Institutional Policies, Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This document sets out the principal policies, terms, and conditions governing the programs, services, and activities of Futurale College (“Futurale College” or the “College”).
It establishes the general framework for participation in educational programs, research initiatives, consulting services, events, and other institutional activities. It also addresses intellectual property, privacy and confidentiality, academic integrity, participant conduct, registration and payment, cancellations and refunds, certification, and the respective rights and responsibilities of the College and its stakeholders.
These Policies and Terms are intended to promote transparency, professional conduct, academic integrity, and responsible institutional operations. They should be read together with any program-specific terms, registration conditions, agreements, or supplementary policies applicable to a particular service or activity.
Nothing in this document excludes or limits any right or obligation that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable legislation.
1. Scope and Applicability
These Policies and Terms apply to the relationship between Futurale College and its students, learners, participants, instructors, researchers, consultants, institutional partners, service providers, and other individuals or organizations engaging with the College.
They apply to all programs, services, projects, and activities offered, organized, administered, or delivered by the College, including but not limited to the following:
1.1 Educational Programs
All educational and professional development activities, including workshops, seminars, master classes, forums, certificate programs, non-degree programs, postgraduate programs, and other learning initiatives.
1.2 Research and Knowledge Development
Research projects, foresight studies, publications, analytical initiatives, impact assessments, and other scholarly or knowledge-development activities conducted or coordinated by the College.
1.3 Consulting and Advisory Services
Consulting, advisory, analytical, strategic, and professional services provided to individuals, businesses, institutions, public bodies, and other organizations.
1.4 Events and Conferences
Conferences, forums, seminars, networking activities, professional meetings, and other events organized or co-organized by the College.
1.5 Facilities and Institutional Resources
The use of any College facilities, classrooms, laboratories, offices, common areas, libraries, databases, digital resources, online platforms, and other institutional assets.
1.6 Digital Services
Access to and use of the College’s websites, registration systems, learning platforms, digital content, communication channels, and other online services.
By registering for a program, accessing a service, or participating in a College activity, individuals and organizations agree to comply with the applicable provisions of these Policies and Terms.
2. Intellectual Property and Copyright
2.1 College-Owned Materials
Unless otherwise agreed in writing or required by applicable law, intellectual property owned or developed by Futurale College includes its institutional materials, educational resources, course content, publications, research outputs, methodologies, frameworks, branding, and other materials created by or for the College.
Ownership of third-party materials remains subject to the applicable rights and licensing conditions of their respective owners.
2.2 Permitted Use of Educational Materials
Students, participants, instructors, and other authorized users may use College educational materials for personal learning, educational activities, and other expressly permitted purposes.
Unless the College has provided written authorization, such materials must not be reproduced, distributed, published, sold, licensed, modified for commercial use, or otherwise exploited commercially.
Appropriate attribution must be provided wherever required by the applicable license or written authorization. Attribution alone does not constitute permission to reproduce copyrighted material.
2.3 Intellectual Property Created Through College Programs
Ownership of intellectual property created by students, participants, instructors, researchers, or collaborators in connection with College programs will be determined by applicable law, the nature of the work, and any relevant written agreement or program-specific terms.
Where expressly provided in an applicable agreement, the College may acquire ownership of, or obtain a license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, or commercialize, specified intellectual property developed through its programs or activities.
No transfer of intellectual property ownership will be implied solely from participation in a College program unless such transfer is established by an applicable legal provision or agreement.
2.4 Third-Party Rights
All individuals participating in College activities must respect applicable copyright, trademark, confidentiality, and other intellectual property rights. Participants must not knowingly submit, reproduce, or distribute materials in violation of another party’s rights.
3. Data Privacy and Confidentiality
3.1 Commitment to Privacy
Futurale College is committed to handling personal information responsibly and protecting it against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Personal information will be collected, used, retained, and disclosed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection legislation.
Where applicable, the College will comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant privacy requirements.
3.2 Collection and Use of Information
The College may collect personal and professional information necessary for legitimate institutional purposes, including:
- Program registration, admission, and administration.
- Learner participation, attendance, assessment, and certification.
- Communication with students, instructors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Academic administration, research, reporting, and institutional evaluation.
- Service delivery, quality improvement, and recordkeeping.
- Marketing and promotional communications, where permitted by applicable law and any required consent.
The College will handle personal information in accordance with applicable legal requirements and its relevant privacy practices.
3.3 Data Security
The College will implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the information it holds and the risks associated with its processing.
No method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Nevertheless, the College will take reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorized access and other foreseeable risks.
3.4 Data Sharing and Research
Where appropriate and lawful, the College may use or disclose anonymized or aggregated information for research, statistical analysis, institutional evaluation, reporting, and knowledge-development purposes.
Personal information will not be treated as anonymous merely because direct identifiers have been removed. Appropriate safeguards will be applied to reduce the risk of re-identification.
Any disclosure of identifiable information will be subject to applicable legal requirements and relevant consent or other lawful grounds.
3.5 Photographs, Videos, and Testimonials
The College may photograph or record educational programs, events, conferences, and other institutional activities.
Photographs, videos, testimonials, and similar materials identifying participants may be used for institutional communications, documentation, publicity, or promotional purposes on the College’s website, www.futuralecollege.ca, and, where relevant, the CPD Council website, www.cpdcouncil.org.
Where consent is required, the College will obtain appropriate consent before publishing identifiable photographs, videos, names, testimonials, or similar personal information for such purposes.
Consent to promotional use will be handled separately where required by applicable law. Participants may contact the College to inquire about consent withdrawal or other applicable privacy rights.
3.6 Confidentiality
Students, instructors, researchers, consultants, and partners may have access to confidential information through their involvement with the College.
Such information must not be disclosed, reproduced, or used for unauthorized purposes. Any additional confidentiality obligations specified in a separate agreement will remain applicable.
4. Academic Integrity and Responsible Scholarship
Futurale College expects all participants in its educational and research activities to maintain appropriate standards of academic integrity, intellectual honesty, and professional responsibility.
4.1 Plagiarism
Plagiarism, including presenting another person’s work, ideas, research, or materials as one’s own without appropriate acknowledgment, is prohibited.
Participants must provide proper citations and attribution in accordance with the requirements of the relevant program or activity.
4.2 Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- Cheating or attempting to obtain an unfair academic advantage.
- Plagiarism or unauthorized reproduction of another person’s work.
- Fabrication, falsification, or deliberate misrepresentation of research data or findings.
- Unauthorized collaboration or assistance.
- Misrepresentation of qualifications, credentials, participation, or academic achievements.
- Unauthorized alteration or misuse of academic records or certificates.
4.3 Assessment and Disciplinary Measures
Allegations of academic misconduct may be reviewed by the College in accordance with the circumstances and applicable program procedures.
Where misconduct is established, appropriate measures may include a warning, reassessment, a reduction in grade, failure of an assessment or program, suspension, or removal from a program.
Any action will be subject to applicable law, relevant institutional procedures, and any contractual or program-specific requirements.
5. Student and Participant Conduct
5.1 Professional and Respectful Behavior
All individuals associated with Futurale College are expected to behave respectfully, professionally, and ethically.
Participants must respect the rights, dignity, privacy, and legitimate interests of other students, instructors, employees, researchers, partners, and members of the public.
5.2 Prohibited Conduct
The College does not tolerate harassment, intimidation, discrimination prohibited by applicable law, threats, deliberate disruption, abusive conduct, or other behavior that compromises the safety, dignity, or effective participation of others.
Participants must not misuse College resources, interfere with educational activities, or engage in conduct that materially disrupts institutional operations.
5.3 Compliance with Institutional Policies
All participants must comply with these Policies and Terms and any additional rules communicated for a specific program, event, facility, or service.
5.4 Enforcement
Where a violation occurs, the College may take proportionate action, including issuing a warning, restricting access to particular activities or resources, suspending participation, or removing an individual from a program, subject to applicable law and relevant procedures.
6. Use of College Facilities and Resources
6.1 Authorized Use
College facilities, equipment, databases, libraries, digital platforms, and other resources must be used only for authorized purposes and in accordance with applicable rules.
6.2 Care and Maintenance
Users must take reasonable care of College property and maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness, order, and responsible use.
Any damage, loss, malfunction, or security concern involving College property should be reported promptly to the appropriate College representative.
6.3 Safety and Security
All individuals using College facilities or participating in in-person activities must comply with applicable safety instructions and emergency procedures.
Users must not engage in conduct that creates an unreasonable risk to themselves or others.
6.4 Digital Resources
Users must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to College systems, compromise digital security, interfere with online services, or use institutional platforms for unlawful or unauthorized activities.
7. Registration and Payment
7.1 Registration Procedures
Registration for College programs and activities will generally take place online through the designated registration portal or another registration method authorized by the College.
Applicants must provide accurate, complete, and current information and submit any required documentation.
The College may request additional information where reasonably necessary to process an application or verify eligibility.
7.2 Program Fees and Payment
Program fees, payment deadlines, and applicable charges will be communicated through the relevant program information, registration page, invoice, or agreement.
Unless otherwise specified, full payment is required at the time of registration. Alternative arrangements, including installment payments, may be available at the College’s discretion.
Applicable payment conditions will be communicated before the relevant payment commitment is finalized.
7.3 Registration Confirmation
Where registration and payment are required, confirmation will ordinarily be provided after the applicable requirements have been satisfied.
Confirmation may include program dates, access instructions, participation details, and other relevant information.
7.4 Participant Responsibility
Participants are responsible for reviewing the relevant program description, eligibility requirements, schedule, delivery format, fees, and cancellation conditions before completing registration.
8. Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refunds
8.1 Cancellation Requests
Requests to cancel a registration or withdraw from a program must be submitted in writing to the College at contact@futuralecollege.ca or through another designated channel communicated to the participant.
The date on which the College receives the request may be used to determine the applicable cancellation conditions.
8.2 Cancellation Before the Program Commencement Date
For participant-initiated cancellations received before the scheduled commencement date, a cancellation fee of up to 50% of the applicable program fee may apply, subject to the terms communicated at registration and applicable law.
Any applicable refund will be calculated after deducting authorized cancellation charges and any other amounts lawfully payable.
8.3 Cancellation After the Program Commencement Date
As a general policy, participant-initiated cancellations after a program has commenced are not eligible for a refund, except where otherwise required by applicable law or expressly approved by the College.
8.4 Exceptional Circumstances
The College may consider exceptional circumstances on a case-by-case basis, including serious unforeseen events affecting a participant’s ability to attend or continue a program.
Any exception will be assessed in light of the circumstances, the relevant program terms, and applicable legal requirements.
8.5 Refund Processing
Where a refund is approved, the College will communicate the applicable amount and processing arrangements.
Refunds will be processed using the original payment method where reasonably practicable, subject to applicable payment-provider requirements and law.
Nothing in this section limits any mandatory refund or cancellation right available under applicable legislation.
9. Program Modifications and Cancellations by the College
9.1 Program Modifications
Futurale College reserves the right to make reasonable changes to program dates, schedules, delivery methods, instructors, content, or administrative arrangements where necessary.
The College will make reasonable efforts to notify affected participants of material changes in a timely manner.
Where a change materially affects a participant’s registration, the College may offer an appropriate alternative or other reasonable arrangement, subject to the relevant program terms and applicable law.
9.2 Program Cancellation
The College may occasionally need to cancel or postpone a program due to circumstances such as insufficient enrollment, instructor unavailability, operational difficulties, or other unforeseen events.
Where a program is cancelled by the College, affected participants will be notified as soon as reasonably practicable.
Depending on the circumstances and applicable requirements, the College may offer:
- A transfer to an alternative program or future session.
- An alternative learning arrangement.
- A refund of the applicable program fee where appropriate or legally required.
Any alternative arrangement or refund will be communicated to the affected participants.
10. Certification and Institutional Credentials
This section establishes the general framework governing certificates, diplomas, and other credentials issued by Futurale College, including credentials delivered in collaboration with Methodologica Governance University where such collaboration applies.
10.1 Issuance of Certificates and Diplomas
Futurale College may issue certificates, diplomas, and other institutional credentials to eligible participants who satisfy the applicable program requirements.
Where a program is formally delivered in collaboration with Methodologica Governance University and the relevant arrangement authorizes joint issuance or endorsement, the applicable credentials may identify both institutions.
The issuing institution, signatories, endorsement arrangements, and conditions of award will be determined by the relevant program documentation and institutional agreement.
10.2 Nature and Status of Credentials
Unless expressly established otherwise through appropriate official documentation, credentials issued by Futurale College are institutional credentials attesting to participation in, or successful completion of, the relevant educational or professional development program.
Such credentials must not be represented as government-issued qualifications, state-recognized degrees, or government-accredited awards unless the relevant status has been formally established by the competent authority.
An institution’s internal approval or endorsement of a certificate does not, by itself, establish government recognition or accreditation.
10.3 Government Recognition and Professional Licensing
The recognition of a certificate or diploma depends on the applicable legal and regulatory framework, the awarding institution’s status, the nature of the credential, and the requirements of the relevant receiving authority.
Futurale College does not represent its institutional certificates or diplomas as automatically recognized by the governments of Canada or France for professional licensure, regulated employment, public-sector appointments, admission to further study, or other purposes requiring a government-recognized or officially accredited qualification.
Participants are responsible for verifying the acceptance of a credential with the relevant employer, educational institution, professional association, licensing body, or government authority before enrolling if such recognition is essential to their objectives.
10.4 Institutional Diplomas (Diplรดmes d’รฉtablissement)
Where applicable under the relevant institutional framework, certain credentials may be described as diplรดmes d’รฉtablissement, meaning institutional diplomas awarded by an educational institution.
This designation does not, by itself, establish that a credential is a state-recognized qualification or a government-accredited award in Canada, France, or any other jurisdiction.
The legal status and recognition of each credential must be assessed according to the applicable institutional and regulatory framework.
10.5 Candidate Acknowledgment
Before enrollment, where a program awards an institutional certificate or diploma whose status may be material to a candidate’s decision, the College will provide appropriate information concerning the nature of the credential and any applicable limitations on recognition.
Where required by the relevant program terms or applicable law, candidates must acknowledge these conditions in writing before enrollment or the awarding of the credential.
Such acknowledgment confirms that the candidate has received and understood the relevant information. It does not waive any non-excludable statutory right.
10.6 Verification of Credentials
The College may maintain administrative records of credentials issued and may provide verification services to confirm the authenticity of certificates and diplomas, subject to applicable privacy, recordkeeping, and data protection requirements.
Verification of authenticity confirms that a credential was issued by the identified institution. It does not independently establish government recognition, professional licensing eligibility, or equivalency to a regulated qualification.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Futurale College will not be responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from participation in its programs, use of its services, or access to its facilities.
The College does not guarantee that participation in any particular program will result in employment, promotion, professional licensing, admission to another institution, government recognition of a credential, or any specific professional or financial outcome unless such a commitment has been expressly made in a binding written agreement.
Participants remain responsible for assessing the suitability of a program for their individual objectives and for verifying any external recognition requirements relevant to their circumstances.
Nothing in these Policies and Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
12. Amendments to These Policies and Terms
Futurale College reserves the right to review and amend these Policies and Terms to reflect changes in institutional operations, educational practices, legal requirements, or administrative procedures.
The current version will be made available through the College’s designated communication channels or website.
Where an amendment materially affects existing participants or contractual arrangements, the College will provide notice where required by applicable law or agreement.
Amendments will not operate retrospectively to remove rights that have already accrued or to override mandatory legal protections.
13. Contact and Inquiries
Questions, requests for clarification, and concerns relating to these Policies and Terms may be directed to Futurale College through the following contact details:
Institution: Futurale College
Email: info@futuralecollege.ca
Website: www.futuralecollege.ca
Individuals contacting the College should provide sufficient information to enable their inquiry to be reviewed and addressed appropriately.
14. Acknowledgment and Acceptance
By registering for a program, accessing a College service, or participating in a College activity, individuals acknowledge that they have been provided with access to these Policies and Terms and are expected to comply with the provisions applicable to their participation.
Where a separate agreement, consent form, or acknowledgment is required, the individual must complete that document in accordance with the relevant instructions.
These Policies and Terms should be read together with applicable program-specific conditions, institutional agreements, privacy notices, and other relevant documents.
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