Terms and Conditions
Last updated: July 1, 2025
1. Company Information
kirilof
Vaartweg 17-4
1211 JC Hilversum
Netherlands
Email: kirill@inburgering.org
Website: inburgering.org
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using our inburgering exam preparation website (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.
3. Service Description
Our Service provides online educational content and exercises to help users prepare for the Dutch inburgering (civic integration) examination, including:
- Reading comprehension exercises and strategic reading practice
- Vocabulary flashcards with spaced repetition
- Writing practice exercises
- Listening comprehension exercises
- Progress tracking and performance analytics
- Practice exam simulations
Important: Our Service is for exam preparation only. We do not guarantee exam success, and completion of our courses does not constitute official certification or guarantee passing the actual inburgering exam.
4. User Accounts and Registration
4.1 Account Creation
- You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- One account per person; sharing accounts is prohibited
4.3 Account Deletion
- You can request account deletion through your account settings
- Upon deletion request, we will send a confirmation email to verify your intent
- You have 7 days from the confirmation email to cancel the deletion request
- After 7 days, your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted
- During the 7-day period, your account remains active and accessible
- Deletion includes all personal data, progress, and subscription information
- This process cannot be reversed after the 7-day cancellation period expires
- Users under 16 must have parental consent to use our Service
- Users under 13 are not permitted to create accounts
5. Subscription and Payment Terms
5.1 Subscription Plans
- Current subscription options and pricing are available on our pricing page
- Prices are in Euros and include applicable VAT
- Some exercises are available for free; premium content requires a paid subscription
5.2 Payment Processing
- Payments are processed securely through our payment providers
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
- We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' advance notice to existing subscribers
5.3 Failed Payments and Account Suspension
- Payment Retries: We will attempt to process failed payments up to 3 times over 7 days
- Grace Period: Your account remains active for 7 days after initial payment failure
- Notification: We will notify you via email of payment failures and retry attempts
- Account Suspension: After failed retries, your account will be suspended and premium access removed
- Data Retention: Your account data and progress are retained for 30 days during suspension
- Reactivation: You can reactivate by updating payment information and clearing outstanding charges
- Account Deletion: Accounts suspended for more than 30 days may be permanently deleted
5.4 Cancellation and Refunds
- Right of Withdrawal: EU consumers have 14 days from purchase to cancel their subscription for a full refund
- Cancellations can be made through your account settings or by contacting customer support
- After the 14-day period, no refunds are provided for any portion of your subscription
- Your access continues until the end of your current billing period after cancellation
6. Acceptable Use
6.1 Permitted Use
- Use the Service for personal exam preparation only
- Access content only through our official website and applications
6.2 Prohibited Activities
- Sharing account credentials with others
- Downloading, copying, or redistributing our content
- Using automated tools or scripts to access the Service
- Attempting to reverse engineer or extract our content
- Using the Service for any commercial purpose without authorization
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Our Content
- All content, including exercises, texts, audio, images, and software, is owned by kirilof or our licensors
- You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access content during your subscription
- You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content
7.2 User Data
- You retain ownership of any personal information you provide
- We use your data according to our Privacy Policy
- We may use anonymized learning analytics to improve our Service
8. Privacy and Data Protection
We process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Key points:
- We collect only necessary data for providing our Service
- You have rights to access, correct, and delete your personal data
- We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
9. Service Availability and Modifications
9.1 Availability
- We strive for 99.5% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service
- Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
- We are not liable for service interruptions due to technical issues or force majeure
9.2 Content Updates
- We may update, modify, or remove content at any time
- New features may be added to improve the Service
- We will notify users of significant changes that affect their subscription
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
10.1 Educational Purpose Only
- Our Service is for educational preparation only
- We make no guarantees about exam success or content accuracy
- Official exam requirements may change; users should verify current requirements with official sources
10.2 Limitation of Liability
- Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for your subscription in the 12 months preceding any claim
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- We are not responsible for losses due to your failure to maintain account security
10.3 Force Majeure
We are not liable for any delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, or technical failures of third-party services.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
- You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
- Your access continues until the end of your current billing period
11.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate your account immediately if you:
- Violate these Terms and Conditions
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Abuse or misuse our Service
11.3 Effect of Termination
- Upon termination, your access to premium content ends immediately
- You may retain access to any free content as a non-subscriber
- We may retain some data as required by law or legitimate business interests
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Dutch law.
12.2 Dispute Resolution Process
- Direct Contact: First, contact me at kirill@inburgering.org to resolve any issues
- Mediation: If direct resolution fails, we encourage mediation through a Dutch mediation service
- Legal Action: Any legal disputes will be resolved in the competent courts of Amsterdam, Netherlands
12.3 EU Consumer Rights
EU consumers may also file complaints with their local consumer protection authorities or use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform.
13. Changes to Terms
- We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time
- Significant changes will be notified via email and/or prominent website notice
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms
- If you disagree with changes, you may cancel your subscription
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and kirilof regarding the use of our Service.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: kirill@inburgering.org
Address: kirilof, Vaartweg 17-4, 1211 JC Hilversum, Netherlands
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.