Terms & Conditions for AISL Academy Professional Development Programmes

By enrolling in any AISL Academy professional development programme, the participant acknowledges and agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If the participant does not agree to these Terms and Conditions, they should not proceed with enrolment or payment.

1. Scope of Services

AISL Academy HK Limited (“AISL Academy”) provides professional learning and training programmes, which may be delivered synchronously or asynchronously online, face-to-face, or through a blended model. Details of each programme, including format, duration, and content overview, will be displayed on the respective programme page.

2. Participant Responsibilities

Participants are expected to:

Co-operate with AISL Academy staff and facilitators throughout the programme.
Ensure they are available, informed, and prepared for scheduled live sessions.
Cover their own travel, accommodation, and incidental expenses for face-to-face events, unless otherwise stated.
Adhere to any code of conduct, platform rules, or participation guidelines provided by AISL Academy.
Meet the stated criteria for the enrolled programme to be eligible for a certificate.

3. Fees and Payment

Fees for each programme will be specified on the programme enrolment page.
The payment must be made upon enrolment unless otherwise specified.
Payments may be made via the AISL Academy online platform or through an authorised payment service.
Enrolment in a programme is only confirmed upon successful payment of the applicable fees.
All fees are exclusive of all applicable taxes, which must be borne by the participant. Any withholding or related taxes are the responsibility of the participant.

4. Refunds

All programme fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. In exceptional cases, refund requests need to be submitted in writing and may be considered at AISL Academy’s sole discretion. Any approved refund will be subject to administrative charges.

5. Intellectual Property

All training materials, including but not limited to videos, presentations, handouts, and digital content, remain the property of AISL Academy or its licensors.
Participants are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the materials solely for personal learning purposes.
Modification, reproduction, or distribution of the materials is strictly prohibited.
AISL Academy reserves the right to terminate a participant’s enrolment immediately upon discovery of any breach of this provision.
AISL Academy also reserves the right to pursue legal action, including claims for damages or injunctive relief, for any infringement of its intellectual property rights.

6. Cancellations and Termination

AISL Academy reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or amend a programme where necessary. In such cases, participants will be notified in advance.
AISL Academy may terminate a participant’s enrolment for non-compliance with these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to misuse of the learning platform or breach of intellectual property rights.
Termination does not affect AISL Academy’s right to recover any fees due or exercise any other rights accrued prior to termination.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

AISL Academy will collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. By enrolling, participants agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.

8. Technical Requirements

Participants are responsible for ensuring they have access to the necessary hardware, software, and internet connection to participate in online sessions. AISL Academy will provide reasonable technical support but is not liable for individual connectivity issues.

9. Force Majeure

AISL Academy is not liable for any delay or failure to perform obligations caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government restrictions, health emergencies, or technical failures.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AISL Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in a programme. AISL Academy’s total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by the participant.

11. Access and Account Security

Access to online course materials is granted upon successful enrolment and remains available for the duration of the programme’s validity or until AISL Academy discontinues the programme, unless otherwise specified. Participants must keep their AISL Academy login credentials confidential and must not share them with any other person. Access rights are strictly personal and linked to the individual account. Any use by third parties through shared credentials is prohibited and constitutes a breach of these Terms and Conditions. AISL Academy reserves the right to terminate a participant’s enrolment immediately upon discovery of any breach of this provision.

12. Assignment

Participants may not transfer their enrolment or rights under these Terms and Conditions without prior written consent from AISL Academy.

13. No Guarantee of Outcomes

AISL Academy does not guarantee any specific outcomes, certifications, or career advancement as a result of participation in the programme.

14. Programme-Specific Terms

These Terms and Conditions apply to all professional development programmes offered by AISL Academy. In addition, certain programmes may have specific terms and conditions that apply exclusively to that programme. Where applicable, such specific terms will be clearly displayed on the respective programme page and form part of the agreement between AISL Academy and the participant.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Hong Kong.
Any dispute will be resolved by arbitration in Hong Kong under UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, administered by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
The arbitration shall be conducted in English.

16. Miscellaneous

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.
Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between AISL Academy and the participant, superseding any prior arrangements or understandings.
AISL Academy reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on the AISL Academy website and will take effect immediately upon publication.