General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Scope of Application
These General Terms and Conditions apply to participation in the “Teacher of the Contrology Method” training provided by Core Pilates by Simone Hörster.Subject of the Agreement
The subject of this agreement is participation in a comprehensive training program to become a Pilates instructor. The training includes online learning units, daily live or live-online sessions, block seminars, documented homework assignments, teaching methodology exercises, and an internal examination system.-
Participation Requirements
Participants must be of legal age. A valid certificate of professional liability insurance including accident coverage must be provided in writing at the start of the training. Without this proof, participation is not possible. -
Duration and Format of Training
The minimum duration of the training is 18 months and may be extended individually up to a maximum of 5 years. The training is delivered in a blended-learning format (in-person and online). Participant Obligations
Participants agree to:
• Regular attendance of at least 90% of all live or live-online sessions
• Successful completion of all theoretical and practical examinations
• Timely and complete submission of all tasks outlined in the curriculum (e.g., case studies, quizzes, lifestyle experiments, manual, teaching exercises)Right of Withdrawal and Cancellation
Participants are entitled to a statutory right of withdrawal in accordance with § 355 BGB. The contract may be withdrawn within 14 days of conclusion without stating reasons, in text form. After the withdrawal period expires, cancellation or ordinary termination is excluded. Fees already paid will not be refunded.
The training provider reserves the right to terminate the contract extraordinarily if the participant breaches essential contractual obligations.Certificate and Completion
A certificate of completion will only be issued if all obligations under section 5 are fulfilled. If certain conditions are not met, a certificate of attendance will be issued for the attended period without claim to certification.Copyright and Usage Rights
All teaching materials, videos, and content are protected by copyright. Distribution, reproduction, or publication by participants is not permitted.Photo and Video Recordings
By signing the contract, participants agree that photo and video materials created during the training may be used by the training provider for learning and internal training purposes, as well as for promotional purposes, in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent is voluntary under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Usage for educational purposes remains unaffected.Liability
Participation in the training is at the participant’s own risk. The training provider is not liable for health damages unless caused by intent or gross negligence. No liability is assumed for personal belongings.Data Protection
Personal data is processed solely for the purpose of organizing the training. The training provider’s privacy policy applies.Payment Terms
The training fee must be paid on time in accordance with the individually agreed payment plan. Unless otherwise agreed, monthly installments are due on the 1st calendar day of each month in advance.
In case of payment delays exceeding 14 calendar days, the provider reserves the right to charge a reminder fee of €5.00 per reminder and statutory default interest (§ 288 BGB).
If the payer is in default with more than two consecutive installments, in full or in part, the provider may terminate the contract extraordinarily and demand immediate payment of the remaining balance.
Return debits due to incorrect information or insufficient account coverage will incur a handling fee of €10.00 per return, plus any actual bank fees incurred.
Participation in training sessions may be suspended until outstanding amounts are settled.Final Provisions
If individual provisions of these GTC are wholly or partially invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
Place of jurisdiction is Berlin, where legally permissible.
Core Pilates by Simone Hörster
Planufer 92d, 10967 Berlin, Germany
education@corepilates.de
+49 178 498 888 3