Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Hughes Media Ltd website and participating in our workshops, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and participants of our workshops and services.

2. Description of Services

Hughes Media Ltd provides recreational baking workshops focused on traditional Irish bread techniques, including:

• Sourdough starter cultivation
• Dough shaping methods
• Wood-fired oven baking
• Traditional Irish baking heritage techniques

Important: Our workshops are designed for personal enjoyment and hobby development only. We do not provide professional certification, qualifications, or credentials of any kind.

3. Workshop Bookings and Participation

Booking Process

Workshop bookings are confirmed upon receipt of payment and confirmation communication. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Age Requirements

Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Health and Safety

Participants must disclose any relevant health conditions, allergies, or physical limitations that may affect their participation. We reserve the right to refuse participation if we believe someone's health or safety may be at risk.

Participant Responsibilities

Participants agree to:

• Follow all safety instructions provided by instructors
• Respect the workshop space and equipment
• Behave respectfully toward instructors and other participants
• Arrive on time for scheduled sessions

4. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations by Participants

If you need to cancel your workshop booking, please notify us as soon as possible. Cancellation terms will be provided at the time of booking and may vary depending on how far in advance you cancel.

Cancellations by Hughes Media Ltd

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another available date.

Rescheduling

We will work with you to reschedule if circumstances prevent your attendance. Rescheduling options depend on availability and must be arranged in advance.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Irish law:

• Hughes Media Ltd is not liable for any injuries, accidents, or losses that occur during workshop participation
• Participants assume all risks associated with workshop activities
• We are not responsible for personal belongings brought to workshops
• Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the workshop booking

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for fraud.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, recipes, and instructional materials, is the property of Hughes Media Ltd and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Participants may use recipes and techniques learned in workshops for personal, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use of our materials, methods, or branding requires written permission.

7. Photography and Media

We may take photographs or videos during workshops for promotional purposes. By participating, you consent to such photography and its use in our marketing materials unless you explicitly opt out in writing before the workshop.

Participants are welcome to take personal photos during workshops but must respect the privacy of other participants.

8. No Professional Certification

We explicitly state that our workshops:

• Do not provide professional qualifications or certifications
• Are designed for recreational learning and personal enjoyment
• Do not prepare participants for commercial baking operations
• Do not constitute professional training or vocational education

Participants should not represent themselves as professionally trained or certified based on attendance at our workshops.

9. Website Use

Acceptable Use

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Scrape, copy, or reproduce content without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of external sites.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with GDPR and Irish data protection laws.

Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hughes Media Ltd regarding the use of our website and services.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Hughes Media Ltd
53 West St, Moneymore
Drogheda, Co. Louth
A92 VY16, Ireland
Email: info@hughesmedialtd.com
Phone: +353 41 983 9908