Terms and conditions

BY USING CRAFTYHERBALISTACADEMY.COM, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED BELOW. To also review our full privacy policy please click here.

ABOUT US AND HOW TO CONTACT US

The Crafty Herbalist Academy is based at 94 Sunnyside Road, Chesham HP5 2AP, United Kingdom. You can contact us in writing via kristine@thecraftyherbalist.org.uk or by post at the above address.

CORE ETHOS

Our core ethos for the Crafty Herbalist Academy is to provide a self-paced herbal medicine course, regular live classes, and a community forum. This document details from the outset the way in which we will deliver our services to you. If you are planning to join the Crafty Herbalist Academy (“the Membership”) then you must read these terms and conditions in full prior to purchasing.

MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS (‘TERMS’): KEY DETAILS

These Terms cannot be varied and in proceeding to purchase the Membership you will be deemed to have accepted these Terms. The Terms set out below apply to the services offered by the Crafty Herbalist Academy. Please read them carefully as they affect your rights and liabilities under law and set out the Terms under which the Crafty Herbalist Academy (“we”, “our” or “us”) provide services to you, as purchaser of the Membership. These Terms are subject to any rights you have under consumer law to which we are bound, and which cannot be waived by contract.

Please be aware that we may update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Membership indicates your acceptance of the terms and agreement to any changes.

MEMBERSHIP OUTLINE

The Crafty Herbalist Academy is a membership platform for self-paced herbal medicine learning. The Membership is an ongoing commitment where you can get regular support and guidance.

The aim of The Crafty Herbalist Academy is to provide members with herbal teachings through a self-paced herbal medicine immersion course, regular live classes, and a community forum.

ELIGIBILITY

This membership is suitable for those who are over the age of 18.

MEMBERSHIP SPECIFICS

There are three elements to the Membership:

Self-paced herbal immersion course with monthly release of modules to ensure deep learning and avoid overwhelm (thirteen modules in total, one released every month)
Regular online live classes (excluding UK school holidays such as July and August)
A private community forum

Self-paced herbal immersion course

For best results you should work through the self-paced herbal medicine immersion course in your own time, following the monthly released modules. Failure to do so may limit your ability to learn. The content of all resources and training will be provided in English, translations are not available.
You will get the chance to ask questions inside the community forum.

Online live Classes

The online live classes will be led by Kristine De Block or a colleague of hers in the complementary health industry.
The online live classes will be recorded and edited within 7 working days, and then made available to members for viewing inside the Membership website.
During these online live classes, a variety of herbal medicine or health related topics will be discussed.
The information and guidance shared will be based on our experience and research before the classes.
The live sessions will be recorded and made available for members inside the Membership within 7 working days.
There will be no live classes during the school and summer holidays.

Private Community Forum

You will have access to a private Community Forum to support you during the Membership. The intention of the community forum is to provide community support and a network of individuals at a similar stage of Membership and who are facing similar challenges.

From time to time, Kristine De Block may post and offer support in the Community Forum but there is no guarantee that posts will be responded to immediately or that the forum will be monitored.

Please be advised that whilst we hope that you will be able to utilise the Community Forum, we make no guarantees as to the availability of the forum and/or the content within the forum at any time. Therefore, always ensure that you have back-up copies of any information shared within the group.

BEHAVIOUR

It is requested that at all times your behaviour towards others is polite and respectful. Should your behaviour be deemed offensive or inappropriate we reserve the right to remove you from the Membership with immediate effect.

Each person is responsible for their own behaviour, and we will not be held responsible for the behaviour or actions of any other Members.

MEMBERSHIP FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS

The cost of the Membership is set at the time you subscribe and is inclusive of taxes. On subscription you will agree to annual or bi-annual payments via PayPal or Stripe which will be taken on regular intervals as per your specific membership (Monthly or Annual Membership)

The Membership is an ongoing subscription and payment will be taken on the same day monthly or annually.

We reserve the right to change the content and delivery of the services within the membership and the associated price point at any time. Should we do this we will provide advance notice so that you can decide whether to consider your subscription. We shall never increase your membership fees without providing at least 28 days’ notice and without providing you with advance notification.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION

It is our aim that you will be completely happy with the Membership and the herbal medicine teachings. However, we appreciate that there may come a time when you wish to leave the Membership. If you wish to leave, please ensure you adhere to a 14 days’ notice period of your intent to cancel before the end of your current subscription.

As you have instant access to the Membership resources you will not be entitled to a refund of your subscription fees should you join and then wish to leave. Please consider the detail of the Membership carefully before purchasing and get in touch to ask any questions about suitability. You will not be entitled to a refund if you change your mind. Your statutory refund rights are not affected.

We reserve all rights to cancel the Membership for any reason without prior notice. In such circumstance a refund will be provided for the remainder of that month or year as applicable.

Notwithstanding any right or remedy available to us, we may cancel your Membership with immediate effect:

If you fail to pay your Membership fees by the relevant due date;
If you commit a repudiatory breach of the Terms of this agreement;
As decided at our sole discretion from time to time.

CONTACT AND SCHEDULE

It is the intention that the Membership will run continuously and that any training material and live classes will be provided as set out above. Should an unforeseen reason arise which cause modules or classes to be postponed they will be re-arranged as soon as possible.

Throughout the Membership we will be available via email using kristine@thecraftyherbalist.org.uk within 3 working days of receiving your message.

If you have a technical query relating to accessing the Membership, please include “Tech” in the subject line of your email correspondence.

You may see us post on social media outside of our core hours. Not all of these posts are live, and some will be pre-scheduled. We are passionate about supporting everyone in the Membership and where we can, we may respond to you out of hours, but we make no guarantees that this will always be possible.

DISCLAIMERS

We make no guarantees or claims as to the success of any member. Each individual is unique, and their abilities are unique to them. The aim is that you work through the herbal medicine immersion course at your own pace and become more confident about using herbal remedies at home.

All teachings provided will be general information and guidance and will not be bespoke advice. We are not responsible for any action or inaction which you take because of the information within the Membership.

We are not responsible for any loss of opportunity or any investments which you make. No content in this Membership should be construed as medical advice, whether mental or physical. If you believe that you require medical attention you should seek assistance from a medical professional immediately].

We ask that all members in the Membership respect the rights of others in respect of their behaviour and privacy. We will not be responsible for the action of any members including for any disclosures made by any members based on information which has been shared within the Membership.

ACCREDITATION HERBAL IMMERSION COURSE

Upon successfully finishing the online modules and assignments, our tutor will assess and mark your work. The Course is equivalent to NVQ Level 4 and will provide you with a solid foundation for further study in the field. Once you have met the necessary criteria, we will proudly award you a Herbal Medicine Foundation Certificate. This certificate can be presented to the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) for membership and insurance purposes. Please be aware that The Crafty Herbalist Academy cannot be not held responsible for any actions you undertake after completing the course.

THE COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL ASSOCATION

Herbal Medicine Foundation Course is accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA). Completing this course not only enriches your knowledge but also opens the door to registration with the CMA, a globally recognised and respected organization founded in 1993.

The CMA dedicates itself to promoting ethical and professional complementary medicine, both to the public and the medical community. As the UK’s most extensive register for natural therapists, it plays a pivotal role in advocating for the rights of practitioners in the realms of policy and decision-making at high governmental levels.

Graduating from the Crafty Herbalist Academy’s Herbal Immersion Course allows you the privilege of CMA membership. This membership comes with a range of benefits designed to support and enhance your practice:

Professional Recognition: As a CMA Registered Member, your professional stature is acknowledged.
Post-Nominal Letters: Earn the right to add ‘MCMA’ after your name.
CMA Logo Usage: Utilize the CMA logo for your promotional materials.
Online Professional Listing: Be part of the CMA’s referral scheme and have your own dedicated page on the CMA website, complete with links to your site.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Access to ongoing learning and growth opportunities.
Membership ID Card and Certificate: Receive official identification and certification from the CMA.
Exclusive Insurance Offers: Benefit from specially negotiated, cost-effective insurance schemes for CMA members.
Weekly e-Newsletter: Stay informed with the latest updates and insights.
Training and Courses: Access to a variety of educational resources.
Ethics and Professional Practice Guidance: Adhere to the CMA Code of Ethics and receive guidance on professional practices.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws, we limit liability and responsibility for any harm resulting from your use of all or any part of the Membership. We shall not be liable to you for any damages, including lost profits, whether such claim is based on warranty, contract, tort or otherwise (even if we have been advised in advance of the possibility of such damages).

If we are found to be liable to you for any damage or loss which arises out of or is in any way connected with your use of the Membership, our liability shall in no event exceed the total of any fees with respect to the Membership received by us from you, during the 6 months preceding the date on which the claim arose.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability in respect to fraudulent misrepresentation, death, or personal injury, resulting from our negligence, or any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded by law.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold us, our subcontractors and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including solicitors’ fees, made by a third party due to or arising out of your breach of these terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

DISCLAIMER

The content on this website is purely educational, shedding light on the traditional use of various natural healthcare practices by complementary and natural healthcare practitioners. It’s important to understand that the information and recommendations provided here are not meant to replace medical advice. The traditional applications of various approaches and herbs, or any other substances mentioned, particularly in relation to specific health conditions, should not be seen as health claims.

Before taking any action based on our suggestions or recommendations, we strongly advise consulting with your doctor or a Registered Complementary Medical Practitioner.

The Crafty Herbalist Academy cannot be held responsible for any harm, loss, or damage resulting from the application of the advice given on this site, whether directly or indirectly.

Furthermore, any claims or statements regarding the effectiveness of treatments are the sole responsibility of the member and are not validated or endorsed by The Crafty Herbalist Academy.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Your privacy and protection of your personal data is important to us. You are responsible for ensuring that your contact details are accurate and up to date, at the time of registration, and on an on-going basis thereafter.

Your personal data is protected as set out in our privacy policy which can be found here. By providing your personal data you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

Inside the Membership, you may have access to confidential information, in particular the personal affairs of other members. In accepting these Terms, you agree that you will not use or disclose to any person, organisation, or company, and shall use your best endeavours to prevent the publication of, any confidential information relating to any other member.

You accept that any unauthorised disclosure of personal or confidential information belonging to another may amount to immediate dismissal from the Membership. Should you decide to leave the Membership then you remain bound by the confidentiality and privacy obligations.

Please be aware that teaching sessions are recorded, and your name and image/video may be captured. The recordings of the live sessions will be kept and made available to others in the Membership. If you provide or share any information within these sessions about yourself or your business that information will be shared within the group. Should you not wish to be recorded please ensure that if you attend any training your camera is switched off and your name field is changed to “Attendee” with your initials so that support can still be offered but no personal identifiable information will be captured.

Your log-in details must remain confidential, and you must not disclose this information to a third party, without our express permission in writing. If you know, or suspect, that your log-in details have been obtained by a third party, you agree to change your password immediately, and provide notification of the same as soon as possible to kristine@thecraftyherbalist.org.uk.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

During your time as a Member, you will be provided with monthly modules of the herbal medicine immersion course, handouts, recipes, live classes, recordings, and access to the community forum. At all times the intellectual property rights and copyrights connected with those materials remain with us. You have the right to use the materials as learning tools, but you are not permitted to duplicate, republish, reproduce, distribute, translate, or provide copies to third parties. We retain and reserve all of our copyrights. You are allowed to print one hard copy of the materials per member, and this is how the system is set up. Should you require extra copies printed, please get in touch.

WAIVER

In the event that we fail to insist upon your strict performance of any obligations under these Terms, or we fail to exercise any rights or remedies to which we are entitled, this will not constitute a waiver of any such rights and / or remedies available to us.

ERRORS AND INACCURACIES

There may be information within our Site or the Membership which contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions relating to the service delivery, pricing or promotion of the Membership. We reserve the right to correct or amend any errors without prior notice.

JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales. The English Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over any matter and proceedings arising out of the Membership.

COMPLAINTS

It is our aim that you are completely satisfied with the Membership. Should you have any feedback please feel free to share it with us as we are always striving to ensure that we provide you with the highest level of service. If you have a complaint about the Membership this should be made to made in writing to Kristine De Block at kristine@thecraftyherbalist.org.uk.

GENERAL

We intend to rely on these written Terms set out in Terms and Conditions for the services that we provide to you in delivery of the Membership. These written Terms shall constitute the entire agreement between us.

Should there be any conflict between these Terms and any Membership hosting platform or payment gateway, these Terms shall prevail.

If any provision within these Terms is determined by any court or other competent authority to be unlawful and/or unenforceable, the other provisions will continue in effect. If any unlawful and/or unenforceable provision would be lawful or enforceable if part of it were deleted, that part will be deemed to be deleted, and the rest of the provision will continue in effect (unless that would contradict the clear intention of the parties, in which case the entirety of the relevant provision will be deemed to be deleted).

No provision within these Terms shall be enforceable by any third party under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 or otherwise.

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time for legal or regulatory reasons or to allow the proper operation of your service. Any changes will be notified to you as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I can’t make a live session?

As far as possible, the live classes will be held via Zoom and information to access the class will be sent prior to the session. Classes will be recorded and the details to watch will be available on the Membership website within 7 working days following the end of a live session. From time-to-time technology may fail and the recording may be unavailable or of poor visual or sound quality, but we do aim to record all live sessions. For the avoidance of doubt, there will be no refunds available for any missed classes.

What if I need additional support?

Additional support can be offered to each member in the form of 1:1 support or guidance. We are happy to support you as required, please contact us directly, additional charges will apply.

What if I am ill during the Membership?

If you are ill or unable to attend a live session for any reason you will be able to watch the recording of that session. If you are ill for an extended period, please let us know and we will support you wherever we can.

Is the Membership suitable for everyone?

The Membership is best suited to those who are over 18 years of age and have an interest in learning about herbal medicine for own use in the home.

WEBSITE USE SPECIFIC TERMS

These Terms set out how you (the User) can use the Site www.craftyherbalistacademy.com. Please read them carefully as they describe the terms on which you are permitted to use this Site.

Separate legal terms apply to purchases made via this Site.

These terms may change from time and the terms in force will be displayed on this page.

SITE USE

By visiting www.craftyherbalistacademy.com you are consenting our terms and conditions as set out below. Should you not wish to accept the terms and conditions of this Site in full you should cease using this Site immediately.

This website, www.craftyherbalistacademy.com will be referred to as the “Site”. All visitors to the Site will be referred to as “User” “You” or “Your”. As a user, you will be bound by these Terms of Use which may also be referred to from time to time as Terms and Conditions. The terms “We” “Us” and “Our” refer to THE CRAFTY HERBALIST ACADEMY. Accessing and using the Site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use.

By using this Site you agree to the Terms and Conditions without modification. We reserve the right to amend the Terms of Use of this Site and on doing so we will update these Terms and Conditions.

This Site is intended for use by persons who are a minimum of 18 years old.

You must not copy, share or disseminate the information on this site which is subject to copyright for which all rights are reserved.

This Site is directed to people residing in the United Kingdom. We do not represent that the content will be available or appropriate in other locations. This Site is written in English and we do not take responsibility for any translations which are applied to this Site.

In using this Site you may encounter comments and/or content supplied by other users. The information contained within user comments is not verified or approved by us. The views expressed by other users on the Site do not represent our views or values.

CONTENT TERMS

The content on this Site, and the associated social media channels via Facebook, Instagram and email marketing, will include information on herbal medicine. All content is intended for informational purposes only. None of the content in emails, blog posts or social media posts should be construed as specific herbal medicine advice.

In addition to these Terms of Use please be aware of our Privacy Policy and Membership-specific Terms, as above.

SITE OPERATION

We do not guarantee the availability of any Site or content. We reserve all rights to withdraw, suspend or restrict the content at any time for any reasons. Where possible, we will give you reasonable notice if the Site is to be suspended.

We do not guarantee that this Site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.

You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform to access our Site. You should use your own virus protection software.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

This Site contains intellectual property created and owned by Kristine De Block, also known as The Crafty Herbalist unless otherwise stated. The Intellectual Property includes all content on the Site. Content means any text, graphics, audio and video and also extends to the page layouts of this Site and any social media channels and emails. All photographs and videos on this website and the connected social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram are subject to copyright.

You may not use our intellectual property in any way. This includes but is not limited to republishing or sharing any text, graphics, audio and video and also extends to the page layouts of this Site and any social media channels and emails.

Should you wish to utilise the content on this Site please contact kristine@thecraftyherbalist.org.uk to make your request. You must receive written permission to repurpose, copy and/or modify any content on this Site, or content which is shared to you by email or on social media.

For all copyright requests please contact Kristine De Block via email address: kristine@thecraftyherbalist.org.uk.

LOSS OR DAMAGE

Notwithstanding any of these terms, we do not intend to exclude or limit our liability to you where it would be unlawful to do so. We do not exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or the negligence of our employees, agents or subcontractors and for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

We have no liability to You for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption or loss of business opportunity. To the maximum extent permissible at law, our aggregate liability to you in connection with these terms howsoever arising in contract, negligence or otherwise, is limited to £250.

DISCLAIMERS

The information on this website is intended for entertainment and information purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietary advice, nor does it provide advice on foraging an ingesting wildcrafted material. The information on this Site is provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied.

You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from taking, any action on the basis of the content on our Site.

You must not rely on the information on our Site as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about a medical matter you should consult your GP or other relevant health professional. If you believe you may be suffering from a medical condition you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay in seeking medical advice because of information on our website or social media channels.

All information is provided as guidance and specifics may vary. If you suffer from allergies, then caution should be given when considering the recipes included on the Site.

Although reasonable efforts are made to update the information on this Site, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on our Site is accurate, complete or up to date.

The content on this Site does not replace medical advice. Should you require advice then you should contact a professional directly. Viewing the information on this Site does not constitute a contractual relationship between you and us.

Nothing in this disclaimer will:

(a) limit or exclude any liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence;

(b) limit or exclude any liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

(d) exclude any liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

This Site may contain links to other sites. These sites are not under our control and we cannot be responsible for any actions or events arising from you following any links from this Site. Links are provided for informational purposes only and should note be interpreted as approval or endorsement by us.

Any comments on our blog or social media channels are not endorsed or verified by us. We are not responsible for the comments on our Site made by third parties. Should we become aware of comments which are likely to be distressing we will remove them from our Site. Removal of comments does not indicate that any compensation will be awarded, it will not, comments are removed to ensure enjoyment for Site users.

JURISDICTION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales. The Courts of England & Wales have exclusive jurisdiction for any matter and proceedings arising out of the use of this Site.

COOKIES POLICY

This Site uses cookies; small files of letter and numbers that are automatically placed on your machine – if you agree – to help our Site provide a better user experience.

Cookies do not typically include identifying personal information, but cookies may also be linked to personal information which is stored about you.

We use cookies to retain your user preferences, store information from elements of our Site such as shopping carts, and to provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications such as Google Analytics. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies. We have no control over third party cookies.

In general, cookies should make your browsing experience better. You may prefer to disable cookies for this Site which you can do by disabling cookies in your browser. We suggest following the steps via the ‘Help’ tool of your browser. Please note that if you change your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access some or all of our Site.

Except for essential cookies, all cookies expire within a reasonable period.

TERMS OF WEBSITE USE

We allow access to our site on a temporary basis and we reserve the right to withdraw, restrict or change our site at any time and without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason our site is unavailable at any time or if the content is changed or out of date.

You must treat as confidential any user identification code, password or other security feature in relation to our site. If, in our opinion, you aren’t complying with these terms of use, we have the right to disable any such code, password or feature at any time.

[You must comply with the provisions of our Acceptable Use Policy when using our site.

It is your responsibility that anyone who accesses our site through your internet connection is aware of these terms and complies with them.

VARIATIONS

We may revise these terms of use at any time by amending this page or by provisions or notices published elsewhere on our site.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our site and the material published on it. Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.

You must not use any part of the materials on our site for commercial purposes without a licence from us or our licensors. You may not reproduce in any format (including on another website) any part of our site (including content, images, designs, look and feel) without our prior written consent.

If, in our opinion, you are in breach of these provisions, your right to use our site will cease immediately and you must either return or destroy (as required by us) any copies of the materials you have made.

RELIANCE ON INFORMATION AND LINKS

The contents of our site (including links to other sites and resources provided by third parties) are for information only, and we shall not be liable for any use of, or reliance on, such materials. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services, or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR VISITS TO OUR SITE

We process information about you in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

LINKING TO OUR SITE

You may link to our home page only if you have first obtained our written consent and provided that you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

The website from which you are linking must comply in all respects with our Acceptable Use Policy and must be owned by you.

You must not link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.

Our site must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our site other than the home page.

If you wish to make any use of material on our site other than that set out above, please address your request to kristine@thecraftyherbalist.org.uk.

UPLOADING MATERIAL TO OUR SITE

When you upload material to our site, or make contact with other users of our site, you must comply with our Acceptable Use Policy. If you upload material in breach of our Acceptable Use Policy and we suffer loss as a result, you will reimburse us for such loss.

Any material you upload to our site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary and we have the right to use, copy, distribute and disclose it to third parties. If any third party claims that any material posted or uploaded by you to our site violates their intellectual property rights, or their right to privacy, we have the right to disclose your identity to them.

We will not be responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials posted by you or any other user of our site.

We have the right to remove any material or posting you make on our site if, in our opinion, such material does not comply with the content standards set out in our Acceptable Use Policy.

VIRUSES, HACKING AND OTHER OFFENCES

You must not misuse our site by knowingly introducing any material which is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our site, the server on which our site is stored or any server, computer or database connected to our site. You must not attack our site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack.

By failing to comply with this provision, you would commit a criminal offence and your right to use our site will cease immediately and we will report your actions to the relevant authorities.

OUR LIABILITY

The material displayed on our site is provided without any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to its accuracy. To the extent permitted by law, we hereby expressly exclude:

All conditions, warranties and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law of equity.
Any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage incurred by any user in connection with our site or in connection with the use, inability to use, or results of the use of our site, any websites linked to it and any materials posted on it (whether by us or a third party), including, without limitation any liability for:

loss of income or revenue;
loss of business;
loss of profits or contracts;
loss of anticipated savings;
loss of data;
loss of goodwill;
wasted management or office time; and

for any other loss or damage of any kind, however arising and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise, even if foreseeable.

This does not affect any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

JURISDICTION AND APPLICABLE LAW

The English courts will have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising from, or related to, a visit to our site.

These terms of use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

This is the acceptable use policy, which, together with our terms of website use as above, sets out the terms under which we [KRISTINE DE BLOCK TRADING AS THE CRAFTY HERBALIST, 94 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, CHESHAM HP5 2AP] allow you to use our site [WWW.CRAFTYHERBALISTACADEMY.COM] (“site”) whether you are a visitor or a registered user. All enquiries should be directed to [KRISTINE@THECRAFTYHERBALIST.ORG.UK]. Please read the terms of this policy carefully, as by using our site you indicate that you agree to comply with and be bound by them.

Prohibited uses of our site

Whether you are a visitor or registered user, you must comply with our terms of website use, and use our site for lawful purposes only. In particular, you must not use our site for the uses listed (without limitation) below:-

any fraudulent activity;
any activity which breaches any applicable law or regulation, whether national or international;
any activity which may cause or result in harm to a child under 18 years of age;
sending unsolicited advertising or other content (spam), or entering into any arrangement for such material to be sent;
reproducing, selling or otherwise handling our site or its contents in breach of our terms of website use;
knowingly introducing to our site, or transmit or attempt to transmit to any other site, computer or network, viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material, code or programme which is malicious or technologically harmful;
attempting to gain unauthorised access to our site, our software, our server, or any server, computer or database connected to our site; or
attacking our site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of service attack.

Contributing and interacting

Our site may offer users the facilities to upload or contribute content or other material, or to interact with other users. When making use of these facilities, it is your responsibility to ensure that any contribution or interaction is, as far as you are aware, factually correct, represents your honest opinion, and does not breach any applicable law or regulation.

In addition, any contribution or interaction must not include any material which (without limitation):-

is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful or inflammatory;
is, or refers to material which is, sexually explicit;
promotes violence, illegal activity or any form of discrimination;
infringes any other person’s copyright, database right or trade mark;
threatens, harasses, upsets, embarrasses, alarms or annoys any other person, or is likely to do so;
advocates, promotes or assists any illegal activity;
is likely to deceive any person or is made in breach of a legal duty owed to a third party (such as a duty of confidence);
invades another’s privacy or cause inconvenience or anxiety to any person;
is used to impersonate any person, or to misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person; or
gives the impression that the material emanates from us, if this is not the case.

Moderation

If we at any time use our site to provide users with any interactive service, the following moderation provisions will apply:-

we will notify users if moderation is in place, and, if so, whether the moderation is provided by a person or is automated;
if moderation is in place, we will give you a means to contact the moderator;
although we will do our best to assess any risks which such interactive service may pose, we will be under no obligation to moderate it, and we expressly exclude any liability for any loss or damage to any person caused by use of it; and
children should at all times be supervised when using the interactive services on our site, whether such services are moderated or not.

Breaches of this policy

Any breach of this acceptable use policy will be dealt with in the same way as breach of our terms of website use, and we reserve the right to take any other action we reasonably deem appropriate, including restricting your use of our site and/or taking legal action against you. We are not liable for any loss or damage caused by any breach of this acceptable use policy.

Changes

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.