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Last updated: 19/02/2026

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Welcome to Coláiste UISCE. The following terms govern your use of the Coláiste UISCE website and any booking you make for one of our courses through any channel (“Terms”). In these Terms “you” or “your” refers to the website user and/or parent or legal guardian booking the course on a student’s behalf. “We”, “us” or “our” refers to Ionad UISCE T/A Coláiste UISCE, a company incorporated in Ireland with company number 743976, and a registered address at Cuan Eili, Co. Mhaigh Eo.

1.2 In these Terms:
1.2.1 Part A deals with your use of the website and account creation.
1.2.2 Part B deals with your booking of courses with us and the rules that apply to each student attending any of our courses. Please pay particular attention to clauses 10 and 12.
1.2.3 Part C deals with general terms that apply to your use of the website and any course booking. Please pay particular attention to clause 15.

1.3 You should familiarise yourself with these Terms as they form the basis of our legal relationship with you and they affect your rights and liabilities under law.

1.4 By using the website, you confirm that you have read, understand and accept Part A and Part C.

1.5 By booking a course with us, you confirm that you have read, understand and accept Part B and Part C.

PART A: Website Terms of Use

2. CREATING AN ACCOUNT

2.1 You need to register a user account to access or use certain features of the website such as managing your bookings.

2.2 Where you complete an online booking without first creating an account, an account will be automatically created for you and the temporary login details will be emailed to you. You should change your password to ensure your account is kept safe and secure.

2.3 To register an account with us you must be at least 18 years old.

2.4 Any personal information you provide must be accurate and up-to-date and you must keep such information up-to-date.

2.5 You are solely responsible for all activity on your account or anything that happens using your user ID or password.

3. SECURITY

3.1 By using the website, you acknowledge that the transmission of data over the internet can never be completely secure and you accept the risk that others may be able to read or intercept any of your content or other information, text, media, graphics you submit or send to or through the website. This includes transmissions that are identified as secure or encrypted.

4. THIRD PARTY LINKS

4.1 Certain information, products and services available through our website may include materials from third parties. The website may also contain links to third party websites that are not affiliated with us. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not amount to an endorsement of any information or materials contained on those sites. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating and have no control over the information, products, services or materials on or available from third party websites, or their availability or accuracy. We do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third parties. You access these at your own risk.

5. ACCEPTABLE USE

5.1 We permit you to use our website only for your personal, non-commercial use and primarily for accessing information about Coláiste UISCE.

5.2 You must not (and you must not allow anyone to) access or use the website, or any of our content for any of the following purposes:

5.2.1 for any purpose that is unlawful under any applicable law;
5.2.2 for any unlawful, fraudulent or malicious purpose or effect;
5.2.3 to distribute viruses or malware or other similar harmful software code;
5.2.4 for purposes of promoting unsolicited advertising or sending spam;
5.2.5 to simulate communications from us or another service or entity in order to collect identity information, authentication credentials, or other information (“phishing”);
5.2.6 in any manner that disrupts the operation of our website or business or the website or business of any other entity;
5.2.7 in any manner that harms minors;
5.2.8 to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability;
5.2.9 to submit false or misleading information;
5.2.10 to gain unauthorised access to or use of computers, data, systems, accounts or networks;
5.2.11 to attempt to circumvent password or user authentication methods.

5.3 We may prevent or suspend your access to the website if you do not comply with Part A and Part C of these Terms or any applicable law.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 We, and our licensors, own all intellectual property rights in the website and you agree that you will not do anything to infringe or affect those rights.

PART B: Terms for the Provision of Courses

7. BOOKING COURSES

7.1 Bookings can be made online at www.bookings.uisce.ie

7.2 Any student attending our courses must be studying Irish as part of their secondary education or otherwise meet our language proficiency requirements.

7.3 A deposit of €300 is required to secure your booking for a course. A booking is confirmed once we receive the required deposit and you have received a booking confirmation email with a course reference number.

7.4 The balance must be paid at least 2 months before the course start date. If the balance is not received in this time, your booking may be automatically cancelled and your agreement with us is terminated.

7.5 Payment of the balance due can be made online through your account, by electronic funds transfer (using the narrative provided in your booking confirmation email), or by telephone by calling our Administration team.

7.6 Once you become a registered user of uisce.ie, you will be able to login to your account to see the status of your booking at any time.

7.7 If a student has any specific needs such as a disability, restriction of movement, or medical or learning needs, you must tell us about this in advance so we can make any reasonable adjustments.

7.8 We may end the agreement at any time if you fail to pay amounts due or fail to provide required information.

8. DISCOUNT VOUCHERS

8.1 Only discount vouchers valid for the current year will be accepted. Only one voucher is accepted per application form.

8.2 All vouchers must be submitted with the application form and deposit at the time of booking.

8.3 A €100 family discount applies to immediate family members attending within the same calendar year. No other vouchers may be used with this discount.

9. SCHOLARSHIPS AND PART SCHOLARSHIPS

9.1 Scholarships and Part Scholarships are only valid for the stated year.

9.2 They may not be used in conjunction with other offers.

9.3 Vouchers must be submitted with the application form and deposit.

10. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

10.1 Courses may be cancelled, limited or altered based on public health advice.

10.2 Alternative arrangements may be provided if required.

10.3 Major changes will be communicated as soon as possible.

10.4 Students must comply with all public health policies. Non-compliance may result in withdrawal without refund.

11. WHAT IS AND IS NOT INCLUDED

11.1 Course fees include accommodation, meals, Irish classes, activities and supervision.

11.2 Course fees exclude transfers and private laundry.

11.3 Water activities are weather permitting.

12. CHANGING OR CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING

12.1 All cancellations must be made in writing.

12.4 Full refund up to 60 days prior, less €100 administration fee.

12.5 Deposit forfeited between 60 and 30 days.

12.6 Full fee payable if cancelled within 30 days.

12.7–12.13 Additional cancellation and transfer terms apply.

13. ACCOMMODATION POLICY

Accommodation is subject to availability. Certain student details may be shared with relevant authorities and sporting bodies.

14. STUDENT OBLIGATIONS

Students must comply with the Code of Conduct and all rules. Misconduct may result in removal without refund. Parents are responsible for return travel costs.