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Welcome to Kingston Open College!
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Kingston Open College website, accessible at https://kingstonopencollege.co.uk/ ("Website"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to comply with these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Website, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or legal notices referenced herein. These Terms represent the entire agreement between you and Kingston Open College regarding your use of the Website.
Use of Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to improve user experience and for analytics purposes. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the Website may not function properly without them.
Payment Terms
All payments for courses, services, and products offered by Kingston Open College must be made in full at the time of purchase, unless otherwise specified. Payment may be made by credit card, debit card, or any other method we specify. You agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. If payment is not received or cannot be processed, we reserve the right to cancel your access to the purchased course or service.
Intellectual Property Rights
Kingston Open College and/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights to the content provided on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, and software. You are granted a limited license to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to the following restrictions:
You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, or display any part of the Website without our prior written consent.
User-Generated Content
Our Website may allow you to post content such as comments, reviews, or other user-generated materials ("Content"). By submitting Content, you warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to post the Content;
- The Content does not violate any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties;
- The Content is not defamatory, offensive, or unlawful.
- You grant Kingston Open College a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your Content on the Website. We reserve the right to remove or edit any Content that violates these Terms.
Linking to Our Website
Certain organisations, such as government agencies, search engines, and news outlets, may link to our Website without prior written consent. Other organisations, including educational institutions and professional associations, may request permission to link to our Website by contacting us at [email protected].
All links must adhere to the following conditions:
- The link must not be misleading or imply sponsorship or endorsement by Kingston Open College;
- The context of the link must not harm the reputation of Kingston Open College.
Prohibited Use of iFrames
Without prior written permission, you may not create frames around our Website or use other techniques that alter the visual presentation or appearance of our Website.
Third-Party Content and Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Kingston Open College does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on these third-party sites. You agree to indemnify us for any claims arising from your use of or reliance on third-party content.
Course Access and Extensions
When you purchase a course from Kingston Open College, you are granted access to the course materials for one (1) year from the date of purchase. After this period, access to the course will be terminated unless you apply for and pay the appropriate extension fee. Extensions are subject to the following conditions:
Extension requests must be made before the expiration of the original access period;
Extensions will only be available if the course is still offered by Kingston Open College. If the course has been discontinued, you will not be eligible for an extension, and access will end at the conclusion of the original one-year period.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
You have the right to cancel your course purchase within 14 calendar days of the contract date ("Cancellation Period"). To cancel, you must notify us in writing within this period. If you access course materials during the Cancellation Period, you waive your right to cancel and receive a refund. Refunds will not be provided once course materials have been accessed unless required by law, such as in cases of faulty or misrepresented course content. Please check our Refund Policy.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Website and all content provided are offered "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Kingston Open College does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the Website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for:
- Death or personal injury resulting from negligence;
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
- Any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
Kingston Open College will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Website.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities while using our Website:
- Attempting to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Website;
- Using any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, or offline readers, to access the Website in a manner that sends more request messages to our servers than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional web browser;
- Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from the Website, including account names and email addresses;
- Using the Website for any illegal purpose or to promote any illegal activities;
- Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
Account Registration and Security
If you register for an account on the Website, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process;
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account password;
- Notify Kingston Open College immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security;
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
- Kingston Open College reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in unauthorized or unlawful activities.
