Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

a) “Agreement”: means the contract you have entered by purchasing the services to which these terms and conditions apply.
b) “Customer”: person, firm or company to whom Services are provided.
c) “Oxford Care Services”: means Oxford Care Services Limited with registered office 65 Park Road Hounslow, TW32HG. Trading name: “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”.
d) “Services”: services to be provided by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  to the Customer under the Agreement which include public scheduled courses, online and/or on-site training courses and consultancy services.
e) “Online training”: refers to training delivered by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  on web.
f) “In-house training”: refers to training delivered by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  on Customer premises.
g) “Public courses”: refers to training delivered by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  to multiple customers at “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  or alternative location from that of the Customer.
h) “Consultancy”: refers to bespoke advice and other assistance relating to a Customer’s specific requirements as agreed at the outset of the engagement.
i) “Engagement”: refers to each individual piece of bespoke In-house training or Consultancy work requested by the Customer.
j) “Bespoke training”: refers to training tailored to a Customer’s specific requirements including but not limited to creation of new and tailored training materials.
k) “Working Day”: every week day apart from Saturday, Sunday, and United Kingdom statutory holidays.
l) “Third Party”: refers to any outside party, contractor or consultant which “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  may choose to deliver the Services.
m) “Quote”: refers to the price quoted in a proposal document, contract or any other form of formal communication.

2. General

2.1 These terms and conditions should be read and accepted by you prior to your purchase. You accept that by purchasing any of our Services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
2.2 By placing an order for Services from “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” , you warrant that you are legally capable of entering binding contracts on behalf of the Customer, and acknowledge that where a purchase order is issued for the ordering of such services, these Terms and Conditions will prevail over any terms and conditions contained within any such purchase order.
2.3 Where a customer has a specific agreement or contract in place for alternative services provided by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”, the Customer acknowledges that for any instances of training or consultancy, and/or where there is a conflict of terms and conditions, these Terms and Conditions will apply for any training or consultancy services unless expressly acknowledged in writing by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”.
2.4 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  reserve the right to modify these T&Cs without prior notice. When changes are made, “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  will notify the changes on the Company's website (www.lcvue.co.uk).
2.5 If the Customer does not accept any changes, the Customer shall promptly notify “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  of such non-acceptance and in such case, the old T&Cs shall govern for the remaining term of Agreement and the new T&Cs shall apply to any new Agreement.
2.6 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  shall provide the Services requested, and as described in any “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  written proposal, exercising reasonable skill and care always.
2.7 The Agreement shall be governed by English Law. Any dispute under this Agreement shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of English courts.
2.8 The parties are each independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall give rise to a partnership, joint venture, agency or any such other relationship between the parties. Neither party shall claim to be a legal representative, partner, agent, franchisee or employee of the other party.
2.9 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” may assign or sub-contract its obligations or rights under this Agreement to a competent third party in whole or in part. The Customer may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part except with “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” express written consent.

3. Customer Obligations

3.1 Where “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  are required to perform services on Customer premises, the Customer agrees to provide a full and safe working environment for “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” staff and contractors including any relevant safety wear and equipment as may be necessary in performing the required services.
3.2 The Customer agrees to ensure that “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  staff and any sub-contractors engaged by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  are informed of all relevant health & safety requirements of the Customers site at the outset of any services performed.
3.3 The Customer agrees to have in place suitable employer’s liability and public liability insurance always that services are performed by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  on the Customer’s premises.

3.4 As a part of the registration process customer need to upload a photograph of yourself if registering as an individual or company, and have a camera built into your computer so that your identity can be verified as you start to undertake tests within any courses. This is a security protocol for any courses that are accredited or may lead to a qualification. Thank you for your understanding.

4. Fees & Payment

Fees

4.1 Any prices quoted to the Customer for the provision of Public Courses will be based on prevailing price lists in force at that time. Such price lists are subject to change and amendment at any time.
4.2 Prices quoted for Public Courses which are run from “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  Venue include day conference venue fees but exclude any required overnight accommodation where applicable which will be subject to a separate fee and terms and conditions.
4.3 Prices quoted for the provision of In-house training or Consultancy are provided on a bespoke basis, dependent on the Customers’ requirements on a job by job basis and are only valid for 30 days from the date of any written quote.
4.4 Any discounts offered by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  to the Customer for the provision of services are offered against published price lists or standard rates in force at the date of quote, and such discounts or offers are unable to be used in conjunction with any other offers available at that time.
4.5 All fees are quoted exclusive of VAT, which will be charged at the prevailing rate.
4.6 All fees quoted are for the provision of services only and exclude any travel or subsistence or other expenses which, other than mileage, will be payable by the Customer in accordance with “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  internal expenses policy. Such Travel and subsistence will be recharged to the Customer at cost. Mileage will be recharged to the Customer at 65 pence per mile.
4.7 All fees are subject to annual or other such periodic review and amendment to consider the changing nature and variation of wages, materials and other costs in providing the services to the customer. “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” reserve the right to accordingly adjust fees at any time to take account of such increases in cost.

Payment terms

4.8 All training courses (both online training and In-house training) are billable in advance and are payable 15 days prior to the course delivery date, or in the case of bespoke training courses, the later of 15 days prior to the course delivery date or the customer approval of the course design, but in any event prior to the commencement of the course. Online trainings payment will be made online, once the payment made the courses will come in the account automatically.
4.9 Any Public courses booked within 15 days of the course commencement date are payable by credit card to confirm a candidate place on the course.
4.10 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  reserve the right to refuse attendance on any Public course which has not been paid in advance. “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  further reserve the right to refuse to deliver any In-house training which isn’t paid in advance and will be subject to the cancellation terms as set out in clause 5.
4.11 Consultancy assignments will be invoiced either upon completion or in the case of longer assignments on a monthly frequency based on work completed at the point of billing. Such invoices are payable 30 days from the date of invoice.
4.12 Where a Consultancy assignment results in the production of a final report, such Consultancy assignment fees are payable in full in advance of the publication of any such report. “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  reserve the right to refrain from issuing any such report until such time that any outstanding debts relating to the assignment are settled.
4.13 Any fees outstanding beyond agreed terms are subject to a late payment interest charge of 5% above the Bank of England base rate prevailing at the end of each month that such debt is outstanding.
4.14 The Customer warrants in all instances that where a valid Customer purchase order is required to be quoted on any invoices, the Customer will provide such purchase order details as necessary to facilitate payment in good time and for the full value of any service provided.
4.15 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  is not liable under any circumstances for the failure of the Customer to provide any necessary purchase order information as may be required, and the Customer accordingly acknowledges that all fees are due and payable according to “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  terms and conditions in the instances where a valid purchase order has failed to be provided.

4.16 Customers can ask to generate invoice to pay for online and inhouse courses, but “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” can give access for the courses to the customer or Confirmed the In-house booking date and time, when payment confirmed by the accounts team.

5. Cancellation & Termination Cancellation

5.1 Cancellation charges including those levied for transfers, deferrals or postponements of services are charged in accordance with the table of charges set out below. All charges are exclusive of VAT.
5.2 Charges are applied to the full list price of any course or standard day rates in force at the date of cancellation.
5.3 All cancellations, transfers, deferrals or postponements must be received in writing by LEARNING CONNECT.

5.4 You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days from the day after the receipt of the Materials. If you choose to cancel within this period, you will receive a refund of the Price within 14 days of you returning all Materials to us.

5.5 The right of cancellation will not apply if:
5.5.1 you have accessed any online learning or Materials prior to cancellation. You must not log into the online student portal and/or start your course if you wish to receive a refund.
5.5.2 any software supplied has been used or the Security seal broken.
5.5.3 you have been provided with any of the Services.
5.5.4 Notification of cancellation of a course must be made to support@lcvue.co.uk
5.6 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  reserve the right to cancel, defer or postpone any In-house training at any time at its discretion with no liability to the Customer. In such circumstances, Learning Connect, will offer the Customer an alternative date. “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” will not be liable for any expenses incurred by the Customer within 10 working days of the course date; thereafter “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” will reimburse the Customer the lower of the expense incurred or £100 in total on production of supporting receipts. “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  will not compensate the Customer for any time spent travelling or being away from the office because of such cancellation.
5.7 Where “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  cancel a course and is unable to offer an alternative date to the Customer, then the Customer will be refunded in full any fees paid. For the avoidance of doubt “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  is under no obligation to provide a refund where an alternative date is offered but is refused by the Customer.
5.8 The Customer may substitute course attendees as required if “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  is informed in writing with no less than 10 days’ notice. In such instances, it is the Customers responsibility to ensure that the attendee has any pre-requisite knowledge and/or undertaken any required pre-reading to attend the course. “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” reserve the right to charge an administration fee of 50% of the total course fee for each substituted attendee.

Termination of Agreement

5.7 This Agreement will continue to apply to all training arrangements provided to the Customer until such time that terms and conditions are changed.
5.9 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  may at its discretion terminate or suspend this Agreement upon 10 days’ notice to the Customer if:
5.9.1 the Customer ceases to trade or otherwise terminates business operations;
5.9.2 becomes insolvent or seeks protection under any bankruptcy, receivership, trust deed, creditors arrangement, composition or comparable proceeding or any proceeding is instituted against the Customer;
5.9.3 fails to make payment in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement
5.10 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  may at its discretion immediately terminate or suspend this Agreement if the Customer commits a material breach, or a series of breaches the combination of which constitutes a material breach and the Customer fails to remedy such breach(es) with 10 days after receipt of notice giving details of breach(es) and requiring them to be remedied.

6. Refund Policy

6.1 Following free registration, we provide full access to our courses front page with description and learning management system. Please evaluate our site carefully to ensure our courses meet your needs before you purchase courses. Our support team will be available to answer any questions you might have.
6.2 Should technical difficulties or platform incompatibilities cause the software not to function, we may, at our discretion, issue a refund. In such instances, we require that you provide sufficient information for us to positively identify your purchase transaction (e.g. your full name, email address, date of transaction, number of courses purchased, etc.).
6.3 If a valid request is made within 14 days of purchase, you must submit to us a letter/email confirming your requirement for a refund, along with the reason(s) for your request.

Acceptance of this Refund Policy

6.4 It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with this refund policy. By purchasing courses from Learning Connect, you indicate that you have read this refund policy and that you agree with and fully accept the terms of this refund policy.
6.5 If you do not agree with or fully accept the terms of this refund policy, we ask that you do not place an order with us.
6.6 All correspondence regarding our refund policy should be sent to the provided address on our website.

7. Staff & Contractors

7.1 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK” shall be entitled to subcontract, delegate or assign the provision of any services or any of their rights or duties under these terms. “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  shall have discretion as to which of their employees or self-employed agents, contractors or third parties (“Third Party”) are assigned to perform the services.
7.2 The Customer agrees to pay “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  introduction fee as set out in upper-mentioned clause in the event that the Customer, any subsidiary, group or associated company or any person connected with the Customer (directly or indirectly) recruit as an employee or engage as self-employed contractor any employee or Third Party of “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  if that employee or Third Party was involved in the provision of services to the Customer by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  in the 12 month period prior to their engagement by the Customer.
7.3 If the Customer engages an employee or Third Party of “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  as set out in upper-mentioned clause, the Customer agrees to pay an introduction fee (which shall be immediately due and payable) equal to 50% of the annual remuneration (including pay and benefits) payable by the Customer to the relevant individual in the year following the commencement of that individual’s employment.

8. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

8.1 All intellectual property rights of any nature (including copyright) created or provided by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  or its employees or Third Parties shall be and remain the property of “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  and any such materials shall be licensed to the Customer for internal use only.
8.2 The Customer undertakes to keep all Publications materials created by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  confidential and not to copy, publish or distribute any such information, materials or documents to any third party without LEARNING CONNECT CONSTRUCTION’s prior written consent (save where such information is in the public domain or the Customer is required to disclose such information by law).
8.3 Each party agrees with the other not to divulge or allow to be divulged any confidential information relating to the other’s business or affairs other than to its employees or subcontractors who need to know such information or where the other party has consented to such disclosure.

9. Force Majeure

9.1 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  shall be entitled to delay or cancel delivery of any services or to reduce the amount of services delivered if it is prevented from or hindered or delayed in the provision of services through any circumstances beyond its reasonable control including strike, lock-out, accident, war, government action, national emergency, act of terrorism, protest, riot, civil commotion, Internet outage, explosion, flood, epidemic, fire.

10. Liability & Insurance

10.1 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  aggregate liability including the liability of their partners, agents, subcontractors and employees in respect of any services provided to the Customer by “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  about your service contract will be limited to the total fees payable by the Customer for the service.
10.2 “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  shall not be liable to the Customer in respect of any event of default for loss of profits, goodwill or any type of indirect or consequential loss, including the acts or omissions of the Customer, even if “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  had been advised of the possibility of the Customer incurring the same.
10.3 Nothing in these terms will limit or exclude “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  liability for death or personal injury arising because of “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  negligence.
10.4 The Customer shall fully have permitted in law, indemnify and hold harmless “Learning Connect Construction - LCVUE.CO.UK”  and its Third Parties from and against all claims, damages, losses or expense, arising.