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Terms, Legal & Cookies Policy

Last updated: November 2025

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1. Introduction

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The New Ireland Institute (NII) provides educational programmes, civic-leadership training, digital learning materials, and related services. By accessing or using our website, registering for a programme, or engaging with our content, you agree to these Terms & Conditions, including our legal disclaimers and cookie practices.

These terms are designed to meet standards applicable in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the EU, and the UK.

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2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this site for lawful and educational purposes only. You may not:

  • Interfere with the security or functionality of the website

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to NII systems

  • Use content for commercial purposes without permission

  • Submit harmful, misleading, or inaccurate information

NII may update or modify this website at any time.

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3. Educational Content Disclaimer

NII provides information for educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this site constitutes:

  • Legal advice

  • Political consultancy

  • Professional certification

  • Academic credit or university-level accreditation (unless explicitly stated in future programmes)

All content is subject to change as our programmes develop.

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4. External Links & Third-Party Content

Our website may include links to third-party pages, platforms, or tools (e.g., LMS systems, registration tools, cloud services).

NII is not responsible for:

  • The accuracy of external content

  • Accessibility of third-party websites

  • Their privacy, accessibility, or cookie policies

Use of third-party services is at your own discretion.

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5. Intellectual Property

All website content — including text, graphics, branding, and educational materials — is the property of the New Ireland Institute unless otherwise noted.

Users may:

  • View and download publicly available information for personal, non-commercial use.

Users may NOT:

  • Republish, reproduce, or commercially use NII materials without written permission.

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6. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Irish, EU, and UK law, NII is not liable for:

  • Temporary unavailability of the site

  • Errors, omissions, or outdated information

  • Losses arising from use of educational content

  • Technical issues outside our control

Use of this website is at your own risk.

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7. Cookies & Analytics

NII uses minimal, GDPR-compliant cookies, including:

Essential Cookies

Used for site functionality (cannot be disabled).

Analytics Cookies (GDPR/ePrivacy compliant)

Used to understand general site traffic and improve our services.
We do NOT:

  • Use cookies for advertising

  • Sell cookie-generated data

  • Use cookies to build marketing profiles

Your Controls:
You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or adjust preferences via your browser settings.

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8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by:

  • Irish law

  • Where relevant, UK law

  • Applicable EU regulations (GDPR, ePrivacy)

Disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of Irish courts unless otherwise required by UK consumer regulations.

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9. Updates to This Policy

NII may revise these Terms & Conditions as our programmes grow or legal/technical requirements change. Updated versions will be posted on this page.

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10. Contact Us

For questions about these terms, legal notices, or cookie practices, contact the New Ireland Institute 

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