CPD Accreditation Terms and Conditions UK
Terms & Conditions
CPD accreditation Co
1. ABOUT US
CPD Accreditation Co is a trading name of CPD Beauty Limited, registered in England and Wales under company number 17122340.
We provide independent CPD accreditation services for training providers, educators and academies within the beauty, aesthetics and semi-permanent makeup (SPMU) industries.
Our accreditation process reviews course materials against our internal standards for course structure, educational content, learner support, assessment and professional presentation.
By purchasing or applying for accreditation with CPD Accreditation Co, you confirm that you are acting in the course of your business or professional activities and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
2. OUR ROLE
CPD Accreditation Co operates as an independent CPD accreditation provider.
We are not a government regulator, awarding organisation or insurance provider, and we are not affiliated with any other CPD or accreditation organisation unless expressly stated.
Accreditation confirms that the course materials submitted to us have met CPD Accreditation Co’s internal assessment criteria at the time of review.
Accreditation does not constitute a regulated qualification, government approval or a guarantee that a particular insurer, employer, local authority or other third party will accept a course or certificate.
Training providers remain responsible for ensuring that their courses, qualifications, prerequisites and insurance arrangements are suitable for the treatments or subjects they teach.
3. YOUR OBLIGATIONS
- As an accredited training provider, you agree to:
• Provide complete, accurate and up-to-date information during the accreditation process.
• Submit course materials that you are authorised to use and that do not infringe another person’s intellectual property rights.
• Maintain appropriate professional and/or training insurance relevant to the courses you deliver.
• Ensure trainers are suitably qualified and competent to deliver the subjects being taught.
• Maintain appropriate standards of student safety, hygiene, assessment and educational delivery.
• Comply with any applicable legislation, licensing requirements and professional standards relevant to your training activities.
• Notify CPD Accreditation Co of any significant changes to an accredited course.
Accreditation applies only to the course materials reviewed and approved by CPD Accreditation Co. Significant changes to course content, delivery method or learning outcomes may require further review before the course can continue to be advertised as CPD accredited.
4. ACCREDITATION PROCESS
Accreditation is granted following the successful review of the required course materials and supporting information.
We may request amendments, clarification or additional documentation where required before accreditation can be approved.
Accreditation is not automatically granted by purchasing an accreditation package. Payment allows your course or courses to enter our assessment process.
Where amendments are requested, applicants are responsible for providing the required revisions within a reasonable timeframe.
Once all requirements have been satisfied, successful applicants will receive confirmation of accreditation together with the relevant accreditation documentation and permission to use the applicable CPD Accreditation Co accreditation badge.
If an application does not meet our standards, we will explain the areas requiring amendment and provide an opportunity for these to be addressed.
Accreditation decisions may be reviewed through our internal appeals or reassessment process.
5. FEES, PAYMENTS, UPGRADES & REFUNDS
All accreditation fees and applicable optional service fees are displayed on our website or confirmed before purchase.
Payment must be received in full before the accreditation assessment process begins unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Accreditation packages apply to the number of courses specified at the time of purchase. Additional courses may be subject to additional fees.
Optional services, including Fast Track assessment and Online/Hybrid accreditation upgrades, are charged separately where applicable.
Fast Track purchases provide priority assessment but do not guarantee accreditation. Applicants must still meet the same assessment standards as all other applications.
Once we have commenced reviewing an application or course materials, accreditation and assessment fees are non-refundable because professional assessment work has begun.
Where an applicant withdraws before assessment work has commenced, any refund due will be considered in accordance with the circumstances of the purchase and applicable law.
Failure to provide requested documentation or amendments does not automatically entitle the applicant to a refund where assessment work has already commenced.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions affects any rights which cannot lawfully be excluded.
6. ACCREDITATION PERIOD & RENEWALS
Accreditation is valid for the period stated on the accreditation certificate or confirmation issued by CPD Accreditation Co.
To maintain active accredited status, providers must complete the applicable renewal process and pay the relevant renewal fee before their accreditation expires.
Renewal may include confirmation that course materials, trainer details, insurance and other relevant information remain current.
Renewal fees are separate from the original accreditation fee and will be charged at the rate applicable at the time of renewal.
If accreditation is not renewed, accredited status will expire and the provider must stop representing the relevant course as currently accredited by CPD Accreditation Co and cease using our active accreditation badge in connection with that course.
Expired, suspended or withdrawn providers may also be removed from our public accreditation register.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & ACCREDITATION BADGE
The CPD Accreditation Co name, logo, accreditation badges, certificate designs, website content and associated branding are owned by or licensed to CPD Beauty Limited and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Approved training providers receive a limited, non-exclusive and non-transferable licence to display the relevant CPD Accreditation Co accreditation badge solely in connection with courses that hold current accreditation.
Accreditation badges must not be altered, edited, reproduced misleadingly or used in connection with courses that have not been approved by CPD Accreditation Co.
Providers must not imply that CPD Accreditation Co has accredited their entire academy, business or course portfolio where accreditation has only been granted to specific courses.
Permission to use our accreditation branding ends immediately when the relevant accreditation expires, is suspended or is withdrawn.
Unauthorised or misleading use of CPD Accreditation Co branding may result in accreditation being withdrawn and further action being taken where appropriate.
8. SUSPENSION & WITHDRAWAL OF ACCREDITATION
CPD Accreditation Co may suspend or withdraw accreditation where there are reasonable grounds to believe that an accredited provider:
• Has supplied false, misleading or materially inaccurate information.
• No longer meets our accreditation standards.
• Has made significant unapproved changes to an accredited course.
• Is using our name, logo or accreditation badge incorrectly or misleadingly.
• Has failed to maintain appropriate insurance or professional standards.
• Has failed to pay applicable renewal fees.
• Is delivering training in a way that raises legitimate concerns regarding learner safety or educational standards.
• Is otherwise in material breach of these Terms & Conditions.
Where appropriate, we will contact the provider and give them an opportunity to respond or rectify the issue before accreditation is withdrawn.
In cases involving serious safety concerns, fraud, deliberate misuse of our accreditation branding or other serious misconduct, accreditation may be suspended immediately while the matter is reviewed.
Following withdrawal or expiry of accreditation, all references suggesting current CPD Accreditation Co accreditation must be removed from relevant websites, social media, certificates, course materials and advertising.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
CPD Accreditation Co provides an independent assessment of course materials against our internal accreditation standards.
We do not guarantee that accreditation will result in increased sales, student enrolments, business growth, insurance acceptance, employment opportunities or acceptance by any particular third party.
Training providers remain responsible for the content and delivery of their courses, the competence and conduct of their trainers, student safety and compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, licensing and insurance requirements.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CPD Accreditation Co and CPD Beauty Limited will not be responsible for indirect or consequential business losses arising from the use, suspension, expiry or withdrawal of accreditation.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
10. CHANGES TO ACCREDITED COURSES
Accreditation is based on the course materials and information submitted and approved at the time of assessment.
Minor updates may be made to an accredited course where they do not materially alter its learning outcomes, scope or delivery.
Significant changes to course content, treatment protocols, learning outcomes, assessment methods, prerequisites or delivery format must be notified to CPD Accreditation Co.
We may require updated materials to be reviewed before confirming that accreditation remains valid. Additional assessment fees may apply where substantial reassessment is required.
Providers must not transfer accreditation from one course to another or represent a newly created or substantially different course as accredited without prior approval.
11. COMPLAINTS & APPEALS
We aim to provide a professional, fair and consistent accreditation service.
If you are dissatisfied with our service or wish to challenge an accreditation decision, please contact us with details of your concern.
Accreditation decisions may be reviewed where an applicant believes relevant information has been overlooked or wishes to provide additional evidence.
We will consider complaints and appeals fairly and may request further documentation where necessary before reaching a final decision.
12. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our services, accreditation processes, industry standards or applicable law.
The version published on our website will show the terms currently in effect.
Where a material change affects an existing accredited provider during their current accreditation period, we will take reasonable steps to communicate the change where appropriate.
Changes will not retrospectively remove rights or obligations that have already arisen under an existing agreement unless required by law or agreed between the parties.
13. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms & Conditions and any dispute or claim arising from them are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction in relation to any dispute, subject to any mandatory legal rights that may apply.
14. CONTACT & COMPANY INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, your application or your accreditation status, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website.
CPD Accreditation Co is a trading name of CPD Beauty Limited.
Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: 17122340
Registered Office: 62 Market Street, Eckington, Sheffield, England, S21 4JH
Website: www.cpdaccreditationco.co.uk