Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to your use of the website at gmiot.org.uk, operated by the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (The GMIoT). In these terms, "we", "us" and "our" refer to The GMIoT, and "you" refers to anyone who visits or uses the website.

By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

These terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Accessibility Statement.

About The GMIoT

The GMIoT is a Department for Education backed network of education providers, funded through the University of Salford. Our member providers are:

• University of Salford
• Wigan & Leigh College
• Bury College
• Tameside College
• Trafford & Stockport College Group

The GMIoT offers employer-led Higher Technical Qualifications in Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing, Computing & Digital Technologies, Construction & Built Environment, Digital & Creative Media, and Health & Wellbeing.

Using this website

You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes, including finding out about courses, careers, events and partnership opportunities.

When using the website, you must not:

• Use the website in any way that breaks any applicable law or regulation
• Submit false, misleading or another person's information through any form on the website
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server or any connected system
• Introduce viruses, malware or any other harmful material
• Use automated tools to scrape, copy or harvest content or data from the website
• Use the website to send unsolicited advertising or promotional material
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website

We may suspend or restrict access to the website, or to any part of it, without notice where we need to for maintenance, security or operational reasons.

Course information

Courses listed on this website are delivered by our member providers. We work with our providers to keep course information accurate and up to date. However, course content, entry requirements, fees, start dates, delivery locations and availability are set by the delivering provider and may change.

Before making any decision about your studies, you should confirm the current details of a course directly with the provider that delivers it.

The appearance of a course on this website does not guarantee that the course will run. Providers may change or withdraw a course, for example where there are not enough enrolments.

Course applications and Course Chats

You can apply for a course or book a Course Chat through this website. When you do:

• The information you submit will be shared with the relevant education provider so your application or enquiry can be progressed
• Submitting an application through this website does not guarantee you a place on a course
• Admissions decisions, including assessment of entry requirements and eligibility, are made by the delivering provider under its own admissions policies
• Some courses may also require an application through UCAS or directly with the provider
• Once you enrol, your studies are governed by the terms, conditions and policies of the provider delivering your course

You are responsible for making sure the information you give us is accurate and complete. Please see our Privacy Policy for details of how we handle your personal data.

Careers and labour market information

Careers content on this website, including information provided through LMI for All, is for general guidance only. Salary figures, job demand and other labour market data are based on published sources and may not reflect your individual circumstances or the latest market conditions. This information does not constitute professional careers advice.

If you would like personalised guidance, you can book a Course Chat.

Employer partners

Information about employer partnerships, employer benefits and the Institute of Technology network is provided for general information. Any partnership or collaboration with The GMIoT or a member provider will be subject to separate agreement.

The display of an organisation's name or logo on this website indicates a relationship with The GMIoT or its member providers and does not imply endorsement of any particular course, product or service.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos and design, is owned by or licensed to The GMIoT or its member providers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download and print content from this website for your own personal, non-commercial use. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify or republish any content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

Third party names, logos and trade marks shown on this website, including those of our education and employer partners, belong to their respective owners.

Third party services and links

This website includes links to external websites and uses third party services, including:

• YouTube (video hosting)
• Calendly (Course Chat booking forms)
• Mailchimp (newsletter sign up forms)
• LMI for All (Labour Market Information portal)
• Our website chat and enquiry forms
• Advertising lead forms hosted on Meta, LinkedIn and TikTok
• Student Portal hosted by Concept4

These services are provided by third parties and are subject to their own terms and privacy policies. We do not control external websites or services and are not responsible for their content, availability or practices. A link to an external website does not mean we endorse it.

For more information about cookies set by third party services, please see our Cookie Policy.

Communications

If you sign up to receive updates from us, you can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting info@gmiot.org.uk.

If you use the chat feature on this website, please do not share sensitive personal information such as financial details or health information through it.

Accuracy and availability

We take care to make sure the information on this website is accurate. However, the content is provided for general information only, and we do not guarantee that it is complete, accurate or up to date at all times.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available or free from errors, interruptions or viruses. You are responsible for using appropriate security software when accessing the website.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The GMIoT will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website
• Your reliance on any information published on this website
• Any changes to, or withdrawal of, a course by a delivering provider
• The content, availability or practices of any third party website or service
• Any virus or other harmful material that may affect your device or data as a result of using this website

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

Accessibility

We aim to make this website accessible to the widest possible audience. Our Accessibility Statement explains how accessible the website is, any known limitations, and how to request information in an alternative format.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes to the website, our services or legal requirements. The latest version will always be published on this page, with the date it was last updated. Please check this page regularly. Your continued use of the website after any changes means you accept the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with them will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact us

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at info@gmiot.org.uk or through our contact page.