Terms of service

These terms apply to Russian lessons booked through the English section of kurilekh.ru. By booking a lesson, you agree to them. Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer in the UK.

1. The service

We provide one-to-one online Russian lessons for English speakers, delivered on Zoom. Lessons are taught by Marina, a native Russian speaker and qualified teacher. The service is intended for adults and for students aged eight and over with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

2. Booking and the free trial

You can request a free 20-minute trial through the website. The trial is introductory: it does not oblige you to book paid lessons, and it does not oblige us to accept a booking. Paid lessons are confirmed by message after we agree a time and level.

3. Prices and payment

Prices are shown in pounds sterling on the prices page. A single 60-minute lesson is £32; five lessons are £150; ten lessons are £280. We confirm the payment method before your first paid lesson. There is no subscription and no automatic renewal.

If a payment fails or is reversed, we may pause lessons until the balance is settled.

4. Cancellations, rescheduling and lateness

• You can reschedule or cancel at least 24 hours before the lesson at no charge.
• Later cancellations are charged as a lesson, unless there is an emergency.
• If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the lesson may be treated as used.
• If we need to cancel, we will offer a replacement time or a refund for that lesson.

5. Lessons and materials

Materials are provided for your personal use and remain our intellectual property. You may not record, publish or resell a lesson without our written consent. We may record a lesson only with your consent.

6. Your responsibilities

• Provide a quiet space, a working device and a stable internet connection.
• Treat the teacher with respect. Abusive behaviour may lead to the end of the service.
• For a student under 18, make sure a responsible adult is at home during the lesson.

7. Results and liability

We teach with reasonable care and skill, but we do not guarantee a particular exam grade, level or timeline. Progress depends on your starting point, attendance and practice. Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for any liability that cannot be limited by law.

8. Safeguarding

Lessons with under-18s follow our safeguarding policy. A parent or guardian is the main contact and should be at home during the lesson.

9. Privacy

We process personal data as described in the privacy notice.

10. Changes and contact

We may update these terms; the current version is always on this page. Questions about these terms: contact us or message on WhatsApp.