Terms and Conditions

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1. Introduction:
 

• These Terms and Conditions govern the relationship between you ("the Client") and Political Education For Students, a UK-based education consultancy, for the provision of educational services.
• By engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
• These Terms and Conditions form the basis of all bookings and engagement with Political Education For Services and agreement is required before services commence.
• The Terms and Conditions are available on the Political Education For Students website and, upon request, can be sent in paper format to a UK school address.

2. Services:
 

• The specific educational services to be provided by Political Education For Students will be confirmed upon booking.
• Services may include, but are not limited to, student workshops, academic enrichment activities, Oxbridge preparation, staff training and production of educational materials.
• Political Education For Students will use all reasonable skill and care in providing services.
• Political Educatior For Students reserves the right to terminate any booking, at any time (including during the delivery of the service) if the terms of this agreement are breached. In this case, refunds will not be provided and any outstanding payments will continue to be due.

3. Client's Obligations:
 

The Client agrees to:
 

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely information and documentation necessary for Political Education For Students to perform the services.
• To implement the logistical requirements for the services to be run. These will be confirmed at least 48 hours in advance of the service being undertaken.
• Cooperate with Political Education For Students on all reasonable requests.
• Acknowledge that the role of Political Education For Students is to provide guidance, and that the Client or student is ultimately responsible for the students’ final decisions.
• Ensure that appropriate staffing (1:20) is provided to support the safeguarding and high-quality behaviour that is essential for these services.
• Remove students from the service who demonstrate poor or unsafe behaviour.
• Accept responsibility for the health and safety of the students in all circumstances, as well as ensure a safe and healthy environment for the provider(s) of the service.
• To provide refreshments and lunch (if required) for the service provider(s). The need for any specific refreshments or dietary needs will be sent at least 48 hours in advance.
• Produce or copy materials deemed appropriate by Political Education For Students. Requests will be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the service.
• Act with honesty and integrity throughout the enquiry, booking and delivery processes.
• To provide follow-up feedback on the service, which can be used as testimonials in social media and email campaigns. Feedback may be used on the Political Education For Students’ website.

4. Fees and Payment:
 

• Pricing: The Client agrees to pay the fees as specified in the booking confirmation.
• Invoices: Invoices will be issued by Political Education For Students in advance of the service being undertaken.
• Payment Terms: All invoices are payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
• Late Payment: Political Education For Students reserves the right to charge interest on late payments at a rate of 5% per annum above the Bank of England base rate. 
• Expenses: Travel expenses are charged at 0.45p per mile, or the cost of a rail ticket and taxi travel. For journeys over 100 miles from OX11, hotel accommodation may also be added at the discretion of the Director of Political Education for Students. These will be confirmed in the booking confirmation. Any additional and unforseen expenses incurred by service providers on behalf of the Client will be itemised and charged separately following the service delivery.

5. Cancellation and Refunds:
 

• Cancellation by Client:
  • If the Client cancels the services, a portion of the fee may be refundable based on the notice period given. For example:
    • Cancellation more than 4 weeks before the agreed start date: 100% refund.
    • Cancellation between 4 and 1 weeks before the agreed start date: 50% refund.
    • Cancellation less than 1 week before the agreed start date: No refund.

• Cancellation by Consultant: 
• In the unlikely event that the Consultant must cancel, the Client will be offered a full refund for any services not yet performed.
• Refunds will not be provided if the service was terminated for health and safety, behaviour of students, inadequate staffing (as per the terms outlined above) or any other breach of these terms and conditions.
• If a service has been terminated or cancelled due to a client breach of these terms, and payment has still yet to be made, it will continue to be made (unless exempted by Political Education For Students) as expected, and in full, by the due date.

6. Confidentiality and Data Protection:
 

• Both parties agree to keep all confidential information secret and private.
• Personal data provided by the Client will be processed in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Political Education For Students provides a privacy notice detailing what data is held and how it is processed.

7. Intellectual Property:
 

• Political Education For Students retains all intellectual property rights and copyright for any materials, reports, presentations, or documents created as part of the services.
• With prior approval, the Client is granted a non-exclusive licence to use these materials for their own educational purposes.

8. Limitation of Liability:
 

• Political Education For Students' liability is limited to the fee paid for the services.
• Political Education For Students will not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses, including loss of profits.
• Political Education For Students provides no guarantee of a specific educational outcome, such as admission to a particular institution.

9. Termination:
 

• Either party may terminate the agreement by giving written notice if the other party is in material breach of these terms.

10. Governing Law:
 

• These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes.