Terms and Conditions

• 4.1 Subject to the exceptions in Clause 5 of these Terms and Conditions, all Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of Education Direct Worldwide, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable Scotland and International intellectual property and other laws.
• 4.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Website unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given Our express written permission to do so.

• 5.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.
• 5.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier.

The Education Direct Worldwide website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference. These links are provided solely to direct users to additional resources, including but not limited to Affiliate Providers, partner organizations, or other educational content.

By clicking on these links, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Independent Websites:

   • The linked websites are not under the control of Education Direct Worldwide.
   • We do not own, operate, or have any control over the content, privacy policies, terms of use, or practices of these websites.

2. No Endorsement:

   • A link to a third-party website does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Education Direct Worldwide.
   • We do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, or completeness of any content found on these websites.

3. User Responsibility:

   • It is your responsibility to review the terms and conditions, privacy policies, and practices of any linked website you visit.
   • If you choose to interact with or purchase from third-party websites, you do so at your own risk.

4. Affiliate Partnerships:

   • Some links may be part of affiliate partnerships where Education Direct Worldwide earns a commission or referral fee. These partnerships do not influence the integrity of the information provided.

5. Limitation of Liability:

   • Education Direct Worldwide shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or disputes arising from your use of or reliance on content, products, or services provided by third-party websites.

We recommend exercising caution when navigating to external sites and ensuring that they meet your expectations for security and content.

For questions or concerns regarding external links, please contact us at info@education-direct.com.

When enrolling in courses directly provided by Education Direct Worldwide:

• Refund Policy: Refund requests are governed by our internal refund policy, available on the Website.
• Privacy Policy: We manage your personal data in compliance with our Privacy Policy.
• Cookie Policy: Cookies used on the Website to enhance functionality and track performance are outlined in our Cookie Policy.

When enrolling in Affiliate Courses offered by third-party providers:

• All policies, including refund, privacy, and cookie policies, are governed by the respective Affiliate Providers.
• Users are encouraged to review these policies directly on the Affiliate Provider’s website.
• Education Direct Worldwide is not responsible for any disputes or issues related to Affiliate Courses.

Education Direct Worldwide may earn commissions or fees when you enroll in Affiliate Courses or purchase services via links on our Website. This does not influence the content, pricing, or availability of the courses displayed.

• 11.1 When using any System on the Website you should do so in accordance with the following rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in your Account being suspended or closed:

• 11.1.1 You must not use obscene or vulgar language;
• 11.1.2 You must not submit Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;
• 11.1.3 You must not submit Content that is intended to promote or incite violence;
• 11.1.4 It is advised that submissions are made using the English language as We may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;
• 11.1.5 The means by which you identify yourself must not violate these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws;
• 11.1.6 You must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of Education Direct Worldwide or our affiliates; and
• 11.1.7 You must not use our System for unauthorised mass-communication such as "spam" or "junk mail".

• 11.2 You acknowledge that Education Direct Worldwide reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.
• 11.3 You acknowledge that Education Direct Worldwide may retain copies of any and all communications made to us or using our System.
• 11.4 You acknowledge that any information you send to us through our system may be modified by us in any way and you hereby waive your moral right to be identified as the author of such information. Any restrictions you may wish to place upon our use of such information must be communicated to us in advance and We reserve the right to reject such terms and associated information.

• 12.1 In order to procure services on this Website and to use certain other parts of the System, you are required to create an account which will contain certain personal details and payment information which may vary based upon your use of the Website as we may not require payment information until you wish to make a purchase. By continuing to use this Website you represent and warrant that:

• 12.1.1 all information you submit is accurate and truthful;
• 12.1.2 you have permission to submit Payment Information where permission may be required; and
• 12.1.3 you will keep this information accurate and up-to-date. Your creation of an Account is further affirmation of your representation and warranty.

• 12.2 It is recommended that you do not share your account details, particularly your username and password. We accept no liability for any losses or damages incurred as a result of your account details being shared by you. If you use a shared computer, it is recommended that you do not save your account details in you2 internet browser.
• 12.3 If you have reason to believe that your Account details have been obtained by another person without consent, you should contact us immediately to suspend your Account and cancel any unauthorised orders or payments that may be pending. Please be aware that orders or payments can only be cancelled up until provision of Services has commenced. In the event that an unauthorised provision commences prior to your notifying us of the unauthorised nature of the order or payment then you shall be charged for the period from the commencement of the provision of services until the date you notified us and may be charged for a billing cycle of one month.
• 12.4 When choosing your username you are required to adhere to the terms set out above in Clause 11. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or deletion of your Account.

• 13.1 Either Education Direct Worldwide or you may terminate your Account. If We terminate your Account, you will be notified by email and an explanation for the termination will be provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, We reserve the right to terminate without giving reasons.
• 13.2 If We terminate your Account, any current or pending orders or payments on your Account will be cancelled and provision of Services will not commence.

• 16.1 If you are a consumer based within the European Union, you have a statutory right to a “cooling off” period. This period begins once your order is confirmed and the contract between Education Direct Worldwide and you is formed and ends at the end of 14 calendar days after that date. If you change your mind about the Services within this period and wish to cancel your order, please inform Us immediately using the following email: info@education-direct.com. Your right to cancel during the cooling off period is subject to the provisions of sub-Clause 16.2.

• 16.2 If the Services are to begin within the cooling off period you are required to make an express request to that effect. By requesting that the Services begin within the 14 calendar day cooling off period you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• 16.2.1 If the Services are fully performed within the 14 calendar day cooling off period, you will lose your right to cancel after the Services are complete.
• 16.2.2 If you cancel the Services after provision has begun but is not yet complete you will still be required to pay for the Services supplied up until the point at which you inform Us that you wish to cancel. The amount due shall be calculated in proportion to the full price of the Services and the actual Services already provided. Any sums that have already been paid for the Services shall be refunded subject to deductions calculated in accordance with the foregoing. Refunds, where applicable, will be issued within 5 working days and in any event no later than 14 calendar days after you inform Us that you wish to cancel.

• 16.3 Cancellation of Services after the 14 calendar day cooling off period has elapsed shall be subject to the specific terms governing those Services and may be subject to a minimum contract duration.

• 18.1 All personal information that We may collect (including, but not limited to, your name and address) will be collected, used and held in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and your rights under that Act.
• 18.2 We may use your personal information to:

• 18.2.1 Provide Our Services to you;
• 18.2.2 Process your payment for the Services; and
• 18.2.3 Inform you of new products and services available from Us. You may request that We stop sending you this information at any time.

• 18.3 In certain circumstances (if, for example, you wish to purchase Services on credit), and with your consent, We may pass your personal information on to credit reference agencies. These agencies are also bound by the Data Protection Act 1998 and should use and hold your personal information accordingly.
• 18.4 We will not pass on your personal information to any other third parties without first obtaining your express permission.

• 18.1 We make no warranty or representation that the Website will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Service or Services.
• 18.2 No part of this Website is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Website should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.
• 18.3 No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.
• 18.4 Whilst We use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, you are strongly advised to take responsibility for your own internet security, that of your personal details and your computers.

• 20.1 The Website is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. Education Direct Worldwide uses industry best practices to provide a high uptime, including a fault-tolerant architecture hosted in cloud servers. We give no warranty that the Website or Facilities will be free of defects and / or faults and we do not provide any kind of refund for outages. We provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality.
• 20.2 We accept no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

• Education Direct Worldwide is not responsible for the content, functionality, or policies of these websites.
• Users should review the respective Affiliate Provider's terms and policies before engaging with their services.

• 26.1 All notices / communications shall be given to Us either by post to Our Premises (see address above) or by email to info@education-direct.com. Such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.
• 26.2 We may from time to time, if you opt to receive it, send you information about Our products and/or services. If you do not wish to receive such information, please click on the ‘Unsubscribe’ link in any email which you receive from Us.