The term ‘Koentact’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is Elandsgracht 70, 1016TX Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Our company registration number is 53884213. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
Content
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Koentact and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Cookies
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that is saved on your computer, tablet or smartphone when you visit this website. In these cookies, information about your website visit is saved. With the placement of cookies personal data is processed. With the use of cookies, a website can recognize you if you visit the website again.
Different kinds of cookies
We differentiate between functional and non-functional cookies. Functional cookies are always created. These are necessary for the website to function properly. Next, to functional cookies we also create standard analytical cookies. This is an example of a non-functional cookie; the cookie is not necessary for the website to function properly. The analytical cookies are used to analyze which parts of the website are popular and which parts can be improved.
Only after you accept the placement of cookies we will create the non-functional cookies. These cookies have different aims but are used to improve our website and services. We use cookies to test improvement to our website, show social media buttons, or to display relevant advertisements on third-party websites.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies are always created and don’t get removed if you do not accept the cookies. These cookies make it possible, for example, to display YouTube videos on our website.
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies allow us to measure website visitors. These statistics give us insight into how much our website is visited, which pages are popular, and which areas of our website can be improved. The statistics cannot be traced to people. This means that the records are always used anonymously. We use Google Analytics to get insight into the data. The analytical cookies are always created when visiting our website.
Google Analytics – Privacy statement Google Analytics
With Google Analytics we measure how you use koentact.nl and how you found us. We use this knowledge to improve our website. The cookie is created by Google and is erased after a maximum of 2 years. Google does not share anonymous data with third parties.
Marketing cookies
We also use cookies for marketing purposes. For example, for display advertisements through partner websites and social media.
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With Google Analytics we measure how you use koentact.nl. We use this knowledge to show advertisements for our service which might be of interest to you. This cookie is created by Google and is erased after a maximum of 2 years. Google does not share anonymous data with third parties.
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This cookie sees which pages you view. This enables us to show you relevant advertisement on Facebook. This cookie is created by Facebook and is erased after a maximum of 2 years. Facebook does not share data with third parties.
Advertisement cookies
Koentact creates advertisement cookies on our website and the website of third parties. The information derived from these cookies can be combined. We can analyze which advertisements were shown and how often if you clicked on them and if any of our website’s forms were filled out. By combining this data, we can establish your advertisement preferences and adjust advertisement display accordingly.
Delete or disable cookies
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Third-party links
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Koentact. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. Koentact is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. The user assumes all risk for visiting and using them.
Legal Notice
Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the copy text, design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
Disclaimer
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Koentact takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of The Netherlands.
Complaints
Goal and responsibility
Koentact supports students (hereafter: customers) in learning the Dutch language and improving their language skills. Koentact gives them all possible support:
- Advice on materials
- Explanation of the subject matters
- Exercises
- Feedback on their written and spoken Dutch
The end result depends on effort, time and energy spent by the customer on learning the Dutch language.
Customer satisfaction
Koentact appreciates it when customers deliver feedback and/or complaints in an immediate and direct matter. Koentact takes feedback and/or complaints very seriously and will look actively for possible solutions.
When the invoice gets paid by a third party such as an employer, we would also appreciate the feedback from the customer following the course.
At the end of the course Koentact asks the opinion of the customer about the course and teacher by offering an evaluation form.
Written complaint
A written complaint is written negative feedback by the customer (customer or other) about the processes, results or services of Koentact.
When the customer sends Koentact a written complaint, this customer will receive a message within 5 workdays including:
- How Koentact will process the complaint
- A set period of time in which Koentact will come to a solution
Koentact aims to solve the complaint to the customer’s satisfaction within four weeks. If Koentact is unable to solve the complaint within four weeks it will let the customer know within four weeks what the next steps will be and how Koentact will aim to resolve the issue.
Koentact will send the customer a written request to confirm whether the complaint has been solved to the customer’s satisfaction. The customer is free to communicate about the complaint to third parties; however Koentact aims not to induce this.
The complaint will be treated confidentially. Only with the customers consent, the complaint is reported to third parties.
Written complaints will be kept for five years, and will then be destroyed.
Committee of Independent Language Trainers
Koentact is part of a committee of independent language trainers.
If one of the language institutes receives a written complaint this complaint is redirected – with the customer’s consent- to one of its members. The recipient then forms a committee consisting of three people to process the complaint. Obviously, the institution which is concerned with the complaint is not involved in this committee.
The outcome of the processing by this committee is binding, which means Koentact has to follow the given advice given by this committee.
The committee of independent language trainers consists of the following people/institutes:
- Annelies Braams, NedLes, zie www.nedles.nl
- Peter Peek, Branch Out, zie: www.branch-out.eu
- Teun van Iperen, Flevotaal, zie: www.flevotaal.nl
- Judith Winterkamp, Communicatief tekst & training, zie www.communicatief.info
- Gemimah Ribbers, Buena Ccomunicación.nl, zie www.buena-comunicacion.nl
- Joost Smits, Joost weet het, zie www.joostweethet.nl
- Ad Appel, Ad Appel taaltrainingen, zie www.adappel.nl/
- Lex Schelvis, Lingua Franca, zie www.linguafranca.nl
- Marijke Tupker, onafhankelijke taaltrainer
- Josina Lips, onafhankelijke taaltrainer
- Fernanda Martino, zie www.spaanit.nl
- Elisenda Durany, zie www.spaans-spreken.com
- Linda Verstraten, Werken met Taal, zie www.werken-met-taal.nl
- Marijke Pos, Dutch Language Training, zie www.dutchlanguagetraining.nl
- Nick Walker, Dutch & Such, zie http://dutchandsuch.nl/
- Marga Veldkamp, ¡Hablamos!-Spaans, t 026 443 80 89, m 06 231 140 58
- Kathy Czako, Common Link Business English Training, zie www.commonlink.nl
- Koen Gijzel, Koentact, zie www.koentact.nl
- Mw. Warsijem Amatsoemarto, TaalContact Alpha, zie www.TaalContact.nl
- Natascha Zoutewelle; Zoutewelle Intercultureel, zie www.zoutewelleintercultureel.nl
- Mirko Cvetkovic, TaalBoost, zie www.taalboost.nl
The committee will process all complaints confidentially.
To the complaints are kept for five years and are then destroyed.