% Refund: At least 45 days before the start.
- 50% Refund: 21 to 44 days before the start.
- No Refund: Within 20 days of the start.
6. Release of Liability and Risk Acknowledgment Participants acknowledge that travel and public activities involve ordinary risks, including slips, trips, falls, fatigue, illness, theft, or travel disruptions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you voluntarily assume these risks and release and hold harmless The French Club (and its owners, contractors, and venue partners) from any claims arising from personal injury, property damage, or loss related to the program.
7. Administrative Provisions- Media Consent: You consent to the use of your image/voice in promotional materials unless you opt-out in writing.
- Governing Law: This agreement is governed by the laws of Quebec, Canada.
- Entire Agreement: This document supersedes all prior verbal or written representations.
