Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to the English Language Company (“ELC”, “we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at elc.edu.au (the “Website”) and any related services provided by us.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

2. Use of the Website

• Permitted Use: You may use the Website for the sole purpose of gathering information about our courses, submitting enquiries, and applying for enrolment.
• Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:
  • Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorised purpose.
  • Violate any international, federal, or state laws or regulations.
  • Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, or discriminate.
  • Submit false or misleading information.
  • Upload or transmit viruses, worms, or any other type of malicious code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks.

3. Courses and Enrolment

The information about courses, schedules, and fees on the Website is for general informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, this information is subject to change without notice.

The actual enrolment in a course is governed by a separate Student Agreement or Enrolment Contract, which you will be required to sign. That agreement will contain the definitive terms and conditions regarding your course, including fees, refund policies, and student conduct. These Website Terms of Service are subordinate to any signed Student Agreement.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of ELC or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and make personal use of this Website, but not to download, modify, or reproduce any portion of it without our express written consent.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ELC. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that ELC shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content or services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. ELC makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, or materials included on it. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, including the Australian Consumer Law, ELC and its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website; or (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ELC and our affiliates, directors, agents, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State, e.g., New South Wales], Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [Insert City, e.g., Sydney, New South Wales].

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any significant changes by posting the new Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.