Terms & Conditions
These apply exclusively to the IMPA Foundation Course for Maritime Procurement.
These apply exclusively to the IMPA Foundation Course for Maritime Procurement.
1.1. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your enrolment in and use of the IMPA Online Foundation Course for Maritime Procurement (the "Course") provided by the International Marine Purchasing Association (“IMPA”, “we”, “our”, “us”). It is necessary to read these Terms carefully before enroling in the course, as these terms tell you who we are, how we will provide the course to you, how you and we can end the contract, what to do when issues are identified, as well as other important information. By registering for or accessing this course, you (“student”, “you”, “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms.
1.2. You and IMPA (the“Parties”) acknowledge that these terms and conditions, together with your enrolment, constitute the agreement between the Parties (the“Agreement”) in relation to the course and that neither party relies upon any oral or written representation made to it by the other party. No variation of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by each of the Parties.
2.1. We are the International Marine Purchasing Association or IMPA. IMPA, acting as a non-profit, is registered in England and Wales under the company registration number 4375666. Our registered office is at 47 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3BT.
2.2. You can contact us by calling +44 (0) 1206 798900, by writing to us at enquiries@impa.net or by post to East Bridge House, East Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TX, United Kingdom.
2.3. When we contact you, we will do so by writing to you at the email and address you provided to us in your application.
3.1. Upon successful enrolment and payment, you will be granted access to the course materials for the duration of your course subscription.
3.2. Access will be limited to a fixed period of one calendaristic year from the moment payment is confirmed, unless stated otherwise.
3.3. Your login is personal to you and must not be shared with others.
3.4. By accessing this School, you are also agreeing to be bound by these Terms, all applicable laws and regulations, and you agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this School are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.
4.1. Students may enrol in one of two ways:
4.2. All fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment (unless a payment plan is offered).
4.3. Fees are non-transferable.
4.4. IMPA reserves the right to refuse enrolment or suspend access where payment has not been received.
4.5. Companies wishing to enrol multiple junior professionals should contact the IMPA Training Team directly at training@impa.net.
4.6. Enrolment for multiple students may proceed in one of two ways:
4.7. Group discounts will only be applied when arrangements are made directly with the IMPA Training Team under one of the above methods. Discounts will not be granted if multiple individuals enrol independently without prior company confirmation.
5.1. All course materials (including text, videos, slides, transcripts, graphics, and downloadable content) are owned by or licensed to IMPA, unless otherwise stated and referenced in the material.
5.2. You are granted a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive licence to use the materials solely for your own study.
5.3. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, resell, or publicly share course materials without prior written consent.
5.4. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of any downloadable materials on the School’s website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a licence, not a transfer of title, and under this licence you may not:
This licence shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by IMPA at any time. Upon termination of this licence, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.
6.1. You agree to use the course in a respectful and lawful manner.
6.2. Misuse, plagiarism, or disruptive behaviour may result in suspension or termination of your access without refund.
6.3. If you take part in the IMPA Student Community forum, you agree to:
6.4. IMPA reserves the right to moderate, remove posts, or suspend forum access for students who breach these rules.
7.1. The course is for educational purposes only. While we aim to ensure accuracy and quality, we make no guarantees of professional outcomes, employment, or business success.
7.2. IMPA is not liable for losses or damages arising from your use of the course.
7.3. The materials on the School’s website are provided "as is". IMPA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, IMPA does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
8.1. We will process your personal data in line with our Privacy Policy.
8.2. By enrolling, you consent to us storing and using your information for course administration, membership benefits, and related communications.
9.1. IMPA reserves the right to revoke access if you breach these Terms.
9.2. You may withdraw from the course at any time, but refunds will only apply as per our Refund Policy below.
10.1. We may update course content, features, or these Terms to reflect improvements or legal requirements.
10.2. Continued use of the course constitutes acceptance of any updated Terms.
11.1. This Agreement is governed by English law. Disputes shall be subject to non-exclusive jurisdiction of English courts.
12.1. Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period)
12.2 Refunds After Course Access
12.3 Company and Group Enrolments
12.4 How to Request a Refund
12.5 Processing Refunds
12.6 Non-Refundable Fees
13.1. Where a provision (or part of) of this Agreement is found by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, that provision (or part of) shall, to the extent required, be deemed not to form part of this Agreement and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected.
13.2. In no event shall IMPA be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the School’s website, even if IMPA or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
13.3. The materials appearing on the School’s website may include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. IMPA does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. IMPA may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. IMPA does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.
13.4. IMPA has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by IMPA of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user’s own risk.
IMPA shall not be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement or otherwise be liable to you as a result of any failure to perform its obligations if such delay or failure is caused by a force majeure event. This means any event that arises that is beyond the reasonable control of IMPA, including but not limited to, industrial disputes, governmental regulations or action, floods, disasters or other acts of god. If the period of delay or non-performance continues for more than one month, either party may terminate this Agreement by giving 14 days’ written notice to the other party; any fees already paid to IMPA for the course will be refunded.
