These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Alerian Academy website and the educational webinar series on dogs and human emotional intelligence.
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
By accessing and using the Alerian Academy website (alerianacademy.info) and registering for or attending our educational webinar series titled "Dogs and Human Emotional Intelligence: How Pets Teach Us to Understand Emotions," you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website or participate in our webinar series.
These Terms of Use form a legally binding agreement between you (the "User") and MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD (the "Company," "we," "our," or "us"), a company registered in the United Kingdom with its registered address at Suite 5, Birmingham, B15 1NP, United Kingdom.
You must be at least 16 years of age to use this website and register for our webinars. If you are under 16, you may only use this website with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you meet the minimum age requirement or have obtained appropriate parental or guardian consent.
Your continued use of this website after any changes to these Terms of Use constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed about the conditions governing your use of our services.
MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD operates the Alerian Academy website to provide educational content related to dogs and human emotional intelligence. Our primary service consists of a free online educational webinar series that explores how interactions with dogs can help humans develop emotional intelligence, reduce stress, enhance empathy, and improve communication and social skills.
The webinar series consists of two sessions, each lasting approximately 60 to 75 minutes. These sessions are conducted online and cover topics including understanding emotions through dog interactions, stress reduction techniques, practical empathy exercises, and strategies for integrating dog interaction into daily emotional wellness routines. The content is developed through the analysis of academic publications, peer-reviewed research, and established findings in the fields of animal-assisted therapy, behavioral psychology, and emotional intelligence.
The website provides educational content only. The materials and information presented do not constitute professional advice of any kind. Specifically, the content is not intended as:
The webinar series is purely educational in nature. It does not promote, endorse, or sell commercial products or services. Participation in the webinar is free of charge, and no payment is required at any stage of registration or attendance. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice, though we will make reasonable efforts to inform registered participants of changes that affect scheduled sessions.
By using this website and participating in our webinar series, you agree to the following obligations and responsibilities:
Lawful Use: You agree to use this website and our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You must not use the website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
Accurate Information: When registering for our webinar, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the information you provide, including your name and email address.
Prohibited Activities: You must not engage in any of the following activities when using this website or participating in our webinars:
We reserve the right to monitor website usage and webinar participation to ensure compliance with these obligations. Failure to comply with these user obligations may result in the suspension or termination of your access to our services, as described in Section 12 of these terms.
All content on the Alerian Academy website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, icons, audio clips, video content, webinar recordings, presentation materials, data compilations, and software, is the property of MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD or its content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website and its content for your personal, non-commercial, educational purposes only. This license does not include the right to:
The Alerian Academy name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD. You must not use these marks without our prior written permission. Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property may constitute a violation of copyright law, trademark law, and other applicable laws.
The Alerian Academy website and the educational webinar series are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content on this website or in our webinar sessions. The educational content presented is based on publicly available research and academic publications, and while we strive to present information accurately, we cannot guarantee that all information is free from errors or omissions.
We do not warrant that the website will be available without interruption, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. You acknowledge that your use of the website and participation in our webinars is at your sole risk.
Educational Nature of Content
All materials presented through this website and the webinar series are provided for educational purposes only. The information is intended for general knowledge and personal enrichment. It does not constitute and should not be relied upon as professional, medical, psychological, veterinary, or financial advice. Users and participants should consult qualified professionals for guidance specific to their individual circumstances.
The invited expert who participates in our webinar series does so as a guest contributor. Their participation does not constitute an endorsement of any product, service, or treatment. The views and information shared by the invited expert represent their professional perspective based on available research and may not reflect the official position of MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of (or inability to use) the website or our webinar series.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which such damages are claimed, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other basis, and even if MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to your use of the website or participation in the webinar series exceed the greater of: (a) one hundred British pounds (GBP 100.00), or (b) the total amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim (which, given the free nature of our webinar series, may be zero).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms of Use and your cessation of use of the website. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.
The Alerian Academy website may contain references to academic journals, research publications, and other external resources for informational and educational purposes. These references are provided to support the research-based nature of our educational content and to enable users to explore topics in greater depth.
MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites, publications, or resources referenced on our website. If you choose to access any third-party resources, you do so at your own risk and are subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those third-party sites.
The inclusion of any reference or link to a third-party resource does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit or interact with.
Your use of the Alerian Academy website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. By using this website and registering for our webinar series, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and consent to the data practices described therein.
We collect only the minimum personal data necessary to provide our educational services, specifically your name and email address for webinar registration purposes. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. For complete details on our data handling practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms, the website, or the webinar series shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.
You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to the venue of any proceedings in such courts.
If you are accessing the website from outside the United Kingdom, you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. The availability of the website in any particular location does not constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation would be unlawful.
In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the website and webinar series, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through informal negotiation. You may contact us by sending a written description of your concern to [email protected]. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve any dispute informally within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving your written notice.
If a dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiation within the thirty-day period, either party may commence formal proceedings. Any such proceedings shall be conducted in the courts of England and Wales, as specified in Section 10 above.
Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief from the courts as necessary to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party's intellectual property rights or confidential information.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the website and webinar series at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, if we believe in good faith that you have violated these Terms of Use or if your continued access poses a risk to the website, our services, or other users.
Grounds for termination may include, but are not limited to: violation of user obligations outlined in Section 3, engaging in prohibited activities, providing false registration information, or behaving in a manner that disrupts the webinar experience for other participants.
Upon termination, your right to access and use the website and webinar series will cease immediately. The following sections of these Terms of Use shall survive termination: Intellectual Property (Section 4), Disclaimers (Section 5), Limitation of Liability (Section 6), Indemnification (Section 7), Governing Law and Jurisdiction (Section 10), and Dispute Resolution (Section 11).
You may cease using the website and our services at any time. If you wish to request deletion of your registration data (name and email address), please contact us at [email protected] and we will process your request in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where practicable, provide at least fourteen (14) calendar days' advance notice before the revised terms take effect.
For registered webinar participants, we may also send notification of material changes to the email address provided during registration. However, it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
If you do not agree with the revised Terms of Use, you must discontinue your use of the website and our services. Any changes to these terms will not apply retroactively and will only affect your use of the website and services from the effective date of the revised terms onward.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us using the information below:
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable while preserving its original intent.
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD regarding your use of the website and webinar series, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and the Company.
The failure of MALVERN BALLET SEMINARS LTD to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. No waiver of any term of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
All materials provided through the Alerian Academy website and the associated webinar series are for educational purposes only. Information presented is intended for general knowledge and personal enrichment and is not professional, medical, or financial advice.
The webinar is provided for educational purposes only. The invited expert participates as a guest contributor. This project does not promote, endorse, or sell commercial products or services.