Terms & Conditions

Cambridge College of British English — Online Payment Portal

Last updated: 10 November 2025

Summary (not a substitute for the full terms): You must provide accurate information, pay fees on time, use the portal lawfully, and keep your login secure. The College’s official policies determine fees, due dates, and refund rules. Our payment partners provide online card processing; we do not store full card numbers on this site.

1) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this payment portal (Portal), you agree to these Terms & Conditions (Terms) and all policies referenced herein. If you do not agree, do not use the Portal.

These Terms apply to students, parents/guardians, sponsors, and any user making payments to Cambridge College of British English (College, we, us, our).

We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page. Changes take effect upon posting unless stated otherwise.

2) Eligibility

• You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction or have verifiable consent from a parent/guardian.
• You represent that you have the authority to make payments for the relevant student account.

3) Accounts, Accuracy & Security

1. Account details: Provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for keeping your credentials confidential and for all activity under your account.
2. Security: You must promptly notify us of any suspected unauthorised use or security breach.
3. Communications: We may send transactional notices (receipts, reminders) to your provided contact details.

4) Fees, Prices & Payments

1. Amounts due: Tuition, exam fees, registration, and other charges are as published in official College schedules and invoices.
2. Payment methods: We accept methods shown on the Portal (e.g., cards, bank channels, wallets) through third-party payment processors.
3. Currency: Unless specified otherwise on the checkout page, payments are processed in LKR (Sri Lankan Rupees). Your bank may charge conversion or cross-border fees.
4. Deadlines & late fees: Due dates and penalties are governed by College policy and displayed on invoices or notices.
5. Payment processing: Submitting payment authorizes our processor to charge your selected method for the amount shown, including any applicable taxes, surcharges, or convenience fees disclosed at checkout.
6. Receipts: A digital receipt will be generated upon successful payment.
7. Chargebacks: Initiating a chargeback without first contacting the College may result in account holds and recovery actions for outstanding sums and fees permitted by law.
8. Errors: If a pricing or posting error occurs, we may cancel or correct the transaction and issue any appropriate adjustments or refunds.

5) Cancellations & Refunds

1. Policy: Refund eligibility follows the College’s official refund policy for the relevant programme or service. Certain fees (e.g., application, administrative, exam) may be non-refundable.
2. How to request: Submit refund or reversal requests to the College finance office with supporting documentation within the timeframes stated in policy.
3. Method: Approved refunds are returned via the original payment method where possible; processing times may vary by bank and processor.

6) Acceptable Use

• Do not use the Portal for any unlawful purpose or to pay with funds not legally yours to use.
• Do not attempt to bypass security, probe systems, or interfere with the Portal’s operation.
• Do not transmit malware, spam, or fraudulent information.

7) Intellectual Property

The Portal and its contents are owned by the College or its licensors and are protected by intellectual-property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the Portal to make payments and manage your student account.

8) Third-Party Services

Payment processing and certain features are provided by third parties. Your use of such services may be subject to their terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party failures outside our reasonable control.

9) Disclaimers

The Portal is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties (express or implied), including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

10) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the College and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of the Portal. Our aggregate liability for direct damages shall not exceed the total fees you paid via the Portal in the three (3) months preceding the claim.

11) Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the College from any claims, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Portal.

12) Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Portal for suspected fraud, policy violations, legal requirements, or to protect users and systems. You remain responsible for fees incurred prior to termination.

13) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Sri Lanka (without regard to conflict-of-laws principles). Courts of competent jurisdiction in Sri Lanka shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes, unless the College specifies an alternative resolution process (e.g., mediation or arbitration) in its policies.

14) General

• Entire agreement: These Terms, together with referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement regarding the Portal.
• Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• No waiver: Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver.
• Assignment: You may not assign rights or obligations without our consent.

15) Contact

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