Terms and Conditions

Eligibility and Enrollment

You must meet the minimum age requirement of 16 years or have parental consent if younger. You must provide accurate and truthful information during enrollment and assessment processes. You are responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to study in the United Kingdom if required by your course type. You must disclose any relevant information that may affect your ability to participate in courses, including learning difficulties or accessibility requirements.

Academic Integrity

You must complete all assignments and assessments independently unless group work is specifically authorized. You must not plagiarize, cheat, or engage in any form of academic dishonesty. You must respect intellectual property rights in all course materials and submissions. You are expected to maintain honest and ethical conduct in all academic activities.

Violations of academic integrity may result in course failure, suspension from programs, or termination of enrollment without refund.

Attendance and Participation

You are expected to attend all scheduled classes unless prevented by illness or emergency circumstances. You must notify us promptly if you cannot attend a scheduled session. You are responsible for making up any missed work or lessons as directed by your instructor. Regular participation and engagement are essential for successful learning outcomes.

Conduct Requirements

You must treat instructors, staff, and fellow students with respect and courtesy. You must not engage in harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior of any kind. You must comply with all facility rules and regulations if attending in-person classes. You must maintain appropriate and professional conduct in all online communications and virtual classroom settings.

Prohibited Activities

You must not record classes without express written permission. You must not share course materials with third parties or distribute them publicly. You must not use our services for any illegal activities or purposes. You must not attempt to disrupt services, interfere with other users, or gain unauthorized access to our systems.

Compliance with Laws

You must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. You are responsible for understanding and adhering to any visa or immigration requirements if you are an international student. You must comply with copyright laws and respect intellectual property rights.

Educational Outcomes

While we strive to provide high-quality education, we make no guarantees regarding specific learning outcomes, examination results, or language proficiency levels. Success in language learning depends significantly on individual effort, practice, and commitment. We do not warrant that completion of our courses will result in specific career opportunities, university admission, or examination success.

Limitation of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. Course content and schedules may change due to operational requirements, instructor availability, or other factors beyond our control.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LinguaBridge Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your enrollment or use of our services. This includes, but is not limited to, lost profits, data loss, opportunity costs, or damages for failure to achieve learning objectives.

Our total liability to you shall not exceed the fees you have paid for the specific course or service giving rise to the claim.

Exclusion of Consequential Damages

We are not responsible for any consequential damages resulting from course scheduling changes, instructor substitutions, facility issues, technical problems, or other operational matters. We are not liable for any damages arising from your reliance on information provided through our services or for outcomes related to third-party examination boards or certification bodies.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LinguaBridge Academy, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your violation of any law or rights of third parties, or your use of our services in an unauthorized or improper manner.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, labor disputes, utility failures, or other force majeure events. In such cases, we will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption and may offer alternative arrangements when possible.

Fee Payment

All course fees must be paid according to the payment schedule agreed upon at enrollment. Fees are quoted in British Pounds (GBP) and are subject to applicable taxes. Payment must be made through approved payment methods. Enrollment is confirmed only upon receipt of payment or according to agreed payment arrangements.

Late Payment

Failure to pay fees by the due date may result in suspension of access to services, inability to attend classes, or termination of enrollment. Late payment may incur additional administrative fees. We reserve the right to pursue legal remedies for non-payment.

Refund Policy

Refund eligibility depends on the timing of withdrawal and specific circumstances. Written notice of withdrawal is required for refund consideration. Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 30 days of approved withdrawal. Administrative fees may be deducted from refunds. Specific refund terms are outlined in your enrollment agreement.

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your enrollment shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation and informal discussion. We encourage you to contact us first to address any concerns or complaints.

Complaint Procedure

If you have a complaint about our services, please submit it in writing to our administration. We will investigate all complaints promptly and work toward a fair resolution. You will receive a response within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 14 business days.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Significant changes will be communicated to enrolled students. Your continued enrollment after notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. Changes will not retroactively affect your existing enrollment agreement.

Termination Rights

We reserve the right to terminate your enrollment if you violate these Terms and Conditions, engage in misconduct, fail to pay fees, or for any other reason at our discretion. You may withdraw from courses according to our withdrawal policy, which may affect your eligibility for refunds.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Invalid provisions shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make them valid while preserving their intent.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, enrollment agreements, and any other referenced documents, constitute the entire agreement between you and LinguaBridge Academy regarding your use of our services. These terms supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to any successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.