Terms & Conditions

RIPA International Booking Terms and Conditions
 

Fees

Course fees must be paid in full at least four weeks (28 days) before the start of each course. Fees include all tuition costs, materials supplied during the course and light refreshments during each course day.

Your booking is not confirmed until payment has been received. Payment can be made either by cheque (bankers draft) or by bank transfer.

Accommodation is non residential and is the responsibility of the participant. However, RIPA International can assist with arrangements for accommodation. Meals and travel are also the responsibility of the participant.

Payment Details

Payment is required at the time of booking and can be made in one of the following ways in GBP (sterling):
All bankers drafts and cheques must be made payable to Capita Business Services Ltd.

By BACS* (money transfer) direct to our bank account.

Bank: Barclays Bank plc, 28th Floor, Multinational Corporate Team, 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HP, United Kingdom
Sort Code: 20-67-59
Account Name: Capita Business Services Ltd.
Account Number: 60864978
IBAN: GB52 BARC 2067 5960 8649 78
Swift Code (BIC): BARC GB22
Email Address: CBSremittances@capita.co.uk
Fax number: 0207 222 3701

By bankers draft drawn in pounds sterling, addressed to Capita Business Services and posted to:

RIPA International
17 Rochester Row
London SW1P 1LA

* When making payment by BACS please quote delegate surname and/or invoice number and course attending.
 

VAT

Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations, effective from 1 October 1993 state that training services are zero rated for Government officials and public servants.

When applying for courses applicants must provide a statement confirming they are employed by their Government in ‘furtherance of its sovereign activities’ and this must be endorsed with a departmental stamp to be exempt from VAT.

All other participants including those employed by Government – owned businesses or sponsored commercial organisations, are liable to pay the standard rate of VAT, which is currently 15% effective of 1 December 2008.

VAT Reg No: GB618184140
 

Substitutions

If you are unable to attend a booked course we will accept a substitute at any time without penalty.
 

Transfers

It is usually possible to transfer to another programme please call us and we will advise you. Please note that only one transfer is permitted per booking.
 

Cancellation

All cancellations must be made in writing. Course fees will be carried forward to another course subject if required.
Alternatively:

• For cancellations received up to 56 days before the start of the course we will refund 100% of the course fee.
• For cancellations received within 29 days to 55 days before the start of the course we will refund 80% of the course fee.
• For cancellations received within 28 days of the start of the course we will refund 50% of the course fee.
• For cancellations received within 14 days of the start, or if a delegate fails to attend the course, the whole course fee will be charged.

Tuition Fees paid are non-refundable except as outlined in the above cancellation terms.

If you have been refused a visa or entry to the UK, the course fee will be refunded, incurring an administrative fee of £300, provided the following conditions are met;

• RIPA International is provided with the original letter issued by the British High Commission/Embassy confirming the refusal of visa.                                                                                                                             
• You have not appealed against the refusal of visa. If an appeal has been lodged, the fees will be refunded only upon receipt of documentary evidence that the appeal has been dismissed.
• RIPA International Joining Instructions and Confirmation of Attendance and receipt of fees paid are returned to RIPA International in original form.
• You have not entered the UK.

The Open Training Programme

RIPA International courses are regularly reviewed and updated. We reserve the right to make alterations to the programme or to cancel a course at anytime and to increase the price of a course. In the event of this occurring an alternative course date or course will be offered or a full refund or credit given if the course you have booked onto is cancelled. All information is correct at the time of going to press.
 

Course Documentation

All Delegates will be provided with handouts that will be a useful reference on return to work. Prior to completion of your course you will receive your course notes electronically on a USB memory drive.

This will eliminate any additional excess luggage costs from heavy course materials. All course materials are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without prior permission in writing from RIPA International.
 

Visas

Arrangements for visas (if required) are your responsibility. Please contact your own British embassy to find out whether you will need a visa to visit the United Kingdom. Obtaining a visa may take some time, delegates are advised to start this procedure as soon as possible. RIPA will give assistance where needed.

Please note that further visas may be required if you are going to visit other countries of the European Union during your course. It will be necessary to make sure that your visa will allow you re-entry to the UK.