The Speak Easy Project LTD with the address Suite 41 Oriel Chambers, 14 Water St, Liverpool, L2 8TD (hereafter referred to as “Speak Easy”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) provides an online platform where users can browse information about variety of different workshops which will provide training to young individuals to enable them to improve their public speaking (the “Services” or the “Platform”).

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Your order of the services constitutes your agreement to comply with and be legally bound by the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service (“Terms”), whether or not you become a registered user of the Services. These Terms govern your access to and use of the Services and all Collective Content (defined below), and constitute a binding legal agreement between you and Speak Easy.

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Please read these Terms and our Privacy Policy carefully, which are incorporated by reference into these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you have no right to obtain information from or otherwise continue using the site.

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Definitions:

Speak Easy Content means all Content that Speak Easy makes available to the Customer, including any Content licensed from a third party, but excluding Member Content.

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Collective Content means Member Content and Speak Easy Content.

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Content means any and all text, graphics, images, music, software, audio, video, information or other materials.

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Customer means a Member who buys a workshop.

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Member means a person who completes Speak Easy’s account registration process as described under “Account Registration” below.

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Member Content means all Content that a Member posts, uploads, publishes, submits or transmits to be made available through the Site or Services.

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Modification

Speak Easy reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify the Site or Services or to modify these Terms, at any time and without prior notice. If we modify these Terms, we will post the modification on the Site or provide you with notice of the modification.

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By continuing to access or use the Site or Services after we have posted a modification on the Site or have provided you with notice of a modification, you are confirming that you agree to be bound by the modified Terms. If the modified Terms are not acceptable to you, your only recourse p is to cease using the Site and Services.

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Eligibility

The Site and Services are intended solely for persons who are 18 or older or by incorporated entities. Any purchases by anyone under 18 is expressly prohibited without consent of the guardian. By purchasing Services you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older or that you have consent from your guardian.

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How the Site and Services Work

The Site is used to facilitate the listing of workshops and the Customer can purchase any workshop listed via email or call with Speak Easy.

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Bookings and Financial Terms for Customers

Upon your payment of amounts to Speak Easy, your payment obligation is extinguished. In connection with your order, you will be asked to provide customary billing information such as name, billing address, and credit card information either to Speak Easy or its third-party payment processor.

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You agree to pay Speak Easy for any confirmed order made in connection with these Terms by one of the methods described on the Site.

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You hereby authorise the collection of 50% of the fee by charging the card provided as part of the order directly by Speak Easy. The remaining 50% of the fee shall be paid to Speak Easy upon completion of the course.

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Cancellations and Refunds

Once you have confirmed your order and your payment has been authorised as per above, you may only re-arrange or cancel by giving us a least 2 weeks’ notice prior to the workshop date, in which case we will either re-arrange your workshop or refund you the amount you have paid within 7 days. If you provide us with less than 2 weeks’ notice, then we shall be entitled to keep 50% of your booking.  In the case that the notice is provided within 48 hours of the workshop date, we shall be entitled to keep the entire fee paid. However, as a gesture of goodwill only, we may consider your situation on a case-by-case basis.

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User Conduct

You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for compliance with any and all laws, rules, regulations, and Tax obligations that may apply to your use of the Services and Content. In connection with your use of our Services, you may not and you agree that you will not:

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Violate any local or other law regulation, or any order of court. Use the services for any commercial or other purposes that are not expressly permitted by these Terms. Copy, store or otherwise access any information provided via the services or content for the purposes not expressly permitted by these terms, or infringe the rights of any person or entity, included but not limited to, their intellectual property, privacy, publicity or contractual rights.

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Speak Easy reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to remove your access to any Collective Content that Speak Easy, at its sole discretion, considers to be objectionable for any reason, in violation of these Terms or otherwise harmful to the Services.

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Privacy

See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use of your personal information.

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Ownership

This Site, our Services, and the Collective Content are protected by copyright, trademark. You acknowledge and agree that the Site, Services and Collective Content, including all associated intellectual property rights is the exclusive property of Speak Easy and its licensors.

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You will not remove, alter or obscure any copyright, trademark, service mark or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the Site, Services, or Collective Content.

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Speak Easy Content and Member Content License

Subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions of these Terms, Speak Easy grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license, to (i) access and view any Speak Easy Content solely for your personal and non-commercial purposes and (ii) access and view any Member Content to which you are permitted access, solely for your personal and non-commercial purposes. You have no right to sublicense the license rights granted in this section.

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You will not use, copy, adapt, modify, prepare derivative works based upon, distribute, license, sell, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, broadcast or otherwise exploit the Site, Services, or Collective Content, except as expressly permitted in these Terms.

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No licenses or rights are granted to you by implication or otherwise under any intellectual property rights owned or controlled by Speak Easy or its licensors, except for the licenses and rights expressly granted in these Terms.

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Member Content

We may, at our sole discretion, permit Members to post, upload, publish, submit or transmit Member Content. By making available any Member Content on or through the Site and Services, you hereby grant to Speak Easy a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free license, with the right to sublicense, to use, view, copy, adapt, modify, distribute, license, sell, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, stream, broadcast, access, view, and otherwise exploit such Member Content on, through, or by means of the Site and Services.

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Speak Easy does not claim any ownership rights in any such Member Content and nothing in these Terms will be deemed to restrict any rights that you may have to use and exploit any such Member Content.

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You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for all Member Content that you make available through the Site and Services. Accordingly, you represent and warrant that: (i) you either are the sole and exclusive owner of all Member Content that you make available through the Site and Services or you have all rights, licenses, consents and releases that are necessary to grant to Speak Easy the rights in such Member Content, as contemplated under these Terms; and (ii) neither the Member Content nor your posting, uploading, publication, submission or transmittal of the Member Content or Speak Easy’s use of the Member Content (or any portion thereof) on, through or by means of the Site and the Services will infringe, misappropriate or violate a third party’s patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights or other proprietary or intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy, or result in the violation of any applicable law or regulation.

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Safeguarding

We will take reasonable responsibility to report any safeguarding concerns or disclosures to your designated safeguarding lead and we also agree to keep a record of all safeguarding concerns that occur at the workshops. However, the Customer is ultimately responsible for handling the concern and taking appropriate action.

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Intellectual Property

All trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names and any other proprietary designations of Speak Easy used herein are trade marks or registered trade marks of Speak Easy. Any other trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names and any other proprietary designations are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective parties.

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Speak Easy respects copyright law and expects its users to do the same.

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Limitation of Liability

You acknowledge and agree that, to the extent permitted by law, the entire risk arising out of your access to and use of the Site, Services and Collective Content remains with you.

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Neither Speak Easy nor any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering the Site, Services or Collective Content will be held liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from your use of the Site, Services or Collective Content.

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Indemnity

You agree to release, defend, indemnify, and hold Speak Easy and its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their officers, directors, employees and agents, harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with (a) your access to or use of the Site, Services, or Collective Content or your violation of these Terms; (b) your Member Content; and (c) your (i) interaction with any Member, (ii) use of the Services, including, but not limited to any injuries, losses, or damages (compensatory, direct, incidental, consequential or otherwise) of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of a booking.

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Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without Speak Easy’s prior written consent. Speak Easy may assign or transfer these Terms, at its sole discretion, without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and permitted assigns.

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Notices

Any notices or other communications permitted or required hereunder, including those regarding modifications to these Terms, will be in writing and given by Speak Easy  (i) via email (in each case to the address that you provide) or (ii) by posting to the Site. For notices made by e-mail, the date of receipt will be deemed the date on which such notice is transmitted.

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Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You and we agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales for all disputes arising from the use of the Site.

• Accessibility commitment

• Social Media Policy

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At The Speak Easy Project LTD, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment. We believe that social media can be a valuable tool for engaging and connecting with our audience, but we also recognise the potential risks and challenges it can present. This policy outlines our approach to safeguarding on social media platforms and aims to protect the welfare of our participants, staff, and volunteers.This policy applies to all Speak Easy staff, volunteers, and anyone else acting on behalf of our organisation. It covers the use of social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

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The objectives of this policy are to:

Protect the privacy and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers on social media. Ensure that our online presence reflects our values and commitment to safeguarding. Provide clear guidelines for appropriate conduct and communication on social media platforms. Minimise risks associated with using social media for our activities, such as competitions and messaging.

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Guidelines: Official Social Media Accounts, All official Speak Easy social media accounts must be managed by designated staff members or volunteers. Account login information should be shared only with authorised individuals and stored securely. All content posted on official accounts must adhere to our organisation’s values and be in line with our mission and goals. The privacy settings of each social media platform should be reviewed and adjusted to ensure that the appropriate level of protection is in place for our audience.

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Communication and Conduct: Staff and volunteers must always communicate professionally and respectfully with participants and followers. Personal information about participants, staff, or volunteers should never be shared on social media without explicit consent.Any inappropriate or concerning communications received via social media should be reported to a designated safeguarding officer immediately.

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Online Competitions and Direct Messaging: All online competitions must be planned and approved by a designated member of the Speak Easy team. When using direct messaging for competitions, staff and volunteers must ensure transparency by keeping conversations related to the competition and refraining from sharing personal information or engaging in private conversations with participants. Any concerns or incidents that arise during online competitions should be reported to a designated safeguarding officer immediately.

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Reporting and responding to concerns: All concerns related to the use of social media and potential safeguarding risks must be reported to a designated safeguarding officer.The safeguarding officer will assess the concern and determine the appropriate course of action, which may include reporting the incident to relevant authorities or support agencies. Speak Easy will maintain a record of all safeguarding concerns and incidents related to social media, along with the actions taken in response.

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Training and Review: All Speak Easy staff and volunteers must undergo regular safeguarding training, which includes guidance on the appropriate use of social media.This policy will be reviewed annually or as needed to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance in safeguarding our participants, staff, and volunteers on social media platforms.

By implementing this social media safeguarding policy, Speak Easy aims to create a safer online environment for all members of our community and to continue empowering young people through our various workshops.

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Calvin Akotuah, Brand Director, The Speak Easy Project LTD

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Modern Slavery

Speak Easy is committed to conducting business ethically and responsibly. We recognise the importance of addressing the global issue of modern slavery and are dedicated to ensuring that our organisation and supply chains are free from any form of slavery or human trafficking. This statement is made in accordance with the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the steps we have taken and will continue to take to prevent modern slavery within our operations.

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Scope: This statement applies to all aspects of Speak Easy’s operations, including our employees, volunteers, suppliers, and partners. We expect our suppliers and partners to adhere to the same principles and values outlined in this statement.

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Our Organisation: Speak Easy is a UK-based organisation that delivers world - class evidence based training to businesses across the country. We aim to empower and support professionals in reaching their full potential, and we believe in conducting our business with integrity and transparency.

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Policies and Procedures: We have implemented the following policies and procedures to ensure our commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking: Code of Conduct: We have established a Code of Conduct that outlines our expectations for ethical and responsible behaviour from all our employees, volunteers, suppliers, and partners.Whistleblowing Policy: We encourage our employees and volunteers to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery, and we provide a safe and confidential whistleblowing mechanism to facilitate this.Risk Assessments: We regularly assess our operations and supply chains for potential risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking, and we implement appropriate measures to mitigate these risks. Training and Awareness: We provide training and awareness programmes for our employees and volunteers to ensure they understand the importance of preventing modern slavery and are able to identify and report any concerns.

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Due Diligence and Compliance: Speak Easy is committed to conducting thorough due diligence on our suppliers and partners to ensure compliance with our ethical standards and the principles outlined in this statement. We will not tolerate any form of modern slavery within our organisation or supply chains, and we will take appropriate action against any supplier or partner found to be in breach of our policies.

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Continuous Improvement: We recognise that the fight against modern slavery is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continuously improving our policies and practices to prevent any form of modern slavery within our operations. We will regularly review and update our policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness in addressing modern slavery risks.

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This statement has been approved by the board of directors and will be reviewed and updated annually, Signed off by

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Oba Akinwale, Commercial Director The Speak Easy Project LTD.