TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BEK Pro Skills™ – Membership, Training Materials, CPD Accreditation & Awarding Body Services
Last Updated: January 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern all memberships, subscriptions, access to training materials, CPD accreditation services, awarding body services, educational content, assessments, and related services provided by BEK Pro Skills™ and BEK EduCredits™ (collectively, "we", "us", "our", "BEK Pro Skills").
By submitting an application, registering an account, enrolling on a programme, accessing our platform or materials, or making payment, you confirm that you:
Have read, understood, and fully agree to be bound by these Terms
Have authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of your organisation
Are a legitimate business entity eligible to use our services
Failure to accept these Terms means you are not authorised to use our services.
2. ELIGIBILITY & AUTHORISED USERS
Our services are exclusively provided to:
Registered business entities (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders)
Licensed training academies and educational institutions
Qualified practitioners and professional service providers
Business owners with legitimate training or professional development operations
We do not provide services to:
Consumers purchasing for personal, non-business use
Individuals without authorisation to represent their organisation
Entities operating in breach of professional regulations or licensing requirements
You warrant that you are duly authorised to enter into this agreement and that all information provided during registration is accurate and complete. You are responsible for all activities conducted under your membership account.
3. SUBSCRIPTION & SERVICE PERIODS
3.1 Service Duration
Initial membership/subscription period: 12 months from the date of payment receipt
Subscription automatically renews for successive 12-month periods unless cancelled in writing
Service access commences immediately upon successful payment
All access, certifications, credentials, and branding rights are active only during paid periods
3.2 Membership Start Date
The official membership start date is the date payment is successfully received and processed
Where alternative start dates are agreed in writing, these supersede the payment date
No services or access will be provided prior to payment receipt and clearance
3.3 Active Membership Requirements
To maintain active membership status, you must:
Maintain all current subscription payments on their due dates
Comply with all terms outlined in Section 9 (Standards & Compliance)
Use services only in accordance with these Terms and applicable legislation
Not breach intellectual property rights or misuse materials (Section 8)
4. FEES, PAYMENT & BILLING
4.1 Pricing Structure
All fees are clearly stated at the point of application and include:
Registration/Onboarding Fee: £200 (payable once, non-refundable)
Monthly Subscription: £80 per calendar month (recurring)
Additional services: Charged at rates specified in the relevant service agreement
4.2 Payment Terms
All fees are payable in advance
Registration fees must be paid before account activation
Monthly subscriptions are due on the agreed date each month (typically the 1st of the month)
Payment can be made in full or via monthly instalments as offered
Payment plans are a method of payment only and do not alter total fees payable or contract duration
Where a monthly payment option is offered, this is a payment method only and does not create a rolling monthly contract. The minimum contract term remains 12 months.
We accept payments via bank transfer, card payment, and other methods as specified
4.3 Failed Payments & Suspension
Failure to pay subscription fees when due may result in immediate suspension of services
Suspended accounts will have restricted access to materials, assessments, and platform features
Access will be restored only when payment is brought fully up to date
Repeated payment failures may result in account termination (see Section 5.4)
You are responsible for ensuring payment details remain current and valid
4.4 Currency & Charges
All prices are quoted in British Pounds (GBP)
VAT will be added to fees where applicable
Payment processing fees are your responsibility where applicable to your chosen payment method
We reserve the right to adjust pricing with 30 days' written notice for renewal periods
5. CANCELLATION, REFUNDS & TERMINATION
5.1 Non-Refundable Fees
All membership fees and service fees are strictly non-refundable once the service period has commenced. This applies regardless of:
Whether services are utilised in full, partially, or not at all
The level of usage of the services provided
Reasons for cancellation (including change of circumstances)
Your circumstances at the time of cancellation
The registration fee (£200) is non-refundable under all circumstances.
5.2 Mid-Period Cancellation
If you cancel your membership during an active service period:
No refund will be issued for unused time or months
You remain liable for all outstanding fees for the current period
Access to services may continue until the end of your paid period (unless otherwise stated)
Upon expiry of the paid period, all access and branding rights terminate automatically
5.3 Cancellation Procedure & Renewal
To cancel your membership, written notice must be submitted to info@bekproskills.co.uk with the subject line "Membership Cancellation Request".
Cancellation notice must be received at least 30 days before your renewal date to prevent automatic renewal and the next subscription payment becoming due.
Renewal reminders may be issued as a courtesy but remain entirely your responsibility
If cancellation notice is not received within the 30-day window, the renewal payment will be processed and you will be liable for the full next period
Automatic renewal will continue until we receive written cancellation notice
5.4 Termination for Breach
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your membership immediately and without refund if you:
Breach any material term of these Terms and Conditions
Misuse, redistribute, or unauthorisedly share our materials (see Section 8)
Fail to pay fees as required (after notice and reasonable opportunity to remedy)
Breach professional standards or use services illegally
Bring BEK Pro Skills into disrepute or breach confidentiality obligations
Engage in fraudulent or dishonest conduct
Termination for breach is at our sole discretion and does not affect your liability for all fees incurred.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & CONTENT USAGE
6.1 Ownership of All Materials
All intellectual property, including but not limited to:
Training materials, course content, and online resources
Assessments, examinations, and evaluation tools
Certificates, accreditation marks, and credentials
Branding, logos, graphics, and design elements
Software, platform code, and systems
Educational strategies, methodologies, and frameworks
remain the exclusive property of BEK Pro Skills™ and BEK EduCredits™. No rights of ownership are transferred to you.
6.2 Limited Licence to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use materials solely:
For your own training delivery and professional development purposes
Within your registered organisation only
In compliance with these Terms and applicable law
For the duration of your active membership only
This licence does not permit you to:
Reproduce, copy, or create derivative works from any materials
Share, distribute, sublicense, or resell materials to third parties
Modify, adapt, or edit any content or assessments
Remove or alter copyright notices, branding, or attribution
Use materials for any purpose other than training your own clients
Create competing products or services using our materials as a foundation
Archive, store indefinitely, or retain materials after membership ends
6.3 Permitted Usage Only
You may deliver our training courses and materials to your direct clients within the scope of your membership. This means:
Using materials to train learners enrolled with your academy
Providing certificates and credentials to successfully completed learners
Marketing your use of BEK Pro Skills accreditation to prospective clients
Displaying BEK Pro Skills branding in materials promoting your services
All other uses are strictly prohibited without prior written consent from BEK Pro Skills.
6.4 Cessation of Use Upon Membership Expiry
Upon expiry or termination of your membership:
All licences to use materials terminate automatically and immediately
You must cease all use of our branding, logos, certificates, and materials
You must remove references to BEK Pro Skills accreditation from your marketing materials
Learners who completed courses may retain certificates, but you may not issue new certificates under our brand
Any unauthorised use of materials post-termination will constitute intellectual property infringement
We reserve the right to pursue legal action for unauthorised use of materials or branding following membership termination.
6.5 Your Content & Submissions
Any content, feedback, suggestions, or materials you provide to us during your membership ("Your Content") may be used by BEK Pro Skills for:
Service improvement and development
Research and analysis purposes
Marketing and promotional activities (anonymised where applicable)
You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use Your Content for these purposes.
7. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL & AUTOMATIC BILLING
7.1 Automatic Renewal
Your membership will automatically renew for successive 12-month periods unless cancelled in writing by you.
Written cancellation notice must be received at least 30 days prior to your renewal date. This notice should be sent to: info@bekproskills.co.uk
7.2 Renewal Billing
Upon renewal, your account will be charged the current subscription fees for the next 12-month period. Renewal fees may differ from your initial fees:
We will notify you of any price changes at least 30 days before renewal
Acceptance of renewal billing constitutes agreement to updated fees
If you do not wish to pay renewed fees, you must cancel in writing within the 30-day notice period
7.3 Renewal Reminders
Courtesy renewal reminders may be sent to you, but these are advisory only. Failure to receive a reminder does not relieve you of your obligation to provide cancellation notice within the required timeframe.
8. BUSINESS CLOSURE, DISSOLUTION & CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES
8.1 Cessation of Operations
If your business ceases trading, dissolves, or stops operating:
Your membership will terminate at the end of the current paid period
No further renewal fees will be charged beyond the expiry of the current period
No refunds will be issued for any remaining time within the current period
You must immediately cease use of all BEK Pro Skills materials and branding (Section 6.4)
Written notice of business closure should be provided to us as soon as possible
8.2 Change of Business Structure or Ownership
If your business undergoes significant structural change, acquisition, or change of ownership:
Your existing membership agreement may not be automatically transferred to the new entity
A new application and agreement may be required
Email us to discuss continuity
9. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
9.1 Your Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for:
Ensuring all training, practice, and delivery comply with UK law and professional regulations
Obtaining and maintaining appropriate professional indemnity insurance
Compliance with all relevant professional bodies and regulatory requirements
Ensuring your trainers and practitioners hold appropriate qualifications and insurance
Health and safety obligations in your delivery environment
Data protection (GDPR) compliance in handling learner information
Accurate assessment and certification practices
Professional conduct and adherence to industry standards
9.2 No Liability for Your Delivery
BEK Pro Skills accepts no responsibility for:
How you deliver training or services to your clients
The competency or conduct of your staff or practitioners
Outcomes resulting from your use of our materials
Learner injuries, complaints, or adverse incidents
Your compliance with regulations or professional standards
Your insurance coverage or indemnity arrangements
You acknowledge that you are an independent organisation operating under your own governance, liability, and professional standards. Use of BEK Pro Skills materials does not transfer responsibility to us.
9.3 Insurance & Indemnity
You must maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance throughout your membership. You agree to indemnify BEK Pro Skills against any claims arising from:
Your use of our materials or services
Your training delivery, practice, or client interactions
Breaches of law or professional standards by your organisation
Misuse or misrepresentation of our credentials or accreditation
10. DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY
10.1 Data Processing
We process personal data (your details and your learners' information if shared with us) in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Our Privacy Policy, available here: Privacy Policy sets out:
What data we collect and why
How we use and protect data
Your rights regarding your data
Our data retention practices
10.2 Learner Data
If you share learner details with us (for certification or compliance purposes), you warrant that:
You have obtained appropriate consent from learners
Data is accurate and kept current
You comply with GDPR requirements in sharing this data
You are responsible for communicating our privacy practices to learners
We will process learner data only for certification and compliance purposes.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1 Liability Cap
Our total liability to any member for all claims arising in any 12-month period shall not exceed the total fees paid by that member in the preceding 12 months.
11.2 Excluded Losses
We are not liable for:
Indirect, incidental, or consequential losses
Loss of income, revenue, or profits
Loss of business opportunity or reputation
Loss of data or use of services (business interruption)
Any damages arising from your use of materials or services
Third-party claims or learner complaints
11.3 Exceptions to Limitations
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for:
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
Breaches of fundamental contractual obligations
Intellectual property infringement by us
12. SERVICE AVAILABILITY & MODIFICATIONS
12.1 Service Availability
We will use reasonable efforts to ensure services are available and accessible. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service and are not liable for:
Temporary unavailability due to maintenance or updates
Technical issues or system failures
Internet outages or connectivity problems affecting your access
Third-party service failures
12.2 Changes to Services & Features
We may update, modify, or discontinue services or features at any time:
Where changes materially affect your service, we will provide reasonable notice (typically 30 days)
Continued use of services following notice constitutes acceptance of changes
If changes are unacceptable to you, you may cancel within the notice period
12.3 Platform & System Changes
We may update our platform, systems, or delivery methods. You agree to:
Accept updates and changes to the platform
Adapt to new systems or delivery methods as implemented
Maintain compatible technology and internet connectivity
13. ACCEPTABLE USE & CONDUCT
13.1 Permitted Use
You agree to use our services only:
For legitimate business training and professional development
In accordance with law and professional standards
Honestly and in good faith
Without circumventing security or access controls
13.2 Prohibited Conduct
You must not:
Engage in illegal activity or breach professional regulations
Harass, defame, or harm any individual or organisation
Attempt to hack, alter, or access systems unauthorisedly
Create competing products using our materials
Make false claims about BEK Pro Skills or our services
Represent our materials or credentials as your own creation
Share materials with non-members or unauthorised parties
Violation of these provisions may result in immediate termination (Section 5.4).
14. DISCLAIMERS & WARRANTIES
14.1 "As-Is" Provision
Materials and services are provided on an "as-is" basis. Except as expressly stated, we make no warranties regarding:
Accuracy, completeness, or currency of content
Fitness for a particular purpose
Merchantability or satisfactory quality
Results or outcomes from using materials
14.2 No Professional Advice
Materials are provided for training and professional development purposes only. They do not constitute:
Medical, legal, or professional advice
Recommendations for specific clinical practices
Endorsement of particular products or treatments
Guaranteed learning outcomes or competency certification
You are responsible for ensuring your practice is appropriate, lawful, and clinically/professionally sound.
15. TERMINATION & REMEDIES
15.1 Termination Rights
Either party may terminate this agreement:
By mutual written agreement
In the case of material breach (after written notice and 14 days to remedy, where applicable)
By you: cancellation notice as outlined in Section 5.3
By us: for breach, non-payment, or misuse (Section 5.4)
15.2 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
Your access to services ceases immediately
All IP rights revert fully to BEK Pro Skills
You must cease using branding, materials, and credentials
Payment obligations for fees incurred remain due
Surviving clauses (IP, liability, confidentiality) continue
16. CONFIDENTIALITY
16.1 Confidential Information
You acknowledge that our materials, systems, methodologies, assessment approaches, and business practices are confidential. You agree to:
Keep all materials confidential
Not disclose to competitors or unauthorised parties
Not use confidential information to create competing services
Protect materials from unauthorised access
This obligation continues even after membership ends.
17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & GOVERNING LAW
17.1 Informal Resolution
If a dispute arises, contact us at info@bekproskills.co.uk to attempt informal resolution. We will respond within 10 working days.
17.2 Formal Disputes
These Terms and Conditions are governed by English law and shall be construed in accordance with English legal principles. The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.
If legal proceedings become necessary, you agree to:
Submit to the jurisdiction of English courts
Bear costs proportionate to the outcome
Attempt to settle before escalating to litigation
18. UPDATES TO THESE TERMS
18.1 Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time:
Material changes will be notified to members in writing with at least 30 days' notice
Where changes substantially affect your rights or obligations, you may cancel within the notice period without penalty
Continued use of services after notice constitutes acceptance of updated Terms
18.2 Effective Date
Any updated version of these Terms will include an "effective date". Updated terms apply from that date forward.
19. CONTACT & QUERIES
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, or to provide cancellation notice, contact:
Email: info@bekproskills.co.uk
Business Name: BEK Pro Skills™ | BEK EduCredits™
Please include your full name, organisation name, and membership details in all correspondence.
20. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or unlawful by a court, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ACCEPTANCE
By submitting payment or accessing our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and fully accept these Terms and Conditions, and that you are authorised to enter into this agreement on behalf of your organisation.
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and BEK Pro Skills and supersede any prior understandings or agreements.