Terms and Conditions

Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LensCraft Institute regarding your access to and use of our website, photography courses, and related services. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, students, and others who access or use our services. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations in connection with your use of our services. This includes but is not limited to:

Data protection and privacy laws
Intellectual property and copyright laws
Laws governing online conduct and content
Consumer protection regulations
Anti-discrimination and harassment laws

Prohibited Activities

When using our services, you must not:

Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading practices
Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users or staff
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
Reproduce or distribute copyrighted materials without authorization
Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

Content Guidelines

Any content you submit or share must:

Be respectful and appropriate for an educational environment
Not contain offensive, discriminatory, or explicit material
Respect the privacy and dignity of others
Not violate any third-party rights
Be truthful and not misleading

Age Requirements

You must be at least 16 years of age to use our services independently. Users under 18 may require parental or guardian consent for course enrollment. By using our services, you represent that you meet the age requirements.

Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LensCraft Institute, its directors, officers, employees, instructors, partners, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
Your breach of any law or regulation
Your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
Your misuse of our services or website
Any content you submit or share through our services
Your interactions with other users or third parties

This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of our services and continues for any claims arising from your actions during your use of our services.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you also acknowledge and consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You have certain rights regarding your personal data, which are detailed in our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services and Content

External Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We do not control or endorse these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Your interactions with third-party sites are at your own risk.

Third-Party Content

We may reference or incorporate third-party content, tools, or materials in our courses. While we strive to use reliable sources, we make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of third-party content.

Payment Processing

Payment transactions are processed through secure third-party payment providers. We do not store complete payment card information. Your payment information is subject to the privacy policies and terms of the payment providers.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an as-is and as-available basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

Educational Outcomes

While we are committed to providing quality photography education, we make no guarantees regarding specific educational outcomes, skill development, career success, or income generation. Results depend on individual effort, dedication, talent, and external factors beyond our control.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LensCraft Institute shall not be liable for:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Lost profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Personal injury or property damage resulting from service use
Damages arising from third-party actions or content

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, strikes, governmental actions, pandemics, or technical failures. In such events, we will make reasonable efforts to fulfill our obligations or provide alternative arrangements.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to attempt to resolve disputes informally. Many concerns can be addressed through good faith communication and negotiation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

For certain types of disputes, we may agree to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution processes. This can provide a faster and more cost-effective resolution than litigation.

General Provisions

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and LensCraft Institute regarding your use of our services.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party at our discretion.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide additional notice through our website or by email to enrolled students.

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must discontinue use of our services.