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    Terms & Conditions

     
     

    Please do not use the Bright Horizons Work+Family Space if You do not agree with these terms and conditions

     
     

    In addition to these terms and conditions our Privacy Policy (which describes how We may use Your personal information) also applies.

    Conditions applicable to everyone who registers with, visits, or uses a service via My Family Care's Work+Family Space

    1. The Work+Family Space and the various back-up childcare and eldercare services that are accessible through the Work+Family Space are run and administered by My Family Care Limited ("MFC") or a company in the same group of companies as MFC (any such company being an "Affiliate"). In these conditions of use "We" or "Us" refers to MFC and / or any Affiliate, and "our" refers to something belonging to Us. The Work+Family Space is referred to as the "Website". MFC's registered office is at Pioneer House, 7 Rushmills, Northampton, NN4 7YB. You can contact us at by telephone: 0345 241 5306; or by email: support@myfamilycare.co.uk.

    2. By using the Website, including but not limited to, contacting us through it, the user ("You") agrees and accepts these terms and conditions ("Terms of Use") and You agree to comply with them. In these Terms of Use "your" refers to something belonging to You. If You do not agree these Terms of Use you must not use the Website. If You make a booking through the Website additional terms will apply depending on the type of care or education service that You book.

    These Terms of Use are a legally binding contract between You and Us. You agree only to use our Website for domestic use (which for the avoidance of doubt includes the booking of child and / or elder care for your dependents whilst You are working) and not for any commercial and business purpose. Accordingly we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption or loss of business opportunity. We are not responsible for claims brought by third parties arising from your use of the Website or services available through it. However we do not exclude or limit our liability to you in anyway where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence and for fraud or fraudulent representation. Please also refer to the terms relating to any service you book through the Website.

    3. You accept that even when you have contacted Us, and are using the services, via an employer sponsored Website, that you are contracting with us, and your employer is not responsible for any part of the service provided.

    Access, Modifications and alterations to the Website
    4. We may make changes or corrections, alter, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Website, the content or services or products available through it. Unless explicitly stated to the contrary, any new features including new content, our provision of new products or services, or resources shall be subject to these Terms of Use. We may stop your access to the Website if (1) you do not comply with these Terms of Use or any terms relating to any service you may book through the Website, or (2) if your employer advises Us that You should no longer have access to the Website, or (3) if our agreement to provide the Website with your employer is terminated for any reason. Any booking made through the Website will be honoured subject the terms relating specifically to that booking (unless our agreement with your employer is terminated in such a manner which means that all future bookings are cancelled).

    5. We may suspend or withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of the Website for business and operational reasons. We will try to give You reasonable notice any suspension or withdrawal.

    Security
    6. You are solely responsible in all respects for all use of, and for protecting the confidentiality of, any email verification number and / or password that may be given to You or selected by You for use on the Website. You must not share either of these with, or transfer them to, anyone else. You must notify Us immediately of any unauthorised use of them or any other breach of security regarding the Website which comes to your attention.

    7. You are responsible for ensuring that all details You provide to Us in connection with any services or products which may be offered by Us on or via the Website are correct and you must ensure that you promptly notify us of any changes to those details.

    Content on Website
    8. The Website is directed to people residing in the United Kingdom and / or Eire. We do not represent that the content available on or through our Website is appropriate for use or available in other locations.

    9. We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Website, and in the material published on it (unless it is specifically attributed to a third party, when that third party is the owner or the licensee of it). All works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved. You must not modify any copies of any materials you download, or print off, from the Website in anyway.

    10. Please note that the Website may contain typographical errors or other inaccuracies. Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on our Website, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on our Website is accurate, complete or up to date.

    11. The content on our Website is for general guidance on your rights and responsibilities and is not legal advice, or recommendation of action to be taken. If you need more details on your rights or legal advice about what action to take, please contact an appropriate adviser or solicitor.

    Third Party Content and Links to Third Party Websites
    12. Where we distribute content identified as supplied by third parties we are a distributor and not a publisher of such information. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties are those of the authors or distributors and not of Us.

    13. Where our Website contains links to other websites the use of those websites and any services provided from them will be governed by separate terms and conditions, and we have no responsibility for, or control over, the content of those websites, the terms and conditions applicable to their use or the terms relating to any services provided via those websites. If You wish to follow those links and use the offers advertised as being available through those links We do not have any liability to You for your use of such websites.

    Use of virtual providers
    14. Where You use a virtual provider whether through our Website or via a third party provider You should consider the following:

    • The environment should be quiet and free from distractions
    • The background (and foreground) must be appropriate; please be mindful of what is visible behind your child /in front of your child)
    • None of the "fun" backgrounds available in video calling applications should be used
    • All participants must be in their daytime clothes in a family room (not a bedroom)
    • An adult must always be present in the room at the beginning of the session and then as agreed with Providers
    • Sessions can be accessed via audio (without video) if preferred
    • Muting the microphone other than when the child is asked to contribute.

    Also please remind your dependents that they should not share Personal information, like names, emails, phone numbers, location, photographs and school names about themselves or anyone else.

    Governing Law
    15. These Terms of Use, their subject matter and their formation, are governed by English law. You and We both agree that the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction except that if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland, and if you are resident of Eire, you may also bring proceedings in Eire.

    Speak to an Expert
    In addition to these terms our Privacy Policy also applies.

    1. These terms and conditions shall apply to the use of the Speak to an Expert service. These terms and conditions are referred to as the "Speak to an Expert Terms" and form a legally binding contract between Us and the person making the request for, and using, the Speak to the Expert service ("You"). The Terms of Use of the Website also apply to the use of the Speak to an Expert service, and are deemed to be incorporated into the Speak to an Expert Terms. Words defined in the Terms of Use have the same meaning in the Speak to an Expert Terms.

    2. If You request to use Speak to an Expert we will put You in touch with a person (who may be an employee of Us, or third party affiliate) who will use their reasonable endeavours to provide appropriate advice and suggest solutions. If necessary, We will send you relevant information / factsheets as part of the service.

    3. The information provided by the Speak to an Expert service is for general guidance on your rights and responsibilities and is not legal advice, or recommendation of action to be taken. If you need more details on your rights or legal advice about what action to take, please contact an appropriate adviser or solicitor.

    4. You may use the Speak to an Expert service for a maximum of three calls per topic.

     
    Care Choices
    Terms of Care Choices

    Using the Care Choices service

    We will provide the Care Choices service for You in relation to your child, adult or elder care needs on these terms and conditions. By using Us to help with your care needs You are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions and be bound by them.

    How we help You


    1. Your Care Choices
    1.1. When You make a request we will put You in touch with an appropriate MFC consultant who will reach out to set up a 60 min call with you. The call will usually be within 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays). We will cover details such as type of care required, location of care, days and times required, budget, key dates such as return to work or when care is needed, target dates such as advertising dates and any special requirements. The consultant will use their reasonable endeavours to provide appropriate advice, signpost resources and suggest solutions. If necessary, we will send you relevant information / factsheets as part of the service.
    1.2. The information provided by our consultants is for general guidance on your rights and responsibilities and is not legal or medical advice, or recommendation of action to be taken. If you need more details on your rights or legal advice about what action to take, please contact an adviser or solicitor. To the fullest extent permitted by law MFC will not accept liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience arising as a consequence of any use of the advice provided by Care Choices, or the use of any information on this website. MFC are not responsible for claims brought by third parties arising from your use of our website or services
    1.3. Where we distribute content supplied by third parties we are a distributor and not a publisher of such information. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties are those of the authors or distributors and not of Us. Advice given by us via the Care Choices service does not represent any kind of recommendation and You should always take further advice/make up your own mind as appropriate.
    1.4. Once your case has been completed we will send You a questionnaire to complete. We very much appreciate if You could give us feedback on our service to ensure we continue to provide a high level service.

    2. Complaints
    2.1. If You have any complaints about the Care Choices service, You should contact us by email at consultants@myfamilycare.co.uk or telephone. The complaint will then be investigated. If appropriate, the issues will be discussed with the relevant consultant.
    2.2. If the complaint is not resolved at that stage, it will be referred to the Coaching and Consultancy Service Manager who will determine the appropriate action and ensure it is taken within a reasonable time.
    2.3. The Coaching and Consultancy Services Manager will monitor complaints and ensure appropriate steps are taken from time to time to address the general nature of such complaints.

     
    Coaching
    Terms of Coaching

    In addition to these terms our Privacy Policy also applies.

    Using 1:1 Parent Transition Coaching
    and the Parental Leave Toolkit™ programme

    The terms below make reference to coaching provided by a 1:1 coach. If you are joining Parental Leave Toolkit™ without a 1:1 coach or mentor then the spirit of the terms should be understood and accepted as they relate to your use of the Coaching Toolbox and participation in our group coaching webinars.

    How the coaching works
    Coaching is a forward-looking, goal-oriented form of support, in which You set the agenda and take responsibility for the achievement of your own goals. Your coach will aim to facilitate You achieving aims and objectives through a process of listening, questioning, feedback, encouraging accountability; and the introduction of appropriate tools, models and frameworks for your areas of interest.

    You acknowledge that the success of coaching depends on applying coaching ideas and actions in your everyday life, often through following up on agreed assignments chosen by You to support your goals. If appropriate and agreed by your coach, You may contact your coach by email for further brief email support between sessions. Where it has been agreed on any telephone coaching sessions, You will make the call to Your coach at a time agreed between you.

    You recognise coaching is different from counselling or psychotherapy, and is not designed to deal with serious psychological or traumatic issues, such as bereavement, serious addictions, overcoming abuse, etc. You understand that if We discover during coaching that your situation might be better supported by a different practitioner or approach, your coach may make recommendations to refer You.

    Confidentiality
    You understand the coaching process is confidential. Your coach may keep notes during and/or following each session that You are entitled to see if you wish. The trust between coach and coachee is crucial to the success of the process and your coach will treat all information disclosed by You as confidential, and will not disclose details of the content of the coaching meetings to your employer or any other third parties, without your permission.

    Within the context of this confidentiality, your coach will review their coaching caseload anonymously within their professional supervision, a process designed to support the coach's continuing professional development and provide quality assurance: this does not involve disclosing individual names or details.

    As a potential exception to confidentiality, it is important that you understand that professional codes of ethics require that if in a coach's opinion any client presents an immediate danger to him/herself or to others, the coach reserves the right to inform appropriate agencies, and may sometimes be bound to reveal background notes if required by a Court of Law.

    It is usual practice, wherever possible, to inform and involve the coachee first, before any of these rare exceptions to confidentiality would apply. My Family Care and its coaches have adopted the Association for Coaching Code of Ethics.

    Logistics / Duration of coaching
    Our specific agreement is as agreed with your employer and communicated to You by My Family Care. It will vary from employer to employer and sometimes between employees with the same employer.

    Feedback and evaluation
    Your feedback on, and evaluation of, the coaching will be sought at intervals during the coaching process. Should you wish to take up a particular issue or concern regarding the coaching at any point, please contact the Coaching Admin team and your comments will be directed to the appropriate senior person.

    Cancellation / failure to keep coaching appointment
    Where You are unable to keep any commitments to coaching meetings, You will communicate this to your coach by email, or mobile phone as appropriate.

    Should you cancel or postpone with

    • less than 2 weeks' notice of an onsite coaching meeting or
    • less than 2 working days' notice of a virtual coaching session

    You understand that My Family Care may charge your employer a 50% cancellation fee.

    Should You cancel or postpone with less than

    • 2 clear business days' notice for an onsite coaching meeting or
    • on the day of a virtual coaching session or fail to keep an appointment

    You understand My Family Care may charge your employer as if the meeting had gone ahead as booked. In either case it might not be possible to reschedule this session, due to higher costs to your employer.

    Notwithstanding the above, You have the right to stop the coaching process at any time You choose or to request a different coach. Should this involve cancellations at less than 2 weeks' notice, then cancellation fees will apply as set out above.

    Agreement
    You give your consent to coaching, with a focus on your own objectives within the context of any overarching aims set by your employer where relevant. You give your coach permission to challenge any goal-blocking, self-defeating or stress-producing thoughts, feelings and behaviour that may be identified between You and your coach. You agree that You will take responsibility for what You choose to discuss during coaching, and You note the terms above regarding cancellation or changes to your coaching session timings.

    At the conclusion of the meetings agreed between us, or when You choose to stop the process, whichever is sooner, Your coach will have no further responsibility towards You.

     

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