Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to SpeakBright. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website https://speakbright.uk and the educational services we provide. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.

2. Company Information

SpeakBright is a registered educational organization in the United Kingdom.

• Company Name: SpeakBright
• Registration Number: 33149575
• Address: 4 Evans Extension Palmerhaven, NG19 7QJ, United Kingdom
• Phone: +440290580968
• Email: [email protected]

3. Services Description

SpeakBright provides educational services including, but not limited to:

• Storytelling courses and consultations
• Public speaking training
• Oratory skills development
• English language instruction
• Online and in-person educational programs
• Educational resources and materials

4. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to use our services independently. If you are under 16, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

5. Registration and Account

To access certain services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, false, or violates these Terms.

6. Course Enrollment and Payment

6.1 Enrollment

Enrollment in our courses is subject to availability. We reserve the right to refuse enrollment to any individual at our discretion. By enrolling in a course, you agree to attend scheduled sessions and complete required coursework.

6.2 Pricing and Payment

Course fees are stated in British Pounds (GBP) and are subject to change. Payment must be made in full before or at the time of enrollment unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. We accept various payment methods as indicated on our website.

6.3 Late Payment

Late payments may result in suspension of access to services until payment is received. We reserve the right to charge late fees or interest on overdue accounts.

7. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please refer to our separate Refund Policy for detailed information about cancellations, refunds, and course transfers. Key points include:

• Cancellations must be made in writing
• Refund eligibility depends on the timing of cancellation
• Certain courses may be non-refundable
• Processing fees may apply

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Content

All content on our website and in our courses, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and course materials, is the property of SpeakBright or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

8.3 Student Work

You retain ownership of original work you create during our courses. However, by submitting work for evaluation or display, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use such work for educational and promotional purposes.

9. User Conduct

You agree to use our services responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You must not:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or staff
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Engage in fraudulent activities
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Collect information about other users without consent
• Use our services for unauthorized commercial purposes

10. Course Delivery and Modifications

We strive to deliver high-quality educational services. However:

• Course content, schedules, and instructors may change without notice
• We reserve the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances
• In case of course cancellation by us, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another course
• Technical issues may occasionally affect online course delivery; we will make reasonable efforts to resolve such issues promptly

11. Disclaimers

11.1 Service Availability

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

11.2 Educational Outcomes

While we strive to provide effective educational services, we cannot guarantee specific learning outcomes or results. Success depends on individual effort, participation, and circumstances beyond our control.

11.3 Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of such external sites and do not endorse them.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SpeakBright and its directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage arising from your use of our services
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SpeakBright and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your use or misuse of our services
• Your negligent or willful misconduct

14. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

15. Communications

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from us via email, phone, or SMS regarding:

• Course information and updates
• Account notifications
• Marketing and promotional materials (you may opt out at any time)
• Important service announcements

16. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activities
• Non-payment of fees
• Any reason we deem necessary to protect our business interests

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately, and we may delete your account and data without liability.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

18. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from these Terms, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, either party may pursue legal remedies in accordance with the governing law.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SpeakBright regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

21. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of SpeakBright.

22. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

23. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, or technical failures.

24. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

25. Contact Information

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.