Terms and Conditions for Membership Registration

Last Updated: February 2025.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for a membership on www.freshstudent.co.uk ("our"), you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, do not register or use our services.

2. Membership Eligibility

To become a member, you must:

Be at least 18 years old as a lone member or 13 years old with adult supervision.
Provide accurate and complete registration information.
Agree to comply with these terms and our Privacy Policy.

3. Account Registration & Security

You must create an account with a valid email and password.
You are responsible for keeping your login details confidential.
Any unauthorized use of your account should be reported to us immediately.

4. User Conduct & Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

Share or transfer your membership to others.
Use our website for illegal, abusive, or fraudulent activities.
Post content that is offensive, defamatory, or violates intellectual property rights.
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse our services.

5. Membership Termination & Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms.
Members may cancel their membership at any time through their account settings.
Upon termination, you may lose access to exclusive content, features, or benefits.

6. Content Ownership & License

Any content you submit (posts, comments, etc.) remains your property, but you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute it.
You may not copy, sell, or distribute our website’s content without permission.

7. GDPR Compliance & Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your personal data rights under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring transparency in its use.
Your Rights Under GDPR:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of your data that we store.
Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

How We Use Your Data

We collect only the data necessary for providing our membership services (e.g., name, email, billing details).
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties without your consent, except as required by law.
We use secure encryption and industry-standard safeguards to protect your data.

For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, track usage statistics, and enable personalized content.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve our website and personalise your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., login, account security).
Performance Cookies: Track how visitors use the site to improve usability.
Functional Cookies: Store user preferences (e.g., language settings).

Advertising & Third-Party Cookies: Used for targeted marketing and social media features.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Integrations

Our website may integrate with third-party services, including but not limited to:

Payment Processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) for secure transactions.
Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for site performance monitoring.
Social Media Plugins (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) to enable sharing features.

These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for how third parties handle your data.

10. Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for:

Any data loss or security breaches due to external attacks.
Any interruptions or unavailability of the service.
Any damages resulting from using our platform.

11. Changes to Terms & Membership Features

We may update these terms, and continued use means you accept the changes.
We may modify membership benefits, pricing, or features at any time with notice.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.

13. Contact Information

For any questions, GDPR requests, or cookie-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].