In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Account” means the personal information, login credentials and other information used by users to access the website and learning content made available through the website;
“Content”: means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this website;
“Learning content” means the educational content, learning units, assessments and related materials made available through the website.
“Facilities”: means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information made available through the website either now or in the future;
“Services” means the provision, hosting, operation and support of the virtual learning environment and access to learning content through the website.
“Subscription” means a valid Nursing Times subscription or other access arrangement that entitles a user to access learning content through the website.
“User” or “users” means any person authorised to access the website through a Nursing Times subscription or other access arrangement approved by Nursing Times.
“Virtual learning environment” or “VLE” means the online learning platform provided and operated by EL Healthcare Education on behalf of Nursing Times.
“Website” means the website currently available at nursingtimes.learnworlds.com and any associated sub-domains, unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
“Nursing Times” means emap Publishing Limited, publisher of Nursing Times.
“EL Healthcare Education”, “we”, “us” or “our” means EL Learning Design Ltd trading as EL Healthcare Education, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 13894056 whose registered office is 8 King Edward Street, Oxford, OX1 4HL.
The website is intended for use by individuals aged 18 years or over. By using the website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age.
3.1 The virtual learning environment, including its functionality, design, templates, workflows, integrations, underlying software, systems and technical processes, is owned by EL Healthcare Education and/or its licensors.
3.2 The learning content made available through the website, including learning units, assessments, text, graphics, images, audio, video, trademarks, logos and other materials, is owned by Nursing Times, its licensors or other relevant third parties, unless otherwise stated.
3.3 All intellectual property rights in the website and its content are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing in these terms grants any ownership rights to users.
3.4 Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the website and learning content for their own personal, educational or professional development purposes.
3.5 Except where permitted by law or expressly authorised in writing by the relevant rights holder, users may not reproduce, copy, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, store, create derivative works from, or otherwise re-use any part of the website or learning content.
4.1 Certain content made available through the website may be owned by third parties and is used under licence or with permission.
4.2 Any intellectual property rights in third-party content remain the property of the relevant rights holder.
4.3 Users may not reproduce, copy, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, store, create derivative works from, or otherwise re-use third-party content except where permitted by law or authorised by the relevant rights holder.
Nothing in these terms restricts any use permitted under applicable copyright legislation, including fair dealing exceptions under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
6.1 The website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. Unless expressly stated otherwise, these websites are not owned, operated or controlled by EL Healthcare Education or Nursing Times.
6.2 We are not responsible for the content, availability, security or privacy practices of any third-party websites and accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from their use.
6.3 The inclusion of a link to a third-party website does not imply any endorsement, approval or recommendation of that website or the information, products or services available through it.
7.1 When using the website, you must:
7.1.1 comply with all applicable laws and regulations;
7.1.2 act respectfully towards other users and members of staff;
7.1.3 not post, share or transmit any content that is unlawful, abusive, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, defamatory, obscene or otherwise inappropriate;
7.1.4 not post, share or transmit any content that promotes violence, hatred or illegal activity;
7.1.5 not impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity;
7.1.6 not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, user accounts or related systems; and
7.1.7 not distribute spam, unsolicited communications, malicious software or any other material that may interfere with the operation of the website.
7.2 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website where we reasonably believe that a user has breached these terms and conditions or has used the website in a manner that may harm other users, Nursing Times, EL Healthcare Education or the operation of the website.
7.3 Where you contact us through the website, by email or through any other communication channel associated with the website, we may retain copies of those communications for administrative, support, quality assurance, security and legal purposes.
7.4 Any personal data contained within communications with us will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
8.1 Access to the website is provided through a Nursing Times subscription or other access arrangement approved by Nursing Times.
8.2 Users are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of any login credentials used to access Nursing Times services and for taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access to their account.
8.3 If you believe that your account or login credentials have been compromised, you should contact Nursing Times as soon as possible.
8.4 We will use reasonable endeavours to make the website and learning content available at all times. However, access may occasionally be interrupted due to maintenance, upgrades, technical issues or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
8.5 We do not guarantee that the website or learning content will be available uninterrupted, error-free or free from delays.
8.6 We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to the website where necessary to protect the security, integrity or operation of the website.
9.1 Your use of the website is also governed by the privacy policy, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
9.2 The privacy policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected when you access or use the website.
9.3 Nursing Times is the data controller for personal information processed through the website. EL Healthcare Education acts as a data processor on behalf of Nursing Times in connection with the operation of the virtual learning environment.
9.4 You can view the privacy policy at https://www.nursingtimes.net/consents/privacy-policy/.
10.1 We use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the website and learning content are accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure or compatible with all systems.
10.2 The website and learning content are provided for educational and informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute professional, clinical, legal or other advice. Users should exercise their own professional judgement and refer to relevant guidance, policies and regulations where appropriate.
10.3 While we take reasonable steps to maintain the security of the website, users are responsible for protecting their own devices, systems and login credentials.
11.1 We may update the website, learning content and these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
11.2 Any changes will take effect when they are published on the website. By continuing to use the website after any changes have been published, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms and Conditions.
12.1 We will use reasonable endeavours to make the website available at all times. However, we do not guarantee that the website will be available uninterrupted or free from errors, defects or delays.
12.2 Access to the website may occasionally be suspended or restricted for maintenance, upgrades, security reasons or circumstances beyond our reasonable control
13.1 Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
13.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential or incidental loss arising from the use of, or inability to use, the website or learning content.
13.3 Users access and use the website and learning content at their own risk and remain responsible for the decisions and actions they take based on the information provided.
14.1 If we do not exercise or enforce any right under these terms and conditions, this shall not constitute a waiver of that right.
15.1 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer any rights on any third party under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
16.1 Any notices relating to these Terms and Conditions should be sent to EL Healthcare Education.
16.2 Where you have agreed to receive communications from us, you may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in those communications.
17.1 These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
17.2 Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
