Future Business Academy Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: August 2025

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

Future Business Academy is an AI and digital training platform operated by ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing Limited, a company registered in Northern Ireland with company number NI665548 and registered office at McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Pl, Belfast BT15 2AY (“we”, “us”, “our”).

Contact Information:

  • Email: hello@futurebusinessacademy.com

  • Phone: 028 9568 0364

  • Address: Future Business Academy, c/o ProfileTree, McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Pl, Belfast BT15 2AY

Future Business Academy provides online training courses, both free and paid, focusing on AI education, digital marketing, and business transformation skills.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Future Business Academy:

  • You accept these Terms and Conditions in full

  • You confirm you are at least 16 years old

  • If under 18, you confirm you have parental consent

  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations

 

If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.

3. Our Services

3.1 Free Services

  • Access to free courses (including our ChatGPT Masterclass)

  • Basic learning resources and materials

  • Limited community forum access

  • Newsletter and educational content

3.2 Premium Services

  • Advanced paid courses

  • Certification programmes

  • Corporate training packages

  • One-to-one consultations

  • Priority support

  • Exclusive resources and tools

3.3 Service Delivery

We deliver our services through:

  • Online learning platform

  • Video content

  • Downloadable resources

  • Live webinars (where applicable)

  • Email support

4. Course Enrollment and Access

4.1 Registration

To access our courses, you must:

  • Provide accurate and complete information

  • Create a secure password

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account

  • Notify us immediately of unauthorised access

  • Not share your account with others

4.2 Course Access

  • Free courses: Lifetime access upon enrollment

  • Paid courses: Access duration specified at purchase

  • We reserve the right to update course content

  • Downloaded materials are for personal use only

4.3 Student Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Share course materials without permission

  • Record live sessions without consent

  • Use courses for commercial purposes without licence

  • Engage in academic dishonesty

  • Disrupt the learning environment

  • Harass other students or instructors

5. Payment Terms (Premium Services)

5.1 Pricing

  • All prices are displayed in GBP unless stated otherwise

  • Prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable

  • We reserve the right to change prices with notice

  • Promotional prices are subject to terms

5.2 Payment Methods

We accept:

  • Credit/debit cards via secure payment processors

  • PayPal

  • Bank transfer (corporate clients)

  • Purchase orders (approved accounts)

5.3 Refund Policy

Free Courses: No refunds applicable (no payment required)

Paid Courses:

  • 14-day money-back guarantee from purchase date

  • Refund available if less than 30% of course completed

  • No refunds after 14 days or 30% completion

  • Corporate training refunds subject to contract terms

Refund Exclusions:

  • Downloadable materials once accessed

  • Certification fees

  • Consultation services once delivered

  • Custom corporate training

5.4 Failed Payments

If payment fails:

  • Access may be suspended immediately

  • You remain liable for amounts owed

  • We may charge reasonable recovery costs

  • Interest may apply at 4% above Bank of England base rate

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on Future Business Academy is protected by copyright and belongs to ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing Limited or our licensors:

  • Course materials and videos

  • Written content and resources

  • Logos and branding

  • Software and platform technology

6.2 Permitted Use

  • Access content for personal learning

  • Download resources for personal reference

  • Share links to our public content

  • Quote small excerpts with attribution

6.3 Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or sell our content

  • Create derivative works without permission

  • Remove copyright notices

  • Use content for commercial training

  • Share login credentials or course access

  • Scrape, mine, or automatically download content

6.4 User Generated Content

When you submit content (forums, assignments, feedback):

  • You retain ownership of your content

  • You grant us licence to use it for educational purposes

  • You warrant you have rights to share it

  • You indemnify us against any claims

7. Certification

7.1 Requirements

To receive certification:

  • Complete all required modules

  • Pass assessments where applicable

  • Meet attendance requirements (live sessions)

  • Comply with academic integrity policies

7.2 Certificate Validity

  • Certificates are issued upon successful completion

  • We maintain records for verification

  • Certificates may not be transferred

  • Misrepresentation of certification is prohibited

7.3 Revocation

We may revoke certification for:

  • Academic dishonesty

  • Misrepresentation

  • Breach of terms

  • Professional misconduct

8. Privacy and Data Protection

8.1 Data Collection

We collect and process data as outlined in our Privacy Policy, including:

  • Registration information

  • Learning progress

  • Assessment results

  • Communication records

8.2 Data Use

We use your data to:

  • Deliver educational services

  • Track progress and issue certificates

  • Provide support

  • Send course-related communications

  • Improve our services (anonymised)

8.3 Marketing

  • Marketing requires consent or legitimate interest

  • You can opt-out anytime

  • We never sell your data

Full details in our Privacy Policy at 

9. Accessibility

We strive to make our platform accessible to all learners:

  • WCAG 2.1 AA compliance targets

  • Closed captions on videos

  • Downloadable transcripts

  • Alternative formats on request

  • Accessibility feedback welcome

 

Contact us for specific accessibility needs.

10. Third-Party Services

Our platform may include:

  • External learning tools

  • Third-party content

  • Partner services

  • Social media integrations

We’re not responsible for third-party services. Review their terms before use.

11. Disclaimers and Liability

11.1 Educational Purpose

Our courses are for educational purposes:

  • Not professional advice

  • Not guaranteed outcomes

  • Results depend on individual application

  • Seek professional advice for specific situations

11.2 Limitation of Liability

We do not exclude liability for:

  • Death or personal injury from negligence

  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

  • Any liability that cannot be limited by law

For business users:

Our total liability is limited to fees paid in the 12 months before the claim

For consumers:

Our liability for free services is limited to £100 Our liability for paid services is limited to the fee paid

We're not liable for:

  • Loss of profits or business

  • Loss of data (maintain your own backups)

  • Indirect or consequential losses

  • Third-party claims

11.3 Service Availability

  • We don’t guarantee uninterrupted access

  • Maintenance may cause temporary unavailability

  • We’ll try to notify of planned downtime

  • No liability for service interruptions

12. Termination

12.1 Your Right to Cancel

You may cancel:

  • Free courses: Anytime by deleting your account

  • Paid courses: Per refund policy

  • Subscriptions: With 30 days notice

12.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may terminate for:

  • Breach of these terms

  • Academic dishonesty

  • Illegal activities

  • Non-payment

  • Disruptive behaviour

  • At our discretion with notice

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Access to courses ends

  • Certificates remain valid if earned legitimately

  • No refunds outside refund policy

  • You must cease using our materials

  • Some terms survive (IP rights, liability, etc.)

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms:

  • Changes posted on website

  • Material changes notified by email

  • Continued use constitutes acceptance

  • Review terms regularly

14. AI and Automation

14.1 AI Use in Education

We use AI to enhance learning:

  • Personalised recommendations

  • Automated assessments

  • Content generation assistance

  • Learning analytics

14.2 Your AI Usage

When using AI tools we teach:

  • Follow ethical guidelines

  • Respect intellectual property

  • Don’t share sensitive data

  • Use responsibly

  • Understand limitations

14.3 Human Oversight

  • Human instructors review AI content

  • Support available from real people

  • Right to human review of assessments

15. Code of Conduct

15.1 Expected Behaviour

  • Treat everyone with respect

  • Engage constructively

  • Help create inclusive environment

  • Report inappropriate behaviour

  • Follow academic integrity standards

15.2 Prohibited Behaviour

  • Harassment or discrimination

  • Sharing inappropriate content

  • Plagiarism or cheating

  • Impersonation

  • Spam or commercial solicitation

  • Illegal activities

Limit how we process your data

16. Corporate Training

Additional terms for corporate clients:

  • Custom contracts may apply

  • Bulk licensing available

  • Progress reporting to employers

  • Invoice payment terms

  • Dedicated support

Contact corporate@futurebusinessacademy.com

17. Governing Law and Disputes

17.1 Applicable Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Northern Ireland and the UK.

17.2 Dispute Resolution

  • First: Contact us to resolve informally

  • Second: Mediation if agreed

  • Finally: Northern Ireland courts have jurisdiction

17.3 Consumer Rights

Nothing in these terms affects your statutory consumer rights.

18. Safeguarding

18.1 Child Protection

  • Minimum age: 16 years

  • Under 18s need parental consent

  • We report safeguarding concerns

  • Safe learning environment priority

18.2 Vulnerable Adults

We’re committed to protecting all learners. Report concerns to safeguarding@futurebusinessacademy.com

19. Force Majeure

We’re not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our control:

  • Natural disasters

  • War or terrorism

  • Pandemic restrictions

  • Cyber attacks

  • Government actions

  • Internet or power failures

  • Strike action

20. Additional Policies

These terms work alongside our:

  • Privacy Policy

  • Cookie Policy

  • Accessibility Statement

  • Safeguarding Policy

  • Academic Integrity Policy

All available at [website]/policies

21. Entire Agreement

  • Login and authentication

  • Course progress tracking

  • Security features

22. Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms continue in full force.

23. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision isn’t a waiver of that right or provision.

24. Contact Us

Questions about these terms?

Email: legal@futurebusinessacademy.com Phone: 028 9568 0364 Post: Future Business Academy, c/o ProfileTree, McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Pl, Belfast BT15 2AY

Parent Company: ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing Limited Company Number: NI665548

By using Future Business Academy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

©️ 2025 Future Business Academy, operated by ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing Limited. All rights reserved.