Terms & conditions
These terms and conditions govern the services provided by Hawthorn International Ltd T/A Hawthorn Academy (Company No. 08937806), located at International House, 36-38 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3NG, with VAT number 211320185 (“Hawthorn Academy,” “we,” or “us”). For any inquiries, contact us at info@hawthorn.academy.
These terms apply to the sale of any Online Courses. By purchasing any Online Course, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not accept these terms, you must not proceed with any purchase.
1. Definitions
– “Confidential Information”: Any information shared between the parties in written, graphic, or electronic form relating to business operations, clients, suppliers, finances, or products, including the Course Materials, but excluding public domain information not made public by the disclosing party, court-ordered disclosures, or information already in the possession of the recipient.
– “Course Materials”: The content provided by Hawthorn Academy related to an Online Course, which may be in digital format.
– “Fees”: The charges payable by you for the Online Course.
– “Intellectual Property Rights”: Includes copyrights, database rights, patents, trademarks, design rights, and rights related to Confidential Information and other intellectual property worldwide, whether registered or unregistered.
– “Online Course”: The digital course delivered by us that includes remote access to Course Materials.
– “Services”: Refers to the provision of Online Courses, Course Materials, and any other related services purchased by you.
– “You”: The business customer purchasing the Online Courses. You are a business customer if you purchase products primarily for use in your trade, business, craft, or profession, even if you are an individual.
2. Business to Business Sale
2.1. Hawthorn Academy offers Online Courses exclusively on a business-to-business basis and does not sell to consumers. By making a purchase, you confirm that you are a business customer.
3. The Services
3.1. A description of the Online Courses and details of their availability can be found on our platform. The Online Courses will be provided with reasonable care and skill according to their descriptions.
3.2. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any Online Course without notice.
3.3. It is your responsibility to ensure that the Online Courses meet your specific requirements. We do not guarantee any particular outcome, qualification, or professional opportunity from completing an Online Course.
4. Ordering Services
4.1. To purchase an Online Course, you must create an account on Teachable. If you have an existing account, you can log in using your credentials.
4.2. Placing an order for an Online Course constitutes an offer to purchase the Services under these terms. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order at any time before confirming it as per clause 4.4.
4.3. We will acknowledge receipt of your order via email.
4.4. A legally binding agreement is established when we confirm acceptance of your order by email and have received the relevant payment.
4.5. If your order includes multiple Online Courses, each course will be treated as a separate offer.
4.6. We are not responsible for registering you for any exams. It is your responsibility to arrange any required exams with relevant professional bodies.
5. Cancellation and Variation
5.1. Once we have confirmed your purchase, you have no automatic right to cancel. Any cancellation or change requests will be at our discretion.
5.2. If you have accessed any part of the Online Course, cancellation is not permitted.
6. Fees
6.1. Fees are as stated on the platform at the time of purchase. Unless specified otherwise, Fees include VAT.
6.2. Payment must be made in full before accessing the Online Course.
6.3. Any additional costs, such as third-party examination fees, are your responsibility.
6.4. Payment will be processed upon placing your order. We are not liable for any charges from your payment provider.
6.5. You are responsible for any costs related to accessing the Online Courses.
7. Liability
7.1. The Services do not constitute investment advice.
7.2. We aim to provide high-quality Services but are not liable for inaccuracies in the Course Materials, loss of data, lost profits, or any indirect or consequential damages.
7.3. Except as explicitly provided in these terms, no warranties or other terms apply to the Services.
7.4. Our total liability is limited to the Fees paid for the specific Online Course involved in the dispute.
7.5. Nothing in these terms limits liability for death, personal injury due to negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any matter that cannot be legally excluded.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
8.1. All Intellectual Property Rights in the Course Materials remain the property of Hawthorn Academy or its licensors.
8.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify the Course Materials without written permission.
8.3. You are granted a limited licence to use the Course Materials solely to complete the Online Course.
9. Confidentiality
9.1. Both parties will keep each other’s Confidential Information confidential and only use it for the purposes of these terms.
9.2. This obligation continues even after termination of the agreement.
10. Termination
10.1. We may terminate these terms immediately if you fail to pay Fees, engage in inappropriate behaviour, breach these terms, or act unlawfully.
10.2. Clauses on liability, intellectual property, and confidentiality survive termination.
11. Assignment
11.1. These terms are personal to you and cannot be transferred to anyone else. We may assign our rights to another entity.
12. Entire Agreement
12.1. These terms, together with any specific Online Course terms, form the complete agreement.
13. Force Majeure
13.1. We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our control including but not limited to, fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes and other Acts of God, terrorism, strikes, delay caused by transport disputes, Government edict or regulation.
14. Data Protection
14.1. We collect, store, and use your data as outlined in our privacy policy. You consent to this by purchasing an Online Course.
14.2. Data collected may be used to contact you, provide course information, and for monitoring purposes.
15. Law and Jurisdiction
15.1. These terms are governed by English law, and any disputes will be resolved in the English courts.
16. Notices
You may contact us at info@hawthorn.academy.