Welcome to London College of Advanced Studies ("LCAS", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and educational programs.

By accessing our website, applying for courses, or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.

These Terms apply to all users of our services, including prospective students, current students, graduates, website visitors, and any other individuals who interact with our services.

In these Terms, the following definitions apply:

• "College" or "LCAS" means London College of Advanced Studies
• "Student" means any person enrolled in a course or program offered by LCAS
• "Course" means any educational program, qualification, or training offered by LCAS
• "Services" means all services provided by LCAS, including educational services, website access, and support services
• "Website" means the LCAS website at londoncas.co.uk and any related subdomains
• "Content" means all text, images, videos, documents, and other materials provided through our services

Permitted Use

You may use our website for:

• Browsing information about our courses and services
• Applying for courses and programs
• Accessing student portal and course materials (if enrolled)
• Contacting us for legitimate inquiries
• Downloading materials we make available for download

Prohibited Use

You must not use our website to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Use automated systems to access or scrape content
• Impersonate another person or entity

Account Security

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Course Enrollment

Enrollment in our courses is subject to meeting entry requirements, availability, and acceptance of your application. We reserve the right to refuse enrollment or terminate enrollment for academic or disciplinary reasons.

Course Delivery

We will make reasonable efforts to deliver courses as described in our course information. However, we reserve the right to:

• Modify course content, structure, or delivery methods
• Change course schedules or locations
• Cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment
• Substitute tutors or instructors

Student Responsibilities

As a student, you agree to:

• Attend classes and complete assignments as required
• Behave professionally and respectfully
• Comply with college policies and procedures
• Pay fees and charges on time
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Notify us of any changes to your circumstances

Assessment and Certification

Assessment methods and certification requirements are determined by LCAS and our awarding body (Highfield Qualifications). Students must meet all assessment requirements to receive certification.

Course Fees

Course fees are as published on our website or in course documentation. Fees are subject to change, but changes will not affect students already enrolled unless agreed in writing.

Payment Terms

• Fees must be paid according to the agreed payment schedule
• Late payment may result in suspension of access to course materials
• Payment plans may be available subject to approval
• All fees are non-refundable except as specified in our refund policy

Refund Policy

Refunds may be available in the following circumstances:

• Course cancellation by LCAS: Full refund
• Withdrawal within 14 days of enrollment: Full refund minus administration fee
• Withdrawal after course commencement: Pro-rata refund may apply
• Exceptional circumstances: Considered on a case-by-case basis

Our Content

All content on our website and in our courses, including text, images, videos, logos, and course materials, is owned by LCAS or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, educational purposes only. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content
• Create derivative works based on our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright or other proprietary notices

Student Work

You retain ownership of original work you create as part of your studies. However, you grant us a license to use your work for educational, promotional, and quality assurance purposes.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

By using our services, you consent to:

• The collection and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy
• The use of cookies and similar technologies on our website
• Communication from us regarding your studies and our services

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LCAS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount of fees you have 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 fraudulent misrepresentation
• Any other liability that cannot be excluded by law

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters, pandemics, or public health emergencies
• Government actions, laws, or regulations
• War, terrorism, or civil unrest
• Labor disputes or strikes
• Technical failures or cyber attacks
• Supplier or third-party failures

In such circumstances, we will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption and may provide alternative delivery methods or arrangements.

Termination by You

You may terminate your enrollment or use of our services at any time by providing written notice. Refunds, if applicable, will be processed according to our refund policy.

Termination by Us

We may terminate your access to our services immediately if you:

• Breach these Terms or our policies
• Fail to pay fees when due
• Engage in misconduct or illegal activities
• Provide false or misleading information

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access our services will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally. If we cannot resolve a dispute through direct discussion, we may suggest mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods before pursuing formal legal proceedings.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and LCAS regarding your use of our services.

Amendments

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.