Terms of Service

1. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• • Provide accurate and complete information when submitting enquiries or programme applications
• • Use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• • Respect the intellectual property rights of Iberian Institute and third parties
• • Refrain from attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with website functionality

2. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website or services to:

• • Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• • Engage in automated data collection without our express written permission
• • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization
• • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or our staff members
• • Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation

3. Service Access Requirements

To access certain features of our website or participate in our Spanish language programmes, you may need to provide specific information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Fair Usage Guidelines

Our website and contact forms are provided for genuine enquiries about Spanish language learning. We reserve the right to limit or refuse service to anyone who we believe is using our platform inappropriately or in violation of these terms.

5. Programme Information

We strive to provide accurate information about our Spanish language programmes, including course structures, schedules, and pricing. However, programme details may be subject to change based on instructor availability, minimum enrolment requirements, or other operational factors. We will inform you of any significant changes that affect your programme.

6. Enrolment and Payment

Programme enrolment typically involves the following process:

• • Initial consultation to assess your Spanish learning goals and current level
• • Programme recommendation based on your requirements
• • Formal enrolment agreement outlining programme details, schedule, and fees
• • Payment arrangements as specified in your enrolment agreement

Specific payment terms, cancellation policies, and refund conditions will be provided in your programme enrolment agreement.

7. Student Responsibilities

As a participant in our Spanish language programmes, you are expected to:

• • Attend scheduled sessions or notify us in advance of absences
• • Complete recommended practice activities and assignments
• • Treat instructors and fellow students with respect and courtesy
• • Provide timely payment according to your enrolment agreement

8. Website Availability

While we strive to ensure our website is available continuously, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We will not be liable for any inconvenience or loss resulting from website downtime.

9. Programme Scheduling and Modifications

We reserve the right to modify programme schedules, formats, or content to ensure the highest quality Spanish language instruction. Any significant changes affecting enrolled students will be communicated in advance whenever possible, and we will work with you to find suitable alternatives if necessary.

10. Service Updates

We may update, modify, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time. This includes adding new features, changing existing functionality, or retiring outdated elements. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes that materially affect your use of our services.

11. Geographic Restrictions

Our Spanish language programmes are primarily offered in Liverpool and surrounding areas within the United Kingdom. While our website is accessible globally, certain services may be restricted based on your geographic location or local regulations.

12. Our Content Ownership

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, course materials, and software, is the property of Iberian Institute or our content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

13. Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes related to enquiring about or participating in our Spanish language programmes. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of our website or content, or any derivative use of our materials.

14. Trademarks

The Iberian Institute name and logo, along with other marks displayed on our website, are our trademarks or registered trademarks. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent. All other trademarks appearing on our website are the property of their respective owners.

15. Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe any content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement, and we will investigate and take appropriate action.

21. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising from or related to these terms or your use of our services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

22. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services should first be addressed through good faith negotiation between you and Iberian Institute. If a resolution cannot be reached through negotiation, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

23. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

24. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Iberian Institute regarding your use of our website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.