Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Sea Angling Academy website, registering for course content, or submitting any personal information through this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or have the consent of a parent or guardian if under 18), that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions, and that you agree to be legally bound by them. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and registered learners.

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend that you check this page periodically.

2. Nature of Services

Sea Angling Academy provides free online educational content relating to sea fishing, coastal angling, tackle and equipment guidance, fish species identification, and related topics for informational and educational purposes only. Our services include:

• Access to six structured educational modules covering sea fishing fundamentals, tackle, coastal fishing, boat techniques, shore casting, and UK sea fish species.
• Informational content published on our website pages.
• Email communications containing course-related educational information following registration.

We do not provide regulated financial services, professional maritime instruction, or accredited qualifications. Our content does not constitute professional advice of any kind. No contractual obligation arises between you and us by reason of your use of this free educational content.

3. Educational Content Disclaimer

All content published on this website is provided purely for general educational and informational purposes. While we endeavour to ensure accuracy and relevance, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on the website.

Sea fishing and coastal angling involve inherent risks including but not limited to adverse weather, tidal hazards, unstable rock surfaces, vessel capsizing, and exposure to cold water. Before undertaking any sea fishing activity, you must:

• Obtain all required licences and permissions under applicable UK law and maritime regulations.
• Check weather forecasts and tidal conditions from authoritative sources (e.g. Met Office, RNLI, UK Hydrographic Office).
• Follow the guidance of qualified maritime and safety professionals.
• Comply with the Environment Agency byelaws, Sea Fisheries Committee regulations, and any applicable local bylaws.
• Ensure your vessel (if applicable) meets all legal requirements and that you carry appropriate safety equipment.
• Consult the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) guidelines and, where required, hold relevant RYA or equivalent qualifications.

Reliance on any information provided on this website is solely at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all liability in connection with any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this website.

4. User Obligations

By using this website, you agree that you will:

• Provide accurate, complete, and truthful information when registering or submitting contact forms.
• Not use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website.
• Not transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material (spam).
• Not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the website's content for commercial purposes without our express written consent.
• Not use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, module content, and the overall design and compilation of the website, is the property of SOUTH COAST HPD LTD or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are permitted to access and view the content of this website for your personal, non-commercial educational use only. You may print or download portions of the content for personal reference, provided that you do not modify it, you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices, and you do not use the content in any way that suggests an association with SOUTH COAST HPD LTD without our express written consent.

Any other use of the content, including reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, or display for commercial purposes, is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission.

6. Registration and Personal Data

When you register for free course access, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. Your personal data is collected and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By registering, you consent to receive educational content and related communications from us by email. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email we send you.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by English law, SOUTH COAST HPD LTD, its directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
• Any decisions or actions you take as a result of information obtained from this website.
• Any fishing activities, maritime activities, or other physical activities undertaken based in whole or in part on information provided on this website.
• Any personal injury, death, property damage, or financial loss howsoever arising.
• Any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or out-of-date information in the content of this website.
• Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the website or any services.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other matter which it would be unlawful for us to limit or exclude liability under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or any other applicable statute.

8. Third-Party Links and Resources

This website may contain links to third-party websites, organisations, or resources for convenience and informational purposes. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not constitute our endorsement of the linked website. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

9. Availability of Website

We endeavour to ensure that the website is available at all times, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability. We reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change any part of the website without notice. We will not be liable to you if, for any reason, the website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

10. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit the website, or by adjusting your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions and any disputes arising from or in connection with them or your use of this website shall be governed exclusively by the laws of England and Wales. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales in respect of any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms, though we retain the right to bring proceedings against you in any other court of competent jurisdiction.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Any such invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SOUTH COAST HPD LTD with respect to your use of this website and supersede all prior communications, representations, or agreements whether oral or written.

14. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• Company: SOUTH COAST HPD LTD
• Registered Address: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
• Company Number: 17211963
• Contact Page: Contact Us