Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the British Traditions Academy website located at peppy-dock.com and our related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access or use our Services.

About British Traditions Academy

British Traditions Academy is an educational institution dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Great Britain. We are operated by:

Our Services

Educational Courses

We offer educational courses covering various aspects of British traditions and cultural heritage, including:

• Traditional Ceremonies & Rituals
• Royal Traditions & Pageantry
• Folk Traditions & Local Customs
• Social Traditions & Customs
• Specialized cultural programs

Digital Content

Our Services include access to digital educational materials such as:

• Video lectures and tutorials
• Interactive learning modules
• Downloadable resources and guides
• Virtual cultural experiences
• Certificates of completion

Community Features

We provide community features including:

• Discussion forums
• Cultural insights blog
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Expert consultations

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary.

User Conduct and Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious code or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our Services
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Share account credentials with unauthorized parties
• Use our Services for commercial purposes without permission

Content Submission

If you submit any content to our Services (such as forum posts or comments), you warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content
• The content does not violate these Terms
• The content is not defamatory, offensive, or harmful
• You grant us a license to use, modify, and display the content

Course Enrollment and Access

Enrollment Process

Course enrollment is subject to:

• Availability of course spaces
• Completion of registration requirements
• Payment of applicable fees (when required)
• Agreement to course-specific terms

Course Access

Upon enrollment, you will receive access to course materials for the duration specified in your enrollment. Access may be revoked if you violate these Terms or course-specific requirements.

Certificates

Certificates of completion are awarded to students who successfully complete course requirements. Certificates remain valid unless revoked for academic misconduct or Terms violations.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of British Traditions Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. This license does not permit you to:

• Reproduce, distribute, or display our content publicly
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Reverse engineer or decompile any software

User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Services, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.

Payment Terms

Course Fees

Some courses may require payment of fees. All fees are stated in British Pounds (GBP) unless otherwise indicated. Payment terms include:

• Fees must be paid in full before course access is granted
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified
• We reserve the right to change fees with reasonable notice
• Additional taxes may apply based on your location

Refund Policy

Refunds are provided only in the following circumstances:

• Course cancellation by British Traditions Academy
• Technical issues preventing course access (not resolved within 30 days)
• Requests made within 14 days of enrollment with valid reasons

Service Availability and Modifications

Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our Services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical difficulties or system failures
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes that affect your access to paid courses.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Educational Content

Our courses and content are provided for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and completeness:

• Content reflects our interpretation of British traditions
• Cultural practices may vary by region and time period
• Information should not be considered definitive academic sources
• We encourage students to conduct additional research

Service Disclaimer

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, British Traditions Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our Services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless British Traditions Academy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit or share through our Services

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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.

EU Users

If you are a consumer located in the European Union, you may also have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection laws.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes. Most concerns can be resolved through direct communication.

Mediation

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, we agree to participate in mediation through a recognized mediation service in London, England, before pursuing litigation.

Limitation Period

Any claim or dispute must be brought within one year after the cause of action arises, or such claim will be permanently barred.

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account management features. Termination does not entitle you to refunds for paid services already provided.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to Services will cease immediately
• All licenses granted to you will terminate
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect
• We may delete your account and associated data

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and British Traditions Academy regarding our Services.

Severability

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

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or technical failures.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notification for significant changes
• Providing notice through our Services

Your continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: