Terms and Conditions

English Genie trading as The English Department
Company Number: 07848613
Website: www.englishdepartment.co.uk
Last Updated: October 2025

1. Who We Are

The Website is owned and operated by English Genie trading as The English Department (Company No. 07848613), based in the United Kingdom. The platform is a free community space for teachers to upload, share, and download educational resources.

2. Use of the Website

Access to the Website is free of charge. Users may create a free account to upload and share materials, comment on resources, and interact with other educators. No purchases or subscriptions are required. Optional donations may be made via the external service “Buy Me a Coffee,” which is not controlled by us.

3. Eligibility

To register for an account, you must be at least 18 years old. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information. Any activity under your account will be deemed your responsibility.

4. Uploaded Content and Licensing

Users retain ownership of all materials they upload but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host and display these materials on the Website. All uploaded resources are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), allowing others to use, adapt, and share them for non-commercial purposes with attribution.

Prohibited uploads include copyrighted materials without permission, defamatory or discriminatory content, and any material containing personal data of students or minors.

5. Community Conduct and Moderation

We are committed to maintaining a respectful and professional environment. Users must not post offensive, harassing, or misleading content. Hate speech, bullying, and discrimination are strictly prohibited. Moderators have the right to edit, remove, or suspend content and accounts at their discretion. Persistent or severe violations may result in permanent suspension.

6. Private Messaging and Forums

Private messaging and discussion forums may be available for registered users. Messages must comply with the same standards as public content. Any abuse of these systems may result in account suspension.

7. Copyright Complaints and Takedown Procedure

If you believe content infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to hello@englishdepartment.co.uk with the following details:

  • Your full name and contact information
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • A direct link or clear reference to the infringing content
  • A statement of good-faith belief that the material is not authorised
  • A declaration under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate

We will review and remove infringing material where appropriate in accordance with UK copyright law.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of materials or links shared on the Website. To the fullest extent permitted by law, English Genie and its operators are not liable for any loss or damage (direct or indirect) resulting from the use of or reliance on the Website or third-party links.

9. External Links

Resources and posts may contain links to third-party websites, such as videos or articles. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of such external sites. Users visit them at their own risk.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts without notice if these Terms are violated. Users may request account deletion at any time.

11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

If a dispute arises, users must first contact us at hello@englishdepartment.co.uk to attempt informal resolution. These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any legal proceedings shall take place exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Updated versions will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use signifies acceptance of the new Terms.