LCD DRIVING ACADEMY Terms & Conditions

The terms and conditions listed below form a contract between the customer booking the training and LCD DRIVING ACADEMY (hereafter called LCD). No addition to or variation of these conditions will bind LCD unless it is specifically agreed in writing and signed by the owner of LCD.

Any bookings confirmed by phone, email, text or purchase order will be considered firm orders irrespective of a signed contract and will be subject to our cancellation terms.

LCD reserves the right to vary these terms and conditions at any time and without notice.

The latest version will be available via the LCD website.

Health & Safety

The onus is entirely on the delegate to ensure his or her fitness and suitability for training and LCD does not accept any responsibility in this regard. LCD reserves the right to terminate the course if we consider the trainee whilst in charge of the vehicle to be a danger to themselves, the instructor or the general public. We also reserve the right to terminate the course if the delegate is considered to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.

Equipment or training aids must not be removed from the training environment. Any damage caused by wilful misuse, negligence or removal from LCD will be invoiced to The Client.

Delegates are required to arrive at the training venue promptly. Late arrivals may not be admitted onto the course and in-turn will result in the course costs being invoiced. Clients will be charged in full for any delegates who fail to attend any part of a booking or test.

Prices

Fees are due at the point of booking by debit/credit card or bank transfer. Payment can be paid in full or in part, of no less than 40% of the total cost with the remaining balance due two weeks prior to the course start.

LCD reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee in respect of any booking or contract. Any aspect of a booking, whether complete booking or individual delegate or test, cancelled less than four weeks before the earliest date of any element of the booking will be charged at 40% of the booking or contract price.

Any aspect of a booking whether complete booking or individual or test, cancelled less than two weeks before the earliest date of any element of the booking will be charged at 100% of the booking or contract price.

Classroom courses must be paid in full at the point of booking. LCD reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee in respect of any booking or contract. Any booking, whether complete booking or individual delegate or test cancelled less than four weeks before the earliest date of any element of the booking will be charged at 40% of the booking or contract price. Any aspect of a booking whether complete booking or individual or test cancelled less than two weeks before the earliest date of any element of the booking will be charged at 100% of the booking or contract price.

Site requirements

Training being delivered at a site specified by The Client must be suitable for the requirements of the course and meet any relevant approved codes of practice as set out by LCD or any related awarding body. Failure to comply with the requirements may result in LCD cancelling the booking and subject to our cancellation terms.

Settlement Terms

LCD accepts confirmation of bookings by email, text or purchase order. Once confirmed by any of these methods the booking is firm. If the client wishes to cancel or postpone the booking this must be made in writing and will be subject to the cancellation terms within this document as above.

LCD reserves the right to charge interest of 5% per month above the Ulster Bank NI Base Rate, on the Invoice total due, from the Invoice date until the date LCD is in receipt of funds.

Monthly interest of 5% + Ulster Bank Base Rate, will be charged as a whole Month for any part thereof, on an outstanding Invoice total.

All delegates must be in possession of all legal document requirements before commencement of the course. LCD accepts no responsibility for delegates having not complied with these requirements and in turn the cancellation of their course or test.

Clients will be charged in full for any delegates who fail to bring the appropriate documentation with them.

Delegate Information

LCD reserves the right to refuse entry to any delegate without the personal protective
equipment appropriate for the course and charge the client in full as per our cancellation terms.

Should the delegate miss any days training on their course for any reason other than due to fault
on the part of LCD the course option will be classed as null and void. No course fees will
be refunded in such circumstances by LCD.

LCD, acting reasonably, will determine when training cannot proceed due to traffic
conditions or adverse weather or any other event beyond the control of LCD. If it
becomes necessary to postpone or cancel any part of the course, then a mutually agreeable date
will be chosen on which to complete the booking. LCD will not be liable for any costs
incurred by the client for such actions.

LCD cannot be held responsible for any loss of personal effects the delegate may leave in their
own vehicle, the training vehicle or on LCD premises.

Northern Irish Law will apply, any disputes will be under Northern Irish Law.

These Terms and Conditions do not affect any statutory rights available to The Client.