Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to all Services provided by us,

The Accreditation Group Ltd., a company registered in England and Wales under

number 15786279, whose registered address is at Halifax House, 93-101 Bridge

Street, Manchester M3 2GX, (referred to as “the Company/we/us/our”).

1. Definitions and Interpretation:

In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise

requires, the following terms have the following meanings:

"Approved Provider/You/Your" means the sole

trader, firm or corporate body entering the Contract with us. The business

itself, rather than any individual within it, will apply to obtain the

accreditation, subject to these Terms and Conditions;

"Contract" means the contract formed in accordance with Clause 2

which incorporates, the chargeable and non-chargeable services, defined within

these Terms & Conditions, at the point of agreement to these Terms and

Conditions;

"Fee" means all the fees applied to 'Chargeable' CPD

Accreditation Services;

"Materials" means all materials and resources,

supplied by you, to be accredited as part of the Services;

"Services" means the CPD Accreditation services provided by us; and

"Activities" means CPD Training Courses,

Webinars, Podcasts, Events & Educational tutorials;

"Company" means the company/organisation/sole

trader entering the Contractual relationship with The Accreditation Group Ltd.;

"Chargeable Service" means a service offered by The Accreditation Group Ltd.

that is subject to fees;

"Non-Chargeable Service" means a service offered by The Accreditation Group Ltd.

that is not subject to fees;

"Slot" means an available accreditation

application position for a CPD Activity;

"Website" means https://www.theaccreditationgroup.co.uk;

"Expired" means the CPD Accreditation term has

expired and the CPD Accreditation is no longer valid from the date of

expiration;

"Suspended" means due to an Approved Provider

account issue the CPD Accreditation has been suspended until further notice

1.1 Each reference in these Terms & Conditions to “writing” or “written” includes

emails.

1.2 The headings used in these Terms and Conditions are for

convenience only and will have no effect upon their interpretation. Words

imparting the singular include the plural and vice versa. References to persons

include corporations.

2. Approved Provider Contract Formation - (Non-Chargeable Service)

2.1 In order to apply for CPD Activity Accreditation, you

will need to complete the Approved Provider registration form, via our website,

fully and to the best of your knowledge.

2.2 A legally binding Contract will be formed once you

submit your Approved Provider registration form to us, via the Website or

otherwise. The Contract will be subject to, and enforceable under these Terms

and Conditions, following the Digital Acceptance of these Terms &

Conditions. You agree that your 'Digital Acceptance' of these Terms &

Conditions will act as your digital signature, agreeing to the Contract

Formation and the Company will be liable under these terms.

2.3 However, submission of the Approved Provider

registration form is not confirmation of Approved Provider status acceptance.

Acceptance will be confirmed separately in writing. Chargeable services will

not be available until confirmation is received. 

2.4 In the unlikely event that payment is taken for a

chargeable service, but the Approved Provider application is not yet accepted,

or has been rejected, the Fee will be refunded within 14 days.

2.5 You agree that you are an appropriately authorised

individual to sign these Terms & Conditions 'On Behalf Of' the Company and

are authorised to enter the Company into this Contract. 

2.6 Once Approved Provider status is granted, you are not

permitted to change the company name and/or transfer Accredited Courses /

Webinars / Podcasts / Educational tutorials or Trainer accreditation to an

alternative Approved Provider account, unless permission has been expressly

granted by The Accreditation Group Ltd. This includes Company acquirement or

Company re-branding.

2.7 If the Approved Provider's Company is registered with

Companies House in the UK and holds Limited/Ltd status, if for any reason, Voluntary

or Compulsory Strike-off is initiated, you must inform The Accreditation Group

Ltd. at the first opportunity. If outstanding fees remain on your account, you

must ensure your debt liabilities have been dealt with prior to Strike-off. In

this case, all CPD Accreditation held by the Approved Provider will be set to

'Expired' from the date the Company ‘Strike-off' action is taken and will no

longer be valid.

2.8 If the Approved Provider's Company is registered with

Companies House in the UK and holds Limited/Ltd status, if for any reason the

Company is Dissolved, you must inform The Accreditation Group Ltd. at the first

possible opportunity. In this case, all CPD Accreditation held by the Approved

Provider will be set to 'Expired' from the date the Company was Dissolved and

will no longer be valid.

2.9 If the Company is registered with Companies House and

an official name change has been actioned, you agree to inform The

Accreditation Group Ltd. as soon as is reasonably possible.

2.10 On Approved Provider status being granted, the Company

will be issued a unique Certificate, Approved Provider Logo and Identification

Number. These assets are explicitly for the use of demonstrating the Company's

successful completion of the Approved CPD Provider application process only.

You agree that these assets must not be used to imply, in any way, that the CPD

Activities delivered by the Company, or the Company Trainers, are CPD

Accredited by The Accreditation Group Ltd.

**Approved Provider logos are not permitted

to be presented on student/learner certification**

2.11 You agree that all CPD Accreditation Logos,

Identification Numbers, Certificates etc, issued by The Accreditation Group

Ltd. will only be used in line with The Accreditation Group Ltd. Brand

Guidelines. 

2.12 On successfully being granted Approved CPD Provider

status, the Company details will be submitted to the 3rd party, independent

online directory, The CPD Register (https://thecpdregister.com) for Company listing. It is the Approved Provider's

responsibility to ensure that all the information listed on The CPD Register is

accurate to the best of your knowledge.

2.13 All Approved Provider accounts are subject to a random

Audit process to ensure compliance with The Accreditation Group Ltd. Approved

Provider criteria. Requests for additional/updated information must be actioned

by the Approved Provider. Approved Providers who are unable or unwilling to

provide the additional/updated information requested may face

account/accreditation suspension.

2.14 You agree that if 'Paid Services' are not accessed

within the following timeframes, the Approved Provider account will be set to

'Expired' and will no longer be accessible without express permission from The

Accreditation Group Ltd. The 'Expired' status will be reflected on The CPD

Register Company listing:

Approved Provider Expiration Timeframes:

Companies operating from the UK - 12-months to access 'Paid

Services' before Approved Provider account expiration

Companies operating outside of the UK - 6-months to access

'Paid Services' before Approved Provider account expiration

**Not applicable to Approved Providers seeking CPD Event

Accreditation ONLY**

2.15 You agree that in the case of Approved Provider

account expiration you will no longer be permitted to use the intellectual

property of The Accreditation Group Ltd., including, but not limited to,

Approved Provider Logo / Approved Provider Certificate / Approved Provider

Identification Number.

3. Accreditation

3.1 CPD Course Accreditation - (Chargeable Service)

3.1.1 CPD Courses receiving accreditation are subject to a

rigorous mapping process against the internationally recognised, The

Accreditation Group Ltd. ACCREDITED Framework to ensure their suitability. The

Accreditation Group Ltd. ensure each and every CPD Course application is

subjected to the same rigorous mapping exercise. We do not adopt a 'Blanket

Accreditation' methodology, ensuring universal standards are maintained across

all accredited Courses. 

3.1.2 You agree that our Course accreditation service is

limited to assessing/reviewing the related learning materials and/or

educational content, and supporting resources used for the delivery of the

Course, are suitable and comply with The Accreditation Group Ltd. ACCREDITED

Framework criteria. We have no responsibility for reviewing the technical

content, accuracy or completeness of the materials/content/resources provided.

3.1.3 All CPD Courses must be submitted as individual,

separate, subjects and accredited on their own merit. CPD Courses submitted

covering multiple subjects will be returned and a request to separate them into

their individual subjects and accreditation offered on an individual basis.

Failure to action this request will result in a hold on the accreditation

process. 

3.1.4 To enable us to perform the Accredited Course(s)

assessment/review process we require Approved Providers to supply us with all

learning materials, content and resources used for the delivery of each Course

they submit for accreditation. These may take the form of, but not limited to,

Learner Manuals, Articles, Videos, PDFs, Handouts, Lesson Plans, PowerPoint

Presentations, Tutor Notes and/or any other related materials used for the

course delivery. 

3.1.5 CPD Course applications will be subject to a

pre-screening process to ensure applications are completed in their entirety.

You agree that the full accreditation assessment/review process will not

commence until any returned Course applications are re-submitted with all

requested actions complete. At which point the above timeframes (3.1.11) will

be applicable.

3.1.6 CPD Courses submitted for CPD Accreditation must

avoid terminology commonly associated with OFQUAL Regulated Qualifications.

Course applications will be returned for terminology to be addressed ensuring

consumer transparency. The accreditation process will be put on hold until such

time as the required terminology is addressed/amended. 

3.1.7 Course Mapping - you agree that submitted courses

where the title includes the term 'Level' must be accompanied by a sufficient

'Mapping Document', demonstrating the learning outcomes of the CPD Course align

to a regulated qualification training course of the same level. Mapping

Documents are supplied via the Approved Provider dashboard. If the Approved

Provider is unable or unwilling to provide such Mapping documentation, the term

'Level' must be removed from all course titles/materials/resources etc. 

3.1.8 Dependant on the Course subject matter submitted, we

withhold the right to request additional policy documents to be signed or

further evidence of competency before the Accreditation process can commence.

This will be communicated if/when required. You agree that if you are unable or

unwilling to sign these additional policy documents, that all submitted

Course(s) that are subject to the conditions of the additional policy

documentation will not be assessed/reviewed until such time as the requested signed

documents or further evidence is received. 

3.1.9 In the case where an Approved Provider is unable to

sign any additional policy documentation requested, at the sole discretion of

The Accreditation Group Ltd., we may offer the Course accreditation 'slot' back

for re-use. This will be confirmed in writing. 

3.1.10 The assessment/review process for CPD Course

Accreditation will commence in due course following the submission of the CPD

Course application via The Accreditation Group Ltd. online portal, provided we

receive payment in accordance with clause 4. 

3.1.11 On submission of CPD Courses, they will be subject

to the following timeframes. These are for guidance purposes only and may be

subject to change from time to time. Upon CPD Course submission we aim to

review applications, in the first instance, within an average timeframe of 2-4

weeks from the date of submission. This timeframe may vary and is dependent on

a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, the size of the course(s),

the number/size of materials/resources submitted, the volume and complexity of

the CPD Courses received.

3.1.12 You agree that once a CPD Course has been submitted

and the accreditation process has commenced, you are not permitted to remove or

alter the Course in any way. This includes, but not limited to, changing the

Course(s) title, swapping the Course(s) for an alternative Course(s), deleting

the Course to 're-use' the accreditation 'slot'. 

3.1.13 The Accreditation Group Ltd. withhold the right to

refuse Accredited Course status for any submitted Course(s) where the applicant

is unable or unwilling to provide evidence in support of their application, or

they do not comply with The Accreditation Group Ltd. Assessors' requests for

action.

3.1.14 You agree that the Accredited Course assessment

process is specific to the learning materials/content/resources alone and is in

no way a measure, or reflection of the competency of the individual Trainer

delivering the course.

3.1.15 Approved Providers may submit CPD Courses for

accreditation at any time throughout the duration of their Accreditation Plan,

up to 2 months prior to the expiry date of the contracted payment plan if

accreditation 'slots' are available on the account. Any CPD Courses submitted

after this time may result in the activity not receiving CPD Accreditation and

contract renewal will be required. This is down to the discretion of The

Accreditation Group Ltd. only and will be confirmed in writing.

3.1.16 You agree that the CPD Accreditation applied to each

CPD Course is in no way related to any products, goods, or machinery, or any

such item, offered as part of a 'package' and is solely related to the learning

materials/content/resources presented to us via the CPD Course accreditation

application form.

3.1.17 On successful CPD Course Accreditation you will be

provided with a unique Accredited Activity Logo and the Accredited CPD Course

will be published on The CPD Register (https://thecpdregister.com/) under the Approved CPD Provider listing. You agree that

the use of your unique Accredited Course(s) logo is used in line with The

Accreditation Group Ltd. Brand Guidelines and not used for any other purpose. 

**Approved Provider logos are not permitted to be presented on learner

certification**

3.1.18 You agree that that you are not permitted to claim,

market or promote your CPD Courses as 'CPD Accredited' by The Accreditation

Group Ltd. until such time that accreditation is granted, and the Accredited

Activity Logo and associated unique accreditation number is made available in

the Approved Provider online account. Submission of Training Materials and

Resources as part of a CPD Accredited Course application is in no way an

indication that the accreditation has been granted. 

3.1.19 Once Accredited Course status is granted, for any

CPD Course, you agree to not alter, in any way, the title, content or delivery

method of the Training Course from those which have been subject to the CPD

Accreditation assessment/review process, unless you are updating course

materials. Failure to abide by this may result in Accreditation Suspension. 

3.1.20 CPD Credits will be allocated/assigned to each

individual subject approved for CPD Accreditation. You agree that these CPD

Credits are only valid from the date accreditation is granted and cannot, in

any way, be 'back dated' to students/learners who completed the training prior

to the date accreditation was granted.

3.1.21 Any unused 'Accreditation Slots' within an Approved

Provider's Accreditation Plan which are not utilised throughout the duration of

the contracted plan, are non-refundable and cannot be carried over to an

additional extended accreditation plan.

3.1.22 Any overdue payments, or cancellation of your Direct

Debit mandate for the Accreditation Contract, will automatically engage

Approved Provider account suspension. This includes suspension of all

Accredited Courses, and a request will be lodged with The CPD Register to

suspend the Approved Provider listing until such time that the overdue funds

are paid in full. In the case of CPD Accredited Course suspension, you are not

permitted to claim, market or promote your CPD Courses as CPD Accredited by The

Accreditation Group Ltd. until such time that the suspension is removed.

3.1.23 All CPD Accredited Courses are subject to a

mandatory 36-month review. The review process will be automatically initiated

at the point each accredited CPD Course reaches the 36-month point. This will

be at no additional cost to the Approved Provider. The review process may

reveal required amendments, changes, updates and/or actions that will be

communicated via The Accreditation Group Ltd. Accreditation & Compliance

Team in writing. A reasonable timeframe will be assigned to these amendments,

changes, updates and/or actions. They must be completed within the determined

timeframe. If the Approved Provider is unable or unwilling to make these

amendments, changes, updates and/or actions in the given timeframe, this may

result in CPD Accreditation suspension/expiry. 

3.1.24 The Accreditation Group Ltd. actively encourage the

maintenance of all CPD materials, learning resources and educational content

and any additional resources used in the delivery of the CPD course. This can

be achieved via the Approved Provider account on The Accreditation Group Ltd.

online portal. However, if significant changes are being made that impact the

learning outcomes of the course, you will be required to submit the updated

course as a new course for independent Accreditation. 

3.1.25 The Accreditation Group Ltd. withhold the right to

refuse CPD Accreditation for any course on the grounds of the title, subject,

content, delivery method, ethical alignment, suitability for CPD Accreditation

or courses that may cause harm, distress, or pose any other form of risk to

either the Training Provider, Student/Learner or potential clients of the

Company. 

3.1.26 CPD Course Accreditation Contracts can be held by

the Approved Provider for 12-, 24-or 36-month period, after which time the

Accreditation becomes EXPIRED. You have the choice to either extend the

accreditation for your activities for another Accreditation period by selecting

a new Accreditation plan or have your activities naturally expire. To extend

the CPD Accreditation plan you have 1 month from the date of expiry to do this

where your existing accreditation activity numbers will be extended for your

new chosen Accreditation plan for each of your accredited activities. If the

accreditation plan is not extended within 1 month from the date of the current

Accreditation Plan expiry, any CPD Activities will be displayed as Expired on

The CPD Register and activity accreditation numbers will no longer be valid. In

the event of the accreditation plan has not been extended outside of 1 month

from the date of the current Accreditation Plan expiry, any CPD Activities on a

new Accreditation Plan will need to be fully reviewed against our Accredited

Framework again and be issued new unique Activity Accreditation numbers and

published under your CPD provider account on The CPD Register.

3.1.27 In the event the CPD Accreditation Contract expires,

you agree that you will no longer be permitted to use the intellectual property

of The Accreditation Group Ltd., including, but not limited to, Accredited

Activity Logo and Accredited Activity Identification Number, and agree that you

are not permitted to claim, market or promote your CPD Course(s) as 'CPD

Accredited' by The Accreditation Group Ltd.

3.1.28 Any CPD Course applications that The Accreditation

Group Ltd. are unable, or unwilling to provide CPD Accreditation for will be

removed from the Approved Provider account and the slot will become available

for re-use.