Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Maranatha Education Center LLC (“Maranatha,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website located at maranathaec.com (the “Website”) and the educational and coaching services we offer (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website or Services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Website and Services constitutes your acceptance of these Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Website with an updated effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Services

Maranatha provides language education, business English training, business coaching, and related professional development services. Course content, schedules, pricing, and availability are subject to change. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service with reasonable notice.

4. Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account, enroll in classes, or use the student portal. Users who are 16 or 17 years old must have the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials, including the shared student portal password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

5. Payments and Refunds

Payments are processed through Stripe or another authorized payment processor. By submitting payment information, you authorize us and our payment processor to charge the applicable fees.

We offer a 14-day refund period for eligible purchases. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@maranathaec.com within 14 days of payment. Refunds are issued at our discretion and may be subject to processing fees or partial-credit arrangements depending on services already rendered.

6. Class Attendance, Make-Up, and Cancellation

Students are expected to attend scheduled classes. If you cannot attend, please notify us as soon as possible. Make-up classes and rescheduling are offered when feasible but are not guaranteed.

Maranatha reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes due to low enrollment, instructor availability, or unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation initiated by us, affected students will receive reasonable notice and, where appropriate, a credit or refund.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website and provided through the Services—including curricula, worksheets, videos, recordings, presentations, logos, trademarks, and written materials—is owned by Maranatha or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Students receive a limited, non-transferable license to use course materials for personal educational purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, publicly display, or create derivative works from our materials without prior written permission.

8. Acceptable Use and Conduct

You agree to use the Website and Services lawfully and respectfully. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Harassing, threatening, or discriminating against instructors, staff, or other students;
• Sharing account credentials or course materials with unauthorized individuals;
• Disrupting classes, online sessions, or group communications;
• Uploading or transmitting harmful, unlawful, or infringing content;
• Attempting to access systems, accounts, or data without authorization.

Violations may result in suspension or termination of access without refund.

9. Third-Party Services

The Website and Services integrate with third-party providers, including but not limited to:

• Stripe for payment processing;
• Zoom for online classes and recordings;
• Google Forms for quizzes, surveys, and enrollment forms;
• Google Calendar for scheduling calls and appointments;
• Google Analytics for website analytics;
• WhatsApp for communication and group announcements;
• YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for social media and marketing.

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. Maranatha is not responsible for the practices, content, or availability of third-party platforms.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Maranatha and its owners, instructors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits or data, arising out of or related to your use of the Website or Services.

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Services will not exceed the amount you paid to Maranatha for the specific service giving rise to the claim in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Maranatha and its owners, instructors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Website or Services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website, student portal, or Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms, disrupts others, or otherwise harms Maranatha or its community.

You may stop using the Services at any time. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination—including intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law—will survive.

13. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically. The most current version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Material changes may be communicated through the Website, email, or student communications. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in or serving Alexandria, Virginia.

Before filing any formal legal action, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can attempt to resolve the matter informally.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms or to send legal notices, contact us at: