Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 26/08/2026
Website: https://ecpo.org.uk
Organisation: Early Careers Network in Prosthetics and Orthotics Limited ("ECPO", "we", "our", "us")

1. Introduction

Welcome to ECPO. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, resources, events, and online community.

By accessing or using the Website, creating an account, registering for events, purchasing tickets, or participating in ECPO activities, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Website.

2. About ECPO

ECPO is a professional networking and educational platform supporting early career professionals working within the fields of Prosthetics and Orthotics.

The Website provides access to:

Educational seminars and webinars
Professional development resources
Conference and event registration
Networking opportunities
Member profiles and community features
News, announcements, and updates

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account on the Website.

By registering, you confirm that:

The information you provide is accurate and up to date.
You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
You will not impersonate another individual or organisation.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts where false or misleading information has been provided.

4. Membership Accounts

To access certain features, you may be required to create a member account.

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
All activities conducted under your account.
Promptly notifying us of any unauthorised use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts that breach these Terms or are used in a manner that may harm ECPO or its members.

5. Professional Conduct

ECPO is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and professional community.

Users abide by our Code of Conduct. This includes but is not limited to:

Harass, threaten, abuse, or discriminate against others.
Post offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content.
Share misleading professional information.
Misrepresent qualifications, credentials, or experience.
Use the platform to advertise products or services without permission.
Upload malicious software or attempt to compromise Website security.

We may remove content and restrict access where conduct is deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with ECPO's values.

6. Networking and Community Features

Members may have the ability to interact with other users through profiles, discussions, messaging, or networking activities.

ECPO:

Does not guarantee the accuracy of information provided by members.
Is not responsible for professional advice shared by users.
Is not liable for interactions that occur between members either online or offline.

Users engage with other members at their own discretion and risk.

7. Educational Content and Seminars

Seminars, webinars, recordings, presentations, and educational resources are provided for informational and professional development purposes only.

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

Content does not constitute professional, medical, legal, employment, or regulatory advice.
Participation in ECPO activities does not confer any professional qualification or certification.
Materials may not always reflect the latest clinical, regulatory, or professional guidance.

Users remain responsible for applying their own professional judgement and complying with relevant professional standards.

8. Event Registration and Conference Tickets

Registration

Conference places, workshops, and events are subject to availability.

An event booking is not confirmed until:

Payment has been successfully received; and
A booking confirmation email has been issued.

Pricing

All prices displayed on the Website are in Pounds Sterling (£) unless otherwise stated.

We reserve the right to modify event pricing at any time prior to purchase.

Event Changes

We may:

Change event dates or venues.
Amend programmes or speaker line-ups.
Substitute speakers where necessary.
Deliver events online instead of in person where circumstances require.

Reasonable efforts will be made to notify attendees of significant changes.

9. Refund and Cancellation Policy

Attendee Cancellations

Refund requests must be submitted in writing.

Unless otherwise stated for a specific event:

More than 30 days before the event: Full refund less any processing fees.
14 to 30 days before the event: 50% refund.
Less than 14 days before the event: No refund.

Ticket transfers may be permitted at our discretion.

Event Cancellation by ECPO

If an event is cancelled by ECPO, attendees will be offered:

A full refund; or
Transfer to a rescheduled event where applicable.

ECPO shall not be responsible for travel, accommodation, loss of earnings, or any indirect costs incurred by attendees.

10. Intellectual Property

All Website content, including:

Logos
Branding
Text
Graphics
Videos
Seminar recordings
Educational materials
Downloads

are owned by or licensed to ECPO unless otherwise indicated.

Users may access materials for personal and professional development purposes only.

You may not:

Reproduce content commercially.
Redistribute recordings.
Sell or sublicense materials.
Remove copyright notices.
Create derivative works without permission.

11. User Generated Content

Where users upload, submit, or share content, you grant ECPO a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, store, and distribute that content as necessary to operate the Website.

You warrant that:

You own or have permission to share the content.
The content does not infringe third-party rights.
The content complies with applicable law.

We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.

12. Data Protection and Privacy

We process personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable UK data protection legislation.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that:

Personal data may be collected and processed.
Event registrations may require contact information.
Networking features may display profile information to other members.

Further details can be found in our Privacy Policy.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, sponsors, or partner organisations.

ECPO:

Does not control third-party websites.
Is not responsible for third-party content or privacy practices.
Does not endorse linked organisations unless explicitly stated.

Users access third-party resources at their own risk.

14. Website Availability

While we aim to provide uninterrupted access, we do not guarantee that the Website will always be available.

We may:

Suspend access for maintenance.
Modify services.
Update content without notice.
Restrict functionality where necessary.

We are not liable for temporary interruptions or technical issues beyond our reasonable control.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ECPO shall not be liable for:

Indirect or consequential losses.
Loss of profits, data, reputation, or business opportunities.
Loss arising from reliance on Website content.
Member-to-member interactions.
Technical failures or interruptions.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for:

Death or personal injury caused by negligence.
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
Any liability that cannot legally be excluded under UK law.

16. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ECPO, its officers, volunteers, committee members, and representatives against claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from:

Your breach of these Terms.
Your use of the Website.
Content submitted by you.
Your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights.

17. Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access where:

These Terms are breached.
Fraudulent or unlawful activity is suspected.
Conduct may cause harm to ECPO or other members.

Termination does not affect any rights or obligations accrued prior to termination.

18. Changes to These Terms

ECPO may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated Terms will be published on the Website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website following publication constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

19. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

20. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Early Careers Network in Prosthetics and Orthotics Limited (ECPO)
Website: https://ecpo.org.uk
Email: earlycareerspo@gmail.com