These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by the Aga Khan Early Learning Centre (“AKELC”, “we”, “us” or “our”). By accessing or using this website you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1.Definitions
“Website” means this website and all of its pages, content, forms and features. “Content” means all text, images, graphics, logos, layout and other material made available on the Website. “You” and “your” refer to any person who accesses or uses the Website.
2.Acceptance and changes
Your use of the Website confirms your acceptance of these Terms, our Privacy Policy and our Cookies Policy. We may update these Terms at any time without prior notice by posting the revised version on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Please review this page periodically.
3.Eligibility and use of the Website
The Website is intended for use by adults aged 18 and over. If you submit information about a child, you confirm that you are the child’s parent or legal guardian, or are otherwise authorised to provide that information. You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information when using our forms.
4.Permitted and prohibited use
You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to: (a) use the Website in any way that breaches any applicable law or regulation; (b) attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers or any connected system; (c) introduce viruses, malware or other harmful material; (d) copy, reproduce, republish, or exploit any Content except as expressly permitted; (e) use the Website to transmit unsolicited communications; or (f) do anything that may damage, disable or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use of it.
5.Enquiries, applications and no contract
Submitting an enquiry, admissions form, or careers application through the Website does not create any contract, offer, place, guarantee of enrolment, or offer of employment. All applications are subject to our separate admissions or recruitment processes, availability, and our sole discretion. Any information about fees, programmes, timings, dates or availability is provided for general guidance only and may change without notice.
6.Intellectual property
All Content on the Website is owned by or licensed to AKELC and is protected by intellectual property laws. Except where expressly stated, you may not use, copy, reproduce, distribute, modify or create derivative works from any Content without our prior written permission. All trademarks, logos and brand names displayed on the Website are the property of their respective owners.
7.Third-party links and content
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services or resources (including social media, mapping and accessibility tools) that are not operated or controlled by us. We provide these links for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, policies, availability or practices of any third-party site or service, and your use of them is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
8.Disclaimers
The Website and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implied, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that any information on it is accurate, complete or current. Any reliance you place on the Content is strictly at your own risk.
9.Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AKELC, its owners, trustees, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents and affiliates shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website or any Content, including without limitation any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, loss of profits, loss of data, loss of goodwill, or business interruption, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), statute or otherwise, and whether or not we were advised of the possibility of such loss. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
10.Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless AKELC and its owners, trustees, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.
11.Availability
We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice or liability. We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or in all locations.
12.Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates as applied in the Emirate of Dubai. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Dubai, UAE.
13.Severability and entire agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AKELC regarding your use of the Website.
14.Contact
Questions about these Terms may be sent to hello@akelcdubai.org, or by post to Aga Khan Early Learning Centre, 8th Street, Oud Metha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.