LEAP Terms & Conditions

1.General Information

LEAP is organised by the Jersey College for Girls Foundation (“The Foundation”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

LEAP is open to both local and international female students aged between 14 and 18 years of age.

You must adhere to all rules, policies, and procedures outlined in this document and communicated during LEAP.

You are expected to communicate in English.

2.Code of Conduct

You must:

Notify us as soon as reasonably practicable if you are not going to attend and refunds will only be given according to the terms of Clause 4
Inform the Foundation of any change in contact details
Treat fellow participants, staff, guest speakers and property with respect, and following instructions given by us
Refrain from engaging in bullying, harassment, or inappropriate or rude behaviour to fellow participants, staff and guest speakers
Abide by our rules on the use of social media and respecting the privacy of others
Abide by our rules on prohibited items, which include, but are not limited to: weapons, illegal substances, and alcohol.
Parents/Guardians must instil the importance of good behaviour during LEAP

Any breach of the Code of Conduct may result in:

Warnings issued to you
Where we decide that your continued presence is incompatible with the interests of LEAP, you will be immediately removed from the programme without a refund, at our sole discretion and subject to the terms of Clause 4

3.Payment of Fees

All fees must be paid in full prior to the start date of LEAP and according to those provisions in Clause 4. Partial payments or instalment arrangements are only permitted with prior approval, and at our discretion.

Fees include:

Course fees
Lunch on the days of the standard LEAP programme
Conference Materials

Additionally, international fees include:

Accommodation
All meals on of the standard LEAP programme, including weekends (not the days prior to the course beginning, or an extended stay post-LEAP)
Daily Activities
Evening programme for boarding students only

Flights, insurance, and any other additional requirements must be borne by you.

Fees are the responsibility of the person who has parental responsibility for the participant.

4.Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you cancel your booking, the following refund policy applies:

Cancellation more than three months before the start date: 70% refund
Cancellation up to 30 days before the start date: 30% refund
Cancellation less than 30 days before the start date: No refund

If you are unable to attend due to medical reasons, a partial refund may be provided upon receipt of a valid medical certificate.

No refund will be provided if you are removed from LEAP due to a breach of the Code of Conduct or failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

You are liable for the full cost incurred and for making the necessary travel arrangements where you have breached the Code of Conduct and have had to be immediately removed.

No refund will be given for partially attended sessions.

5.Visa and Travel Responsibilities (International Participants)

International participants are responsible for obtaining the necessary visa and travel documentation to attend LEAP.

LEAP fees do not include visa application costs or related expenses.

If an international participant’s visa application is unsuccessful, no refund will be provided. We recommend securing travel insurance to cover such situations.

We are not liable for delays, cancellations, or changes to travel arrangements, and no refund will be provided if any of these scenarios occur.

6.Health and Safety

You must disclose any medical conditions, allergies, or special requirements during the registration process or subsequently if they arise after the registration process by email to [email protected]

You must inform us if you have been in contact with any infectious diseases, and must comply with exclusion guidelines set by Health and Social Services with details available on https://www.gov.je/Health/IllnessVaccine/Pages/InfectiousDiseases.aspx

You must carry any necessary medications and provide clear instructions for their use.

You must not attend LEAP if you are unwell and must inform us as soon as possible of any such absence. In such circumstances, no refund will be given.

In case of a medical emergency, we will make reasonable efforts to contact parents/guardians immediately. If we cannot establish contact, we have permission to seek necessary medical attention for the participant, including emergency medical treatment, surgery, and/or general anaesthetic if certified as necessary by a doctor.

We have a zero-tolerance policy for behaviour that jeopardizes the safety of others.

All accidents notified to us will be documented and reported to parents/guardians.

7.Liability

We will take reasonable precautions to ensure your safety and wellbeing, but cannot be held liable for accidents, injuries, damage to or loss of personal property unless caused by gross negligence on our part.

You are encouraged to avoid bringing valuable items to LEAP. We are not responsible for lost of stolen items.

We undertake to maintain insurances prescribed by law.

8.Use of Images and Media

By enrolling in LEAP and ticking the relevant box at registration, you consent to the use of photographs or videos of participants for promotional and educational purposes as set out in the application form.

If you do not wish for your child’s image to be used, please tick the relevant box in the application form.

9.Data Protection Clause

We respect your privacy and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable laws. Any information collected is used only for providing and improving our services. We do not sell or share your data with third parties, except as required by law or to trusted partners who help operate our services under strict confidentiality. We implement security measures to safeguard your data and retain it only as long as necessary. You have the right to access, updated, or delete your personal information.

For any concerns, please contact us at [email protected]

10.Force Majeure

We shall not be held responsible for cancellations or disruptions caused by events beyond our control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, pandemics, or government restrictions. In such cases, refunds or rescheduling will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In the event of closure due to severe weather, you will be contacted by us.

11.Amendment of Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. You will be notified of significant changes, and continued participation in LEAP constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12.Acknowledgement and Agreement

By enrolling in LEAP, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.Failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions may result in dismissal from LEAP without a refund.