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Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Birds as Stress-Boosters website and educational webinar series operated by JCA Seminars Limited.

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and JCA Seminars Limited ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in the United Kingdom with its registered address at 6th Floor, Hastings, TN34 1EA, United Kingdom.

You must be at least 16 years of age to use this Site or to register for any of our webinars. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this minimum age requirement. If you are between 16 and 18 years of age, you confirm that you have obtained consent from a parent or legal guardian to use this Site and to participate in our educational webinar series.

These Terms were last updated on January 15, 2026. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any changes that may affect your use of the Site.

2. Description of Services

JCA Seminars Limited operates this website to provide information about and facilitate registration for the "Birds as Stress-Boosters: Unexpected Benefits of Interacting with Feathered Friends" educational webinar series. Our services include:

  • Providing educational content related to animal-assisted wellness, specifically focused on the mental health benefits of interacting with birds
  • Offering free online webinar sessions presented by invited subject matter experts in animal-assisted mental wellness
  • Facilitating webinar registration through our online registration forms
  • Delivering webinar-related communications, including session details, access links, and follow-up materials, via email to registered participants
  • Sharing research-based information about cognitive stimulation, stress reduction, and emotional well-being through bird observation and interaction

The webinar series is provided entirely free of charge. There are no hidden fees, premium tiers, or paid upgrades associated with any part of our educational offerings.

The website provides educational content only. All materials presented on this Site and during our webinar sessions are intended for general knowledge and educational purposes. They do not constitute professional advice, product endorsements, or financial guidance of any kind.

3. User Obligations

When using this Site and participating in our webinar sessions, you agree to the following obligations:

  • Lawful use only: You will use the Site and participate in webinars solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its functionality.
  • Accurate information: When registering for a webinar or submitting a contact form, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You will not impersonate any other person or entity or provide false or misleading personal details.
  • No automated access: You will not use bots, scrapers, crawlers, or any other automated tools to access, collect, or extract data from the Site without our prior written consent.
  • Respectful conduct: During webinar sessions, you will behave respectfully toward other participants, the invited expert, and the hosting team. Harassment, abusive language, discriminatory remarks, or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
  • No redistribution: You will not redistribute, republish, resell, or commercially exploit any content obtained from the Site or from our webinar sessions without our explicit written permission.
  • No illegal activity: You will not use the Site or our webinar platform to engage in, facilitate, or promote any illegal activity under the laws of the United Kingdom or your local jurisdiction.

Violation of any of these obligations may result in the immediate termination of your access to the Site and removal from any registered webinar sessions without notice.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, page layouts, designs, webinar recordings, presentation slides, and educational materials, is the property of JCA Seminars Limited or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United Kingdom and international jurisdictions.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and its content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes only. This license does not permit you to:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or redistribute any portion of the Site content for commercial purposes
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Site content
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices on the Site
  • Record, capture, or retransmit webinar sessions without our prior written authorization
  • Frame, mirror, or embed the Site or any portion of its content on another website or platform

The "Birds & Wellness" name, the "Birds as Stress-Boosters" webinar title, and all associated branding elements are trademarks of JCA Seminars Limited. Use of these marks without our written permission is strictly prohibited.

5. Disclaimers

This Site and all content, materials, and services provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis. JCA Seminars Limited makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site or its content, including but not limited to:

  • The accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content or information presented on the Site or during webinar sessions
  • The availability, uninterrupted access, or error-free operation of the Site or webinar platform
  • The fitness of the educational content for any particular purpose or its suitability for your individual circumstances
  • The absence of viruses, malware, or other harmful components in any content available on or through the Site

The educational content provided on this Site and during our webinar sessions is not a substitute for professional, medical, psychological, veterinary, or financial advice. The information about bird interaction and mental wellness is based on published research and is intended for general educational enrichment only. You should always consult a qualified professional before making decisions about your health or well-being based on any information obtained from our Site or webinars.

The webinar is provided for educational purposes only. The invited expert participates as a guest contributor.

The views and opinions expressed by the invited expert during webinar sessions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of JCA Seminars Limited.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of England and Wales, JCA Seminars Limited, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content, services, or materials available through it. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based, including negligence, breach of contract, or strict liability, and whether or not the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Without limiting the foregoing, the Company's total aggregate liability to you for any and all claims arising from or related to the Site, its content, or the webinar series shall not exceed fifty British pounds (GBP 50.00).

This limitation of liability specifically includes, but is not limited to, damages or losses resulting from:

  • Reliance on any educational content or information provided on the Site or during webinar sessions
  • Technical failures, interruptions, or disruptions affecting the Site or the webinar streaming platform
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data transmissions
  • Any conduct or content of third parties on the Site or during webinar sessions

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the laws of England and Wales.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JCA Seminars Limited, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of the Site or participation in the webinar series in violation of these Terms
  • Any content or information you submit through the Site, including registration forms and contact forms
  • Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
  • Any dispute between you and another participant arising from webinar interactions

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your cessation of use of the Site.

8. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may contain references to or citations of third-party academic publications, research journals, and external resources related to animal-assisted therapy and mental wellness. These references are provided for educational context and informational purposes only.

JCA Seminars Limited is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or practices of any third-party websites, resources, or publications referenced on this Site. The inclusion of any third-party reference does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with the referenced entity.

We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party resources you choose to access. Your interaction with any third-party content or platforms is solely at your own risk and is governed by the terms and conditions of those third parties.

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. The collection, use, storage, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using this Site and registering for our webinars, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our educational services, specifically your name and email address for webinar registration purposes.

For detailed information about how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. For information about our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please see our Cookies Policy.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to any conflict of law principles that would require the application of the laws of a different jurisdiction.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms, including any question regarding their existence, validity, or termination, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you are accessing this Site from outside the United Kingdom, you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. These Terms do not create any rights enforceable by any person who is not a party to them under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

11. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting us at [email protected]. We will make reasonable efforts to address your concern within 14 business days of receiving your communication.

If the dispute cannot be resolved through informal communication within 30 calendar days of initial contact, either party may initiate formal legal proceedings in the courts of England and Wales, as specified in Section 10 above.

We strongly encourage all users to attempt informal resolution before pursuing any formal legal action. Our team is committed to addressing concerns promptly and fairly, and many issues can be resolved through direct communication without the need for legal proceedings.

12. Termination

JCA Seminars Limited reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and to cancel your webinar registration at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, the Company, or third parties.

Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing false or misleading information during registration
  • Engaging in disruptive, abusive, or harassing behavior during webinar sessions
  • Attempting to scrape, copy, or redistribute Site content without authorization
  • Using the Site for any commercial or promotional purposes without our consent
  • Violating any applicable law or regulation in connection with your use of the Site

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.

13. Changes to These Terms

JCA Seminars Limited reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where practical, provide at least 14 days notice before the updated Terms take effect.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users via the email address provided during webinar registration. However, it is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates.

Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to the changes. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

14. Educational Nature of Content

All content available on this Site and all materials presented during the webinar series are strictly educational in nature. The information provided is based on published academic research in the fields of animal-assisted therapy, cognitive psychology, and mental wellness. The content is designed to inform and educate, not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or psychological condition.

The materials on this Site are not, and should not be construed as:

  • Professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice
  • Endorsements or promotions of any commercial products or services
  • Financial guidance or investment recommendations
  • A substitute for professional consultation with qualified healthcare providers

The webinar is provided for educational purposes only. The invited expert participates as a guest contributor.

15. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, while preserving the original intent of the parties.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and JCA Seminars Limited regarding the use of this Site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether written or oral.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Use, please contact us using the information below:

JCA Seminars Limited

6th Floor, Hastings, TN34 1EA, United Kingdom