Terms and Conditions for Sam Macer's perfumery course
Last Updated: 18/03/2025
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our online course, which is designed to teach beginners to become self-sufficient in creative perfumery at home. The course was released on April 5, 2024, provided by Lux & Terra Ltd. By enrolling in or accessing the course, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not enroll or access the course. We may update these terms from time to time without prior notice.
Definitions
"We," "Us," "Our," or "Lux & Terra Ltd" refers to Lux & Terra Ltd, the provider of the course, incorporated under the laws of England and Wales.
"You," "Your," or "Customer" refers to the individual enrolling in or accessing the course, agreeing to these Terms.
"Course" refers to Sam Macer's perfumery course, including all videos, text, downloadable materials, and the associated website.
"Materials" refers to all content provided within the Course, including but not limited to videos, text, downloadable files, and website content.
1. License to Use
We grant You a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, limited, and revocable license to access and use the Materials for Your personal, non-commercial use only. You may use the knowledge and skills acquired from the Course to create and market Your own perfumes commercially, but You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Materials without Our express written permission. This license may be revoked at Our discretion if You breach these Terms.
2. Intellectual Property and Copyright
The Course, including all videos, text, downloadable materials, and the website, is Our property and is protected by copyright under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK) and globally under international copyright laws, including but not limited to the Berne Convention. You acknowledge that You have no ownership rights in the Materials beyond the license granted herein. We reserve the right to pursue legal action to protect Our copyright in any jurisdiction worldwide where infringement occurs.
3. Prohibitions
You agree not to:
- Share Your login credentials or Materials with any third party.
- Use the Materials for any commercial purpose, except as explicitly permitted for marketing perfumes created using Course knowledge.
- Create a competing course or product using Our Materials.
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or upload the Materials to any platform or medium.
- Feed the Materials into any artificial intelligence (AI) summarization tools or similar technologies.
- Reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile any software or technology used in the Course.
We reserve the right to terminate Your access immediately if You violate these prohibitions, and We may pursue legal action in any jurisdiction to protect Our intellectual property rights under UK and international law.
4. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Your results from the Course depend on Your effort, dedication, and individual circumstances. We make no guarantees, warranties, or representations regarding the outcomes or success You may achieve. All Materials are provided "as is," without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement, to the extent permitted by UK law.
We are not liable for any bodily injury, property damage, or other harm resulting from Your performance of actions described in the Course, such as handling essential oils or conducting perfumery activities. You assume full responsibility for any risks associated with such activities and agree to take all necessary precautions. Our liability for any claims arising from Your use of the Course is limited to the amount You paid for the Course, to the extent permitted by the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (UK).
5. Payment Terms
The Course fee is the amount payable at the Stripe checkout on Our website at the time of Your purchase, which may change at Our discretion. Payment is due in full upfront upon enrollment, and access to the Course will be granted once payment is confirmed through Stripe. There are no installment options, and failure to complete payment will result in denial of access.
6. Refund Policy
There are no refunds under normal circumstances. However, at Our sole discretion, We may provide a full refund in exceptional circumstances, evaluated on a case-by-case basis. No satisfaction guarantees are offered, in line with UK consumer law under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
7. Access Duration
You are granted lifetime access to the Materials, meaning access for as long as the Course remains hosted online by Us, provided that you adhere to these terms and conditions. We will provide reasonable notice if the Course is discontinued, and Your access may terminate at that time.
8. Course Updates
We may update the Materials from time to time to improve content or reflect changes in perfumery practices. While We aim to provide free access to updated versions, as We have done previously, this is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to charge for significant updates or new versions.
9. Bonus Offers and Add-Ons
Currently, there are no bonus offers or add-ons. Any future bonuses or additional content will be subject to these Terms, and We may modify or discontinue them at Our discretion, in accordance with UK law.
10. Private Groups and Community Access
The Course includes access to a community forum for discussion and support. Participation is subject to the following rules:
- Be respectful and professional in all interactions.
- Do not post offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content.
- Do not use the forum for commercial purposes without Our express written consent.
We reserve the right to remove any posts, comments, or members that violate these rules, and to terminate Your forum access without notice if necessary. We are not responsible for content posted by other users and disclaim any liability arising from forum interactions.
11. Data Protection and Compliance with Laws
We collect and process Your personal data in accordance with Our Privacy Policy https://thefragrancefoundry.co.uk/policies/privacy-policy, which complies with the UK Data Protection Act 2018. By using the Course, You consent to such processing. We are committed to complying with all applicable UK laws and regulations, and You agree to use the Course in compliance with these laws.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed exclusively by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts for any legal proceedings, in accordance with UK law.
13. Updates to Terms and Conditions
We may update these Terms at any time to reflect changes in law, Our practices, or the Course content. Any changes will be posted on this page, and We will notify existing users via email. Your continued use of the Course after such changes constitutes Your acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Termination
We may terminate Your access to the Course at any time if You breach these Terms, with or without notice. Upon termination, Your license to use the Materials will immediately cease, and You must cease all use of the Course, in accordance with UK law.
15. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns, please contact Us at info@thefragrancefoundry.com.