Terms of Service

Effective: January 1, 2025Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the BediWalker Educational Consulting platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the BediWalker Educational Consulting platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including administrators, school representatives, and any other users who access or use the Service.

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

2. Service Description

BediWalker Educational Consulting provides a platform that connects educational institutions with international education fairs and opportunities. Our services include:

  • Educational fair registration and management
  • School representative account management
  • Travel coordination assistance
  • Payment processing for fair registrations
  • Administrative oversight and approval workflows

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with reasonable notice to users.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary.

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

School Associations

School representatives must be approved by our administrators before associating with educational institutions. Providing false or misleading information about your affiliation with a school may result in account termination.

4. User Roles and Responsibilities

Administrators

  • Manage and approve school registrations
  • Oversee user account approvals
  • Monitor fair registrations and payments
  • Maintain platform integrity and security

School Representatives

  • Provide accurate school and personal information
  • Register schools for appropriate educational fairs
  • Manage travel arrangements and documentation
  • Ensure timely payment of fair registration fees
  • Maintain professional conduct in all interactions
5. Payment Terms

Fair Registration Fees

Educational fair registrations may require payment of fees as determined by fair organizers. All fees must be paid in full before the fair occurs, not necessarily at the time of registration.

Payment Processing

Payments are processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. By making a payment, you agree to Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy.

Refunds

Refund policies are determined by individual fair organizers. BediWalker Educational Consulting will facilitate refund requests but cannot guarantee refunds for any registration fees.

Late Payments

Late or failed payments may result in cancellation of fair registrations and potential account restrictions. Payment deadlines are set by individual fair organizers.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Submit false or misleading information about schools or qualifications
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose not expressly permitted
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Distribute spam, malware, or other harmful content

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate account termination and legal action.

7. Intellectual Property

Platform Ownership

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by BediWalker Educational Consulting and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for its intended purpose, subject to these Terms.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We use third-party services including Clerk (authentication) and Stripe (payments), which have their own privacy policies and terms of service.

9. Limitation of Liability

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Fair Participation

We do not guarantee acceptance to any educational fair. Fair organizers make final decisions on participation, and we are not responsible for rejection or cancellation of applications.

Travel Arrangements

Users are responsible for their own travel arrangements, documentation, and compliance with international travel requirements. We provide coordination assistance but are not liable for travel-related issues.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from the use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution Process

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage users to contact us directly to resolve disputes. Most issues can be resolved through good faith communication.

Contact for Disputes

For legal matters or disputes, please contact us at: info@bediwalker.com

11. Termination

User Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately.

Platform Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Pending fair registrations may be affected, and refunds will be handled according to fair organizer policies.

Data Retention

We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy.

12. Miscellaneous

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BediWalker Educational Consulting regarding the Service.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Contact Information for Legal Matters

BediWalker Educational Consulting

General: info@bediwalker.com
Legal: info@bediwalker.com
+1 (555) 123-4567

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information provided. We're here to help clarify any concerns you may have.

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2025 and were last updated on January 1, 2025.