Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 2024

These terms of use govern your access to and use of the magenta-petal website and services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. About Our Services

magenta-petal provides educational programmes, resources, and services related to European architectural heritage. Our offerings include online courses, walking tours, workshops, consultations, and research materials. All services are provided for general educational purposes.

2. User Obligations

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when making enquiries or bookings
• Use our services only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of our website
• Not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without permission
• Respect the intellectual property rights of magenta-petal and third parties

3. Programme Bookings and Payments

3.1 Booking Confirmation

Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of payment or written confirmation from our team. We reserve the right to decline bookings at our discretion.

3.2 Pricing

All prices are displayed in British Pounds Sterling and include applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. We reserve the right to modify pricing; however, confirmed bookings will be honoured at the quoted price.

3.3 Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellation policies vary by programme type:

• Online Courses: Full refund within 14 days of purchase if content has not been substantially accessed
• Walking Tours: Full refund with 48 hours notice; 50% refund with 24 hours notice; no refund for later cancellations
• Workshops and Consultations: Rescheduling available with 24 hours notice; refunds considered on a case-by-case basis

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, videos, and course materials, is owned by magenta-petal or used under licence. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and download content for personal, non-commercial educational use
• Share links to our public web pages

You may not:

• Reproduce or redistribute our content without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright notices or attribution
• Create derivative works from our materials

5. Educational Disclaimer

Our programmes provide general educational content about architectural heritage. This content:

• Does not constitute professional architectural advice or training
• Should not be relied upon for professional certification or qualification
• Represents current scholarly understanding, which may evolve
• May include interpretations that differ from other academic perspectives

For professional architectural projects, conservation work, or formal qualification, please consult appropriately qualified professionals.

6. Walking Tour Participation

Participants in walking tours acknowledge that:

• Tours involve walking on public streets and paths
• Participants are responsible for their own safety and awareness of surroundings
• Tours operate in outdoor environments subject to weather conditions
• Participants should wear appropriate footwear and clothing
• magenta-petal reserves the right to modify routes or cancel tours due to adverse conditions

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• magenta-petal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of our services
• Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to online content

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be legally excluded.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

9. Modifications to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of our website and services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. Material changes will be communicated through our website.

10. Governing Law

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

11. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Address: 47 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LF, United Kingdom