BOOKING TERMS, CONDITIONS AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note these ‘Terms and Conditions’ may be subject to change without notice.

BOOKINGS

  • Before booking a course, please ensure you have read the course content to ensure the course will meet your training needs and that you are able to meet pre-requisites, where stated.
  • If a course registration/booking form/telephone booking is completed by an individual other than the named candidate, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure the candidate is suitable for the course and has the relevant experience.  For guidance on selecting suitable candidates to join the Train the Trainer course, see our Trainer Recruitment Document
  • All bookings remain PROVISIONAL until an authorised person from your organisation has agreed to our terms and conditions using our online booking confirmation system (a link to this system will be forwarded to you by email at the time of booking).
  • We require a 30% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT payment in order to secure a booking.
  • You will be asked to complete a Training Needs Analysis to ensure the course meets the needs of your organisation.  If you have previously completed a TNA you will only be asked to confirm that there have been no changes.
  • Upon completion of the above process, your place(s) will be CONFIRMED and you will receive an agreement with all of the details of the course.

 

Important note: +ProActive Approaches Limited acceptance of your booking brings into existence a legally binding contract between us on these terms and conditions and cancellation policy. Any term sought to be imposed by you in any purchase order or correspondence will not form part of the contract.

INVOICING AND PAYMENT TERMS

Train the Trainer Course Places

Train the Trainer Course Places (OPEN Courses) for bookings madebefore 30 days of course start dateUpon acceptance of a booking confirmation, a 30% deposit is payable immediately. Final invoices (remaining course fees after paying the initial 30% deposit) for Train the Trainer open courses are payable 30 days before the first day of the course. Places that are not paid in full 30 days before the first day of the course will be released and offered to delegates on the waiting list. Cancellation terms for released places will remain (please see below).

Train the Trainer Course Places (OPEN Courses) for bookings made within 30 days of the course start dateWhen a booking is made within 30 days of the course’s start date, the full invoice amount is payable at the time of booking. Once confirmed, places that are not paid in full within a 24-hour period will be released. Cancellation terms for released places will remain (please see below).

Train the Trainer Course Places (CLOSED Courses) for bookings made before 30 days of course start dateUpon acceptance of a booking confirmation, a 30% deposit is payable immediately.  Final invoices (remaining course fees after paying the initial 30% deposit) for closed Train the Trainer course places are payable 30 days before the first day of the course. Closed courses require a minimum of 6 delegates, additional delegates may be added after the point of booking and will be invoiced separately. For any additional delegates (above the minimum of 6) We require full and final confirmation of delegate numbers at least 30 days before the first day of the course to allow for administration and printing of course materials. Cancellation terms for the first 6 delegates will remain (please see below). If any additional delegate (above the minimum of 6)  is unable to attend, they will be offered a place on an alternative open national course. Should they not wish to attend the alternative course 50% of the final invoice for their place on the original course is payable.

Train the Trainer Course Places (CLOSED Courses) for bookings made within 30 days of the course start dateWhen a booking is made within 30 days of the course’s start date, the full invoice amount is payable at the time of booking. Closed courses require a minimum of 6 delegates and we require full and final confirmation of delegate numbers at the time of booking to allow for administration and printing of course materials. Cancellation terms for the first 6 delegates will remain (please see below). If any additional delegate (above the minimum of 6)  is unable to attend, they will be offered a place on an alternative open national course. Should they not wish to attend the alternative course 50% of the final invoice for their place on the original course is payable.

Direct Delivery Courses (where one of our trainers is booked to deliver directly to your staff)

Direct Delivery courses for bookings made before 30 days of course start dateUpon acceptance of a booking confirmation, a 30% deposit is payable immediately. Final invoices (remaining course fees after paying the initial 30% deposit) for direct delivery courses are payable 30 days before the first day of the course.  Cancellation terms will remain (please see below)

Direct Delivery courses for bookings made within 30 days of the course start date – When a booking is made within 30 days of the course’s start date, the full invoice amount is payable at the time of booking. Cancellation terms will remain (please see below)

Payment must be made in pounds Sterling by credit/debit card or BACS payment (Bank details can be found on all invoices).

If any amount properly due to +ProActive Approaches Limited under or in connection with these terms and conditions remains outstanding beyond the due date +ProActive Approaches Limited may:

  • Charge interest on the overdue amount at the rate of 5% per annum above the base rate of Lloyds Bank PLC from time to time (which interest will accrue daily until the date of actual payment, be compounded quarterly, and be payable on demand)
  • Claim interest and statutory compensation pursuant to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998).

CANCELLATIONS AND AMENDMENTS FOR COURSES

All requests for cancellations and/or transfers must be received in writing.

Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.

The appropriate cancellation charge will apply based on the cost of your booking, as shown below*.

*excluding extenuating circumstances which will be at the sole discretion of +ProActive Approaches Limited.

Cancellation Policy

Calendar days notice before the start date of the course

Cancellation fees applicable

Between 31 and 56 calendar days (inclusive)

25% of the remainder of the course fees excluding the deposit.

Between 15 and 30 calendar days (inclusive)

50% of the remainder of the course fees excluding the deposit.

Less than 14 days before the first day of the course

100% of the remainder of the course fees excluding the deposit.

Failure to attend

Treated as late cancellation and no refund will be given  and 100% of any outstanding course fees become due.

Transfer Terms and Conditions for all Courses:

All requests for date changes must be submitted in writing and are subject to confirmation by ProActive Approaches. The following terms and fees apply:

Train The Trainer Courses Date Change:

Calendar Days Notice Before the Course Start Date

Fees Applicable                                                           

42+ calendar days

No charge

31 – 41 calendar days 

A fee equal to 20% of the full invoice total

15 – 30 calendar days

A fee equal to 30% of the full invoice total

8  – 14 calendar days 

A fee equal to 60% of the full invoice total

0 – 7 calendar days

A fee equal to 80% of the full invoice total

  1. We will accept alternative delegate/s for the same dates should the person or persons be unable to attend, see below for details. 
  2. Charges listed above will apply for course bookings that are transferred to an alternative date within the timescales set out.
  3. All requests for transfers must be received in writing.
  4. A name change is free of charge.
  5. Failure to attend the course will be treated as a late cancellation, no refund will be given and 100% of any outstanding course fees become due.
  6. Date change fees must be paid in full before new dates can be confirmed.
  7. All transfers must be taken within 6 months of the original booking

 

In the event of there being insufficient numbers booked onto a course, +ProActive Approaches Limited reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course.

In the event of cancellation or postponement of a course by +ProActive Approaches Limited, we will endeavour to inform all participants 7 working days before the 1st day of the course.

All course fees paid will be reimbursed in full, or the payment will be transferred in full to another +ProActive Approaches Limited course. +ProActive Approaches Limited shall not accept liability for any consequential loss and shall have no liability to reimburse any other costs that may have been incurred, including transport costs or accommodation etc.

Direct Delivery Courses Date Change:

Calendar Days Notice Before the Course Start Date

Fees Applicable                                                           

42+ calendar days

No charge

31 – 41 calendar days

 A fee equal to 20% of the full invoice total

15 – 30 calendar days

 A fee equal to 30% of the full invoice total

8  – 14 calendar days

A fee equal to 60% of the full invoice total

0 – 7 calendar days 

A fee equal to 80% of the full invoice total

  1. Charges listed above will apply for course bookings that are transferred to an alternative date within the timescales set out.
  2. All requests for transfers must be received in writing.
  3. All transfers must be taken within 6 months of the original booking
  4. Full payment for all courses is due 30 days prior to the course start date.
  5. Date change fees must be paid immediately upon confirmation of the change request.
  6. Failure to adhere to payment deadlines may result in forfeiture of the course booking, with cancellation terms applied.

COURSE ATTENDANCE AND CERTIFICATION

  • Candidates will receive joining instructions via email to the email address provided.
  • It is the responsibility of the individual completing the course registration/booking form to ensure joining instructions are received by the candidate. Instructions will be sent via email to the email address provided.
  • If the joining instructions are not received, it is the responsibility of the individual who booked the course to contact +ProActive Approaches Limited to arrange for them to be re-issued.
  • Failure to attend the course will result in the full cost being incurred.
  • +ProActive Approaches Limited will send all correspondence primarily via email to the email address provided on the booking form. If alternative details are received after the booking form has been submitted, they will supersede the original details and all future correspondence will be sent to the new address.
  • No certificate(s) shall be issued whilst there is an outstanding balance (including interest on overdue balances and statutory compensation) due to +ProActive Approaches Limited.
  • Lost Certificates – The fee for reissuing lost certificates is £5.00 per certificate.
  • +ProActive Approaches Limited reserves the right to change the content and timing of the programme, the date, the venue or the tutor should this become necassery due to reasons outside of our control.

TRAINER TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION & SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES

(costs at set rates below, unless agreed otherwise)

Direct Delivery Courses – where we come to you to deliver to your staff directly

  • Accommodation (if required – travelling distance over 1 hour) £85.00 per night, £110.00 in London.
  • Mileage – 45p per mile (All mileage calculated by using Google maps data via postcode to postcode).
  • Trainer subsistence – £25.00 per night

 

‘Train the Trainer’ National Courses – attendance by your staff on one of our hosted ‘National’ courses

  • No additional costs

 

‘Train the Trainer’ CLOSED Courses – Dedicated closed course – where we come to you to deliver ‘in house’

  • Accommodation (if required – travelling distance over 1 hour) £85.00 per night, £110.00 in London.
  • Mileage – 45p per mile (All mileage calculated by using Google maps data via postcode to postcode).
  • Trainer subsistence – £25.00 per night

COURSE PROVISIONS

  • Accommodation, travel and evening meal are the responsibility of the candidate for ‘Train the Trainer’ National Courses.
  • A buffet lunch and refreshments are provided for ‘Train the Trainer’ National Courses (included in the course cost).
  • For ‘In House’ staff courses and ‘Closed’ Train the Trainer Courses, the hosting organisation provides the venue, food & refreshments.

CONDITIONS OF BOOKING

The Client accepts responsibility for the behaviour of its nominees in full and undertakes to indemnify +ProActive Approaches Limited against damages and/or personal injury caused to its servants, agents or property as a result of the actions or defaults of its nominees whilst on the training premises. All events are held in well-equipped training centres or hotels. Full venue details will be sent with booking confirmation.

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE

ProActive Approaches prioritizes the health and safety of all participants and staff in our training environments. Participants are required to adhere to all health and safety guidelines provided by ProActive Approaches or the venue at which in-person training takes place. This includes:

  • Following instructions from trainers or venue staff regarding safety protocols.
  • Wearing appropriate attire as specified, particularly for physical activities.
  • Reporting any health issues or physical limitations that may impact participation in training activities.

 

Failure to comply with health and safety guidelines may result in removal from the session and/or termination of participation without refund. Participants are encouraged to inform ProActive Approaches of any special requirements or accommodations needed in advance of the training session.

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All materials provided by ProActive Approaches, including but not limited to course content, training manuals, presentations, and digital resources, are the exclusive intellectual property of ProActive Approaches and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Participants are granted a limited, non-transferable license to access and use these materials solely for their personal or professional development. Materials must not be reproduced, shared, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent from ProActive Approaches. Unauthorized use of these materials may result in termination of the participant’s access to the course and may subject them to further legal action.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ProActive Approaches shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in any training sessions, use of course materials, or inability to use such materials, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This limitation includes, but is not limited to, liability for any injury or harm resulting from the physical activities conducted during training. Participants acknowledge and agree that they assume full responsibility for their actions and participation in the training.

Nothing in this clause is intended to exclude liability for personal injury or death resulting from our negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

  • If you are unable to attend any of the course due to extenuating circumstances you must inform +ProActive Approaches Limited in writing.
  • If you were unable to attend due to illness you must provide evidence in the form of a doctor’s note.

FORCE MAJEURE

ProActive Approaches shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions if such failure or delay is caused by events beyond its reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Acts of God (e.g., floods, earthquakes, extreme weather conditions).
  • Fires, explosions, or other catastrophic events.
  • War, terrorism, riots, or civil unrest.
  • Government actions, including changes to laws, regulations, or public health directives.
  • Epidemics, pandemics, or other public health emergencies.
  • Labour disputes, strikes, or industrial actions.
  • Disruptions to utilities or essential services (e.g., power outages, internet failures, or transportation disruptions).

In the event of a force majeure occurrence:

  1. ProActive Approaches will promptly notify the affected participants and provide details of the nature and expected duration of the disruption.
  2. Where possible, reasonable efforts will be made to reschedule affected training sessions or provide alternative arrangements, such as online delivery of courses.
  3. If rescheduling or alternative arrangements are not feasible, participants will be offered a credit or refund in line with our cancellation policy, minus any non-refundable expenses already incurred.

 

Participants acknowledge and agree that ProActive Approaches will not be held liable for any indirect or consequential losses arising from such disruptions.

TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

ProActive Approaches reserves the right to terminate this agreement at our sole discretion under certain circumstances, including but not limited to the following:

  • Non-compliance with Terms: If a participant fails to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in this document, including but not limited to misuse of course materials, failure to adhere to health and safety requirements, or breach of intellectual property rights.
  • Non-payment: If payment for training services, courses, or other related fees is not received in full by the agreed deadlines, we reserve the right to withhold services, terminate access to course materials, and/or cancel any upcoming sessions.
  • Inappropriate Conduct: ProActive Approaches has a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate, abusive, or disruptive behavior. If a participant engages in conduct that disrupts the training environment, disrespects trainers or other participants, or fails to adhere to established behavior standards, ProActive Approaches may terminate the participant’s access to the program or course without refund.

 

In the event of termination, participants will be notified in writing and will lose access to all associated training materials and sessions immediately. Refunds, if any, will be subject to our refund policy.

AMENDMENTS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ProActive Approaches reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions periodically to reflect changes in our services, policies, or applicable laws. Any amendments will be posted on our website and will take effect upon posting. Significant changes that may affect participants’ rights or obligations will be communicated directly via email to registered participants or through a prominent notice on our website.

Participants are responsible for reviewing the terms and conditions periodically to stay informed about any updates. Continued use of our services after any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised terms and conditions.

DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

ProActive Approaches is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Any personal data collected during registration, payment processing, course participation, or communication will be processed securely and used only for purposes necessary to deliver our services. This may include:

  • Registering and managing course participation.
  • Processing payments and maintaining financial records.
  • Sending relevant course updates, feedback requests, or other service-related communications.

 

We may share limited personal information with third-party service providers solely to facilitate these services (e.g., payment processors). We will not sell, rent, or disclose your information to third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. For more details on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

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