Terms and Conditions

The SKARBLEND® Academy – Online Course Terms and Conditions

Effective from: [1st May 2024]
Owner and Operator: The SKARBLEND® Academy
Founder: Jo Bregazzi
Email: jo@skarblendacademy.com
Registered in: United Kingdom

1. Acceptance of Terms
By enrolling in or accessing any online course provided by The SKARBLEND® Academy, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, which govern your access and use of our content and training materials.

These terms are legally binding and are enforceable under applicable laws in the United Kingdom, European Union, and the United States, including but not limited to:

The UK Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA – US)

The European Union Copyright Directive

UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

2. Non-Refundable Policy for Digital Products
In compliance with UK, EU and US consumer laws regarding digital content:

Once access to an online course, training video, module, or downloadable document has been granted or sent, you forfeit the right to request a refund, in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 (UK) and EU Directive 2011/83/EU.

By purchasing or accessing the course, you acknowledge and agree that The SKARBLEND® Academy has fulfilled its contractual obligation and that you have no entitlement to cancel or seek reimbursement.

3. Copyright and Intellectual Property
All materials provided within The SKARBLEND® Academy online courses—including but not limited to videos, PDF guides, written documents, techniques, teaching frameworks, diagrams, worksheets, treatment protocols, and terminology—are the exclusive intellectual property of Jo Bregazzi and are protected by copyright laws in the UK, EU, and US.

You agree that you must not:
Copy, duplicate, reproduce, screen-record, distribute, or translate any course content for personal or commercial use.

Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on The SKARBLEND® Technique or any associated documentation.

Share your login details or allow others to access the course content using your account.

4. Restrictions on Use by Other Trainers or Training Providers
This clause applies strictly to trainers, educators, tutors, assistants, assessors, and anyone affiliated with another training provider, academy, or educational platform:

You are prohibited from using, replicating, borrowing, adapting, referencing, or teaching The SKARBLEND® Technique, its methodologies, language, structure, or visual aids, either in whole or in part, in your own training courses or content.

You may not incorporate or reinterpret SKARBLEND® content into your own syllabi, training materials, or educational offerings without prior written permission from Jo Bregazzi.

Any such use constitutes copyright infringement and may result in legal action including injunctive relief, damages, and claims under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK), the DMCA (US), and the EU Copyright Directive.

5. Breach of Terms
If you are found to be in breach of any of the above terms, including unauthorised distribution, teaching or use of materials, The SKARBLEND® Academy reserves the right to:

Immediately revoke your access to all current and future courses

Issue a cease-and-desist letter

Pursue legal action for breach of intellectual property rights and damages

6. Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of:

The United Kingdom (for UK-based users)

The European Union (for EU users)

The United States of America (for US-based users)

Disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably. If unresolved, legal proceedings will be initiated in the courts of the United Kingdom.

7. Amendments
We reserve the right to update or revise these terms at any time. Continued access to the course after such updates shall constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact
For all legal and permission enquiries, contact:

Jo Bregazzi – Founder, The SKARBLEND® Academy
Email: jo@skarblendacademy.com
Website: www.skarblendacademy.com
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