Carolyn Barton - Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions

Use of this site:

The content of this site is provided for general information purposes and no other purpose. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed on this site is an offer to provide any product or service. By communicating with Carolyn Barton electronically or using this site, you are legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Carolyn Barton has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy, currency, completeness and electronic integrity of this site and the information published on it. However, Carolyn Barton cannot accept liability for any loss of any kind incurred as a result of reliance on the information provided in this site or any website which can be accessed by a link from this site, or the functioning of this site. The contents of this site are subject to change without notice.

This site may not be linked with another site without the express written consent of Carolyn Barton. Users of this site are reminded that this site's contents and constituent parts are protected by copyright and other laws.

Carolyn Barton excludes to the fullest extent permitted by law all liability for any claims, penalties, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising from the use of, or inability to use, this site or from any unauthorised access to or alteration of the site.

This site is established in the United Kingdom. Scottish law governs your use of this site. By accessing this site you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts in relation to any claim or dispute arising out of or connected with your use of the site.

Training courses:

All courses:

Delegates will not be registered as having completed a training course, nor will certificates be issued, until full payment is received.

Full attendance at the course and satisfactory completion of the course exercises and exam is required to gain certification.

Carolyn Barton reserves the right to refuse attendance at any training course.

All delegates must have an excellent understanding of the English language, both written and oral.

Places on courses are not transferable (other than by arrangement) and may not be sold to anyone.

Course material is copyrighted; no material shall be copied, reproduced in any way, or distributed without prior written permission from Carolyn Barton.

Every effort has been made to ensure the material (both written and oral) presented during the courses is complete and accurate. However, Carolyn Barton cannot be held legally responsible for any errors or misinterpretations of the material. Carolyn Barton will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other loss or damages of any kind resulting in any way from the use or misuse of the material.

It is the responsibility of delegates/ clients to ensure that the course content is appropriate for their needs by referring to the content as described on this web site.

The content of this site is for information only. Courses are regularly updated to reflect current practice - course content is subject to change without notice. Course fees are valid at the date the site was last updated, as stated below. Current course fees will be provided at booking.

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with Scottish Law. All clients and delegates at training courses agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

Further terms and conditions (including cancellation terms) are detailed below.

Scheduled classroom courses charged at a per person rate:

Attendance at classroom courses at a per person rate is subject to payment of the course fee beforehand. In the event of cancellation by delegates more than 14 days before the course date the fee will be refunded minus a cancellation charge of £10 per person. Any application for a refund must be made in writing or via e-mail. No refund will be due in the event of cancellation by delegates within 14 days of the date of the course, except at the discretion of Carolyn Barton.

For established companies, credit may be available by arrangement for a period of 30 days after the course, at the discretion of Carolyn Barton. Where credit has been arranged, in the event of cancellation by delegates notified in writing or by e-mail more than 14 days before the course a cancellation charge of £10 per person will apply. Any cancellation or non-attendance within 14 days of the date of the course will incur the full fee.

In the unlikely event of cancellation by Carolyn Barton any fees already paid will be refunded in full. Carolyn Barton will not be liable for any costs incurred by delegates. Every effort will be made to provide a course on an alternative date.

Places at courses are not transferable and may not be sold to anyone.

It is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure that the course content is appropriate for their needs by referring to the content as described on this web site.

Private classroom courses charged at a group rate:

Any agreement to provide training does not allow the client to be recognised as an accredited trainer. All accreditation remains solely with Carolyn Barton.

Advertising the course(s) is only allowed in consultation with and with the agreement of Carolyn Barton, to ensure that any advertisement accurately reflects the course(s) being offered.

The client is responsible for providing a suitable course venue and equipment as specified at the time of booking.

For companies paying the group rate, the normal maximum is 10 persons per group; more than 10 persons may be accepted by prior arrangement, but a surcharge may be made.

Places at courses are not to be sold by the client to anyone for profit; the client may only recover a share of the costs from course delegates.

Payment for training courses is due within 30 days after the course and shall include reimbursement of receipted travel and subsistence costs. In accordance with legislation, late payments may incur statutory interest plus a debt recovery fee at the rates current at the time when the payment was due.

The course may be cancelled by the client upon notification to Carolyn Barton by telephone, in writing or by e-mail. The course shall not be deemed to be cancelled until receipt of such notification by Carolyn Barton. If the course is cancelled by the client more than 3 days prior to the start of the course there will be no liability to pay any course fees but any expenses (or commitment thereto) incurred by Carolyn Barton prior to cancellation shall be paid by the client. In the event of cancellation by the client 3 days or less prior to the start of the course the client will be liable to pay the full fee together with any expenses (or commitment thereto) incurred by Carolyn Barton prior to cancellation; transfer to another date is possible subject to availability but any costs incurred therein shall be paid by the client.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances (e.g. delayed or cancelled flights) preventing the course from running, any expenses (or commitment thereto) incurred by Carolyn Barton shall be paid by the client.

In the unlikely event of cancellation by Carolyn Barton refunds will be limited to course fees already paid. Carolyn Barton will not be liable for any costs incurred by delegates or clients. Every effort will be made to provide a course on a suitable alternative date.

Places at courses are not to be sold by the client to anyone for profit; the client may only recover a share of the costs from course delegates.

It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that the course content is appropriate for their needs by referring to the content as described on this web site. Any requests for variations from the standard content should be made in writing to Carolyn Barton prior to booking.

Scheduled remote delivery courses:

Attendance at training courses is subject to payment of the course fee beforehand – places cannot be reserved without payment of the course fee. In the event of cancellation by delegates more than 7 days before the course the fee will be refunded. Any application for a refund must be made in writing or via e-mail. No refund will be due in the event of cancellation by delegates within 7 days of the date of the course, except at the discretion of Carolyn Barton.

For established companies, credit may be available by arrangement for a period of no later than 30 days after the course, at the discretion of Carolyn Barton. Any cancellation or non-attendance within 7 days of the date of the course will incur the full fee. In accordance with legislation, late payments may incur statutory interest plus a debt recovery fee at the rates current at the time when the payment was due.

In the unlikely event of cancellation by Carolyn Barton, any fees already paid will be refunded in full. Carolyn Barton shall not be liable for any costs incurred by delegates. Every effort will be made to provide a course on a suitable alternative date.

It is the responsibility of delegates to provide a computer and a good internet connection for joining the Zoom sessions.

Private remote delivery courses:

It is the responsibility of clients to provide appropriate computers/ laptops and a good internet connection for all delegates to join the Zoom sessions.

Payment for training courses is due within 30 days after the course. In accordance with legislation, late payments may incur statutory interest plus a debt recovery fee at the rates current at the time when the payment was due.

In the unlikely event of cancellation by Carolyn Barton, refunds will be limited to any course fees already paid. Carolyn Barton shall not be liable for any costs incurred by delegates or clients. Every effort will be made to provide a course on a suitable alternative date.

Any agreement to provide training does not allow the client to be recognised as an accredited trainer. All accreditation remains solely with Carolyn Barton.

Advertising the course(s) is only allowed in consultation with and with the agreement of Carolyn Barton, to ensure that any advertisement accurately reflects the course(s) being offered.

Places at courses are not to be sold by the client to anyone for profit; the client may only recover a share of the costs from course delegates.