Terms and Conditions 

ORCA: Website Terms and Conditions 

By using this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern ORCA Awarding’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website. The term ‘ORCA Awarding’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ. Our company registration number is 12238518. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

Content

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s). This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, the following personal information may be stored by us for use by third parties. Please refer to our privacy notice for further information.

Warranty

Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Liability

Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements. Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence. Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Ownership

This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions. All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.

Version Control, Ownership and Review

This policy will be reviewed, as minimum, once a year. Reviews will also take place when there are changes, updates, information and advice from the ESFA, the IfATE and the EQA provider, and/or as part of business continuity. For example, reviews of the apprenticeship standard or assessment plan, annual updates to the ESFA Funding Rules or funding bands, changes to legislation, and any exceptional circumstances, such as 2020 Covid-19. It will also be reviewed as our EPAO service evolves, for example, a growth to our service and therefore staffing and delivery levels.