Terms & Conditions

Last updated:  01/08/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the CENTA website (“Site”), operated by the Central England NERC Training Alliance (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept these Terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Site Use

The Site provides information about CENTA, its member institutions, PhD studentships, training, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), application processes, and student support.
You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright notices and do not alter the content.

3. User Responsibilities

You must use the Site lawfully and not engage in misuse, such as:

  • Disrupting or interfering with Site functionality.

  • Uploading harmful or offensive material.

  • Harvesting user or institutional information without permission.

4. Registration and Applications

If you register or apply via the Site (for example, for studentships):

  • You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information.

  • You consent to our use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

  • We reserve the right to reject or invalidate registrations or applications made with false information.

5. Intellectual Property

The Site and its content — including text, images, logos, trademarks, and layout — are owned or licensed by CENTA or its affiliates. All rights are reserved. You may not use or reproduce any content without our prior written permission.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites, including those belonging to host universities or partner organisations. We do not control or endorse third-party content, and you access such sites at your own risk.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind.
We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site.
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from Site use.
In no event shall our liability exceed £100 or the amount you paid, if any, for accessing the Site.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, store, and use your data. We comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The version in effect is the one posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be handled exclusively by the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact: [email protected]

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