The Chartered Institute of Marketing
 
 
The Chartered Insitute of Marketing - Strategy, Innovation, Communication
 
 


Terms of Use

By using the site, you agree to these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this site.

The materials made available in this site, including materials in linked sites directly or indirectly accessible from this site, are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or noninfringement.

CIM does not warrant that the materials will be error free, nor free of viruses, defamatory, offensive, or other harmful matter. You assume the entire cost of any necessary service, repair, or correction.

The materials that can be accessed from linked sites are not maintained by CIM and we are not responsible for the contents thereof.

Any reference to a linked site or any specific third party product or service by name does not constitute or imply its endorsement by us, and you assume all risk with respect to its use.

Under no circumstances shall CIM, nor its affiliates, agents, and suppliers, be liable for any damages, including without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, consequential, or other damages (including without limitation lost profits, lost revenues, or similar economic loss), whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, arising out of the use or inability to use the materials available in this site or any linked site, even if we are advised of the possibility thereof, nor for any claim by a third party.

You agree to use this site for lawful purposes only.

You shall not copy, use, modify, transmit, distribute, reverse engineer, or in anyway exploit copyrighted or proprietary materials available in this site, except as expressly permitted by the respective owner(s) thereof.

Use of any software available for downloading from the site is governed by the terms of the applicable license agreement accompanying or included with the software.

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names in this site are the marks of the respective owner(s), and any unauthorised use thereof is strictly prohibited.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us and our affiliates harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out or your use of this site.

CIM Third Party Hyperlink Policy

The following policy covers all web sites owned and developed by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

External hyperlink approval should to be passed onto Corporate Marketing for acceptance and assessment. All links will open up into a separate window and not within the frameset of the CIM sites. This is to prevent any in ferment that CIM approves or has any business or ownership rights relating to the third party site.

Free Text Links

Free text links will be given to organisations that are mentioned in copy provided by either third parties (commissioned writers) or originally generated by CIM.

If a third party has supplied original free content a link will automatically be given to the provider/owner of the content, once the content has been editorially approved.

Logo Links

On some occasions a logo hyperlink will be accepted, again this will need to be approved by Corporate Marketing. If the logo is used on the site, written permission must be sort from the third party. This will protect CIM in terms of beach of copyright, preventing any ambiguity between both parties. A written copy of express permission logo usage approval (letter or email accepted) detailing the usage rights of their logo must be forwarded on to Corporate Marketing for reference purposes.

Denied Links

No links will be given to the following sites that include or promote the following:

Pornography
Terrorism
Racism
Political views
Any criminal activity
Direct Competitors to Education, Training, Membership, Consultancy and the Bookshop
CIM will portray a neutral stance on any views; hence no form of political alliance will be portrayed on any of the sites under its control. The information collected will be used for reference and CIM web communication only. The data will not be submitted for marketing campaigns and distributed outside of CIM.

Please note that that hyperlinks are given for information purposes only and there is no inferred recommendation as to the companies listed on the CIM sites. CIM does not take any responsibility for the quality of service these organisations provide.
CIM will reserve the right to remove any hyperlinks at any time without prior consultation with third parties.
CIM’s Privacy Statement

Collection of Data

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is committed to respecting the personal data you supply to us. The information we collect will be relevant to the purposes for which they are to be used, and we will do our utmost to ensure that such data will be accurate, complete and kept up to date. Whenever personal data is obtained from you, you will have access to information as to how that data will be used.

Use of Data

Members, Affiliated Professionals and Student Members

Your personal data will enable CIM to keep you updated with relevant information which forms part of your package of membership benefits. Our communications with you may be via post, telephone or email, and will originate from both CIM Moor Hall and our regional branches and interest groups. Visitors to CIM web sites may receive communications via their own personal workspace on the site.

We may disclose your details to carefully selected and strictly controlled partners enabling them to provide you with products or services we feel will support your business activities, your career and personal development.

Student members’ examination grades will be shared with CIM's Accredited Study Centres (the educational institutions which offer CIM qualifications).

CIM communications are an integral part of keeping you informed, and may include interesting and relevant business information from third parties that we think might be relevant and interesting.

As a member or affiliate of CIM you will always be entitled to opt out of any of the above communications by contacting our Membership department.

Non-members

We may contact non-members who have provided us with their details with additional information regarding CIM’s services.

You may choose not to receive CIM communications by writing to our Membership department at the address below.

Profiling

As a marketing driven organisation we may use the information you provide to assist us with database profiling, aimed at improving the quality of products and services offered to you.

Security Safeguards

CIM respects your data and has taken appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure we have mitigated against such risks as loss or unauthorised access, destruction, use, modification or disclosure of data.

Openness Principle

CIM has instigated a formal process to manage subject access requests. However, in the first instance we encourage you to contact a member of staff to discuss and resolve any concerns you may have relating to the use/acquisition of your data.

In some circumstances we may be unable to provide you with your personal data if it compromises the confidentiality of a third party e.g. we are unable to provide candidates with copies of their marked examination scripts. However, CIM offer a comprehensive examination feedback service (for details please contact the Education department).

Publication of Personal Data

As part of your relationship with CIM we have a policy of transparency with regard to your membership status and examination success. This will include the publication of the names of Chartered Marketers both in print and on the CIM web site, and the publication of the names of successful diplomates in the national press. Individual examination grades will be made available to the examinee, your branch and the relevant Accredited Tuition Centre only.

CIM Branches/Interest Groups

To ensure we provide our members with a local, personalised service membership data will be passed from CIM Moor Hall to regional branches/interest groups and vice versa. If you advise us of a new mailing address overseas, CIM Moor Hall will share your membership data with the relevant international branch.

This information will be used by CIM to provide additional membership benefits either via mail, phone, email or fax. Any concerns regarding your data and CIM branches should be addressed to Dena Pearce on +44 ( 0) 1628 427304.

Accountability

CIM is committed to the principles of data protection and will carry out it’s business in the spirit of the Data Protection Act 1998. To deliver this, CIM has appointed a data protection officer responsible for the processing of personal data:

Data Protection Officer
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Moor Hall
Cookham
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 9QH

CIM has notified the Data Protection Commission regarding the possible uses of personal data. This listing can be found on http://www.dpr.gov.uk under CIM Holdings Limited.

Should you require further information regarding your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998, this may be obtained from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Information Line: +44 (0) 1625 545745
Fax number: +44 (0) 207 217 4160

Course Administration Arrangements and Terms of Booking

We look forward to welcoming you to Moor Hall or one of our National training venues, located in Birmingham, London and Manchester, where we are confident you will enjoy your time with us and greatly benefit from your course. Residential course fees include all facilities tuition and course material, accommodation and full board – a complete CIM package. One day work shop fees include refreshments, lunch, tuition and course material.

Some companies may be eligible for training grants for delegates attending CIM courses. Your local Training and Enterprise Council will be able to offer guidance and advice. Our booking procedures are straightforward and Moor Hall reception and administration personnel will be happy to answer any questions prior to your arrival or during your stay.

Bookings should be made 28 days before the start date of the course and can be made by telephone, fax, post or email:

Telephone bookings should be confirmed within 10 days and can only be regarded as provisional until we have received written confirmation.

Faxed bookings are regarded as confirmed bookings.

Postal bookings are regarded as confirmed bookings.

Email bookings are regarded as confirmed bookings.

Late bookings are possible and accepted up to the working day before the start of a course. Written confirmation will be requested. However, you are strongly advised to contact us by telephone to check availability.

Cancellations should be notified in writing by fax or letter. If notification is received more than four weeks before the start of a course a full refund is made. Written notification received within four weeks of the start of the course does not allow us to refund fees.

Payment Fees should be paid in full no later than four weeks prior to the commencement date of the course.

Course transfers - Written notification is required to transfer a booking. Course bookings can be transferred without charge when notification is received more than four weeks prior to the starting date of the originally booked course. Where notification is received within four weeks of the starting date of the originally booked course a once only transfer is allowed with a 25% charge applied based on the original fee.

Discounts - We offer 10% discount to CIM members and student members on any course they choose to attend (excluding Intensive Diploma).

A receipted VAT invoice will be sent direct to an applicant’s company accounts department.

Telephone Bookings: +44 (0) 1628 427200
Faxed Bookings: +44 (0) 1628 427267
Email Bookings: training@cim.co.uk

Accepted Credit Cards: American Express, Visa, and MasterCard
Cheques payable to: CIM Holdings Limited

Address for booking forms should be sent to:

Client Services Training Division
The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Moor Hall
Cookham
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 9QH

Arrival at Birmingham, London or Manchester - a location map will be sent with your course joining instructions to your company address marked for the delegate’s attention. If an alternative address is to be used, please state this clearly on the booking form.

Arrival at Moor Hall - If you have any concerns about your journey to Moor Hall please does not hesitate to contact our Sales Team prior to commencing your journey. A location map will be sent with your course joining instructions to your company address marked for the delegate’s attention. If an alternative address is to be used, please state this clearly on the booking form. When you arrive on the start date of your course, a reception will be held in the Mayflower Lounge to introduce you to your Course Director and fellow delegates. CIM staff will also be present and will be pleased to take you around Moor Hall and to answer any questions you may have about the Institute, its services or course related.

For two-day courses the meeting time will be 6.00pm in the Mayflower Lounge. You are asked to arrive at Moor Hall and check in at least 30 minutes before these reception times.

Course Timetable - Five-day courses and Three-day courses begin at 10.00am on the first morning and will normally finish approximately 4.00pm or 5.00pm on the final day of the course. Two-day courses normally start at 6.00pm on the Wednesday evening and finish at 4.00pm or 5.00pm on Friday afternoon. Exact details of your course timetable will be contained in your course joining instructions.

Departure - Upon completion of your course we sincerely hope you have had a fully satisfying and pleasant stay at Moor Hall. Personal accounts for telephone calls from your room, bar bills and other additional costs, including literature and video purchases, should be settled on the day of departure.

During your Stay - We want every aspect of your visit to Moor Hall to meet your personal needs and run smoothly whatever the duration of your stay. Dietary needs can be met for personal religious worship or for disabled delegates. Simply state your requirements at the time of booking and we will make all the necessary preparations prior to your arrival. Indeed the whole of the Moor Hall training complex is readily accessible to disabled visitors using wheelchairs and that includes the restaurant and accommodation facilities. Reception personnel also have details of local medical facilities and services with whom CIM has special arrangements.

CIM reserve the right to alter published prices featured on the course pages. Such changes will be advised at the time of booking. CIM also reserves the right to amend or cancel any course times and dates. Tuition is in English. Delegates must have oral and written competence.