These terms and conditions govern your use of the Global Education and Development Services website and services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and the Global Education and Development Services ("GEDS", "we", "us", or "our") regarding your access to and use of our website, services, and products.
By accessing our website at www.geads.org or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services.
In these Terms, the following definitions apply:
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
When using our website, you agree not to:
To access certain features of our website, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for:
We do not guarantee that our website will be available at all times or without interruption. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to the website at any time without notice.
Membership applications are subject to approval by GEDS. We reserve the right to reject any application at our discretion. By applying for membership, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete.
GEDS offers various membership grades based on qualifications and experience. You must meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen grade and may be required to provide evidence of your qualifications and experience.
Benefits associated with each membership grade are described on our website. We reserve the right to modify membership benefits at any time, with reasonable notice provided to members.
As a member, you agree to:
Membership is renewed annually. Failure to renew by the due date may result in lapse of membership and associated benefits. Lapsed members may be required to reapply for membership.
Members may use the appropriate post-nominal letters (e.g., AGEDS, MGEDS, FGEDS) only while their membership remains current. Misuse of designatory letters may result in disciplinary action.
Learners must be registered for qualifications through an accredited Training Centre. Registration is subject to meeting any prerequisite requirements and payment of applicable fees.
All assessments must be completed in accordance with GEDS assessment policies and procedures. GEDS reserves the right to withhold results or certificates where there is evidence of malpractice or maladministration.
Certificates are issued upon successful completion of all qualification requirements. Certificates remain the property of GEDS and may be revoked in cases of fraud or malpractice.
Learners have the right to appeal assessment decisions and make complaints in accordance with GEDS policies. Details of the appeals and complaints procedures are available on our website.
GEDS is committed to making reasonable adjustments for learners with disabilities or specific learning needs. Requests for reasonable adjustments should be made through your Training Centre.
All fees for membership, qualifications, courses, and other services are as stated on our website or in our communications. Fees are quoted in GBP unless otherwise stated and are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
We accept payment by major credit and debit cards, bank transfer, and other methods as specified at the time of purchase. All payments must be made in full before services are provided unless alternative arrangements have been agreed.
Refunds are handled in accordance with our refund policy:
We reserve the right to change our fees at any time. Any price changes will not affect purchases already completed or memberships already renewed.
All intellectual property rights in the website, Content, and Services are owned by GEDS or our licensors. This includes but is not limited to:
You may download and print Content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the Content and you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any Content without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted in these Terms.
You may have the opportunity to submit content to our website, such as comments, forum posts, or profile information ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, and display your User Content in connection with our Services.
User Content must not:
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, without notice.
The website and Services are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GEDS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:
Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GEDS, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any fees paid.
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the website immediately, without prior notice, if:
Upon termination, your right to use the website and Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GEDS regarding your use of the website and Services.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
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