1. Terms and Conditions

    By proceeding to register for any MaritimeMT course offerings or other MaritimeMT services, you agree to be bound by the terms of this contract, including the warranty disclaimers, limitations of liability and termination provisions below.

    Without prejudice to any other rights, MaritimeMT may terminate your enrolment if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

    Registration (including student personal details) is to be made via the website, once payment is received, your registration will be confirmed, communication is done via email. Ensure that valid email address is provided.

    Payment of the total invoice must be settled for your reservation to be confirmed.  Failure to do so will render the reservation null and void.

    1. Contract

      • This Participant Enrolment Contract is a legally binding contract between you and Mediterranean Maritime Research and Training Centre Society Cooperative Ltd (“MaritimeMT”) for the MaritimeMT training services identified on the MaritimeMT website, which may include but which are not exclusive of open enrolment, on site and blended learning training courses and related training services (the “Services”).
      • A contract is formed executed and enforceable subject to these Terms between you and us when a deposit is received.
      • Save as permitted under clauses 5(If you cancel) and 6 (If we cancel), no other person, employee, or representative of us can vary the details of the Course.
      • By executing this contract you are accepting and agreeing to abide by MaritimeMT’s Student Manual. A copy of this manual may be requested by you at any time and also found on the Moodle Learning Management System.

    2. Pricing and Payment Terms

      • Prices are stated in local currency based on the location of the training activity. For remotely delivered or accessed training activities, the location of the participant may be used to determine the applicable currency and fee.
      • Prices do not include taxes, if applicable.
      • Payment of total invoice is required for reservation to be confirmed and certificates to be issued to participant.
      • When making payment by bank transfer, payment reference should include your full name followed by the name of the Course.

    Bank Details as follows:

    Holder of the Account: MMRTC Soc. Co-op Ltd.
    Bank Details: Bank of Valletta, St. Anne Street, Floriana, Malta
    IBAN: MT93VALL22013000000040020326627
    Swift Code: VALLMTMT
    Sort Code: 22208
    Company Reg.: 106

    1. Cancellation policy

      • If you cancel

    • Cancellation fees charged are non-transferable.
    • Cancellations of bookings must be received in writing via email and are subject to a Cancellation Fee as follows:
    Courses of 4 weeks and under: –
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Up to 5 weeks prior to start date €200.00 cancellation fee.
    • Under 5 weeks until 4 weeks prior to start date 25% (min. €200) of total invoice cancellation fee
    • Under 4 weeks until 3 weeks prior to start date 50% (min. €200) of total invoice cancellation fee
    • 2 weeks prior to start date 100% (min. €200) cancellation fee.

    For no-shows, failure to complete the full course or shortening of the course after start date, no refund of any fees is due.

    • If we cancel

    We always endeavour to complete scheduled Courses, but we may have to reschedule due to unforeseeable or operational reasons.

    1. Pre-requisites

      • All Courses are delivered and assessed in English.
      • The disclosure of medical information will not automatically prevent you from attending the Course, but medical conditions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
      • We may, in addition to our own employees, engage sub-contractors to provide all or part of the Courses provided to you and such engagement shall not relieve us of our obligations under these Terms.
      • All information will be treated in strictest confidence, subject to Data protection.
      • It is recommended that students familiarise themselves with applicable visa and residency permit requirements and procedures for arrival and duration of stay in Malta.
      • It is the sole responsibility of the student to ensure that any visa and residency requirements are in place upon arrival and for the duration of stay in Malta.
      • It is the sole responsibility of the student to ensure compliance with all and any applicable laws, regulations and procedure for the duration of their stay in Malta.

    2. Complaints

    MaritimeMT should be made aware of any complaint or issue experienced by any participant while the course is ongoing. Any complaints must be made via email to [email protected]. MaritimeMT will not be able to accept complaints once the course has been completed.

    1. Intellectual Property Rights

    All information (including course materials and assessments) are considered property of MaritimeMT and you are required to keep such information confidential and not distribute to any other person without the express written consent of Maritime MT. You hereby accept and consent that taking away course materials, assessments, media or other documentation provided by MaritimeMT (including any copies or images and videos thereof) is considered as a material breach of this contract by MaritimeMT, and could result in a disciplinary process (including suspension or expulsion) and/or payment of damages to MaritimeMT.

    1. Liability

    The Directors, management, and staff of MaritimeMT are not liable for personal accident and/or the theft, loss or damage of personal property belonging to clients. Whilst MaritimeMT endeavours to always aid its clients, the Directors, management, and staff of are not liable for decisions taken by the local authorities. This would also include any procedures and decisions regarding entry visas or visa extensions. Furthermore, the Directors, management and staff of MaritimeMT are not responsible or liable in respect of any matter in connection with the application or continuing validity of any visa or residency permit which shall remain the sole responsibility of the student at all times.

    Although we have basic insurance cover for 3rd party liability on our and sub-contracted providers’ premises, personal insurance is not included, and it is recommended you arrange this separately.

    1. Events outside our control

    MaritimeMT will not be responsible for any failure to comply with any obligation and will not be liable for payment of compensation if the failure is occasioned by any cause beyond its control. MaritimeMT shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by or on behalf of any student caused by force majeure. Such cause may include but is not limited to losses, damages, cancellations or delays, strike action, civil strife or terrorist activity, war, natural or nuclear disaster and unusually adverse weather conditions.

    1. Data Protection

    All personal information that we may collect (including, but not limited to, your name and address) will be collected, used, and held in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU/2016/679) and the Data Protection Act 2018 and your rights under GDPR and that Act. Our full Privacy Notice and cookie Policy can be viewed online at POLICY DOCUMENT General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – MaritimeMT.

    You further agree and explicitly consent that your personal data may be used by MaritimeMT in connection with the course which you have or intend to enrol in. This may include the transfer of your personal data to relevant authorities, accrediting bodies and other related third parties including inter alia Transport Malta, Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) classification society. Provided that your personal data shall only be transferred to such third parties limitedly for purposes connected to the course you have or intend to enrol in, or which in the opinion of MaritimeMT is required in connection with such course.

    1. Equalities

    We will always seek to make reasonable adjustments in Course delivery to accommodate any attendee with physical and learning difficulties. You should inform by email ([email protected]) us of any disability before you book and pay a deposit so that we can discuss the accessibility of the Course and our facilities.

    1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of Malta.

    Each party irrevocably agrees that the Court of Malta shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).