Terms of Service
Last Updated: May 10, 2023
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the website www.britspeakacademy.co.uk (the "Service") operated by BritSpeak Academy ("us", "we", or "our").
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Service.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you do not have permission to access the Service.
1. Use of Service
1.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.
1.2 Account Creation
When you create an account with us, you guarantee that the information you provide us is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Inaccurate, incomplete, or obsolete information may result in the immediate termination of your account on the Service.
1.3 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, including but not limited to the restriction of access to your computer and/or account. You agree to accept responsibility for any and all activities or actions that occur under your account and/or password.
2. Courses and Services
2.1 Course Registration
Course registrations must be completed through our official website or in person at our office. All payments must be made in full before the start of the course, unless a specific payment plan has been agreed upon in writing.
2.2 Cancellations and Refunds
If you wish to cancel your registration for a course, the following refund policy applies:
- Cancellation more than 28 days before the course start date: Full refund minus a £50 administration fee
- Cancellation between 14-28 days before the course start date: 70% refund
- Cancellation between 7-14 days before the course start date: 50% refund
- Cancellation less than 7 days before the course start date: No refund
2.3 Course Changes
We reserve the right to make changes to course content, instructors, or schedules when necessary. We will endeavour to provide reasonable notice of any changes.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Our Content
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of BritSpeak Academy and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United Kingdom and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of BritSpeak Academy.
3.2 Course Materials
All course materials, including but not limited to handouts, presentations, exercises, audio-visual materials, and online resources, are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without our express written permission.
4. User Conduct
While using our Service, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Use the Service to transmit material that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers or networks connected to the Service
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
- Collect or track personal information of other users
- Engage in any activity that could damage or impair the proper functioning of the Service
5. Payment and Fees
5.1 Prices
All prices for courses and services are listed in Pounds Sterling (£) and include VAT where applicable. We reserve the right to change our prices at any time, but changes will not affect courses or services that have already been paid for.
5.2 Payment Methods
We accept payment by credit/debit card, bank transfer, and PayPal. All payment information is securely processed through our trusted payment processors.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall BritSpeak Academy, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
- Any content obtained from the Service
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
7. Disclaimer
Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.
BritSpeak Academy does not warrant that a) the Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location; b) any errors or defects will be corrected; c) the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components; or d) the results of using the Service will meet your requirements.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
BritSpeak Academy
28 Pembroke Street
Oxford, OX1 1BP
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 123456