Everest School of Business & Economics (ESBE) – Website Terms and Conditions

1. About ESBE

The Website is operated by:

References in these Terms to "ESBE", "we", "us", or "our" are to Everest School of Business & Economics and Everest Business Consulting Ltd. References to "user" or "users" mean any person accessing or using the Website.

2. Acceptance of these Terms

By accessing, browsing or using the Website in any way, users agree to be bound by these Terms and any additional terms and policies referred to in them, including:

• ESBE Website Privacy Policy
• ESBE Cookie Policy

If these Terms are not accepted, the Website should not be used.

ESBE recommends that users print or download a copy of these Terms for future reference.

3. Changes to these Terms and to the Website

ESBE may:

• Update or amend these Terms from time to time; and/or
• Modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website, including content or features.

Any changes to the Terms will take effect from the date they are posted on the Website. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when they were last revised.

Continued use of the Website after changes are posted will be treated as acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. Use of the Website

The Website is provided for:

• Information about ESBE and its programmes
• Submitting enquiries, application forms or contact requests
• Accessing news, insights and other educational or institutional content.

Users agree that:

• The Website will only be used for lawful purposes and in a lawful manner
• The Website will not be used in a way that infringes the rights of others or restricts or inhibits anyone else's use and enjoyment of it
• No attempt will be made to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, the server on which it is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Website.

Users are responsible for ensuring that anyone who accesses the Website through their internet connection is aware of these Terms and complies with them.

5. Programme information and enrolment

Information about programmes, courses, schedules, fees and entry requirements on the Website is provided for general information purposes only. While ESBE aims to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, it:

• May change programme content, structure, fees, schedules or entry requirements at any time
• May correct errors or omissions without prior notice.

Publication of programme details on the Website does not constitute a binding offer, contract or guarantee of admission. Any formal offer of a place on a programme will be governed by separate terms and conditions communicated at the time of admission or enrolment.

Users should contact ESBE directly (for example via admissions@esbe-edu.uk) to confirm the most current programme information before making any decisions based solely on Website content.

6. No advice

The content on the Website is for educational and general information purposes only. It does not constitute:

• Legal advice
• Financial, investment or tax advice
• Professional advisory services of any kind.

Users should not rely solely on information on the Website when making decisions that could have legal, financial or other professional consequences. Independent professional advice should be sought where appropriate.

7. User submissions and accuracy of information

When submitting any form or providing information to ESBE via the Website (including contact forms, programme enquiries or applications), users confirm that:

• All information supplied is accurate, complete and up to date to the best of their knowledge
• They have the right to provide any information or documents submitted
• Information will not be false, misleading, defamatory, offensive, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate.

ESBE reserves the right to reject, remove or decline to act on any submission that it reasonably considers to be inappropriate, inaccurate, misleading or in breach of these Terms or applicable law.

8. Intellectual property rights

Unless otherwise stated, ESBE is the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights in:

• The Website and its design
• Text, graphics, images, logos, icons and other content
• Programme titles, structures and descriptive content
• Downloadable brochures and other documentation.

These works are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws and treaties worldwide. All rights are reserved.

Users may:

• View pages from the Website on a computer or mobile device
• Print or download extracts of content for personal reference or internal business use only, provided that ESBE is acknowledged as the source and all proprietary notices are retained.

Users may not, without prior written permission from ESBE:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, display, post or transmit any part of the Website for commercial purposes
• Use any ESBE logo, name or branding in a way that suggests any form of endorsement or association without prior written consent
• Create derivative works based on educational content or programme designs for competing services.

Requests for permission to use Website content should be sent to: info@esbe-edu.uk.

9. Links to other websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are provided for convenience and information. ESBE:

• Has no control over the content, policies or practices of third-party sites
• Does not endorse or accept responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from their use.

Users accessing any third-party websites via links on the ESBE Website do so entirely at their own risk and should review the terms and privacy policies of those sites.

10. Linking to the ESBE Website

Other websites may link to ESBE's Website, provided that:

• The link is fair and legal and does not damage ESBE's reputation or take advantage of it
• The link does not suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement by ESBE where none exists
• The Website is not framed on another site and links are only made to the home page or other approved pages.

ESBE reserves the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

Any request to create a deeper or more formal linking or partnership arrangement should be directed to: partnerships@esbe-edu.uk.

11. Privacy and cookies

The use of personal data collected through the Website is governed by ESBE's:

• Website Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy

These policies explain:

• What personal data is collected
• How it is used, stored and protected
• The use of cookies and similar technologies
• User rights under applicable data protection laws.

By using the Website, users acknowledge that they have read the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. For any questions about data protection, users may contact: dpo@esbe-edu.uk.

12. Availability of the Website

ESBE aims to keep the Website available and functioning correctly but does not guarantee that:

• The Website, or any content on it, will always be available or uninterrupted
• The Website will be free from errors, defects, or omissions.

ESBE may suspend, withdraw, discontinue or change all or any part of the Website without notice, and will not be liable if, for any reason, the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

Users are responsible for:

• Arranging their own access to the Website
• Ensuring their devices and software are compatible with the Website.

13. Viruses, security and misuse

ESBE does not guarantee that the Website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. Users are responsible for implementing their own virus protection and cybersecurity measures.

Users must not:

• Misuse the Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other malicious or harmful material
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, the server on which it is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to it
• Attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.

Any such misuse may constitute a criminal offence. ESBE may report suspected breaches to law enforcement authorities and cooperate by disclosing any relevant information to them.

14. Liability

• The Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available", without any warranties, representations or guarantees, whether express or implied
• ESBE does not warrant that the information on the Website is complete, accurate, up to date or suitable for any particular purpose
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, ESBE excludes all conditions, warranties and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or equity.

ESBE will not be liable for any:

• Loss of profit, revenue, business, contracts or anticipated savings
• Loss of data or loss of goodwill
• Indirect or consequential loss or damage,

arising out of or in connection with:

• Use of, or inability to use, the Website; or
• Use of or reliance on any content displayed on the Website.

Users accessing the Website do so at their own risk.

15. Contacting ESBE about these Terms

For any questions, comments or concerns about these Terms, the Website, or any other related matter, please contact: