Website terms
By continuing to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. This is in combination with our Privacy Policy governing ASDAN’s relationship with you in respect of this website.
“ASDAN” refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is ASDAN, Wainbrook House, Hudds Vale Road, St. George, Bristol BS5 7HY.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
- The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice;
- Neither ASDAN nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and ASDAN expressly excludes liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. ASDAN will remedy any inaccuracies or errors identified;
- Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, and ASDAN shall not be liable for such use. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements;
- This website contains material which is owned by, or licensed to, ASDAN. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, branding, layout, appearance and images, video and audio. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions;
- Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence;
- From time to time this website may include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s);
- Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute is subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales;
- This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some cookies are essential to the proper functioning of our site, and the site will not work as expected without them. These cookies are set when you submit a form, login or interact with the site by doing something that goes beyond simply clicking on links. ASDAN also uses some non-essential cookies to anonymously track visitors or enhance your experience of the site.
Disclaimer
Every effort is made to keep this website up and running smoothly. However, ASDAN takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable from time to time.
Copyright
All copyright in this website and its content is owned by ASDAN – © ASDAN 2021 All rights reserved.
The design of this website and its contents are protected by copyright and any unauthorised reproduction, whether in whole or in part, is prohibited. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following:
- you may print or download to a local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only;
- you may copy the content to individual third parties for their personal use, but only if you acknowledge the website as the source of the material.
You may not, except with the express written permission of ASDAN, distribute or commercially exploit the content; nor may you transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system.
Trademarks
ASDAN has the following registered trademarks: CoPE®
Contact
Contact design@asdan.org.uk if you wish to:
- use material contained in this website or ASDAN publications for purposes other than those mentioned above
- use the ASDAN logo
ASDAN welcomes comments and questions on the website and any related services. Please direct your feedback or questions to: webmaster@asdan.org.uk
These terms and conditions are updated on an annual basis. Please save a copy of these terms for your records. You should review our site regularly to ensure that you are aware of any changes to these terms.
ASDAN terms and conditions of supply
By accessing or using ASDAN’s website or services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, alongside ASDAN’s Privacy Policy.
“ASDAN” refers to ASDAN Ltd, Wainbrook House, Hudds Vale Road, St. George, Bristol BS5 7HY.
· By using ASDAN’s website, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
· Website content is for general information and may change without notice.
· ASDAN does not guarantee accuracy or suitability of website content; use is at your own risk.
· All website material is owned or licensed by ASDAN and protected by copyright.
· Unauthorised use may result in legal action.
· Links to external websites are for convenience only; ASDAN is not responsible for their content.
· Website use and disputes are governed by English law and courts of England and Wales.
· Cookies are used for functionality and analytics.
· The agreement starts when ASDAN confirms membership via email.
· Applicants are temporary members until approved.
· Membership auto-renews annually unless terminated with 30 days’ written notice.
· Cancellation within 30 days of invoice allows for a full refund; after that, the fee remains payable.
· Members must provide required policies and documentation when requested.
· Qualifications membership requires compliance with the Qualifications Center Agreement, annual approval, and participation in mandatory training.
· Programmes/Programmes Plus Membership requires policies and resources to deliver ASDAN courses. Failure to meet requirements may result in withdrawal or downgrade.
· Customised Accreditation requires policy submission and ASDAN approval for endorsement.
· Membership fees are annual, payable in advance, and include VAT where applicable.
· Payment due within 30 days of invoice; late payment may result in interest charges, suspension of services, and legal recovery.
· Payment can be made by Card, Direct Debit or by BACS transfer; the remittance must state the Member registration number and the invoice number.
· ASDAN will provide 30 days’ notice of any price increases.
· Prepayments for events/approvals are refunded if cancelled seven working days prior; later cancellations incur full charges.
· Credit notes must be used within 12 months.
· All copyrights, trademarks, and IP in ASDAN materials and websites belong to ASDAN or licensors.
· Materials may only be used for personal, non-commercial purposes unless written permission is obtained.
· Members can use the ASDAN Registered center logo during active membership, following guidelines.
· References to ASDAN must not be misleading or inaccurate.
· Physical products are delivered to the registered address.
· The Member acknowledges and agrees that ASDAN does not accept responsibility for and will not issue any refund in respect of purchases of books and other materials made in error by the Member if a return is not made within terms.
· Faulty or misprinted items may be returned within 30 days in original condition.
· Digital products are non-refundable once accessed.
- All returns must be made within 30 days of the date of the invoice, without exception. ASDAN will only arrange a collection for products that have been sent in error or are misprinted. ASDAN will not be responsible for arranging the return or collection of products that have been incorrectly ordered or are no longer wanted by the customer.
· Members must follow ASDAN’s learner registration procedures.
· Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
· Unused learner registrations expire after the published period.
· Members must purchase required books and registrations; ASDAN may invoice for any shortfalls.
· Postal moderation: use a tracked service; ASDAN is not liable for transit losses.
· Events must be booked via the ASDAN website.
· Cancellations seven plus working days before event: full credit; less than seven days: full fee payable.
· ASDAN may cancel/reschedule events due to extreme circumstances but is not liable for travel or accommodation costs.
· ASDAN retains learner evidence for the course duration plus one year (Key Steps four years; Short Courses three years).
· Members should keep their own copies of e-portfolio summaries.
· Video/audio must be uploaded as secure links; ASDAN is not responsible for hosting files.
· E-portfolio registrations are non-refundable but can be transferred to another learner or exchanged for a student book if purchased in error.
· Requests for replacement certificates must be in writing with reason provided.
· Members pay for replacements unless the error is ASDAN’s.
· Damaged or erroneous certificates must be returned before replacement.
· ASDAN complies with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
· Members must also comply and indemnify ASDAN against breaches.
· ASDAN does not share personal data for marketing without consent.
· Members must keep usernames and passwords secure.
· Report suspected unauthorised access immediately.
· ASDAN may withdraw access if misuse is suspected.
· Subject to the same terms as UK members.
· Must fund any quality assurance visits required by ASDAN.
ASDAN terms and conditions for non-members
By accessing or using ASDAN’s website or services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, alongside ASDAN’s Privacy Policy. “ASDAN” refers to ASDAN Ltd, Wainbrook House, Hudds Vale Road, St. George, Bristol BS5 7HY.
Website use
· By using ASDAN’s website, you agree to these terms and our Privacy Policy.
· Website content is for general use and may change without notice.
· ASDAN does not guarantee the accuracy or suitability of website content; use is at your own risk.
· All website material is owned or licensed by ASDAN and protected by copyright.
· Unauthorised use may result in legal action.
· Links to external websites are for convenience only; ASDAN is not responsible for their content.
· Use of the website and any disputes are governed by English law and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
· Cookies are used to ensure website functionality and improve user experience.
· The Agreement begins when your first purchase is submitted.
· There is no membership fee for non-members.
· You must provide an active email address and maintain robust organisational policies if requested by ASDAN.
· Payment is due within 30 days; late payments may incur interest and legal action.
· Payment can be made by Card, Direct Debit or by BACS transfer; the remittance must state the Member registration number and the invoice number.
· Price changes will be notified at least 30 days in advance and posted on the ASDAN pricing page.
· Orders placed before a price change will be honoured at the previous price.
· Any out-of-pocket costs (eg postage, redelivery) are payable by the purchaser.
· Credit notes must be used within 12 months.
· Returns incur a 10% handling fee, unless items are faulty.
· All copyrights, trademarks, and IP in ASDAN materials and websites belong to ASDAN or its licensors.
· Materials may only be used for personal, non-commercial purposes unless you have written permission.
· The ASDAN logo cannot be used without written consent.
· References to ASDAN must not be inaccurate or misleading.
· Books and materials are delivered to the registered address unless agreed otherwise.
· Errors in ordering are the Purchaser’s responsibility; refunds are not given for these.
· Faulty or misprinted items can be returned within 30 days in original condition.
· Digital products are provided via the member downloads page after payment.
· No refunds are issued for digital products once accessed.
- All returns must be made within 30 days of the date of the invoice, without exception. ASDAN will only arrange a collection for products that have been sent in error or are misprinted. ASDAN will not be responsible for arranging the return or collection of products that have been incorrectly ordered or are no longer wanted by the customer.
· ASDAN processes personal data in line with its Privacy Policy.
· Purchasers must comply with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
· ASDAN does not share personal data for marketing without consent.
· Purchasers must keep usernames and passwords secure.
· Inform ASDAN immediately of any unauthorised access.
· ASDAN may withdraw website access if misuse is suspected.
· Non-UK purchasers are subject to the same terms and conditions as UK Purchasers.
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Our friendly team is available to support you with any queries you may have. Please contact us on 0117 941 1126 or info@asdan.org.uk