Terms and Conditions
Biosteo Ltd company no. 08214623 Ltd is trading as Biometherapy and British Institute of Osteopathy.
The British Institute of Osteopathy (BIO) and Biometherapy operate and own this website. By using our website, you are agreeing to accept our terms and conditions which may be updated from time-to-time.
Disclaimer
No liability shall attach to BIO/Biometherapy, its directors, officers, employees or retained consultants for any loss or damage resulting (either directly or indirectly) from access to and/or use of this web site, or the use of information, methodologies and materials contained on it or any associated or linked web site.
We accept no liability for any disruption or non-availability of this website resulting from any causes including, but not limited to, internet service provider equipment, host equipment, communications network, power, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.
Third Party Links
The BIO prides itself in providing students and practitioners with up-to-date information which from time to time may include links to external websites. The BIO does not hold itself responsible for the content on these websites, or their accuracy and reliability. We might not share the views contained on these sites and the provision of a link does not necessary mean we endorse their products or services. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of non-BIO/Biometherapy websites.
Copyright & Sharing Data
The BIO and Biometherapy logos are registered trademarks and may not be used without the prior consent of the BIO or Biometherapy. Materials (including digital assets and methodologies) from our website may not be copied, electronically transmitted, or quoted on social media (including websites), used as a teaching aid or other commercial use. Breach of this condition will automatically lead to permanent account suspension and legal action.
We respect the intellectual rights of others and we ask you respect ours. Where appropriate, we have acknowledged the copyright of others, the reproduction of which, must be sought from the copyright holders concerned.
Materials may be updated, modified or changed from time-to-time.
Course content or unique logon passwords must be treated as confidential and must not be shared or disclosed to a third party. Any violation or infringement of this will automatically lead to permanent account suspension. We have the right to disable any user identification code or password whether chosen by you or allocated by us, at any time, if in our reasonable opinion you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these terms of use. We reserve the right to pursue for costs and compensation due to losses incurred through unauthorised sharing, including but not limited to website and course content, unique charts, essays, cases, films and notes.
Polite request – please avoid quoting or using research material or articles included in the download notes to illustrate a point, or argument with other parties online. We all enjoy the availability of this material whilst it is in the public domain and we wish to avoid such materials from being removed by thought police who seem to have a habit of editing out anything that challenges reductionist orthodoxy.
Online Courses
Payment for access to online courses is made in advance and is non-refundable or transferable.
Practical Courses and Events
The BIO/Biometherapy reserve the right to change course/event content and/or trainer at any time or alter or cancel published dates and change venues without liability. Whilst every effort is made to avoid cancelling any practical course or event, should a practical course or event be cancelled (and where it is not possible to provide an alternative), BIO/Biometherapy will refund, in full, any monies received in respect of that course or hold as a credit towards future or alternative courses. We are not liable for any travel or accommodation costs.
BIO/Biometherapy reserve the right to cancel or postpone events due to circumstances beyond our control such as an act of God, Governmental Regulation, Fire, Ware, Terrorist Activity or Civil Commotion.
BIO/Biometherapy accepts no liability if a delegate is unable to attend an event due to adverse weather conditions or any travel disruption. If a delegate is unable to attend, and a transfer to an alternative date is required, an administration fee of £50 will apply. If a transfer is not required, then no refund is available.
Course/Event Fees
We reserve the right to change fees or withdraw offers or discounts at any time.
Cancellation and Refund Policy (non online, practical courses/events only)
Should you wish to cancel, please email [email protected]
The following refund, subject to discretion, will apply:
- 24 hours or less – no refund payable
- 1-14 days – 50% refund
- 15 days plus – 100% refund
Transfer Policy (non online, practical courses/events only):
- Transfers are only available for delegates who are transferring to a different date for the same course.
- Delegates must provide the alternative transfer date at the time of transfer.
- Transfers made 0-28 days prior to a course booked will incur an administration fee of £50
- All transfers must be confirmed within 12 weeks of the date of transfer, after which the booking will be cancelled and no refund will be payable.
- Transfer requests are to be emailed to [email protected]
These terms and conditions shall be governed by English law.