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Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

1.1 Definition

London International Study Centre Ltd (LISC) is a limited company (registration number 03565744). These 'Terms and Conditions' ('Agreement') refer to the contract between London International Study Centre Ltd ('we', 'our' or 'us') and the Parents or any person signing our Application form on their behalf ('you') in respect of our tutoring service for your son/daughter ('your child').

1.2 Legal Contract

Jointly or severally you are legally responsible for adhering to this Agreement. Nothing in this contract shall confer on any third party any right to enforce any benefit of any term of this contract under the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.This legal contract is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of English Law.

1.3 London International Study Centre literature and Website

All our promotional information gives details about our services, company history and ethos. It is believed to be correct at the time of printing but does not form part of the agreement. Any unclear issues arising from our literature and website should be clarified in writing before you enter this Agreement. This contract forms the entire legal agreement between the parties.

1.4 Reference to documents

You may request to see any documents referred to in this agreement before you accept the offer of a place but those documents do not form part of this contract.

1.5 Changes in circumstances

We constantly endeavour to improve our services. Therefore, we may introduce changes to the way our service is provided, described or promoted. We may also appoint new staff members to tutor your child. Our fee structure is regularly reviewed. We will notify you of any changes in fees in writing to the address stipulated by you on the application form. None of the changes can invalidate this Agreement.

2. London International Study Centre, Admission and Entry

2.1 Enrolment

Every student, subject to satisfying our admission criteria, will be enrolled on the LISC revision course once you have returned the duly completed Application Form and the fees for the period stipulated in the Application Form have been paid in full. LISC reserves the right to add an extra student (up to a maximum of 10 in a group at any stage during the tuition programme. This group limit does not apply to study skills sessions. LISC cannot guarantee the availability of the selected options.

2.2 LISC's Responsibilities

In respect of each student enrolled on the course, LISC accepts responsibility for the tutoring of your child. This is conditional upon all pertinent information about your child being revealed to LISC and your child complying with the requirements of our service at all times.

LISC cannot accept responsibility for the outcome of any examinations taken by your child.

2.3 Discretion

LISC will endeavour to exercise the same duty of care as responsible parents would in relation to their child. Any specific restrictions you wish to be placed on your child, should be given in writing prior to the commencement of the tutoring.
LISC will exercise discretion in respect of your child's welfare in circumstances when unable to contact you.
The signed Application Form from you authorizes LISC to agree to any emergency medical treatment such as a blood transfusion, an anaesthetic or an operation, as deemed immediately necessary for your child's welfare by suitably qualified medical personnel. This right will only be exercised if it has not been possible to obtain your prior consent.
LISC reserves the right to use other premises for running revision courses should the need arise.

2.4 Parents' Responsibilities

You must reveal all pertinent information about your child such as any medical history, record of misconduct, legal matters, or any family circumstances that may affect your child's educational progress or the welfare of others involved in the course.
You should notify LISC in writing of any changes in circumstances or any information which would assist LISC in tutoring for your child. This includes any change in your contact details. We cannot be held responsible for not being able to contact you using the numbers and the address supplied by you.
LISC requires you to inform us in writing should you have any objections to your child's photographs appearing in any of our promotional material.
You are responsible for arranging any appropriate insurance cover for your child, e.g. medical, travel, sickness and personal injury, should you consider that necessary.
You are legally liable for the full payment of all invoices and any other expenses incurred on behalf of your child.
Should you have any concerns about your child's educational progress you must inform LISC immediately so that appropriate action can be taken.
LISC shall not be liable for loss or damage to personal property however caused.

2.5 Adherence to our guidance

Your child will be required to observe the rules in LISC's 'Student handbook' which is issued upon the acceptance of your child for tuition. Your child's enrolment is the acknowledgement of its receipt. Please note that the use of mobile phones and any other electronic equipment (except for calculators) in LISC's premises is strictly prohibited.
You undertake to ensure that your child is receptive to our guidance and will abide by our instructions.
LISC will not accept responsibility for the consequences of any action by your child which contravenes given guidance. Any damage to LISC property caused by your child will be invoiced to you for an immediate payment.
All students should: respect other students and staff; not use mobile phones during the lessons; be punctual; co-operate fully with teachers and prepare all work/homework set by them.
LISC reserves the right to withdraw any student whose behaviour might be considered detrimental to the smooth running of the course, or which might interfere with the studies of other students.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages, smoking or substance abuse on LISC premises will result in immediate dismissal from the course.

2.6 Subject choices

All subjects are offered on a provisional basis and some of them may be withdrawn if demand is low or, by mutual agreement, the number of hours reduced. The student may choose an alternative course or obtain a refund of fees paid for that subject.

3. Disclosure of Information

By signing this Agreement you agree, as far as your parental rights allow, to us:

communicating confidential information to any third party on a 'need-to-know' basis should it be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of your child or protect another person from any harm inflicted by your child.
disclosing to any person lawfully requiring details about your child, information stored or retained by us to which the Data Protection Act 1998 or similar legislation applies.

4. Finance

You, or any person or organisation appointed by you in writing, are jointly and severally responsible for payment of 'Fees'.

4.1 Tuition Fee

The tuition Fee covers the tuition programme of 45 minute tutorial lessons over the period of the revision course timetabled by LISC according to the number of lessons selected on the application form.

4.2 Payment policy

Course fees must be settled in full two weeks before the start of course.
If the funds are not received in the stipulated time the entitlement to tuition may lapse and your child may not be able to take part in any tutorials. This means that the LISC's responsibilities will be suspended until full payment has been received and the funds have cleared. Any part payment will only be accepted on account and will neither maintain nor reinstate the tutorial service with LISC.

4.3 Refund Policy

Deposits are non-refundable.

The balance of fees will be refunded only in the event of cancellation 28 days prior to the commencement of the course, unless in the exceptional circumstances of a medical emergency (doctor's certificate required) or bereavement. Please specify in writing the preferred payment method (i.e. by cheque or by a bank transfer and provide bank details) of any refund due. £25 +VAT (twenty five pounds) will be deducted from the amount to be transferred to cover the transfer costs.
In the event of a student being unable to attend any session for reasons other than sickness or bereavement, normal fees will be charged but course material will be available to the student. If additional tuition is required, arrangements will be made where possible at an extra charge to be agreed with you prior to such tuition.
Students will not be eligible for any refund should they contravene our guidance as outlined in any of the points under section 2.5

5. Termination of the Contract

We reserve the right to relinquish our responsibilities without due notice if important information about your child has been withheld or in the event of serious misconduct. Whilst we are not bound to any set notice period, whenever possible notification of any such decision made will be given in writing prior to the termination taking place.
To secure the continuity of the service provision, all payments must be made in full within the time stipulated on an invoice.
To withdraw a student from LISC course, 28 days' notice is required in writing. This means notice given to us 28 days prior to the commencement of the revision course.

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. BY SIGNING THE APPLICATION FORM YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.

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