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Everybody Counts

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 9th July 2024

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of Everybody Counts ("Platform"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms. Please print or save a copy for future reference.


1. Definitions

  1. Authorised User: Any individual using the Platform as a teacher, staff member, student, or parent of a student within an Organisation.
  2. Extended Licence Period: As defined in Clause 10.
  3. Fees: Charges for accessing the Product on the Platform.
  4. Initial Licence Period: The initial period during which the Product is accessible.
  5. Intellectual Property Rights: Includes all copyrights, trademarks, patents, and other rights, whether registered or not.
  6. Licence Period: The Initial Licence Period and any Extended Licence Periods.
  7. Organisation: The educational institution granted access to the Platform.
  8. Everybody Counts: The online learning platform provided by Everybodycounts Ltd.
  9. Everybodycounts Ltd ("we", "us", "our"): Everybody Counts Ltd, Bowbarrie, Fettercairn, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1ER.
  10. Parent: A parent or guardian of a student.
  11. Personal Data: Information that identifies an individual.
  12. Product: The educational products available on the Platform.
  13. Product Specific Terms: Terms related to specific products.
  14. Software: The software enabling access to the Platform and Products.
  15. User Materials: Content uploaded by users to the Platform.
  16. You: The Organisation and its Authorised Users.


2. Licence

2.1 Grant of Licence: In exchange for Fees, we grant you a non-exclusive licence to use the Product via the Platform during the Licence Period.

2.2 Restrictions: You must not:

  1. Sub-license or transfer your licence.
  2. Modify, disclose, or distribute the Software.
  3. Reverse engineer the Software.
  4. Transfer any rights under these Terms.
  5. Help others gain unauthorized access to the Platform.

2.3 User Materials Licence: You grant us a perpetual, irrevocable licence to use your User Materials for our business purposes.


3. Accessing the Platform and Product

3.1 Access Conditions: You can access the Product only during the Licence Period and must follow the Product Specific Terms.

3.2 Organisation's Authority: By purchasing the Product, you confirm your authority to do so on behalf of your Organisation.

3.3 User Accounts: Your Organisation must create a user account for you to access the Platform.

3.4 Login Requirements: Access requires logging into your Platform account.


4. Your Obligations

4.1 Product Selection: The Organisation is responsible for selecting appropriate Products.

4.2 Security: Do not share your username and password.

4.3 Content Restrictions: Do not upload illegal or inappropriate content.

4.4 Legal Compliance: Ensure all content you upload complies with relevant laws.

4.5 Suspension of Access: We may remove content or suspend access if we suspect a breach of these Terms.

4.6 Teacher Responsibility: Teachers must use the Product appropriately for students.

4.7 Reporting Errors: Notify us of any errors in the Product.

4.8 Prohibited Actions: Do not spam, download excessively, or introduce harmful elements to the Platform.

4.9 Device Configuration: Ensure your device meets the required specifications.

4.10 Data Protection Compliance: Ensure any Personal Data you provide complies with data protection laws.


5. Our Obligations

5.1 Platform Access: We will use reasonable efforts to ensure the Platform and Products are accessible.

5.2 User Credentials: Provide login credentials and support for Authorised Users.

5.3 Training: Provide training and help notes if agreed in writing.


6. Withdrawal of Products

6.1 Right to Withdraw: We may withdraw any Product if:

  1. We no longer have the right to publish it.
  2. It infringes third-party rights or is objectionable.

6.2 Notification and Compliance: We will notify you of any withdrawal and provide instructions for removing the material.


7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Ownership: We own all Intellectual Property Rights in the Platform and Products.

7.2 User Warranty: You warrant that your User Materials do not infringe third-party rights.

7.3 Reporting Infringements: Notify us promptly if you become aware of any intellectual property infringement.

7.4 Remedies for Infringement: We may obtain rights for you to continue using infringing items, replace or modify them, or withdraw them and refund you.


8. Warranties

8.1 Availability: We will use reasonable efforts to ensure the Platform is available.

8.2 No Uninterrupted Service: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

8.3 Selection Responsibility: The Organisation is responsible for selecting the Product.

8.4 No Implied Warranties: Except as stated, we provide no other warranties.


9. Liability

9.1 Scope of Liability: This clause sets our entire financial liability.

9.2 Exclusions: We do not exclude liability for death, personal injury caused by our negligence, or fraud.

9.3 Limitation of Liability: We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profit, revenue, business, or data.

9.4 Liability Cap: Our total liability is limited to the Fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim or £5000, whichever is higher.

9.5 No Direct Claims: Authorised Users must raise any claims through their Organisation.


10. Term and Termination

10.1 Automatic Extension: The licence extends automatically for 12 months unless terminated with 30 days' notice before the end of the current period.

10.2 Termination for Breach: Either party may terminate if the other is in material breach and fails to remedy it within 30 days.


11. Effect of Termination

11.1 Consequences: On termination, you must cease using the Platform, and we may delete your account and content.

11.2 Survival: Rights and obligations that should continue after termination will survive.


12. Force Majeure

12.1 No Liability for Events Beyond Control: We are not liable for failure to perform due to events beyond our control.


13. Maintenance

13.1 User Responsibility: Ensure the fault is not with your device before contacting us.

13.2 Contact Details: Contact us via help@everybodycounts.org.uk or +44 (0) 333 339 1001 if you need assistance.

13.3 Administrative Fees: We may charge for support if the fault lies with your device or internet service.


14. Notices

14.1 Delivery of Notices: Notices must be in writing and delivered personally or by courier.


15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us and you.

15.2 Amendments: We may amend these Terms with at least one month's notice.

15.3 Waivers: Waivers must be in writing.

15.4 Severability: Invalid provisions will be modified to reflect the parties' intent.


16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

16.1 Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the law of England.

16.2 Jurisdiction: The courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.

16.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution: If you are a consumer in the EU, we may consider resolving disputes through ADR.

For further assistance, contact us at help@everybodycounts.org.uk or +44 (0) 333 339 1001.