Copyright & terms of use
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERN YOUR USE OF THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE WEBSITE http://www.manufacturinginstitute.co.uk
PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY. WE SUGGEST THAT YOU PRINT AND RETAIN A COPY OF THESE TERMS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1. Introduction
1.1 By accessing The Manufacturing Institute™ (the "Site") you agree to be bound by all the Terms and Conditions of use and the Privacy Policy (the "Terms") regardless of whether you register [as a member.]
1.2 If you do not accept all the Terms, you should not use the Site.
1.3 We may amend these Terms at any time without prior notice.
1.4 Your continued use of the Site means that you accept any amendments to the Terms.
2. Registration
2.1 In order to access certain parts of the Site and receive electronic newsletters, you will need to register as a member by selecting a membership ID and password. You certify that all information that you provide will be accurate. Any amendments to your details should be e-mailed immediately to The Manufacturing Institute. Your member registration is unique to you and you accept that you are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and membership ID.
3. Our Content
3.1 Except as expressly provided in these Terms, all rights in the material on the Site including any newsletters (together the "Content"), including copyright, trademarks, service marks and database rights, are either owned by or licensed to The Manufacturing Institute or otherwise used by The Manufacturing Institute as permitted by applicable law.
4. Your Content
4.1 The Site may contain discussion forums and other interactive areas (the "Interactive Areas") The Manufacturing Institute does not control or own the information that users post on our Interactive Areas. However, you agree to grant The Manufacturing Institute an unlimited, royalty free licence to republish or otherwise use anything that you post on the Site.
4.2 You are responsible for the content of the material that you post and for any acts that occur through the use of your membership. You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only. In particular, you warrant that you or anyone using your membership details shall not:
4.2.1 post or transmit any material that you do not have a right to transmit under law (for example, but not limited to, copyright);
4.2.2 post, transmit or link to any information that is obtained in breach of confidence;
4.2.3 post, transmit or link to any content that is obscene, defamatory, threatening, degrading or which discloses private or personal matters concerning any person;
4.2.4 post, transmit or link to sexually explicit material;
4.2.5 post, transmit or link to any advertising, promotional materials or other forms of solicitation, including chain mails or pyramid schemes;
4.2.6 impersonate any person, or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with anyone or entity;
4.2.7 collect or store other users' personal data;
4.2.8 Prevent or restrict the use of the Site by other users;
4.2.9 intentionally violate any other applicable law or regulation while accessing and using our Site;
5. Linking
5.1 You may create a link from your website to the homepage of the Site only, provided that you register as a member and provided that you do not link to the Site from any site containing obscene, defamatory, threatening or degrading material or material that infringes the intellectual property or other rights of any third party or which is otherwise unlawful.
5.2 Linking to a page other than the homepage of the Site (Deeplinking) or presenting the Content of the Site within another website (Framing) is prohibited without the written consent of The Manufacturing Institute.
6. Partners
6.1 The Site/Manufacturing Institute is (supported) by partner organisations whose names appear on the Site and whose own sites can be accessed by hypertext links from this Site. When you activate any of these links, you will leave the Site and The Manufacturing Institute accepts no responsibility for the availability or content of any linked websites.
7. Booking Online
7.1 If you book online for any of our courses or events you will be asked to submit certain personal information together with your credit card details. Manufacturing Institutes is committed to maintaining privacy and the security of the personal data which we receive from you. Click here to read our privacy policy and security information.
8. Right to Cancel and refunds
8.1 If the customer wishes to cancel the Contract for any reason , it must send the notice of cancellation in writing to TPMI.
8.2 In the event of cancellation by the Customer, a full refund will only be payable if notice of cancellation is received by TPMI at least 21 days before the commencement of the Programme.
8.3 If notice of cancellation is received by TPMI less than 21 days prior to the commencement of the Programme, the following cancellation charges shall apply:
Date of receipt of cancellation notice by TPMI |
Cancellation Charge |
14 - 20 days prior to commencement of the Programme |
50% of the Charges |
7 - 13 days prior to commencement of the Programme |
75% of the Charges |
Less than 7 days prior to commencement of the Programme |
100% of the Charges |