TERMS & CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions apply to all public Training Services and Certification Services provided by Mallon Associates International Limited (“the Company”).


1. DEFINITIONS

  • “Company”: Mallon Associates International Limited

  • “Customer”: Any individual or organisation purchasing or attending Services

  • “Services”: Training Services and/or Certification Services

  • “Training Services”: Public online training courses delivered by the Company

  • “Certification Services”: Assessment and certification services provided by the Company

  • “Course”: A specific training session or programme

  • “Fee”: The price payable for Services


PART A — TRAINING SERVICES

2. BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT

2.1 A booking is confirmed only upon receipt of full payment.
2.2 The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any booking at its discretion.
2.3 All Fees are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.


3. DELIVERY OF TRAINING

3.1 Training is delivered online unless explicitly stated otherwise.

3.2 The Company will use reasonable care and skill in delivering the Training Services in accordance with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

3.3 The Company does not guarantee:

  • specific instructors

  • uninterrupted or error-free delivery

  • exact adherence to advertised schedules or content

3.4 The Company reserves the right to modify Course content, structure, or delivery method at any time where reasonably necessary.


4. NO GUARANTEES AND NO CERTIFICATION

4.1 Participation in Training Services does not constitute certification or accreditation.

4.2 The Company does not guarantee:

  • competence, proficiency, or skill acquisition

  • employability or job performance

  • suitability for any professional or regulatory requirement

4.3 Training Services are provided for educational purposes only. No representation is made that completion will result in any specific outcome.


5. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Customers are responsible for:

  • ensuring appropriate technical access and environment

  • active participation in the Course

5.2 The Company is not responsible for failure to attend due to Customer-side technical issues.


6. CANCELLATION, RESCHEDULING AND TRANSFERS

6.1 Company Cancellation or Change

The Company may cancel, reschedule, or modify a Course at its discretion.

Where this occurs, the Customer may:

  • receive a full refund; or

  • transfer to an alternative Course


6.2 Customer Cancellation

  • More than 14 days before Course start: full refund

  • 7–14 days before Course start: 50% refund

  • Less than 7 days before Course start: no refund


6.3 Transfers

  • (a) Transfers are permitted solely at the Company’s discretion.
  • (b) Any difference in Fees must be paid.
  • (c) The Company may refuse transfer requests without providing a reason.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

7.1 All materials, content, and delivery methods remain the exclusive property of the Company.

7.2 Customers are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use materials for personal or internal business use only.

7.3 Customers must not, without prior written consent:

  • copy, reproduce, distribute, or publish materials

  • record (audio, video, or otherwise) any part of a Course

  • create derivative works

  • use materials to train, fine-tune, or develop any machine learning or AI models

  • upload materials to any shared, public, or commercial platform

  • use materials for commercial training or competing services

7.4 The Company reserves the right to:

  • revoke access immediately upon breach

  • pursue injunctive relief and damages

  • and/or recover losses, costs, and expenses arising from such breach in accordance with clause 21 (Indemnity)


8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

8.1 Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for:

  • death or personal injury caused by negligence

  • fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

  • any rights which cannot be excluded under applicable law

8.2 Subject to clause 8.1, the Company shall not be liable for:

  • loss of profit, revenue, or business

  • loss of data

  • loss of opportunity

  • any indirect or consequential loss

8.3 The Company’s total liability shall not exceed the Fee paid for the relevant Services.


9. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED TERMS

9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions, and other terms implied by statute, common law, or otherwise are excluded.

9.2 Nothing in this clause limits the Company’s obligation to provide Services with reasonable care and skill under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.


10. DATA AND MARKETING

10.1 The Company may use Customer contact details to:

  • administer bookings

  • communicate about Services

  • promote related courses, services, or events

10.2 Customers may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

10.3 Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including UK GDPR.


PART B — CERTIFICATION SERVICES

11. GENERAL

11.1 Certification Services assess performance against criteria defined solely by the Company.

11.2 Certification is awarded at the Company’s discretion.


12. NO GUARANTEES OR REPRESENTATIONS

12.1 Certification:

  • reflects performance in a specific assessment

  • does not guarantee real-world competence

  • does not imply suitability for employment

12.2 The Company makes no representation regarding:

  • industry recognition

  • regulatory acceptance

  • fitness for any particular purpose


13. EXAM ATTEMPTS

13.1 Each Fee entitles the Customer to one attempt only.

13.2 Additional attempts require full re-payment.

13.3 The Company is not obliged to provide detailed feedback unless stated.


14. EXAM CONDITIONS AND MISCONDUCT

14.1 The Company may:

  • define and modify assessment formats

  • require identity verification

  • use monitoring or proctoring technologies

14.2 The Company may invalidate results where:

  • cheating or misconduct is suspected

  • exam rules are breached

14.3 No refund is provided where disqualification occurs.


15. CERTIFICATION STATUS

15.1 Certification may:

  • have an expiry date

  • be withdrawn if issued in error or obtained improperly

15.2 Certification criteria may change at any time.


16. USE OF CERTIFICATION

16.1 Certification may only be referenced accurately and without exaggeration.

16.2 Customers must not imply:

  • endorsement by the Company

  • guaranteed competence or capability

16.3 Misuse may result in revocation and legal action.


17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (CERTIFICATION)

17.1 The Company shall not be liable for:

  • reliance placed on certification by third parties

  • employment or commercial outcomes

17.2 Liability is capped at the Fee paid.


18. REFUNDS

18.1 Certification Fees are non-refundable except where:

  • the Company cancels the assessment

  • a technical failure attributable to the Company prevents completion


PART C – GENERAL TERMS

19. Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms affects statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or other applicable law.


20. Force Majeure

The Company is not liable for failure to perform due to events beyond its reasonable control.

21. INDEMNITY 

21.1 The Customer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • (a) any breach of these Terms by the Customer;

  • (b) misuse of Training or Certification materials, including any unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or commercial use;

  • (c) any misrepresentation by the Customer regarding certification status, competence, or endorsement by the Company;

  • (d) any claim by a third party arising from the Customer’s use of the Services, including reliance on any training or certification outcomes.


21.2 This indemnity shall not apply to the extent that any claim arises from the Company’s negligence, fraud, or wilful misconduct.


21.3 The obligations under this clause shall survive termination or completion of the Services.


22. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

The parties agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms.


23. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement relating to the Services.


24. Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect.