Swahili didn’t just happen. It was woven from the threads of centuries of African life, trade, and culture along the magnificent East African coast. At its heart, it is a proud Bantu language, the mother tongue of communities stretching from the continent's Great Lakes to the shores of the Indian Ocean. The coast was a crossroads of worlds. The arrival of traders from Arabia, Persia, and India didn’t erase the language, it expanded it. This was a story of African agency, not of being overpowered. New words for trade, faith, and food were folded into Swahili's grammar, creating a dialect that was both deeply African and uniquely global. When colonial administrators arrived, they didn't introduce a language; they encountered one already flourishing. They utilized its power, but they can never claim its creation. Today, Swahili is a dynamic cultural force. It’s the rhythm in the music, the debate in parliaments, the roar in stadiums, and the poetry in the proverbs. It is a language that breathes with the life of its people. To speak it is to tap into this living legacy, a language that is not a relic of the past, but the vibrant, evolving voice of modern Africa.
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Afro Language Grove - Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Afro Language Grove (ALG). By registering for any of our courses, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1.Registration and Payment
● 1.1. Course Fees: All courses must be paid for in full upfront before the course commencement date to secure your spot.
● 1.2. Onboarding: All students must submit a valid email address upon registration to be onboarded to their respective online classrooms and receive official communications.
● 1.3. Payment Methods: We accept payments via [List your payment methods, e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Bank Transfer]. All transactions are processed in [Specify Currency, e.g., USD, EUR].
● 1.4. Confirmation: Your registration is only complete once full payment has been received and you have received a confirmation email from ALG.
2.Cancellation and Refund policy.
● 2.1. Cancellation by Participant:
○ a) Before Course Start: If you cancel your registration at least [e.g., 7 days] before the course start date, you are entitled to a full refund, minus a [e.g., 5%] administrative fee.
○ b) After Course Start: Participants can cancel their enrollment in the entire course. A partial refund can be requested after attending the first 10 classes. In this case, a reimbursement for the remaining 14 classes will be issued. The cost of the first 10 classes is non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made before the completion of the first 10 classes.
● 2.2. Cancellation by Afro Language Grove: ALG reserves the right to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment. In such an event, registered students will be notified immediately and offered the choice of a full refund or a credit towards a future course.
3.Course-Work and Class Policy
● 3.1. Communication: All formal communication between students and instructors should be conducted via email or the official WhatsApp group (if provided).
● 3.2. Attendance & Punctuality: ○ Students are required to attend all scheduled classes to qualify for course completion and certification.
○ If a student must miss a class, they are required to notify the instructor at least [e.g., 24 hours] in advance.
○ Classes will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Students are expected to be on time. A grace period of 5 minutes will be permitted; however, the class session will not be extended to accommodate lateness.
● 3.3. Make-up Classes: If an instructor must cancel a class due to an emergency or unforeseen circumstance, a make-up class will be scheduled at a time convenient for the majority of the students.
● 3.4. Certification Requirements: To receive a Certificate of Completion,
students must:
○ Attend at least [e.g., 85%] of all live classes.
○ Complete all required coursework and assignments to a satisfactory standard as determined by the instructor.
4.Code of Conduct & Online Etiquette
● 4.1. Respectful Environment: All participants are expected to contribute to a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. Harassment, discrimination, or any form of disruptive behavior towards instructors or fellow students will not be tolerated.
● 4.2. Online Etiquette: During class hours, students are required to:
○ Minimize background noise.
○ Be in a physical space conducive to efficient learning.
○ Ensure a stable internet connection.
○ Participate constructively and respectfully.
● 4.3. Violation: ALG reserves the right to remove any student from a course without a refund for violating the Code of Conduct.
5.Intellectual Property
● 5.1. Ownership: All course materials, including but not limited to lesson plans, videos, presentations, documents, and recordings, are the intellectual property of Afro Language Grove.
● 5.2. Usage Rights: These materials are provided for the student's personal educational use only. Unauthorized distribution, reproduction, sharing, or commercial use of any ALG materials is strictly prohibited.
6.Privacy & Data Protection
● 6.1. Confidentiality: Student information provided during registration will be kept confidential and will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
● 6.2. Class Recordings: Online class recordings, if applicable, will be used for internal educational and quality assurance purposes only. They may be made available to enrolled students of that specific class for revision purposes but may not be shared.
7.Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer
● 7.1. Technical Issues: ALG is not responsible for technical issues on the student's end, including but not limited to internet connection failures, hardware malfunctions, or software incompatibilities.
● 7.2. Educational Outcome: While we are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience, ALG does not guarantee any specific personal or professional outcomes as a result of completing our courses.
● 7.3. Legal Advice: These Terms and Conditions do not constitute legal advice. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional for specific advice.
8. Amendments
● ALG reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. All registered students will be notified of any significant changes via email. Continued participation in the course after such notification will constitute acceptance of the revised terms.