Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 15 April 2025

Welcome to Preliminary.online, an online education platform operated under the academic oversight of Birmingham University. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website and its services. By accessing or registering on this platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms, governed by the laws of England and Wales.

1. About Us

Preliminary.online is an e-learning platform managed in collaboration with Birmingham University, supporting skill development and professional advancement through accessible online education.

Operator: Birmingham University
Website: https://www.preliminary.online
Email: support@preliminary.online
Registered Address: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

2. Eligibility

To use our services, users must:

  • Be at least 16 years old or have consent from a parent or guardian

  • Provide accurate, complete information during registration

  • Abide by these Terms and any course-specific policies

3. User Accounts

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials

  • All activities under your account

  • Informing us immediately of any unauthorized access or breach

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Course Access and Certificates

  • All courses are delivered online and are self-paced, typically designed to be completed within 3 months

  • Upon successful completion of all course modules and assessments, learners will receive a verifiable digital certificate issued by Preliminary.online under Birmingham University’s authority

  • Certificates are not equivalent to a degree or diploma qualification but serve as professional development credentials

5. Fees, Payment, and Refunds

  • Certain programs may require payment. All fees are shown in GBP (£) and include applicable VAT

  • Payments are securely processed through our authorized third-party providers

  • You have a 14-day right to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, provided the course has not been accessed

  • If a course has been accessed or started, the cancellation right is waived

Refunds may be granted in line with our refund policy or applicable UK consumer law.

6. Intellectual Property

All course content, branding, images, and digital materials are the intellectual property of Birmingham University and/or its content partners. You agree not to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content

  • Share your login credentials or course access with others

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive licence for personal, non-commercial use.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the platform for lawful purposes only and will not:

  • Harass or abuse other users

  • Upload or transmit harmful content

  • Attempt to bypass security measures

  • Use the platform to promote unauthorized commercial activity

Violations may result in suspension or termination of access.

8. Liability Disclaimer

While we aim to provide accurate, up-to-date educational content, Preliminary.online and Birmingham University make no warranties as to the content’s suitability for your specific goals.

We shall not be liable for:

  • Loss of income, data, or opportunity

  • Indirect or consequential damages

  • Third-party website links or service disruptions

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud.

9. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites.

10. Modifications to Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically. Updated versions will be posted at:
https://www.preliminary.online/terms

Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes agreement to the new terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries or concerns, please contact:

📧 Email: support@preliminary.online
🏛 Postal Address:
Preliminary.online
c/o Birmingham University
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom

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