Terms and Conditions for Online Payments

Terms and Conditions for Online Payments (Tuition and Accommodation Fees at Scottish Campuses)

This online payment system is provided by the COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND, a charitable body registered in Scotland under registration number SC002520 and having its main offices at High Street, Paisley, PA1 2BE (referred to in these terms and conditions as the “University” or “we”) and our third party suppliers. “You” or “your” means the individual or organisation making the payment.

By using this online payment system, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions so please read them carefully. Please note that these terms and conditions may be updated from time to time and any changes will become effective immediately.

Terms and Conditions

• By using the online payment system, you warrant that you are authorised to use the debit or credit card for the payment you are making.
• The University will receive all payments in GBP. You will be liable for any currency conversion costs or other charges incurred in making the payment.
• It is your responsibility to enter the correct details. We accept no liability if a payment does not reach the correct University account as a result of incorrect details being provided.
• The University does not accept any liability if a payment is refused or declined by your card issuer for any reason. We will be under no obligation to inform you if this happens. You should check with your card issuer to ensure that the payment has been deducted.
• The University and our third party suppliers shall have no liability (to the extent permitted by law) for any damages that you suffer as a result of your use or inability to use the online payment system or any websites linked from it or for any materials/information contained on the online payment system or websites linked from it.
• Payment of any sums through the online payment system does not in itself constitute a contract between the University and you for the provision of tuition or accommodation. Such a contract will only be established once separate conditions for the provision of these services have been fulfilled.
• Refunds will only be made to the debit/credit card used for payment once approved by the relevant University department, in line with the terms and conditions applicable to your contract for tuition or accommodation.
• The University may at any time assign its rights or obligations under these terms and conditions.
• These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with Scots Law.  The Scottish Courts will have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any dispute which may arise out of or in connection with these terms and conditions.

Secure Payment

Your payment and personal details are automatically encrypted using industry standard encryption when your payment is processed and confirmed.

Data Protection

The University will collect your personal data when you use the online payment system. We will act in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR. Find out more about the University’s data protection practices here.

By using the online payment system, you consent to your personal data being shared with our third party suppliers for the purposes of processing your payment and resolving any issues that arise in connection with your payment. The University may also get in contact with you regarding your payment.