Terms and Conditions
Introduction
Welcome to the websites of Oxford College of Business and Management (https://www.ocbm.uk/) (“OCBM”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), including our sub-brands eConsultancy (https://econsultancy.ocbm.uk/) and eLearning (https://elearning.ocbm.uk/) (collectively referred to as the “Websites”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our Websites and any services, courses, or consultancy provided through these platforms. By accessing or using our Websites, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our Websites.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using our Websites, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Websites or any of the services provided.
2. Services Provided
OCBM, through its Websites, offers a range of services, including but not limited to:
- eLearning: Online courses, educational content, digital learning resources, etc.
- eConsultancy: Professional education consultancy services to study abroad and other consultancy services.
- Information and Resources: Access to articles, research papers, blogs, and other educational resources.
We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or update any services offered on our Websites at any time without prior notice.
3. User Eligibility
Our Websites are intended for use by individuals who are 16 years of age or older. By using our Websites, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 16, you may use our Websites only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
4. User Accounts
To access certain services on our Websites, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
- Maintain the security of your password and account information.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
- Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided during registration or thereafter proves to be inaccurate, false, or misleading.
5. Idea submission
Do not submit any ideas, inventions, works of authorship, or other information that can be considered your own intellectual property that you would like to present to us unless we have first signed an agreement regarding the intellectual property or a non-disclosure agreement. If you disclose it to us absent such written agreement, you grant to us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, store, adapt, publish, translate and distribute your content in any existing or future media.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on our Websites, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video content, and software, is the property of OCBM or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content on our Websites for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from our Websites without our express written consent.
- Use any content for commercial purposes without obtaining a license and approval from us.
- Reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any software used on our Websites.
7. Course Enrollment and Payments
When enrolling in a course or accessing paid content through our Websites:
- Course Enrollment: You must complete the registration and payment process to access course materials. Enrollment in a course is non-transferable and non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
- Payments: All payments for courses and services must be made in full before access is granted. We accept various payment methods, including credit/debit cards and online payment gateways.
- Refund Policy: Refunds, if applicable, are governed by our refund policy, which is detailed during the purchase process. Please review this policy before making any payments.
8. Consultancy Services
When engaging with eConsultancy for professional services:
- Consultancy Agreement: A separate consultancy agreement may be required, outlining the scope, fees, and terms of the consultancy service.
- Confidentiality: We agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary information shared during the consultancy process, subject to our confidentiality obligations.
- Liability: While we strive to provide accurate and valuable consultancy services, we do not guarantee specific outcomes. Our liability for any claims arising from consultancy services is limited to the amount paid for the services.
9. User Conduct
When using our Websites, you agree to:
- Use our Websites in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Refrain from uploading, posting, or sharing any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
- Not engage in any activity that could disrupt, damage, or impair our Websites or interfere with other users’ access.
- Not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Websites, user accounts, or computer systems through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
We reserve the right to remove any content or terminate your access to our Websites if you violate these Terms or engage in any prohibited conduct.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Websites may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only, and we do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, products, or services offered by third parties. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- Disclaimer: Our Websites and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our Websites will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
- Limitation: We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our Websites or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of our Websites or services is limited to the amount you paid us, if any, in the 12 months preceding the claim.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OCBM, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or related to your use of our Websites, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Websites and services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of our Websites or us.
14. Breaches of these Terms and conditions
Without prejudice to our other rights under these Terms and Conditions, if you breach these Terms and Conditions in any way, we may take such action as we deem appropriate to deal with the breach, including temporarily or permanently suspending your access to the website, contacting your internet service provider to request that they block your access to the website, and/or commence legal action against you.
15. Force majeure
Except for obligations to pay money hereunder, no delay, failure or omission by either party to carry out or observe any of its obligations hereunder will be deemed to be a breach of these Terms and conditions if and for as long as such delay, failure or omission arises from any cause beyond the reasonable control of that party.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in England for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our Websites.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. By continuing to use our Websites after changes are made, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Oxford College of Business and Management
Address: [MC 101, 3 HQ, The Quadrant, Warwick Road Coventry UK, Postcode: CV1 2DY]
Email: [info@ocbm.uk]
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These terms and conditions are effective as of 1st August 2024.
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Thank you for your trust in Oxford College of Business and Management. We are committed to providing the best education and consultancy services.
